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U Of I Announces Endowed Deanship
U Of I Announces Endowed Deanship
U Of I Announces Endowed Deanship
Thanks to a gift from the J.R. Simplot Family Foundation the University of Idaho has established the school’s first endowed deanship.  The "J.R. Simplot Endowed Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences" pays homage to the Idaho-based agribusiness company’s founder, the late J.R. Simplot, and ...
UI’s Parrella Announces Retirement
UI’s Parrella Announces Retirement
UI’s Parrella Announces Retirement
After nine years as the dean of the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Science, Michael Parrella has announced plans to retire. Parrella, who also holds the title of special assistant to the president for agricultural initiatives in recognition of his many contributions to the university, will retire on June 21, 2025.  The hope...
Redox Donates $500K To UI CAFE Project
Redox Donates $500K To UI CAFE Project
Redox Donates $500K To UI CAFE Project
Last month, Burley-based Redox provided the University of Idaho a $500,000 gift for the school’s Central for Agriculture, Food and the Environment project in the south-central portion of the state.  Darin Moon, CEO of Redox said what attracted him to the CAFE is that the College of Agricultural Life Sciences plans to look at the entire dairy system.   “They'...
Cargill Announced $500K Investment In CAFE
Cargill Announced $500K Investment In CAFE
Cargill Announced $500K Investment In CAFE
On Tuesday, Cargill announced a $500,000 donation to the University of Idaho for the CAFE project outside of Rupert.  Cargill noted in Tuesday’s announcement supporting the next generation of sustainability experts is important not only to the company, but the dairy sector as a whole.  University of...
University of Idaho Soil Judging Team Tops In The West
University of Idaho Soil Judging Team Tops In The West
University of Idaho Soil Judging Team Tops In The West
Congratulations to the University of Idaho’s soil judging team, which recently placed 1st at this year’s Mountain West regional collegiate soils contest.  This was the first regional win for the team since 2008.   “We actually had a freshman from Culver, OR, Tegan Macy, who's studying crop science, who placed first overall in the individual contest," said the University’s Dr. Matt Doumit, Ass
Student Enrolment Strong At Idaho’s CALS
Student Enrolment Strong At Idaho’s CALS
Student Enrolment Strong At Idaho’s CALS
When it comes to student enrollment at the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, better known as CALS, the past two year have been very strong.  Dr. Matt Doumit, Associate Dean of Academic Programs at the College said this year’s class is the 2nd strongest on record, and very similar to numbers reported last fall.  He said one of the ...
Parrella: Farm Bill Could Benefit PNW
Parrella: Farm Bill Could Benefit PNW
Parrella: Farm Bill Could Benefit PNW
As lawmakers prepare to focus on the 2023 Farm Bill in the coming months, what impact it could have on the farming community across the Pacific Northwest remains to be seen.  But Michael Parrella, dean of the University of Idaho's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences said this go around could be good news, especially for the Palouse.   “...

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