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2023 Idaho Association of Plant Protection
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Posted on: August 10, 2023 by Jeff Miller
Anybody interested in learning about plant diseases and pests important in Idaho is invited to the 2023 Idaho Association of Plant Protection annual meeting, November 1-2 in Rupert, ID.
Attached is the first announcement and call for participation in the IAPP. See details on the attached page. If you have any questions, please contact the chairs for this year:
Albert Adjesiwor, aadjesiwor@uidaho.edu
John Snelling, jsnelling@rogueseedproduction.com
Please share with any who may be interested.
Psyllid captures remain low; no new positives
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potato psyllid
Posted on: August 10, 2023 by Erik Wenninger
This week we received traps from 50 of the 55 fields that we are monitoring. We captured a total of 30 psyllids across 12 fields. Seven of the fields were in Canyon County, the remaining 5 fields were in Payette, Owyhee, Elmore, and Twin Falls counties.
Total psyllid captures were similar to last week, and we continue to see quite low numbers this season.
All of the psyllids captured last week were negative for Lso, the bacterium associated with zebra chip disease (ZC). We still urge growers to have their IPM programs in place given the prevalence of Lso earlier in the season. More information on management can be found here: https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news/psyllid-management
To view the weekly data by site in the old spreadsheet format: https://tinyurl.com/potatopsyllid
Please visit the Idaho Pest Monitoring Dashboard, for graphical summaries of our psyllid captures and an archive of blog posts for this season: https://idahopestmonitoring.org/
IPM Field Days - Aberdeen and Parma
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General announcement - all crops
Posted on: August 9, 2023 by Kasia Duellman
Join us at the Aberdeen Research & Extension Center for a Potato IPM Field Day on Wednesday August 16, 2023. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The tour starts at 9:00 AM and ends at Noon. Attendees are eligible for 1 ISDA pesticide credit and 3 CCA credits. A free lunch will be provided at the tour's conclusion.
Location:
University of Idaho - Aberdeen REC
1693 S 2700 W
Aberdeen, ID 83210
Following the Aberdeen Potato IPM Field Day, head over to Parma and Join University of Idaho Extension Specialists and Researchers on Thursday August 17, 2023 for IPM Field Day at Parma with registration beginning at 7:15 a.m. and Field Tour starting promptly at 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Location:
University of Idaho - Parma REC
29603 U of I Lane
Parma, ID 83660-6699
» https://webpages.uidaho.edu/extension-seed-potato/events.html
2023 Cereal Schools are this week Feb 7 - 10, 2023
All Crops Eastern Idaho, Magic Valley
Cereals - wheat and barley
Posted on: February 6, 2023 by Juliet Marshall
Southern / southeastern Cereal Schools will be this week at various locations - Burley, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, St. Anthony, Grace and Preston. See attached flyer for additional information.
Black Bean Aphids in Sugarbeets near Twin Falls
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Posted on: July 18, 2022 by Jerry Neufeld
The Amalgamated Sugar Company field consultants are reporting that Black Bean Aphids have been found in sugarbeet fields near Twin Falls, Idaho. Amalgamated Sugar asks that you contact your crop consultant if you have any application questions. Click on the link below for more information about Black Bean Aphid in the Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook.
» https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/agronomic/sugar-beet/sugar-beet-aphid
Need Pesticide Credits?
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Posted on: July 12, 2022 by Jerry Neufeld
The University of Idaho Pesticide Safety Education Program will be offering a three credit webinar recertification series on August 2, 9, and 16. Click on the pdf below for more information.
2022 Potato psyllid monitoring program underway in Idaho
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potato psyllid
Posted on: July 7, 2022 by Erik Wenninger
The University of Idaho and our crop consultant collaborators across the state are once again monitoring for potato psyllids, zebra chip disease (ZC), and liberibacter (Lso), the bacterium associated with ZC. The monitoring program covers commercial potato fields throughout southern Idaho and is funded in part by the Idaho Potato Commission and generous in-kind contributions by our cooperators.
Our official monitoring season began with wide deployment of traps last week and will continue for 10 to 12 weeks. We have 72 fields across the state this year, using 4 sticky traps per field at all sites.
This week we had traps deployed in 64 fields, though we are still waiting for traps to come in from three fields. We found a total of 12 psyllids across 7 (11%) of the fields for which we have data. We have been monitoring three fields at the Kimberly Research & Extension Center since mid-May, and, interestingly, this week is the first that we have found potato psyllids. In previous years we nearly always captured psyllids here before the end of May.
Psyllids were captured in the following counties: Canyon (3 fields), Owyhee (1 field), Twin Falls (2 fields), and Minidoka (1 field).
We expect to have results on Lso incidence next week in addition to “heat maps” and additional details.
More information on psyllid monitoring and management can be found here:
https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news/psyllid-management
Details on weekly trap captures can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1av-jeEKrbDfYis-eS9nB-ZcKzazXyMWmz7NSAiyt3Go/edit?usp=sharing
» https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news/psyllid-management
» https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1av-jeEKrbDfYis-eS9nB-ZcKzazXyMWmz7NSAiyt3Go/edit?usp=sharing
2022 Turfgrass Mowing Height & Watering
General Landscape and Garden Treasure Valley, Treasure Valley - Idaho, Northern Idaho
Turfgrass Mowing Height & Watering
Posted on: July 6, 2022 by Ruth Givens
MOWING
The weather is warming and now is the time to check the mowing height at which your turfgrass is cut. Increasing the length of grass blade encourages a deeper root growth and provides more shade cover of the soil surface reducing water evaporation.
For summer mowing height Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue are recommended to be maintained at 3 inches, perennial ryegrass at 2 inches, and tall fescue at 4 inches. Ensure that the mower blade is sharp and follow the one-third rule; remove no more than one-third of the leaf growth each mowing.
Grass clipping which are left on the lawn by mulching decompose quickly, feed soil organisms, recycle plant nutrients, and increase organic matter in the soil.
WATERING
The goal of irrigation is to keep the lawn healthy when rainfall is not dependable. The key is to moisten the top 12 inches of the root zone. Watering deeply (10 to 12 inches) but infrequently produces healthy turf. Practicing deep watering reduces weed populations, benefits landscape trees and shrubs, increases water use efficiency, and forces an exchange of soil atmosphere with each irrigation. Early morning is the best time to water.
Determining how deep irrigation water goes can be done by using a soil probe or shovel to check soil moisture the day after irrigation. At 10 to 12 inches deep the soil should feel slightly damp. If the soil feels dry at the 10- to 12-inch depth increase the duration of water application to fill the root zone. As weather conditions change adjust the frequency of irrigation to maintain plant available water in the root zone.
Identifying or knowing soil type will help to determine the frequency of water application, rate of water infiltration, and the soils water holding capacity. For example, heavy clay soils have a greater water holding capacity, but have a slower infiltration rate (speed at which water enters the soil). These soils can be watered less frequently (once a week or less) and may need multiple application of water on day of watering to allow water to move into the soil. Sandy soils have less water holding capacity and a greater infiltration rate. These soils need to be watered more frequently to maintain comparable turf.
For a more calculated approach to water application reference the publication links below.
https://www.extension.uidaho.edu/publishing/pdf/CIS/CIS1098.pdf
https://www.extension.uidaho.edu/publishing/pdf/CIS/CIS1157.pdf
Powdery Mildew and Cercospora in Sugarbeets
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powdery mildew and cercospora
Posted on: June 30, 2022 by Jerry Neufeld
Powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot have been found by Amalgamated Sugar Company Crop Consultants in sugarbeet fields in the western Treasure Valley. There are several fungicides available for use to treat these diseases. Depending on the disease pressure and chemistry used, applications with different chemistries should be repeated every 14-21 days. Please be advised that strobilurins could show reduced efficacy due to fungicide resistance in powdery mildew. Always tankmix with at least 5 lbs of sulfur for resistance management purposes when treating against powdery mildew. For the same reason, use a copper product as tank mix partner when treating against Cercospora. DO NOT MIX COPPER AND GLYPHOSATE. Contact your Crop Consultant from The Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC if you have any questions.
Click on the links below for the powdery mildew and cercospora pages in the PNW Plant Disease Management Handbooks.
» https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/sugar-beet-beta-vulgaris-powdery-mildew
» https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/sugar-beet-beta-vulgaris-cercospora-leaf-spot
2022 Squash Bug (Anasa tristis)
General Landscape and Garden Treasure Valley
Squash bug (Anasa tristis)
Posted on: June 30, 2022 by Maria Held
2022 Squash Bug
Squash
bugs eggs have been reported in Canyon County by the Canyon County Master
Gardener Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Team in Caldwell. Adults have been spotted by a Master Gardener in
Meridian. It is time to check the
underside of cucurbit (pumpkins and squash are the most attractive) leaves for
the bronze-colored egg clusters. In addition, monitor plants for nymphs, adults
and plants wilting.
Management:
Wooden
boards, shingles, or heavy cardboard can be placed on the ground next to the
host plant. Squash bugs tend to move under the board/object at night. In the
morning, turn the object over and destroy the pest.
Hand-pick
and destroy adults, nymphs, or egg clusters. Other options include rolled duct
tape around fingers to pull off egg clusters, cutting off the egg part of the
leaf or applying petroleum jelly directly to the eggs. Increased success is
achieved when started early in the season and done every 2 to 3 days to keep
numbers low.
Cultural
methods include sanitation, plating squash varieties that are more tolerant of
squash bug feeding, crop rotation, and time of planting.
Additional
control methods can be found in the linked publications.
» https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/vegetable/vegetable-pests/common-vegetable/vegetable-crop-squash-bug
» https://extension.usu.edu/pests/ipm/notes_ag/veg-squashbug
Ag Talk Tuesday - next session July 5
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General announcement - all crops
Posted on: June 29, 2022 by Kasia Duellman
The next session of the University of Idaho's Ag Talk Tuesday series features Travis Youngberg (NRCS), who will present on "Sustainable, regenerative and other buzz words." The session starts at 11:00 AM (MT) and registration is required to attend (register once to attend all 2022 sessions).
Current season crop updates precede the featured presentation, and all ag-related (soil, water, nutrient, pest, weed, disease) issues for all crops large or small (throughout Idaho and the region and even the world!) may be represented in these engaging, interactive round-table discussions.
Join us July 5 at 11:00 AM (MT).
Registration information is available by following this link: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/news/ag-talk-tuesday
2022 Peachtree Borer
General Landscape and Garden Treasure Valley, Treasure Valley - Idaho, Northern Idaho
Peachtree Borer
Posted on: June 29, 2022 by Ruth Givens
Peachtree bores are predicted to emerge between July 2 and July 5. This pest is a concern for stone fruits: Peach, nectarine, apricot, cherry, and plum. Key symptoms of peachtree borer infestation is the presence of sawdust and frass mixed with the gummy substance near the base of the trunk. Prevention is the best method of control.
Larvae injure the fruit tree primarily by burrowing into the tree trunks just at or below the soil line but may enter trunk up to 12” above the soil line. Larvae feed in the cambium beneath the bark girdling the tree.
Chemical Control, Home Use: For orchards less than 1 acre, or for home yard trees, preventative trunk sprays are the primary control. Apply the first application immediately after first trap catch and repeat application based on product label guidelines. Follow the required pre-harvest interval (time between last application and allowed harvest of fruit) of insecticide product. Apply insecticide as a bark drench at a rate of ½ to 1 gallon of spray mix per tree. Thoroughly cover the lower 12 inches of trunk and soak the ground at the base of tree. Do not allow the sprays to contact fruit. For chemical option review the PNW handbook link below.
Chemical Control, Commercial: Reference the PNW handbook link below to see spring and summer application recommendations.
Cultural Control: Larvae inside the trunks can be killed by inserting a wire into entry holes. Kill larvae in the late summer and fall before they spend the winter and inflict their most extensive feeding damage the following spring. Keep base of tree free of vegetation – heat and dryness reduce the survival of eggs and larvae.
The following links have information about the life cycle of peachtree borer and control methods.
https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/tree-fruit/peach-nectarine/peach-nectarine-peachtree-borer
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/peach-tree-borer-5-566/
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1651&context=extension_curall
2022 Peach Twig Borer
General Landscape and Garden Treasure Valley, Treasure Valley - Idaho, Northern Idaho
Peach Twig Borer
Posted on: June 22, 2022 by Ruth Givens
It is time for management of the peach twig borer, based on degree days. This pest is a concern for those growing peach, nectarine, apricot, plum and prune. Adult moths are 0.3 – 0.5 inches long, with light and dark gray mottled wings. Scales on the front of head cause the head to appear pointed. The larva is a caterpillar, about 0.5 inch long, with a dark brown head and distinctive, alternating light and dark bands on the body.
Larvae injure fruit trees by feeding on the buds and twigs early in the season, then the larvae bore into the shoots, causing a characteristic "flagging" or wilting of the new growth. Later generations of larvae feed within shoots or even on the fruit itself. Flagging of twigs indicates an infestation.
For chemical control management options review the PNW Handbook link below to select a control option appropriate for operation. Apply according to label directions.
For cultural controls prune out shoot strikes in the late spring and early summer as soon as they are detected to prevent these larvae from completing development and contributing to summer generations of the pest. If old shoot strikes are observed during pruning in late winter to early spring, plan to apply early season controls. Old strikes hold onto the dead leaves and appear as “flagged” terminals.
https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/tree-fruit/peach-nectarine/peach-nectarine-peach-twig-borer
https://climate.usu.edu//includes/pestFactSheets/Peach-Twig-Borer.pdf
Ag Talk Tuesday - June 21, 2022
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Posted on: June 17, 2022 by Kasia Duellman
Olga Walsh (owalsh@uidaho.edu)
TOUR DATE CHANGED to JUNE 28TH - Aberdeen Snake River Weed Mg Tour and Field day
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Posted on: June 17, 2022 by Pamela Hutchinson
CHANGE THE DATE OF THE Aberdeen Snake
River Weed Mg Tour and Field day
Tuesday JUNE 28TH
instead of June 21st.
Please pass the word
- Registration
8:30 to 9aTour
9a to noon - Followed
by a sponsored lunch. - You
do not need to Pre-register / RSVP
Three
Idaho pesticide recertification credits will be available.
Kimberly does NOT change – will still be held Wednesday June 22nd.
Featured
on the Aberdeen R&E Center Tour Tuesday June 28th
- Herbicide tank mixtures for use in potatoes; Potato variety herbicide tolerance; Simulated Excess
Rainfall Effects on Herbicides and Potato Crop Safety; Herbicide site of action
demonstration. - Weed control in quinoa; Herbicide management in Litchi tomato; Fiber hemp herbicide tolerance.
- In
addition - Updates from: USDA/University of Idaho potato breeding, Potato disease management, Seed potatoes, Barley and Wheat production and varieties.
Stripe (Yellow) rust found in Filer / Buhl area
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Stripe rust (yellow rust) in wheat
Posted on: June 17, 2022 by Juliet Marshall
With the spring weather perfect for small grain production, it is no surprise that stripe rust was finally confirmed in southern Idaho. Thanks and a free lunch goes to Trenton Stanger, Westbred, for the first reported sighting in breeding plots near Buhl. The breeding line was significantly infected, but isolated (that is, infections were not widespread in the field). Most of the plots were just past flowering, and there is a long way to go for the winter crop to finish. We are about 10-14 days behind the previous years according to growing degree day estimates. (Be sure to check plant growth stage prior to shutting off irrigation. You don't want to shut off irrigation too soon or too late - remember the general rule of thumb of "Full soil profile of moisture at soft dough before water shut off.")
We are past the window of application for fungicides for winter wheat, and the stripe rust disease pressure is low.
The greatest threat will be for susceptible spring wheat varieties. Scout spring wheat fields for infection, and report infections to University personnel in order for us to track and report new occurrences. Fungicide applications will likely not be required for moderately resistant and resistant varieties. Fungicides on the market are equally effective as stripe rust protectants, but as the flag leaves emerge, do not use strobilurin fungicides as that increases risk for DON contamination in grain from FHB or scab infection.
Remember to read and follow all label directions.
Lygus Bug in Alfalfa Seed - 2022
Alfalfa Seed Treasure Valley, Treasure Valley - Idaho, Northern Idaho
lygus
Posted on: May 16, 2022 by Jerry Neufeld
The western tarnished plant bug (Lygus hesperus) degree day calculator hosted by Integrated Plant Protection Center at Oregon State University and the IPM Centers - PNW Coalition shows that, depending on your location in the Treasure Valley, we have accumulated 240 growing degree days between January 1, 2022 and May 16, 2022. Peak emergence of lygus bug 1st and 2nd instar nymphs occurs around 277 accumulated growing degree days. Using the predicted degree day model, peak emergence is predicted to occur on approximately May 22. We suggest growers monitor for lygus bugs in alfalfa seed fields starting very soon.
When using insecticides, fields should be treated when the numbers of lygus bugs reach a management threshold of 4-5 lygus bug nymphs per 180-degree sweep. Follow all insecticide labels and recommendations, including targeting the correct life stage.
The link below will take you to the PNW Insect Management Handbook for lygus.
» https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/legume-grass-field-seed/alfalfa/alfalfa-seed-lygus-bug
Ag Talk Tuesdays resume for 2022
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General announcment
Posted on: April 19, 2022 by Kasia Duellman
We are excited to announce that the University of Idaho Extension's Ag Talk Tuesday sessions resume May 3 for the 2022 season.
Each session starts at 11:00 AM (MDT) on the first and third Tuesdays, May through August.
These live events begin with crop updates where all participants are invited to contribute, followed by a featured presentation. You can find a schedule of featured topics and speakers (subject to change) and more information on our website:
https://www.uidaho.edu/ag-talk
Registration is required to attend. You only need to register once to attend all sessions. Once you register, information on how to attend via Zoom or by calling in by phone will be sent to you in a separate email.
To register, click this link (or copy and paste the following into your web browser):
https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElce6uqTwpH9CuQSsCTa_7B01HC8gfuGXn
Please join us starting May 3 at 11:00 AM (MDT) for these live, online sessions that focus on agriculture - current season issues related to pests, diseases, weeds, diagnostics, soil health, irrigation/water, agronomy & more along with featured topics and guest speakers.
For questions, please contact one of the organizers:
Kasia Duellman (kduellman@uidaho.edu)
Doug Finkelnburg (dougf@uidaho.edu)
Pam Hutchinson (phutch@uidaho.edu)
Juliet Marshall (jmarshall@uidaho.edu)
Olga Walsh (owalsh@uidaho.edu)
Seeking help for a research project
Potato All Locations
Posted on: April 7, 2022 by Jeff Miller
A research project funded by the tri-state (ID, WA, and OR) research consortium is looking for some help (see below). If you are able and interested, please contact David Wheeler (contact info below).
Good luck with planting!
Jeff
A team of scientists at Washington State University, Oregon State University and USDA-ARS received a second year of funding from the Northwest Potato Research Consortium to characterize so called “virgin” soils that have never been planted with potato. Growers have long observed yield increases (14-26%) when planting potato in virgin soils compared to nearby non-virgin soils that have been planted in potato. Our short term goal is to document the properties (e.g. biological, physical, and chemical) in the soil associated with these yield increases. Long term we want to use this information to reproduce these yield increases in commercial fields. To do this we need your help!
Can you please reach out to us if you know any pairs of potato fields that will be planted with potato this year and were either (i) planted with potatoes within the past 5 years (non-virgin fields) or (ii) never planted with potato (virgin fields)? With your permission we can then visit each field, sample soil from each field before planting, and sample soil from nearby “native soil” that has never been planted with any crop. Once we have these three types of samples we will characterize the soil pathogen loads, nematode diversity and abundance, and soil biological, physical, and chemical properties. Lastly, we will bring the soils to a common location and plant potatoes in each soil to quantify potato performance in each soil type.
Please contact David Wheeler via email (David.wheeler@wsu.edu) or mobile (215-880-3024). Thank you all in advance for your time and attention. We look forward to working together this year.
David Wheeler, Cynthia Gleason, Ken Frost, Deirdre Griffin LaHue, and Tim Paulitz
Potato soil health survey - your help is requested!
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Posted on: February 18, 2022 by Jeff Miller
Researchers from the University of Idaho, Montana State University, and the University of Minnesota would like your feedback on potato production and soil health. The results of this survey will influence the important research done by these teams. They'll ask questions about crop rotations, soil health management practices, and fumigation in this brief survey. As a token of their appreciation, you'll be eligible to enter into a drawing for a $100 Cabela's (or equivalent) gift card after you've completed the survey. If you have any questions, please contact Alex Maas at alexmaas@uidaho.edu.
» https://uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8bQye9iBZ5UHI0K
UI Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program
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Posted on: February 2, 2022 by Jerry Neufeld
The UI Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program will be offering pre-license trainings ONLINE, via Zoom. This 4-day class is designed to be both with live instructors and work on your own, at your own pace. Students are required to have a computer or smart tablet with internet access. You will learn core pesticide safety practices and prepare for the following Idaho State Department of Agriculture pesticide exams; Private Applicator, Professional Applicator: Law and Safety; Agricultural Herbicide; Agricultural Insecticide; Ornamental Herbicide; Ornamental Insecticide; General Pest; Right of Way; and Chemigation.
Classes meet twice daily Monday through Thursday. Choose one of the following weeklong sessions:
1. March 14-17, 2022, from 9-11:30 am (MST) and 1:30-4 pm (MST). Registration closes, March 9, 2022.
2. March 28-31, 2022, from 9-11:30 am (MST) and 1:30-4 pm (MST). Registration closes, March 23, 2022.
Click on the pdf below for more information.
2022 Miller Research Potato Pest Management Meeting Final Notice
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Posted on: January 31, 2022 by Jeff Miller
Miller Research will be holding its annual Potato Pest Management Meeting in person on February 10, 2022, at the Historic Wilson Theater in Rupert, ID. The meeting will run from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm with a 30-minute break at 10:00 am. Three credits have been awarded for CCA (integrated pest management), Idaho, Oregon, and Washington pesticide recertification.
For those not able to attend in person, a virtual option will be available. If you want to participate by Zoom, contact Cheryn Suarez (cheryn@millerresearch.com) after registration and she will send you the link to attend. Virtual attendees will need to answer questions on Zoom to verify participation. Thus, each person desiring credits needs to be logged in. Contact us if you need to make other arrangements.
Registration is $20 to cover the cost of the meeting. After covering meeting costs, additional proceeds will be donated to the 4-H program.
Meeting agenda:
8:00 am – 8:30 am: Registration
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Seed treatments for Fusarium dry rot management
9:00 am – 9:30 am: The impact of anastomosis group on Rhizoctonia canker management
9:30 am – 10:00 am: Verticillium wilt control
10:00 am – 10:30 am: Break
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Control options for powdery scab and potato mop-top virus
11:00 am – 11:30 am: PVY and Seed Health (Dr. Jonathan Whitworth, USDA)
11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Managing pesticide resistance
» https://millerresearch.com/event/2022-miller-research-potato-pest-management-meeting/
Treasure Valley Virtual IPM Meeting
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Posted on: January 25, 2022 by Jerry Neufeld
The Treasure Valley Virtual IPM Meeting is being held on Tuesday February 8th at 9 am. After registering (only requires name and email) you will receive information about joining the meeting. The meeting is free to attend and two ISDA credits, two ODA (core) credits and two CCA IPM Credits are available. Click on the pdf below for the registration link and more program information.
Idaho Potato Conference
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Posted on: January 13, 2022 by Nora Olsen and Mike Thornton
Early
registration ends tomorrow Friday January 14th. Register Now!
The 54th
annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo presented by the
University of Idaho and Spectra Productions will be live and in-person in 2022.
Set your calendars to attend the 2022 Idaho Potato Conference January 19 and 20
in Pocatello, ID. Attend your choice of educational presentations and workshops
from three concurrent sessions over the one and half-day conference and take
some time to visit the adjoining trade show that features over 70 booths and
displays highlighting agricultural products and services.
2022 highlights of the Idaho Potato
Conference:
· There
will be several seminars and workshops on the impact of the 2021 season
including heat impact on potatoes, soil health, storage losses, and irrigation
efficiency.
· Invited
speaker Dr. Carrie Wohleb from Washington State University will present on the Impacts
of Wildfire Smoke on Potatoes.
· Current
outlooks on water, economics, labor and sustainability from industry leaders
will bring us up to date on major topics for the potato industry.
· Special
guests from the National Potato Council, Potatoes USA, Idaho Potato Commission
will provide industry updates.
· Multiple
pest protection presentations and workshops including tank mixing
considerations, rotational crops and herbicide carryover issues, pollinators
and potatoes, Fusarium dry rot aggressiveness, managing Rhizoctonia, diagnosing
crop injury, pesticide resistance management, alternatives to fumigation,
rotation and potato cyst nematode control, and comprehensive disease and weed
management workshops.
· Economists
will present a workshop on the profitability implications of fertilizer cost
increases in addition to a discussion on the seasonality of retail rejections.
The latter discussion will dovetail with a one-hour workshop on the impact of
bruise on quality.
· A
workshop dedicated to ‘Everything you wanted to know about potato viruses, but
were afraid to ask.’ Come with questions to ask a panel of experts on the topic
of tuber necrotic diseases.
· Seminars
and workshops in Spanish will be held both days and include a wide variety of
topics from beneficial insect identification to farm safety discussions.
· Earn
CCA (CEU) and pesticide recertification credits at seminars and workshops
throughout the in-person conference.
· Select
theater presentations will be recorded and available at the conference website
after the conference. Registration for the conference will be required to gain
access to the recorded presentations.
·
Cost for
pre-registration is $40 per person. Pre-registration will close at 5 pm MT on
January 14. After that time, please plan to register in-person at the
conference (cost increase to $50). We strongly encourage everyone to
pre-register and avoid the lines at the conference. Additional details
regarding the agenda, topics, and registration can be found at https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news/idaho-potato-conference.
» https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news/idaho-potato-conference.
2022 Idaho Potato Conference
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Posted on: January 6, 2022 by Nora Olsen and Mike Thornton
Register
Now!
The 54th
annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo presented by the
University of Idaho and Spectra Productions will be live and in-person in 2022.
Set your calendars to attend the 2022 Idaho Potato Conference January 19 and 20
in Pocatello, ID. Attend your choice of educational presentations and workshops
from three concurrent sessions over the one and half-day conference and take
some time to visit the adjoining trade show that features over 70 booths and
displays highlighting agricultural products and services.
2022 highlights of the Idaho Potato
Conference:
· There
will be several seminars and workshops on the impact of the 2021 season
including effect of the weather on soil fertility, heat impact on potatoes,
soil health, storage losses, and irrigation efficiency.
· Invited
speaker Dr. Carrie Wohleb from Washington State University will present on the Impacts
of Wildfire Smoke on Potatoes.
· Current
outlooks on water, economics, labor and sustainability from industry leaders
will bring us up to date on major topics for the potato industry.
· Special
guests from the National Potato Council, Potatoes USA, Idaho Potato Commission
will provide industry updates.
· Multiple
pest protection presentations and workshops including tank mixing
considerations, rotational crops and herbicide carryover issues, pollinators
and potatoes, Fusarium dry rot aggressiveness, managing Rhizoctonia, diagnosing
crop injury, pesticide resistance management, alternatives to fumigation, rotation
and potato cyst nematode control, and comprehensive disease and weed management
workshops.
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Economists will present a workshop on
the profitability implications of fertilizer cost increases in addition to a
discussion on the seasonality of retail rejections. The latter discussion will
dovetail with a one-hour workshop on the impact of bruise on quality.
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A workshop dedicated to ‘Everything
you wanted to know about potato viruses, but were afraid to ask.’ Come with
questions to ask a panel of experts on the topic of tuber necrotic diseases.
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Seminars and workshops in Spanish will
be held both days and include a wide variety of topics from beneficial insect
identification to farm safety discussions.
Earn CCA (CEU) and pesticide
recertification credits at seminars and workshops throughout the in-person
conference.
Select presentations will be recorded
and available at the conference website after the conference. Registration for the
conference will be required to gain access to the recorded presentations.
Cost for pre-registration is $40 per person ($50 at the
door). We strongly encourage everyone to pre-register and avoid the lines at
the conference. Additional details regarding the agenda, topics, and
registration can be found at https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news/idaho-potato-conference.
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