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U of I cereals pathologist concerned about Idaho stripe rust outlook
A University of Idaho cereals pathologist is advising the state’s grain farmers that conditions appear optimal for pressure from a fungal disease that can devastate crop yields, known as stripe rust. Read more
Waste to Worth
The University of Idaho and the Idaho Sustainable Agriculture Initiative for Dairy (ISAID) will host a national conference April 7-11 focused on finding creative and valuable ways to make use of … Read more
Historic Apple Quest
Unkempt groves of fruit trees are the last vestiges of historic homesteads once scattered throughout central Idaho's Frank Church — River of No Return Wilderness. Read more
Vole Damage Survey
University of Idaho Extension educators are surveying southern and eastern Idaho potato farmers to document the scope of their problems with mouselike rodents known as voles. Read more
U of I to host conference focused on adding value to animal waste
The University of Idaho and the Idaho Sustainable Agriculture Initiative for Dairy (ISAID) will host a national conference April 7-11 focused on finding creative and valuable ways to make use of … Read more
Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership opens second round of producer applications
A U of I-led program offering aid to Idaho farmers and ranchers who adopt climate-smart agricultural practices is open for a second enrollment period. Read more
Predator Ecosystem Impacts
A University of Idaho study of Tasmanian devils concludes the loss of predators and scavengers from an ecosystem can impair plant and soil health, while potentially elevating greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
Ag Biz Podcasts
The Oma & Popies story traces back to 2014, when Gail “Oma” and Jan “Popie” Zarr tried some ho-hum hot wings at a Bowling Green, Kentucky, tavern and felt compelled to brag about their favorite Idaho … Read more