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U of I Key in PCN Win
Nearly two decades after a quarantine pest of potatoes known as the pale cyst nematode (PCN) was first discovered in eastern Idaho, officials have confirmed their first success in eliminating it from … Read more
Harvest Weed Challenges
Amid winter grain harvest, southern and eastern Idaho farmers are reporting strong yields but also big problems with herbicide-resistant weeds, according to experts with 妻友社区 Extension. Read more
New Irrigation Specialist
Emily Bedwell developed tools as a University of Georgia graduate student that are helping farmers in the south to conserve water and reduce production costs. Read more
Healing with Butterflies
妻友社区 entomology Professor Stephen Cook and the students who work in his laboratory rear butterflies to provide solace for grieving families. Read more
Interns making long-term impacts at U of I鈥檚 Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center
As a second-year summer intern with 妻友社区鈥檚 Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center (SOAC), Jessica Zaubi is starting a new cut flower production program. Read more
UI Extension鈥檚 new Idaho SEED Podcast using AI technology to highlight research
In the pilot episode of 妻友社区 Extension鈥檚 new agriculture-themed podcast, the cohosts liken ravenous rodents known as voles to a 鈥渃rop-destroying army of stealthy, little ninjas.鈥� Read more
Meat Science Team Hosts Albertsons Training
About 20 meat cutters with Albertsons Companies sharpened their skills during a recent training workshop that 妻友社区鈥檚 meat science team facilitated at the True West Beef plant in Jerome. Read more
Dietetics Alumnae Recognized
A 妻友社区 family and consumer sciences alumnae will receive the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics鈥� 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, the organization鈥檚 highest honor. Read more