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While our calendars are prepared to roll over to a brand-new year in the coming weeks, we’re in the heart of the current water year, which started back on October 1st.  The past couple of water years have been dry across the Pacific Northwest, so these November rain and December snow showers have been welcomed relief.  But, Terrell ...

Congratulations to the University of Idaho’s soil judging team, which recently placed 1st at this year’s Mountain West regional collegiate soils contest.  This was the first regional win for the team since 2008.   “We actually had a freshman from Culver, OR, Tegan Macy, who's studying crop science, who placed first overall in the individual contest," said the University’s Dr. Matt Doumit, Ass

It’s an uncomfortable conversation that doesn’t take place in the farming community nearly enough.  Succession planning.   Joel Packham with the University of Idaho said farmers don’t like to talk about what may happen to the operation after they pass.  But he noted a lack of open an...

When it comes to student enrollment at the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, better known as CALS, the past two year have been very strong.  Dr. Matt Doumit, Associate Dean of Academic Programs at the College said this year’s class is the 2nd strongest on record, and very similar to numbers reported last fall.  He said one of the ...

With many farmers already thinking about the New Year, and what 2023 holds in store for their crop, their livestock and their operation, why should water be any different?  Producers across southern Idaho are very hopeful this coming winter will be a cool one with a lot of rain and snow to replenish aquifers.  Te...

The Idaho Cattle Association's annual convention will take place later this month in Sun Valley.  Cameron Mulrony, ICA Executive Vice President, said the three-day event is a good place to gather with other producers, as well as industry members, to discuss some of the most pressing issues, locally, regionally as well as nationally.  And Mul...

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...

A new assistant professor at the University of Idaho is trying to tackle a big problem before the potato industry; reducing post-harvest losses.  Gustavo Teixeria said as the global population continues to increase, and resources become more limited, it’s vital that post-harvest losses are minimized or removed.   "The o...

University of Idaho researchers are introducing genes from a specific plant into potatoes, in an effort to develop spuds that are resistant to harmful nematodes.  The litchi tomato, has a natural resistance to several species of nematodes, which are also known as round worms.  Nematod...

The University of Idaho Extension will hold several pesticide safety webinars in the coming weeks, for producers or employees looking for pesticide credits.  The 2022 Fall Recertification Series will be held via Zoom, and the U of I says no account or camera are needed to participate.  Each we...