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The New Dairy State
Move over potatoes; dairy is now Idaho's top agricultural commodity. And thanks to inexpensive land, abundant feeds, and a model relationship between dairy producers and environmental regulators, the industry keeps on growing.
UI mastitis vaccine undergoes testing

Owyhee County: Portrait of a Changing Economy
Ranching and mining have defined this sparsely settled sagebrush country in the southwest corner of our state. Today, with the closing of a mine and possible loss of a third of its public-lands grazing, the county confronts an uncertain future.

Economics of Endangered Salmon
Recovery UI agricultural economist Joel Hamilton shares his insights as chair of the Independent Economic Analysis Board appointed by the Northwest Power Planning Council to advise on salmon recovery issues.

Tough Crops
UI scientists are developing valuable new herbicide-resistant crops, which pose their own new challenges.

Dean's View

Roundup:

College scientist maps gorilla habitat
UI reels in top fish research facility
Spider mites drink up hops profits
UI degrees offered in Idaho Falls
Switch to hay diets won't cure E. coli threat
Brazilian summer brings samba and science
Dousing fire blight
Crawfords win top USDA honor

A. Larry Branen, Dean

John Hammel, Associate Dean and Director of Academic Programs

Richard C. Heimsch, Associate Dean and Director of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station

Paul F. McCawley, Associate Dean and Associate Director of the UI Cooperative Extension System

Caroline L. Nilsson, Assistant Dean for College Advancement

Rob M. Spear, Assistant Dean for Administrative Services

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