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U of I cereals pathologist concerned about Idaho stripe rust outlook
Posted 2/7/2025 8:00:00 AM
A University of Idaho cereals pathologist is advising the state’s grain farmers that conditions appear optimal for pressure from a fungal disease that can devastate crop yields, known as stripe rust. Read more
Vole Damage Survey
Posted 2/5/2025 8:00:00 AM
University of Idaho Extension educators are surveying southern and eastern Idaho potato farmers to document the scope of their problems with mouselike rodents known as voles. Read more
U of I to host conference focused on adding value to animal waste
Posted 1/24/2025 8:00:00 AM
The University of Idaho and the Idaho Sustainable Agriculture Initiative for Dairy (ISAID) will host a national conference April 7-11 focused on finding creative and valuable ways to make use of animal waste. Read more
Ag Biz Podcasts
Posted 1/22/2025 8:00:00 AM
The Oma & Popies story traces back to 2014, when Gail “Oma” and Jan “Popie” Zarr tried some ho-hum hot wings at a Bowling Green, Kentucky, tavern and felt compelled to brag about their favorite Idaho wing sauce. Read more
U of I team accepting applications for small food business grants
Posted 1/9/2025 8:00:00 AM
A University of Idaho Extension-led team is now accepting in-state applications for two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants supporting post-production work by small- and mid-sized food and farm businesses. Read more
Largest Cereal School
Posted 1/8/2025 8:00:00 AM
University of Idaho Extension will host its biggest cereal school ever, covering a range of topics of interest to eastern Idaho grain farmers, on Feb. 5 at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center, 777 Bannock Ave. Read more