College of Agriculture and Life Sciences names Leslie Edgar as new dean
On March 31, the University of Idaho announced that Leslie Edgar will be the new dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. In a press release, Edgar said, […]
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Glendale Fire burns UI’s Rinker Rock Creek Ranch
Local education opportunities are cancelled for fall semester
On Sept. 2, a lightning storm struck down near Bellevue, Idaho, igniting a wildfire dubbed the Glendale Fire. The wildfire reached over 10,000 acres of burning throughout Blaine County, with […]
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 […]
UI researchers jump into sheep genome project
A UI research project will study biological traits and genomes in a variety of sheep breeds
Studying genetics in animals has become a significant part of Brenda Murdoch’s career. She has written numerous genetic essays, studied genetic evaluation and has been an associate professor at the […]
UI CALS faculty member passes away
Instructor, colleague and community member Ron Richard died over the weekend at his home
Ron Richard, the manager of Vandal Brand Meats and faculty member in the University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) died at his home over the weekend, […]
A taste of Idaho — CALS gears up to celebrate Idaho agriculture
Students returning to school after a week of celebration and home-cooked meals will have another opportunity to eat and give thanks on campus this weekend. Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 […]
Farm life and football – High school students spend weekend getting to know UI”s CALS
This year”s Ag Days will feature dancing, football, a petting zoo and expert teaching in various scientific studies. The annual event will be held Friday and Saturday on the University […]
CALS dean candidate talks ag – CALS dean candidate willing to be adaptable
The night before Amy Charkowski“s Wednesday presentation to faculty, staff, students and members of the College of Agricultural and Life Science dean search committee, she said she scrapped the slide […]
Talking research – First CALS dean candidate focuses on research, increasing enrollment
Good ideas can come from the most surprising places, according to Robert Houtz, one of two candidates vying to become dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. When […]
Addressing food insecurity
CALS students collect food to help address local food issues There are many ways to help contribute to a cause. For some students, a friendly competition offers the chance […]