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A new public-private partnership is looking to improve how soil health can help with management decisions. The project, called “Probing Our Country’s Soil Health”, is looking for farmers and growers to participate.

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.   “...

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...

As more people are put up outdoor Halloween decorations this time of year, Richard Beard of Utah State University Extension says more and more of us are using a ladder to hand those decorations.  Which means, he noted, increased concerns about a potential fall and subsequent injury.  ...

A collaborative team of students from the University of Idaho and Washington State University recently finished 4th at the 2019 Idaho Milk Processors Association new production competition in Sun Valley.   Supported by Dairy West and judged by leading dairy farmers and industry experts, the annual contest challenges universities with strong nutrition and food science programs to create the most pr

When it comes to food storage, some food can be stored for many, many years, and then there are foods than have a short shelf life.  Carolyn Washburn of Utah State University Extension said there are several advantages to storing food; from security to cost savings.  Ye...