University of Idaho College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

University of Idaho College of Agricultural & Life Sciences The U of I College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is leading the way in finding solutions to the

The University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is leading the way in finding solutions to the world’s most critical challenges in order to create and sustain an abundant food and energy supply, a healthy environment and successful families and communities.

Last week celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center. 🎉The cent...
09/24/2026

Last week celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension and Education Center. 🎉

The center is the University of Idaho's primary cow-calf and forage research station. It encompasses:

• 1,044 acres along the Salmon River
• Irrigated pasture and hay land
• 336 cows
• 110 replacement heifers
• 200-head capacity GrowSafe cattle feeding and monitoring system

The center is used for environmental education for public school students; as a site for research by scientists, undergraduate and graduate students; a resource for cattle producers across the West to learn and improve their operations; and an opportunity for clinical experiences for veterinary students.

We are especially thankful to the Auen Foundation and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, whose vision and generosity made this center possible and whose continued support helps us meet our land-grant mission.

We can't wait to see what this center continues to accomplish!

Last week, celebrated the grand opening of the Nutrition Analytics Core Laboratory. The new center, funded by a Center...
09/22/2026

Last week, celebrated the grand opening of the Nutrition Analytics Core Laboratory. The new center, funded by a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), will enhance research in nutrition and women's health. Here's what the center will focus on:

• Addressing maternal and infant health
• Investigating chronic disease and mental health
• Understanding how nutrition influences health outcomes for women and families throughout their lives

It will also provide valuable hands-on research experiences for students – helping prepare the next generation of scientists, health professionals, and leaders.

We can't wait to see how the research from this center will impact the lives of Idahoans!

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Inspired by summer trips spent teaching geology classes in Sardinia, Italy, one of the world’s preeminent wine regions, ...
09/19/2026

Inspired by summer trips spent teaching geology classes in Sardinia, Italy, one of the world’s preeminent wine regions, C.J. Northrup and his wife, Janet, dreamed of owning a small vineyard and winery.

In 2012, the couple bought 6 acres in Caldwell’s Sunnyslope area and planted grapevines. A decade later, they opened a tasting room called Famici Wine Co. The winery is a labor of love made possible in part by the University of Idaho’s Food Technology Center and Agribusiness Incubator, located at the Caldwell Research and Extension Center. The facility offers specialized processing and packaging equipment and educational assistance to aspiring food entrepreneurs, as well as space and support for agricultural enterprises, including wineries.

At the 2026 Pacific Northwest Wine Competition, which included 644 entries, Famici earned, along with five gold medals and one silver, six double-gold medals, awarded when the judges make a unanimous decision. Famici was also recognized as having the top white wine and rosé in the 2026 Idaho Wine Competition.

“It’s good validation that we’re doing the work in the vineyard and the winery to make wines of high quality,” Northrup said of the accolades. “Our winery wouldn’t exist without the Food Technology Center. If that space wasn’t available, it would be virtually impossible for people of regular means to be able to do this kind of thing.”

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.uidaho.edu/newsroom/Caldwell-incubator-supports-wineries

CALS Days is right around the corner and this is a weekend you won't want to miss. 🤩This event offers high school studen...
09/18/2026

CALS Days is right around the corner and this is a weekend you won't want to miss. 🤩

This event offers high school students the chance to experience college life, participate in hands-on workshops covering the breadth of programs, meet faculty, staff and students, and learn about everything University of Idaho has to offer.

Want to learn more or register to attend? Check it out:

🔗 https://www.uidaho.edu/agricultural-life-sciences/news-events/cals-days

Erik Luvaas believes the new greenhouse-based pilot program he helped launch will transform lives while showing local em...
09/12/2026

Erik Luvaas believes the new greenhouse-based pilot program he helped launch will transform lives while showing local employers that hiring people with developmental disabilities is not only the right thing to do, but also good business.

Luvaas is the director of interdisciplinary training at the Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD), Idaho’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, operated within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (EHHS).

In fall 2026, CDHD will start Vandal Hydroponics for Accessibility, Resources, Vocational Equity, Sustainability and Training (HARVEST), a program designed to produce fresh food and ornamental plants while demonstrating how businesses can profit by employing people with and without disabilities in an integrated workforce and paying all workers competitive wages. University of Idaho students will serve as peer coaches, helping Vandal HARVEST employees with disabilities develop plant propagation skills and take on increasingly advanced responsibilities.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.uidaho.edu/newsroom/vandal-harvest

Along came a spider, bringing acclaim to the Vandals. 🕷A University of Idaho research team has discovered a previously u...
09/10/2026

Along came a spider, bringing acclaim to the Vandals. 🕷

A University of Idaho research team has discovered a previously unknown species of spider, which they believe lives only in an isolated pocket of moist, coniferous forest in the mountains of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests of north-central Idaho. They’ve named the nickel-sized, dark-colored spider Hexura vandal, honoring U of I’s mascot.

“I think people assume that the U.S. has been pretty well picked over and we have an idea of all of the species in the U.S., and that’s not true at all,” Hamilton said. “This is a great example of that.”

🔗 Learn more about their discovery: https://www.uidaho.edu/newsroom/new-vandal-spider

Welcome to Parker Farm! 🚜 Located three miles east of the Moscow campus, Parker Farm is part of the Palouse Research, Ex...
09/03/2026

Welcome to Parker Farm! 🚜

Located three miles east of the Moscow campus, Parker Farm is part of the Palouse Research, Extension and Education Center and used for a variety of needs. This includes:

• W**d, insect and plant disease management
• Crop production, plant breeding and genetics
• Woody landscape plants
• Soil microbiology and ecology

Last week, the cropping systems team harvested a test plot of chickpeas. They are evaluating new varieties and advanced breeding lines of chickpea for their performance and adaptability in the Palouse region.

Working the harvest was Professor and Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Kurt Schroeder and technicians Addison Kinzer and Sophie LeBard.

Thank you, team, for the work you do in advancing Idaho agriculture!

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Last week was joined on campus by state legislators, legislative candidates, congressional staff, water districts, can...
09/02/2026

Last week was joined on campus by state legislators, legislative candidates, congressional staff, water districts, canal companies, municipal water leaders, state agencies and industry partners as they attended Idaho Water Users Association's Legislative Water College.

While on campus, they toured the Deep Soil Ecotron learning how the facility's research will assist farmers in predicting how extreme weather, droughts and management practices impact root systems and crop yields.

Thank you to each of the attendees for visiting campus!

Congratulations to Associate Dean and Director Barbara Petty, who retires today after 28 years of service to the Unive...
08/31/2026

Congratulations to Associate Dean and Director Barbara Petty, who retires today after 28 years of service to the University of Idaho and !

Barbara joined U of I in 1998 as an Extension assistant in Bonneville County and assumed the role of Extension director in 2016. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to Extension and the people of Idaho. Her leadership and advocacy have significantly strengthened Extension’s statewide presence.

Thank you, Barbara, for your years of service, leadership and commitment to University of Idaho Extension and communities across Idaho. We wish you all the best in retirement!

At this rate, this school year will definitely be one for the record book. 💪 It has been so fun to see our students take...
08/28/2026

At this rate, this school year will definitely be one for the record book. 💪

It has been so fun to see our students take on classes, study hard, attend new student orientation and enjoy Dessert with the Dean.

Let’s have a great year, Vandals! ✌️

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