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University of Idaho Extension conducts research and coordinates programs related to the improvement of sustainable food production systems to help ensure a healthy, safe supply of food for the future. Find training, experts and publications to help take your agricultural operation to the next level. 

Improving food production

Ensuring a healthy, safe food supply.

Jack Scheffler is graduating in December 2024 with a degree in crop management and agribusiness. He’s currently working with the Soft White Winter Wheat Breeding program and plans to pursue a career as an agronomist.

Cereals

Learn about cereals and grains research across Idaho.

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Combine in wheat field on the Palouse at Genesee Idaho

Idaho AgBiz

Find answers to your farm and ranch management questions.

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Potatoes

University of Idaho is your resource for potato research and education.

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Beef

Discover resources for the beef cattle industry.

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Dairy

Explore research and publications related to dairy production.

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Small farms

Find support for small-scale and local food systems.

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Soil health

Discover educational resources to address pest management in Idaho.

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Integrated pest management

Discover educational resources to address pest management in Idaho.

Brassica breeding and research

Brassica breeding and research

Learn more about Brassica oilseed and condiment mustard cultivars developed at U of I.

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Farm stress management

Find resources, workshops and free mental health training targeted to farmers and ranchers.

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Food safety for produce growers

Discover resources and information for produce growers impacted by the Food Safety Modernization Act and the Produce Safety Rule.

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Food manufacturing

Discover services and resources for Idaho’s food manufacturing industry.

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Weed science

Find resources and research that address weed science and applied weed management.

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Sheep and goat research

Discover research-based information to maximize production and sustainability of your sheep and goat operations.

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Meet our people

Crops

Albert Adjesiwor

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

Lide Chen

Professor

Courtney Cosdon

Soil health Extension instructor

Xi Liang

Associate professor

Nora Olsen

Professor and Extension specialist

Timothy Prather

Professor and senior associate director of Rangeland Center

Jianli Chen

Professor

Kasia Duellman

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

Juliet Marshall

Associate director of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station

Kurtis Schroeder

Associate professor and Extension specialist

Jared Spackman

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

James Woodhall

Associate professor and Extension specialist

Emily Bedwell

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

Pramod Acharya

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

Kamal Khadka

Assistant professor

Gustavo Teixeira

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

Douglas Finkelnburg

Area Extension educator in cropping systems
Farm and ranch management

Xiaoxue "Rita" Du

Assistant professor

Patrick Hatzenbuehler

Associate professor and Extension specialist

Hernan Tejeda

Associate professor and Extension specialist

Brett Wilder

Assistant professor and area Extension educator

Colby Field

Assistant professor and area Extension educator

Jessica Windh

Assistant professor and Extension specialist
Food and beverage manufacturing

Janna Hamlett

Clinical associate professor and Extension specialist
Livestock

Phil Bass

Associate professor

Joseph Dalton

Professor and Extension specialist

Melinda Ellison

Associate professor and Extension specialist

Benton Glaze

Professor and Extension specialist

John Hall

Professor and Extension specialist; cattle management lead, Rinker Rock Creek Ranch

Jim Sprinkle

Professor and Extension specialist

Jacob W. Bledsoe

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

Gilbert Miito

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

Izabelle Teixeira

Assistant professor and Extension specialist

Mireille Chahine

Acting head and professor

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