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Stellar skies continue for southern Idaho
IDAHO — Above average highs along with clear weather continue as November is trending well above average. So far this month has been impressive when it comes to temperatures. As of the 7th, Boise is experiencing the 2nd warmest November ever. Now we do have a lot of month left to see those temperatures fall but just last month we saw impressive heat stick around.
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University of Idaho launches dairy education program for elementary students
MOSCOW — The University of Idaho Extension has introduced a new educational program aimed at teaching elementary school students about the state’s dairy industry and how milk and other dairy products are produced. The curriculum, called Dairy in a Box, was developed for students in third through sixth grades and includes six lessons covering dairy farming, milk production and the role of dairy in Idaho’s agricultural economy. Matt Fisher, a University of Idaho Extension educator specializing in 4-H, collaborated with Dairy West to develop the program, which includes flashcards, posters, storybooks, lesson plans, quizzes and hands-on activities. The lessons align with Idaho’s educational standards in language arts, mathematics, social studies and science. Teachers can also adjust the activities to accommodate different grade levels. Idaho ranks third nationally in milk production, with milk sales generating an estimated $3.85 billion in revenue in 2025, according to a report by University of Idaho Extension agricultural economists. “We have more cows in Idaho than people, and a lot of them are dairy cows,” Fisher said. “My job was to bring this commodity in Idaho to the attention of youth and let them know that we’re more than just potatoes.” The curriculum introduces students to