UI Extension

Earlier this year, Colby Field joined the University of Idaho’s Extension program as a risk manager.  Filed will be based in Moscow, but will help food producers across the entire gem state.  He said his goal in this new role is to try and develop either processes or government programs or private programs that allow to minimize risk.   “Because most fa...

In an effort to help students studying for statewide pesticide exams, the University of Idaho Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has developed on-line resources.  Kimberly Tate with UI Extension Integrated Pest Management, said farmers don’t have hours to drive across the state for needed classes.   “All o...

In an effort to help local ranchers capitalize on the nation’s smallest beef herd is more than six decades, University of Idaho beef experts will hold a series of workshops next month.   The Heifer Development Workshops, which kick of Wednesday November 6th in Washington County, will cover how to select better heifers, effective and economical heifer development and strategies for improved reprodu

University of Idaho Extension forage and small grains researchers are testing a seemingly counterintuitive theory that local farmers could reap rewards by planting alfalfa varieties that weren’t bred to withstand Idaho’s cold winters.

Madison County rancher Galen Lusk has grown accustomed to finding isolated patches of leafy spurge within his dryland pastures in recent years.

Native to the Northwest, huckleberries are mostly harvested from wild plants growing within Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana public lands.

What kind of gender bias exists in Agriculture and what can be done to properly address the issue?  The USDA estimates that 70% of all farm operations in Idaho have at least one-woman operator, and 39% of fall farmers and ranchers across the state are female.  Meanwhi...

The 17th annual Three Rivers Grazing Conference sponsored by University of Idaho Extension will take place Tuesday, March 28th, in Lewiston, ID. Meranda Small with UI Extension said after hitting the pause button because of COVID-19, they had a variety of people reach out, asking that the all-day conference returns.  ...

Back in November, University of Idaho Extension worked with Si-Ellen Farms to provide not only a vaccination clinic to its Jerome dairy, but also a health fair.  During that health fair, workers got a break from their daily routines, enjoyed snacks, drinks, a free lunch, as well as medical attention.  Lindsey...

University of Idaho Extension is out with a new program that the school said will prepare Idahoans and communities to take advantage of the digital economy and the opportunities that will be available.   “As all of this effort to expand broadband across the state is happening, how do we make sure that our communities are ready to fully take advantage of that?" said Amb...