The Best Row crop hop research and extension in Idaho

The University of Idaho Parma Research and Extension Center, located at 29603 U of I Lane in Parma, Idaho, is a school dedicated to providing critical information to growers across different crops while building significant relationships with industry partners. Established in 1925 at the urging of local farmers, the center conducts research and extension programs related to production, storage, and related problems of various crops produced in southwest Idaho. With 200 acres of land, the center's main station is utilized for row crop and hop research, while two miles north of the main station, there are 80 acres of desert land dedicated to tree fruit and small fruit research. Additionally, the center has greenhouse space for year-round use and a vegetable and fruit storage facility for post-harvest management research.