Grow Better Together
Sound agricultural practices improve soil health, regional ecology, and our well-being.
Our mission is to inspire the widespread implementation of regenerative agriculture practices throughout Idaho to improve the environmental, economic, and social outcomes of farming and ranching.
What are the Five Principles of Soil Health?
Idaho Soil Health Network Quarterly Meeting
September 24, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Cover Crop Demonstration Plots Field Day
University of Idaho Kimberly R&E Center
October 2, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Upcoming Events
The quarterly Idaho Soil Health Network meeting brings together individuals and organizations who are working to improve the environmental, economic, and social outcomes of farming and ranching through soil health in the state of Idaho.
This short demonstration field day will focus on different cover crop mixes planted using no-till and into tilled soil by drill and broadcast, after wheat harvest. UI will show what is possible, especially for those considering cover cropping for the first time. Come meet the new UI CALS Dean Leslie Edgar and have a conversation with Extension Director Barbara Petty.
Interested in more events? RANI keeps a comprehensive annual calendar of events in and around Idaho. The purpose of this calendar is to help organizations plan and coordinate more effectively while also helping to advertise agriculture and soil health learning opportunities to farmers throughout Idaho. All are welcome to access the calendar using the link below. If you’d like to add an event or request an edit, please reach out to RANI via email at info@regenidaho.org.
The Idaho Strategic Soil Health Summit was held on February 12, 2024 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Hosted by the Regenerative Agriculture Network of Idaho (RANI), the Summit brought together stakeholders across agriculture, academia, industry, government, and nonprofits to discuss soil health throughout the state.
The meeting uncovered key findings that provide clear direction for improving soil health practices in Idaho and offer a roadmap to implementing statewide soil health goals and strategies.
Idaho Strategic Soil Health Summit Report
Research & Publications
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Farmer Learning Network Interview - Blake Matthews
RANI interviewed Blake Matthews from Matthews Land and Cattle about the important role soil health plays in his business.
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Farmer Learning Network Interview - Gary Beck
RANI interviewed Gary Beck from Hillside Ranch about their soil health practices. Read about their challenges, lessons learned, and best practices.
In The News
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Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership open for producer enrollment
A Public, Private, Tribal Partnership will build climate-smart markets and increase adoption of climate-smart practices on more than 200 farms in Idaho through the provision of financial and technical assistance to producers, with a focus on barley, beef, chickpeas, hops, potatoes, sugar beets and wheat. READ MORE
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New research center will help improve crops for southwest Idaho farmers
PARMA, Feb. 16, 2024 - The University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and supporters dedicated a new laboratory at Parma in February 2024 that promises to advance crop science and technology, helping farmers adapt to a changing world… READ MORE
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USDA Increases Minimum Annual Payment for Conservation Stewardship Program
BOISE, Nov. 27, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing the minimum annual payment for agricultural producers participating in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from $1,500 to $4,000 starting in fiscal year 2024… READ MORE
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How Idaho farmers are growing crops in a more sustainable way
When it comes to potatoes, Idaho is the number one producer in the U.S., growing nearly 30% of the nation’s supply. Like many other areas of the country, our state is feeling the impacts of climate change, experiencing shortages in the famous crop. This is why more farmers are making a shift towards regenerative agriculture. LISTEN HERE
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University of Idaho Extension Researchers Explore Raising Annual Alfalfa for Nitrogen
Researchers with University of Idaho Extension are testing non-dormant alfalfa varieties as a means of improving soil health and fixing nitrogen, reports Idaho Farm Bureau Federation... READ MORE
