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Idaho Farmers Battle Drought Crisis | Boise News
Farmers in Idaho’s Treasure Valley are bracing for a brutal summer as a prolonged drought emergency slashes water allotments, forcing tough crop cuts and risking up to $100K in losses for some operations. With the Snake River plummeting to just 4-5 feet and reservoirs rationing supplies, growers like Neil Durrant at Big D Ranch are pivoting to drought-tolerant crops like wheat and dry beans while battling hardened soil and shrinking water access. Officials warn conditions may not ease until past September, threatening fall harvests and the state’s agricultural heart — all while the community…
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