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    Food Production Systems
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    University of Idaho Extension conducts research and coordinates programs related to the improvement of sustainable food production systems to help ensure a healthy, safe supply of food for the future. Find training, experts and publications to help take your agricultural operation to the next level. 

    Improving food production

    Ensuring a healthy, safe food supply.

    Jack Scheffler is graduating in December 2024 with a degree in crop management and agribusiness. He’s currently working with the Soft White Winter Wheat Breeding program and plans to pursue a career as an agronomist.

    Cereals

    Learn about cereals and grains research across Idaho.

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    Combine in wheat field on the Palouse at Genesee Idaho

    Idaho AgBiz

    Find answers to your farm and ranch management questions.

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    Potato bruise management video covers

    Potatoes

    University of Idaho is your resource for potato research and education.

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    University Communications and Marketing Statewide tour 2020

    Beef

    Discover resources for the beef cattle industry.

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    World Milk day feature at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dairy Center

    Dairy

    Explore research and publications related to dairy production.

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    CALS Extension Senior Produce Program's Well Connected Communities grant project for Seniors 60 years and older. Seniors can take part in the program by visiting the weekly booth at Caldwell’s Farm to Fork Market.

    Small farms

    Find support for small-scale and local food systems.

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    Close up young green wheat seedlings growing in a soil on a field in a sunset. Close up on sprouting rye agriculture on a field in sunset. Sprouts of rye.

    Soil health

    Discover educational resources to address pest management in Idaho.

    Photos of a variety of insects

    Integrated pest management

    Discover educational resources to address pest management in Idaho.

    Brassica breeding and research

    Brassica breeding and research

    Learn more about Brassica oilseed and condiment mustard cultivars developed at U of I.

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    Injuries or Illnesses, that can happen to farmers while working. Man is using his hand to cover over elbow because of hurt,  pain or feeling ill. Health of agriculturist concept.

    Farm stress management

    Find resources, workshops and free mental health training targeted to farmers and ranchers.

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    Students harvesting at the Soil Stewards Farm

    Food safety for produce growers

    Discover resources and information for produce growers impacted by the Food Safety Modernization Act and the Produce Safety Rule.

    University Communications and Marketing Statewide tour 2020

    Food manufacturing

    Discover services and resources for Idaho’s food manufacturing industry.

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    Lolium perenne or perennial ryegrass.

    Weed science

    Find resources and research that address weed science and applied weed management.

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    College of Agricultural and Life Sciences undergraduate research student feature

    Sheep and goat research

    Discover research-based information to maximize production and sustainability of your sheep and goat operations.

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    Meet our people

    Crops

    Albert Adjesiwor

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    Lide Chen

    Professor of Waste Management, Engineer and Extension Specialist

    Courtney Cosdon

    Soil Health Extension Instructor

    Xi Liang

    Associate Professor

    Nora Olsen

    Professor and Extension Specialist

    Timothy Prather

    Professor and Senior Associate Director of Rangeland Center

    Jianli Chen

    Professor

    Kasia Duellman

    Assistant professor and Extension specialist

    Juliet Marshall

    Associate Director of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station

    Kurtis Schroeder

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist

    Jared Spackman

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    James Woodhall

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist

    Emily Bedwell

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    Pramod Acharya

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    Kamal Khadka

    Assistant Professor and Lead for Brassica Breeding and Research Program

    Gustavo Teixeira

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    Douglas Finkelnburg

    Area Extension educator in cropping systems
    Farm and ranch management

    Xiaoxue "Rita" Du

    Assistant Professor

    Patrick Hatzenbuehler

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist

    Hernan Tejeda

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist

    Brett Wilder

    Assistant Professor and Area Extension Educator

    Colby Field

    Assistant Professor and Area Extension Educator

    Jessica Windh

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
    Food and beverage manufacturing

    Janna Hamlett

    Clinical Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
    Livestock

    Phil Bass

    Associate Professor

    Joseph Dalton

    Professor and Extension Specialist

    Melinda Ellison

    Associate Professor and Extension Specialist

    Benton Glaze

    Professor and Extension Specialist

    John Hall

    Professor and Extension Specialist; Cattle Management Lead at Rinker Rock Creek Ranch

    Jim Sprinkle

    Professor and Extension Specialist

    Jacob W. Bledsoe

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    Gilbert Miito

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    Izabelle Teixeira

    Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    Mireille Chahine

    Acting Head and Professor of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences

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