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MEDIA ADVISORY: U of I Experts Available to Discuss Climate Variability in Agribusiness
Posted Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:14:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho – Feb. 19, 2019 – Year-to-year climate variability is increasing in Idaho, and these shifts are complicating long-term planning schedules and influencing soil and plant health. U of I agricultural researchers are hurrying to document the status of soils, plant diseases, and water resources in Idaho and to prepare for the effects of future changes in climate. Read more
Play Explores Farm Families’ Decisions on Who Will Inherit Their Land
Posted Tue, 19 Feb 2019 10:29:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 15, 2019 — “Map of My Kingdom,” a play written for farm families deciding who should inherit their land, will take the stage Thursday, Feb. 28, in Colfax, and Friday, March 1, in Moscow. Read more
Land Purchase, Approved by State Board, Paves Way for U of I Research Dairy
Posted Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:25:00 -0800
BOISE, Idaho — Feb. 14, 2019 — A plan to create the nation’s largest research dairy advanced Thursday with the Idaho State Board of Education’s vote to allow the University of Idaho to buy land for the $45 million project. Read more
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awards University of Idaho $60,000 to develop machine that purifies wastewater
Posted Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:59:00 -0800
Moscow, Idaho — The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded $60,000 to the University of Idaho to support a team of researchers developing a new technology that purifies wastewater and helps stop toxic algae blooms. Read more
U of I Sustainability Center Awards Funding for Student-Led Projects
Posted Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:53:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 30, 2018 — The University of Idaho Sustainability Center has awarded more than $8,000 to five student-led projects focused on improving sustainability at the university. Read more
Extension News
U of I Parma Pomology Program Sponsors Fruit Field Day Sept. 7
Posted Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0700
Visitors who spend this morning, Sept. 7, at the University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center’s Pomology Orchard and Vineyard will learn by tasting the fruits of summer now heavy on the bough and vine Read more
U of I Parma Pomology Program Sponsors Fruit Field Day Sept. 7
Posted Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0700
Visitors who spend Friday morning, Sept. 7, at the University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center’s Pomology Orchard and Vineyard will learn by tasting the fruits of summer now heavy on the bough and vine. The Pomology Program Annual Fruit Field Day typically draws hundreds to learn about new pomology practices, sample table grapes, peaches, nectarines, apples, plums, quince, Asian pears and alternative fruits. Read more
Growth of Local Food Economy Focus of Oct. 18 U of I-Hosted Boise Conference
Posted Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0700
Experts, advocates and educators for more vibrant local food systems will join Idaho community leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities to strengthen local food economies during a conference Oct. 18 in Boise. Read more