Our People
John Hall
Professor & Extension Specialist — Beef; Cattle Management Lead, Rinker Rock Creek Ranch
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Extension Educator
Suite B
208-879-2344
University of Idaho Extension, Custer County
1340 E. Pleasant Ave.
Challis, ID 83226
Sarah provides programming focusing on livestock, specifically end-product quality, as well as range management and 4-H youth development in Custer County..
M.S., University of Idaho, 2004
B.S., University of Idaho, 2002
A.A., College of Southern Idaho, 1999
Phil Bass
Associate Professor — Meat Science
Ag Science, Room 221
208-885-0990
Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330
Phil applies industry experience to teach, advise students and others involved in the Pacific Northwest meat production and processing community; conducts applied research in meat quality with emphasis in beef.
Ph.D., Colorado State University, 2009
M.S., California Polytechnic State University — San Luis Obispo, 2006
B.S., California Polytechnic State University — San Luis Obispo, 2004
Courses
- AVS 109: The Science of Animals that Serve Humanity
- AVS 363: Animal Products for Human Consumption
- AVS 499: Advanced Butchery
Gwinyai Chibisa
Associate Professor — Ruminant Nutrition & Metabolism
Ag Science, Room 212
208-885-7074
Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330
Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan, 2013
M.Sc., University of Saskatchewan, 2008
B.Sc., University of Zimbabwe, 2005
Courses
- AVS 305: Animal Nutrition
- AVS 306: Feeds and Ration Formulation
- AVS 474: Beef Cattle Science
- AVS 517: Macronutrient Metabolism
Michael Colle
Associate Professor — Meat Science
Ag Science, Room 218
208-885-6007
Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330
Ph.D., University of Idaho, 2017
M.S., University of Idaho, 2014
B.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 2011
Courses
- AVS 110: Science of Animal Husbandry
- AVS 110 Laboratory: Science of Animal Husbandry
- AVS 263: Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation
- AVS 274: Beef Feedlot Systems
- AVS 463/563: Growth and Lactation
Matt Doumit
Senior Associate Dean, Director of Academic Programs
Ag Science, Room 65
208-885-7984
Academic Programs
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2336
Moscow, ID 83844-2336
Ph.D., Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1994
M.S., South Dakota State University, 1989
B.S., Washington State University, 1987
Stacey Doumit
Senior Instructor
Ag Science, Room 209
208-885-7143
Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330
M.Sc., Michigan State University, 1994
B.Sc., Michigan State University, 1989
Courses
- AVFS 101: Intro to Animal, Vet and Food Sciences
- AVS 466: Equine Science and Management
- AVS 450: Issues in Animal Agriculture
- AGLS 494: CALS Peer Leaders
Melinda Ellison
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist — Range Livestock & Sheep
208-756-2749
Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension & Education Center
University of Idaho
16 Hot Springs Ranch Road
Carmen, ID 83462
Ellison's research focuses primarily on the effects of grazing livestock on wildlife and range.
Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 2016
M.S., University of Wyoming, 2013
B.S., University of Wyoming, 2011
Benton Glaze
Professor & Extension Specialist — Beef
208-736-3638
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls ID 83301
Benton focuses on breeding and genetics, beef quality assurance, general management and reproduction. He serves as a resource for beef producers, allied industries, veterinarians, Extension educators and the general public.
Ph.D., Kansas State University
M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia
B.S., Tarleton State University
Courses
- AVS 330: Genetics of Livestock Improvement
- AVS 474: Beef Cattle Science
Danielle Gunn
Extension Educator — Agricultural
208-236-1046
University of Idaho Extension, Fort Hall Reservation
PO Box 306
Pima Dr Bldg 7
Fort Hall, ID 83203-0306
M.S., University of Idaho
B.S., Utah State University
A.A.S., College of Southern Idaho
Justin Hatch
Extension Educator
Annex
208-547-3205
University of Idaho Extension, Caribou County
53 East 1st South
Soda Springs, Idaho 83276
M.S., University of Idaho, 2017
B.S., Brigham Young University-Idaho, 2015
John Hall
Professor & Extension Specialist — Beef; Cattle Management Lead, Rinker Rock Creek Ranch
208-756-2749
Nancy M. Cummings Research Extension & Education Center
University of Idaho
16 Hot Springs Road
Carmen, ID 83462
The center is the University of Idaho’s primary cow/calf and forage research center. John’s program conducts applied research to enhance food production and sustainability of beef production operations.
K. Scott Jensen
Extension Educator and County Chair
208-896-4104
University of Idaho Extension, Owyhee County
PO Box 400
Marsing, ID 83639
Scott conducts applied research and extension programs in beef cattle, range and pasture management. He co-coordinates the Idaho Beef Quality Assurance program and conducts the longstanding Lost Rivers Grazing Academy.
M.S., University of Idaho, 2000
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1989
Languages spoken other than English
- Spanish
Cindy Kinder
Extension Educator
Gooding & Camas counties
208-764-2230 (Camas)
University of Idaho Extension, Camas County
PO Box 131
Fairfield, ID 83327
Youth development and livestock Extension educator working with Gooding and Camas counties outreaching to schools, youth and adult organizations focusing on STEM, livestock, horse, leadership/workforce skills and higher education topics.
M.S., University of Idaho, 1999
B.S., University of Idaho, 1997
A.A., College of Southern Idaho, 1995
Brenda Murdoch
Associate Professor
Ag Biotech, Room 311
208-885-2088
Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330
Murdoch’s research focuses on characterizing the relationship between genetic variation in mammals and traits which are valued and important to society. She exploits a number of molecular and genetic tools to further improve our understanding of how these variations affect biological processes of both undesirable and desirable phenotypic traits.
Ph.D., University of Alberta
B.Sc., University of Alberta
Courses
- AVS 330: Genetics of Livestock Improvement
- AVS 501: Graduate Seminar
James Nasados
Meat Science Lab Manager
208-885-6727
Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2330
Moscow, ID 83844-2330
Tyanne Roland
Extension Educator
208-253-4279
University of Idaho Extension, Adams County
P.O. Box 43
Council, ID 83612-0043
- M.S., University of Idaho, 2006
- B.S., University of Idaho, 2005
Joseph Sagers
Extension Educator — Agronomy
Annex Building, Room 180
208-270-4031
University of Idaho Extension, Jefferson County
210 Courthouse Way, Ste. 180
Rigby, ID 83442
Joseph specializes in agronomy and livestock, with a emphasis on forage production, grazing management and Spanish programs.
M.S., Utah State University, 2016
B.S., Utah State University, 2014
Languages spoken other than English
- Spanish
Jim Sprinkle
Professor & Extension Specialist — Beef
208-756-2749
Nancy M. Cummings Research Extension & Education Center
University of Idaho
16 Hot Springs Road
Carmen, ID 83462
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
M.S., Montana State University
B.S., Brigham Young University
A.S., Ricks College
Shannon Williams
Extension Educator and County Chair — Agriculture & Natural Resources
Brooklyn Annex, Room 202
208-742-1696
University of Idaho Extension, Lemhi County
200 Fulton Street, Suite 202
Salmon, ID 83467
Shannon serves as county chair for UI Extension, Lemhi County. Her focus areas are beef production, noxious weeds, 4-H livestock and community leadership.
M.S., Utah State University, 1995
B.S., Utah State University, 1986
Carmen Willmore
Extension Educator — Livestock & 4-H
208-785-8060
University of Idaho Extension, Bingham County
412 W Pacific St.
Blackfoot ID 83221
Carmen provides educational opportunities related to livestock and 4-H youth development.
M.S., University of Nebraska — Lincoln, 2015
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013