University of Idaho Extension

A new study shows that every dollar invested in University of Idaho Extension’s Eat Smart Idaho program results in $11.62 of economic benefits.

In an effort to attract bumble bees, humming birds and other pollinators, University of Idaho Extension recently opened its new pollinator garden.

Congratulations to University of Idaho professor and UI Extension dairy specialist Joseph Dalton, winner of the 2024 DeLaval Dairy Extension Award.  This award, presented by the American Dairy Science Association earlier this year, recognizes outstanding achievement in dairy extension.  Accordi...

University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development has received a grant to teach children about agricultural science and technology and introduce them to career opportunities in the field.

Devin Fielding held up a photograph of his children when he explained why he farms, as well as the golden opportunity he sees in the University of Idaho-led Innovative Agricultural and Marketing Partnership (IAMP) program, formerly known as Climate-Smart Commodities for Idaho.

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.

A multi-year study involving University of Idaho researchers has found allowing late-fall and winter grazing on rangeland heavily infested with invasive Medusahead grass could provide extra forage for cattlemen while reducing wildfire fuel.

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

New USDA data show a University of Idaho Extension agricultural economics report released early this year significantly underestimated Idaho food producers’ 2022 profits while overstating increases to their production costs.

A University of Idaho Extension educator and his graduate student aim to help the state’s dairymen cash in on their cow manure by amending it with specific minerals or carbon sources to make better compost from it.