Impact Studies

Impact statements on University of Idaho Extension projects are reported annually by UI Extension Educators and Specialists. Find all of them—organized by year and category—at IMPACTS.

2010

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Farm and Ranch Economics & Management

• Beef Quality Assurance taught at Winter Beef School is a success 
• University of Idaho and Idaho Beef Council partner to increase beef quality 

2009

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Disease and General 

• Fort Hall trichomoniasis program reduces prevalence of serious cattle disease
• Early weaning of spring born calves; an option for North Idaho Cattle Producers

Youth

• Blackfoot youth gain life skills raising baby calves 
• Using ultrasound to compare Idaho's youth livestock projects to industry targets 
• Training livestock judges benefits youth programs 
• Southwest Idaho Youth Beef Field Days 
• 4-H Market Livestock Evaluation System used successfully

2008

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Beef schools/workshops

• Winter Beef Schools are a Success for 2008 
• Grazing Conference Meets the Needs of Area Livestock Producers 
• Lost Rivers Grazing Academy Makes a Difference for Livestock Producers 
• Winter Beef Schools Address Current Issues

Youth

• Livestock Judging Clinics

2007

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General beef topics

• Teamwork Brings Positive Changes to the Eastern Idaho State Fair Market Animal Sale 
• Marketing Alliance Works Well for North Central Idaho Cattle Producers 
• Comparison of Animal Performance Among Three Profit Groups of Cattle 
• Cattle Distribution Project on the Muleshoe Ranch Range Using Low-moisture Blocks