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UI's MANRRS Club Continues To Grow
UI's MANRRS Club Continues To Grow
UI's MANRRS Club Continues To Grow
While it is a few years old at this point, the University of Idaho’s MANRRS club continues to gain traction in Moscow.  Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, is a national organization focused on promoting academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.   “It's ...
Egg Prices Double During the Past Year
Egg Prices Double During the Past Year
Egg Prices Double During the Past Year
Eggs are more expensive than they were last year.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of a dozen Grade A eggs jumped from $1.82 last year to almost $3.60 in 2022.  While part of the increase is due to the rising price of chicken feed, the real culprit is highly pathogenic avian influenza.  HPAI ha...
Should There Be More Microbes On Your Plate?
Should There Be More Microbes On Your Plate?
Should There Be More Microbes On Your Plate?
Researchers at UC Davis are studying the role microbes play in our diets, and if we should increase our consumption of lives microorganisms.  UC Davis Professor Maria Marco said microbes are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, yoghurt and fresh fermented foods and Americans do not do a good job incorporating these things in their daily diet.   “...
Researchers Look At Reducing Nitrogen Usage On Cereal Crops
Researchers Look At Reducing Nitrogen Usage On Cereal Crops
Researchers Look At Reducing Nitrogen Usage On Cereal Crops
Researchers at UC Davis, have found a way to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizers needed to grow cereal crops.  UC Davis’ Eduardo Blumwald said the discovery could save American farmers billions of dollars annually in fertilizer costs while also benefiting the environment.   "...
Researchers Working To Tackle Fusarium Wilt In Strawberries
Researchers Working To Tackle Fusarium Wilt In Strawberries
Researchers Working To Tackle Fusarium Wilt In Strawberries
Thanks to research at UC Davis, strawberry losses from Fusarium wilt could be greatly reduced.  Researchers say they have discovered genes that are resistant to the deadly soil-borne disease. The problem started when the fumigant used to protect soil from the disease, methyl bromide, became illegal.  In the ...
Idaho Seed Potato Germplasm Lab Benefits Growers Across The PNW Beyond
Idaho Seed Potato Germplasm Lab Benefits Growers Across The PNW Beyond
Idaho Seed Potato Germplasm Lab Benefits Growers Across The PNW Beyond
Earlier this spring, the University of Idaho unveiled its new multimillion dollar Seed Potato Germplasm lab on the Moscow campus.  Jenny Durrin, Director of the Seed Potato Germplasm Program, noted the state of the art facility actually got its start in 2016 when school and industry officials started conversations to address growing needs for producers statewide.  Du...
UC Davis Research Could Help Wine Industry Adapt To Climate Change
UC Davis Research Could Help Wine Industry Adapt To Climate Change
UC Davis Research Could Help Wine Industry Adapt To Climate Change
Scientists at UC Davis have identified new root traits that help grapevines resist drought, which could be beneficial as the western U.S. continues to face drought year after year. Viticulture and Enology Assistant Professor Megan Bartlett said the industry already has a pretty wide range when it comes to drought tolerant to drought sensitive already in existence in the in commercial root stocks
Wine Minute: Smoke Exposure Research at Oregon State University
Wine Minute: Smoke Exposure Research at Oregon State University
Wine Minute: Smoke Exposure Research at Oregon State University
In today's Wine Minute, Alisa Jacobson talks about grant money recently awarded to Oregon State University to study smoke exposure, and how it will benefit producers across the west. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

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