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Idaho College of Ag Continues Efforts To Expand In Moscow, Statewide
Idaho College of Ag Continues Efforts To Expand In Moscow, Statewide
Idaho College of Ag Continues Efforts To Expand In Moscow, Statewide
Construction seems to be the name of the game when it comes to the University of Idaho's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Earlier this school year, the College opened the new Potato Germplasm Lab on the Moscow campus. Dean Michael Parrella said this facility demonstrates not only CALS dedication to the local farming community, but also how agriculture impacts Idaho’s economy and beyond
Updated Cow Calf Research Facility A Benefit To Idaho, Industry Alike
Updated Cow Calf Research Facility A Benefit To Idaho, Industry Alike
Updated Cow Calf Research Facility A Benefit To Idaho, Industry Alike
This summer, the University of Idaho opened the school’s new cow-calf research location near Salmon. Michael Parrella, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences said the upgraded Nancy M. Cumming Research, Extension and Education Center improves connectivity, allowing faculty in Salmon to better work with those in Moscow and across the state. Par ...
Parrella: CALS Continues To Grow Despite Pandemic Challenges
Parrella: CALS Continues To Grow Despite Pandemic Challenges
Parrella: CALS Continues To Grow Despite Pandemic Challenges
The start of the fall semester was a special one for the College of Agricultural and Life Science at the University of Idaho. After closing the campus down to in person learning in the spring of 2020, students returned to campus in late August for face-to-face learning and research ...
UI: NWFC Gift Will Benefit Ag In A Variety Of Ways
UI: NWFC Gift Will Benefit Ag In A Variety Of Ways
UI: NWFC Gift Will Benefit Ag In A Variety Of Ways
A variety of education programs at the University of Idaho will benefit thanks to a $2 million gift from Northwest Farm Credit Services. The funds announced Tuesday will be used for what Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences calls major research and education programs as well as scholarships and a new minority student organization. “ ...
Parrella: Hybrid Learning, So Far, So Good
Parrella: Hybrid Learning, So Far, So Good
Parrella: Hybrid Learning, So Far, So Good
While many schools, including several area colleges remained on-line to start the new school year, the University of Idaho decided to return some in-person learning this fall. U of I College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Michael Parrella said roughly halfway through the fall semester, their efforts have proven to be fairly successful ...
CAFE Remains A Priority For UI Ag, Others
CAFE Remains A Priority For UI Ag, Others
CAFE Remains A Priority For UI Ag, Others
While much has changed in the past couple of months because of the pandemic, one thing that has not changed, for the University of Idaho, the importance of the CAFE project. The Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment will focus on research, outreach and education, advancing the sustainability of dairy, livestock and crop production as well as food processing in the Gem State ... R
Parrella: New Department Will Allow For Food Science Growth At U Of I
Parrella: New Department Will Allow For Food Science Growth At U Of I
Parrella: New Department Will Allow For Food Science Growth At U Of I
In July, the University of Idaho’s College of Agriculture announced it was combining animal, veterinary and food sciences research, education and outreach into one department. College of Ag and Life Sciences Dean Michael Parrella said by joining eight food science faculty members and 22 animal and veterinary science faculty to establish the new Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences,
Parrella: Safety, Research, Education All Priorities In COVID-19 World
Parrella: Safety, Research, Education All Priorities In COVID-19 World
Parrella: Safety, Research, Education All Priorities In COVID-19 World
The University of Idaho plans to hold in person classes when the fall semester starts in late August. Michael Parrella, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences dean, said they will operate under what’s known as a Hyflex format, meaning not all students will be in class at the same time, and schedules will alternate to ensure social distancing is promoted. H ...

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