Reed Findlay

• Alfalfa variety trials 
• Grass and forage variety trials 
• Regional forage quality assessment 
• Wheat and barley large plot yield trials 
• Quality attributes of alfalfa varieties
• Thrips populations and damage in alfalfa
• Thrips as a pest of alfalfa
• Tef grass as a pasture forage

• Multiyear succession and estate planning for farm and ranch families, 2017. Journal of Extension Publications. 
• Effects of colony creation method and beekeeper education on honeybee mortality, 2015. Journal of Extension Publications. 
• Effects of queen source and age of colony on nosema spore load in honeybees, 2010. Journal of Extension Publications.

Impact statements

• Bud placement and apple grafting
• Development of an economic threshold for thrips damage on Idaho alfalfa crops
• Pesticide recertification credits are provided in person and via Zoom
• Growing the Idaho Master Gardener program using hybrid online/in-person learning
• Assessment of the mineral status of forage and range grass in Idaho
• Spanish sessions at the University of Idaho Potato Conference — 17 years of success
• Education with a focus on forages helps farmers in eastern Idaho
• Idaho Master Gardeners educate the public at spring gardening events
• Bingham County collaborates to host range and pasture seminar for producers
• Managers gain insight into creating healthy and productive grazing systems
• Beef producers in eastern Idaho learn new management practices

• Jones W., J.R. Findlay. ESP Western Region Diversity Team Award, Reaching Hispanic Potato Farmers, 2004. 
• Findlay J.R., W. Jones. IACAA Professional Excellence, Extension Development Committee Winner, Reaching Spanish Speaking Clientele with the Idaho Master Gardener Program, Teaching and Educational Technology, 2004. 
• Nash S., J.R. Findlay, S. Harrison, J. Packham, R. Panting, S. Sanchez, S. Williams. IAE4-HA Excellence in Teamwork Award, Western Region, June 2001. 
• Nash, S.A., S.N. Harrison, J.R. Findlay, S.C. Parkinson, J.H. Packham, R.R. Panting and S.R. Williams (Utah). Excellence in Teamwork. National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Western Region Winner, State Winner, 2000. 
• Nash, S.A., S.N. Harrison, J.R. Findlay, S.C. Parkinson, J.H. Packham, R.R. Panting and S.R. Williams (Utah). Search for Excellence in 4-H/Youth. National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Western Region Winner, State Winner, 2000. 
• Findlay, J.R., S. Parkinson, J. Packham, S. Jones, IACAA Communicator Award, Video Presentation Team Award, Hand Signals for Farm Tractor Safety (Spanish), April 2015. 
• Findlay, J.R., S. Harrison. Small Farm Beekeeping Workshop, National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting Poster Session, National Winner, First Place Poster, Extension Education, 2006. 
• Findlay, J.R., W. Jones, S. Parkinson. National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting Poster Session, Western Regional Finalist, Extension Education, 2004. 
• Findlay, J.R. National Finalist 2003, NACAA/RISE Horticulture/Turfgrass Study Tour, National Association of County Agricultural Agents Professional Improvement Council, May 12, 2003. 
• Findlay, J.R., W. Jones. National Association of County Agricultural Agents Search for Excellence Crop Production Achievement Award (Spanish Agricultural Education Curriculum), State Winner, July 30, 2002. 
• Findlay, J.R. National Association of Extension 4-HAgents, Communicator Award, Video Program, Leader Liability, October, 2002. 
• Findlay, J.R., Nash, S.A., B. Abo, J. Peutz, S.N Harrison. National Association of Extension 4-HAgents, Communicator Award, State Association Publication, IAE4-HA Newsletter, October, 2002. 
• Findlay, J.R., W. Jones. Idaho Cooperative Extension System Diversity Award, April 3, 2001. 
• Findlay, J.R. Joint Council of Extension Professionals, Professional Development Scholarship, 2001. 
• Findlay, J.R. Western Region National Association of County Agricultural Agents, state winner, Search for Excellence in 4-H/Youth, June 2000. 
• Harrison, S., J.R. Findlay, J. Packham, R. Panting, S. Parkinson, S. Nash. R.W. Schermerhorn Extension Faculty Award, March 2000. 
• Findlay, J.R. Outstanding Agronomy Student, Brigham Young University, 1990. 
• Findlay, J.R. Outstanding Student Award, The American Society of Agronomy, 1990. 
• Findlay, J.R., B. Eborn, S. Harrison, J. Packham, J. Hogge, K. Hart, Idaho Barley Commission All Stars Award, April 28, 2015. 
• Findlay, J.R. National Academic Networking Association, (registered), March 15, 2011. 
• Findlay J.R. National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Distinguished Service Award, July15, 2010. 
• Findlay, J.R. Extension Years of Service Award, 15 years, April 2010. 
• Findlay, J.R. Excellence in Extension Award, Idaho Grain Producers Association, December 2, 2005. 
• Findlay, J.R. Extension Years of Service Award, 10 Years, April 2004. 
• Findlay, J.R. National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Achievement Award, July, 2004. 
• Findlay, J.R. University of Idaho Honorary Alumnus, granted by President Hoover, May 2001. 
• Findlay, J.R. Idaho Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Achievement in Service Award, 2000. 
• Findlay, J.R. Extension Years of Service Award, 5 Years, April 1999.