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Conducting applied research since 1892

Faculty and staff at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences research a wide range of topics related to food systems, health and community development, water resources, soil health and more.

Agricultural, family and community research conducted at U of I is provided to Idaho citizens through University of Idaho Extension programs that reach every corner of the state. View our publications for current, peer-reviewed, research-based educational materials.

Agricultural research

The Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station (IAES) is the CALS research division and is responsible for statewide programming in agricultural research. IAES operates 10 research and Extension centers in Idaho, focusing on agricultural practices, developing new crop varieties, protecting animals and crops from pests and diseases, and helping grow Idaho’s economy.

Research focus

  • Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership — The largest grant in University of Idaho history supports farmers in adapting to changing climates through innovation and collaboration.
  • Northwest leader in potato research — U of I is the premier resource for potato research and education in the region, advancing production and sustainability.
  • Soil health — CALS researchers are making significant contributions to improve soil health for Idaho’s agriculture industry, protect its unique ecosystems and contribute to sustainable solutions for the future.
  • Cereals research program — Supports growers by addressing key challenges in wheat and barley production.
  • Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) — Home to the nation’s largest research dairy, CAFE focuses on water use, environmental quality, and supporting Idaho’s dairy, livestock, cropland and food processing industries.
  • Idaho Water Resources Research Institute — Conducts critical research to support water resource management in Idaho, the Northwest and nationwide.
  • Brassica breeding program — Develops high-performing cultivars of oilseed and condiment mustard to improve agricultural outcomes.
  • Beef cattle research and Extension — Addresses the evolving needs of Idaho’s beef industry with targeted research and outreach to support producers.
  • Nutrition and women’s health Center of Biomedical Research Excellence program — Investigates the full spectrum of nutrition and women’s health across the lifespan to inform better health outcomes.

Explore additional topics in community development, food production systems, horticulture, small farms, water, forestry and natural resources, and health and wellness.

Research collections  

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences houses several collections used for teaching and research efforts. 

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Abigail Crawford, a Crop Science major in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, presenting her research on biocontrols for invasive weeds.

Entomology museum

The William F. Barr Entomological Museum houses over one million mounted insect specimens.

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Eika Willis, an Ecology student at CNR graduating Fall '24, dedicated to preserving Idaho's plant biodiversity through collection, documentation, and display at the U of I's Stillinger Herbarium.

Stillinger Herbarium

The Stillinger Herbarium is the largest herbarium in Idaho and functions as the official state repository for more than 200,000 plant and fungal specimens.

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CALS Days activities September 22nd, 2023

Soil monolith collection

The Maynard A. Fosberg Soil Monolith Collection contains approximately 235 soils from Idaho, the Pacific Northwest and the United States, one of the most unique teaching resources at U of I.

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Leila Old Historic Costume Collection

Historic costume collection

The Leila Old Historic Costume Collection reflects the clothing across lower-, middle- and upper-class society in Idaho from 1850 to the present.

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Location: E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Room 52; 606 S Rayburn St
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