UI’s Sugar Beet Conference to be held in Boise on Dec. 4 
Conference to discuss herbicide-resistant pigweed at the Boise Centre 

The rapid spread of herbicide-resistant pigweeds, new restrictions on applying pesticides and a maggot that can reduce sugar beet yields by up to 40% will be the main topics of the University of Idaho’s annual Sugar Beet […]

UI to cut $5 million from budget
After an order from the governor, Green alerts UI staff to budget cuts in an email late Tuesday 

The University of Idaho must cut $5 million from its budget after Gov. Brad Little last week ordered a 3% cut to many state agencies.  Late Tuesday afternoon UI staff […]

UI starts grant program for sustainable farming
Largest grant award in university’s history aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The University of Idaho has launched a grant program that will support climate-smart markets and practices in Idaho.  Grants range from $38 to $74 per acre, or “$1 per head […]

Agriculture can take action to protect bee habitats 
Dr. Neal Williams gave a speech on bee preservation for the CALS Speaker Series

Agriculture and environmental protection have overlapping goals relating to pollinators, according to Dr. Neal Williams.  Williams is a Professor of Entomology at University of California Davis. He is also the […]