Updated Cow Calf Research Facility A Benefit To Idaho, Industry Alike

This summer, the University of Idaho opened the school’s new cow-calf research location near Salmon. Michael Parrella, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences said the upgraded Nancy M. Cumming Research, Extension and Education Center improves connectivity, allowing faculty in Salmon to better work with those in Moscow and across the state. Parrella added the updated facility is not just a benefit to the U of I.

“And the facility goes beyond just the research component, so there’s an interaction there with the community, we expect 4-H, FFA, I’ll say the local arts council, things like that to also make use of our facility.  And it is absolutely beautiful.”

Parrella added the updated cow-calf facility is great for current and future Vandals alike.

“And it’s my job to try and position the College to do great things now, but its actually more important for me to position the College to do great things moving forward.  So, a facility like this, I think, does that.”

Parrella noted that the cattle and livestock industry is such a big part of the Idaho Ag economy, the College felt it was vital to make improvements in Salmon to help producers remain competitive.