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šŸŒ± How a $6 million grant puts Moscow at ag innovationā€™s forefront

Moscow, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Moscow! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $6 million grant puts Moscow at ag innovationā€™s forefront
  • Why Moscow is Idahoā€™s most affordable, walkable and scenic college town
  • Meet the new ā€˜Vandalā€™ spider discovered by U of I researchers

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of thundershowers, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. University Of Idaho Gets $6 Million To Build Smarter Crops That Stand Up To Wind (pnwag.net) ā€” Researchers at the Moscow-based University of Idaho just landed a $6 million National Science Foundation grant to develop wind-resistant, higher-yield cereal crops using AI and advanced field sensors. The four-year project, in partnership with Clemson and Nebraska, could boost global wheat and corn resilience while spotlighting cutting-edge agricultural research happening right in Moscow.
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2. The Most Affordable College Town in Idaho Sits in the Tuscany of America (onlyinyourstate.com) ā€” If you live in Moscow, youā€™re in Idahoā€™s most affordable college town, with median rent under $1,000 and a walkable downtown packed with galleries and historic buildings. The piece highlights the Moscow Farmers Market, campus arboretum, nearby rail trails, and Palouse scenery, positioning local landmarks and events as major draws for both residents and visitors.
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3. U of I researchers discover ā€˜Vandal' spider found only in Idaho (idahopress.com) ā€” University of Idaho researchers in Moscow have identified a new spider species, Hexura vandal, likely found only in a small, moist forest pocket of north-central Idaho. Named for the Vandal mascot, the discovery highlights how little-known some Idaho habitats remain and could even inspire adoption of a state spider tied to the land-grant university.
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4. Latah County Passes Its Budget (moscowidaho.news) ā€” Latah County commissioners have approved the FY2027 budget, setting an average property tax bill of about $262 per $100,000 in valueā€”roughly $16 less than last year for Moscow-area homeowners. The plan boosts reserve funds, gives county employees a modest raise, funds health insurance increases, and outlines capital projects from video upgrades to new sheriffā€™s vehicles.
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5. No. 21 Utah overwhelms Idaho (dnews.com) ā€” Idaho football fans saw the Vandals fall hard to No. 21 Utah, but a familiar local name stood out: former Moscow Bear Jonah Elliss, now a Denver Broncos linebacker and son of ex-Vandals coach Luther Elliss. The game recap highlights Idahoā€™s scoring plays, key performers, and several Palouse and Vandal connections on Utahā€™s sideline.
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    Monday September 7
  • Labor Day-no school
    Genesee Joint District #282 Genesee, ID 83832
    • Tuesday September 8
  • VB- Genesee @ Highland
    Genesee Joint District #282 Genesee, ID 83832
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Lewiston Roundup ā†’
    Lewiston Roundup Association, 2100 Tammany Creek Rd, Lewiston
    5:00 pm
  • JRH FB- @Troy
    Genesee Joint District #282 Genesee, ID 83832
    5:30 pm

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