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U of I opens federally funded center to coordinate research affecting rural communities
University of Idaho opens the Western Rural Development Center, receiving federal funding to drive research and outreach for rural community challenges. Read more
U of I College of Ag and Life Sciences fills two administrative team positions
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) recently filled two key positions on its administrative team. Read more
U of I CALS dean announces retirement plans
In nearly nine years as dean of University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), Michael Parrella has overseen a period of sustained and dramatic growth in programs, enrollment, … Read more
Water-use Efficiency Study
University of Idaho researchers have been flying drones fitted with near-infrared cameras over eastern Idaho wheat and barley research plots to assess how efficiently different varieties use water. Read more
Youth Shines at Fair
Lizzie Murdock, 16, began visiting local businesses about a week before the Bingham County 4-H Fair, hosted Aug. 1-6 at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds. Read more
PVY Resistant Spud
Despite possessing a suite of intriguing traits, Payette Russet and Castle Russet have been mostly overlooked by the potato industry since the Tri-State Potato Research and Breeding Program (PVMI) … Read more
Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership open for enrollment
Enrollment in University of Idaho’s Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership is now open to qualified Idaho farmers and ranchers. Read more
Researchers Study Early Grazing
University of Idaho researchers are studying if grazing riparian meadows earlier in the season than normal could provide ranchers with extra forage while also sequestering more soil carbon and … Read more