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The University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences announced Tuesday Rachael Bickerton has been tapped as the College’s director of government and external relations, replacing Brent Olmstead, who retired last November.  Bickerton...

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...

Earlier this year, the Idaho Wheat Commission approved a $3.5 million budget.  Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat, said the budget is slightly larger than previous budgets, but for the most part is in line with figures used over recent budget cycles.   “...

Enrollment is now open for qualified Idaho farmers and ranchers interested in the Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership.  This program led by the University of Idaho offers technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers interested in adopting climate-smart agricultural practices while also seeking to create market opportunities for resulting commodities.  Applica... Read Mor

Last week, Agricultural Marketing Service awarded over $2 million for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funding to Idaho for Fiscal Year 2024.  The Idaho State Department of Agriculture will take the money and fund projects focused on enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crop products and create new market opportunities for the state’s specialty crop producers.   “...

Ag Talk Tuesday sessions, hosted by the University of Idaho, will resume in May 2024.

A University of Idaho meat science research team has secured a large federal grant to provide training for beginning ranchers throughout the Northwest.

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.

Michael P. Parrella, dean of University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, has assumed an additional role positioning him to complete major land grant initiatives for the university.

A University of Idaho-led farm field survey conducted last fall confirmed kochia has developed resistance to glyphosate