Caron Set To Take The Reigns At Parma
Starting next week, the University of Idaho will have a new director for the Idaho Foundation Seed Program and the Parma Research and Extension Center.
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WSU Student Wants To Make Contribution To Potato Industry
Hanna Johnson, a Ph. D. candidate at Washington State University is the recipient of the 2025-2026 Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Found academic scholarship.
Hu Named Associate Dean At OSU
Oregon State University says following a national search, Dr. Jia Hu has been named the new Associate Dean of Academic Programs in the College of Agricultural Sciences, effective July 1st. Hu currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Graduate Education in the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences.
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UC Davis Looking At How Climate Change Could Impact Wheat
The University of California, Davis is spearheading a five-year, $15 million research project into the impact climate change may have on wheat, and accelerating the development of varieties that will respond better to increased heat, if needed
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UI, MSU Conducting Potato Soil Health Survey
Researchers form the University of Idaho, Montana State University and the University of Minnesota are asking growers for their feedback on potato production and soil health. The results of this survey will influence the important research done by these schools
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USDA Invests $9M to Expand Climate-Smart Efforts
On Wednesday, the USDA announced a $9 million investment in new Cooperative Extension and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships. The investment seeks to bolster climate research and connect and share climate-smart solutions directly with the agricultural community
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Tekoa, WA Native Wins National Ag Scholarship
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Syngenta Group is helping to send six Ag focused college students through its 2021 Accelerating a Generation Syngenta Scholarship Program. Six students from across the U.S. were awarded a $2,500 scholarship each
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Canola Continues To Draw Interest In The Northwest
Canola acreage continued to grow in 2020 across the Northwest. Pacific Northwest Canola Association Executive Director Karen Sowers says each of the four states reported year-over year growth, from an over 4% increase in Oregon to Washington’s 24% jump.
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Montana State Professor Writes Book Focused On The History of Wheat
Montana State University Ecology Professor Cathy Zabinski recently penned "Amber Waves: The Extraordinary Biography of Wheat, from Wild Grass to Megacrop" as a way to share one of agriculture's more fascinating stories. Zabinski said one question the book asks is, 'How do we continue to meet the demands of food production for a growing population
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