Our People
Mireille Chahine
Professor & Extension Specialist — Dairy
208-736-3609
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
Joseph Dalton
Professor & Extension Specialist — Dairy
Caldwell Complex
208-454-7633
Caldwell Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1904 E Chicago St, Suite A, B
Caldwell, ID 83605
Dalton’s research is focused on increasing the efficiency of artificial insemination in dairy cattle, including sperm dosage, heat detection accuracy, synchronization programs, AI technician proficiency and identification of fertility markers.
Ph.D., Virginia Tech
M.S., Utah State
B.S., Cal Poly
Mario de Haro-Martí
Extension Educator
208-934-4417
University of Idaho Extension, Gooding County
203 Lucy Lane
Gooding, ID 83330-1178
Mario works helping Idaho producers to manage and reduce the environmental impact of their livestock and farming operations while increasing their productivity, sustainability and workforce education.
Ph.D., University of Idaho, 2018
M.S., University of Idaho, 2007
B.S., National University of Comahue, Argentina, 1996
Language Spoken other than English
- Spanish
Lide Chen
Professor — Waste Management Engineer
Room B47
208-736-3615
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Fall Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Chen’s focus is on value-added products from waste, mitigation of environmental impacts caused by waste, and dissemination of science-based information to help stakeholders make informed decisions, leading to positive changes.
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2008
M.S., China Agricultural University, 1993
B. S., China Agricultural University, 1989
Languages other than English spoken
- Chinese
K. Scott Jensen
Area Range Extension Educator
Suite 242
208-896-4104
Idaho Water Center
University of Idaho Boise
322 E. Front Street, Suite 242
Boise, ID 83702
Scott conducts applied research and extension programs in beef cattle, range and pasture management. He conducts the longstanding Lost Rivers Grazing Academy and range monitoring programs.
M.S., University of Idaho, 2000
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1989
Languages spoken other than English
- Spanish
Scott Nash
Regional 4-H Youth Development Educator
UI Extension, Power County
208-317-4375
University of Idaho Extension, Power County
500 Pocatello Ave.
American Falls, ID 83211
Scott provides 4-H leadership in 14 eastern Idaho counties as well as statewide leadership in 4-H animal science.
M.A., Texas A&M University, 1994
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1982
A.S., Snow College, 1980
Izabelle Teixeira
Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist — Dairy
Room B-62
208-736-3604
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls ID 83301
Teixeira’s research focuses on improving our understanding of nutrient utilization and animal efficiency to reduce the impact of ruminant production on the environment and enhance sustainability of ruminant production systems.
Ph.D., Sao Paulo State University, Brazil, 2004
M.S., Sao Paulo State University, Brazil, 2000
B.S., Federal University of Lavras, Brazil, 1997
Languages other than English spoken
- Portuguese
Hernan Tejeda
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist
Room B48 or in Moscow: Ag Science, Room 37
208-736-3622
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls ID 83301
Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 2010
M.B.A., University of Notre Dame, 2000
B.S.I.E., Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, 1990
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