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Coddling Moth Degree Day Update
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: May 3, 2007 by Tony McCammon
Temperatures are estimated days when said Degree days will be achieved.
Coddling Moth DD ActualDD 100dd 150dd 250dd
Snake River Valley 91.3 May 4 May 9 May 19
Fruitland 94.6 May 4 May 10 May 20
Sunny Slope 93.1 May 6 May 12 May 22
Parma 80.3 May 6 May 12 May 22
Approved Section 18 & 24c Labels for Idaho, 2007
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: May 1, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
To view the current list of Section 18 and 24c labels for Idaho click on the following links: "Crop Info" "Announcements" and "Approved Section 18 and 24c Labels for Idaho, 2007".
Lygus
Alfalfa Seed Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 30, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
Right now the lygus degree day model is predicting that the 1st and 2nd instar lygus populations will peak May 6. Since we are expecting a cool down by mid-weak this may get pushed back some, but you should be getting ready to check seed fields for lygus and other early season pests. Unless you are treating with Rimon alone, you should consider treating if Lygus populations exceed 4 to 5 per sweep. If you are treating with Rimon alone you should treat before large numbers of large lygus nymphs appear. If you have 8 to 10 nabids (damsel bugs) plus geocoris (bigeyed bugs) per sweep, which is not likely this time of year, you may not need to treat. Treatment recommendations (other than Rimon) can be found in the Pacific Northwest Insect Management handbook (online at: http://pnwpest.org/pnw/insects ). We have some fields in the area that show resistance to bifenthrin (Capture/Discipline, etc.), so be sure to rotate chemistries to minimize resistance problems. In fields that have bifentrin resistance problems, bifentrin will tend to work best early season.
Onion Bulb Mites
Onion Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 27, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
Lynn Jensen, Potato and Onion Specialist with OSU at the Malheur County Extension Office is reporting Bulb Mites have been identified in an onion field in the Adrian, Oregon area. At least some stand reduction has occurred because of the mites.
According to the PNW Insect Management Handbook, Bulb mites are shiny, creamy white, bulbous, and about 1⁄32 inch long. They generally occur in clusters, inhabiting damaged areas under the root plate of onion bulbs or garlic cloves. They have a wide host range, feed on many kinds of bulbs, roots, and tubers, and can infest bulbs in storage or in the field. Bulb mites can survive on decaying vegetation in the field until it is completely decomposed.
Bulb mites damage bulbs by penetrating the outer layer of tissue and allowing rot organisms to gain entry. This pest is most damaging when plant growth is slowed by mild, wet weather. Bulb mites can reduce plant stands, stunt plant growth, and promote rot of bulbs in storage. On seeded onions, they can cut off the radicle before the plant becomes established.
Onion Maggot
Onion Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 27, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
Lynn Jensen, Potato and Onion Specialist with OSU at the Malheur County Extension Office is reporting an Onion Maggot infestation has been found in an onion field in the Cairo production area near Ontario. Onion maggot larvae attack germinating seedlings, feeding on the developing roots and epicotyl, and can continue to feed on the expanding bulbs during later stages of growth. This results in increased rot in bulbs held in storage.
ISDA Pesticide Disposal Program
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 27, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S NORTH IDAHO SPRING PESTICIDE DISPOSAL PROGRAM
Collections scheduled for southwestern Idaho are safe, legal and free
NAMPA, Idaho – Southwest Idaho agricultural producers, dealers, applicators and homeowners who are storing unusable pesticides will have a safe, legal and free opportunity to dispose of them this May when the Idaho State Department of Agriculture conducts pesticide disposal collections in Canyon County and Washington County.
Participation is free for the first 1,000 pounds of unusable pesticides per participant. Anyone with unusable herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides should bring them to the closest collection site between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on the date and location listed below (sorry no fertilizer, micronutrients, paint, solvents or motor oil can be accepted):
Date City Location
NAMPA MAY 14, 2007 PICKLES BUTTE LANDFILL
15500 Missouri Ave., Nampa, ID
WEISER MAY 15, 2007 IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION YARD
550 Indian Head Road, Weiser, ID
“These collections provide a mechanism for disposing of pesticides in an environmentally sound manner,” said Victor Mason II, manager of the department’s pesticide disposal and container recycling programs.
Since 1993, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture has safely disposed of more than three quarters of a million pounds of unusable pesticides. Pesticides become unusable for many reasons, including loss of potency, exposure to temperature extremes, cancellation or suspension by state or federal authorities, or growers’ decisions to change their cropping rotations or practices.
For more information about the collections, please see our website at: http://www.agri.idaho.gov
Or call us at (208) 465-8442, or you may also call us at the Boise office at
(208) 332-8605.
lygus bug
Alfalfa Seed Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 23, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
The Lygus degree day calculator hosted by Integrated Plant Protection Center at Oregon State University and the IPM Centers - PNW Coalition (http://pnwpest.org/cgi-bin/ddmodel.pl?spp=lyg) shows that we have accumulated about 160 growing degree days (GDD) since January 1, 2007. Peak emergence of lygus bug 1st and 2nd instar nymphs should occur right around 275 accumulated GDD. This usually, but not always, occurs around mid-May and is the time monitoring for lygus bugs in alfalfa seed fields should begin. The model is currently predicting we will hit 275 approximately May 6. In 2006, we hit 275 GDD on May 15, so we are currently running about 9 days ahead of last year.
When using most insecticides, fields should be treated when numbers of lygus bugs reach 4-5 lygus bug nymphs per 180 degree sweep. Growers using Rimon as a stand-alone spray should treat as soon as early instar nymphs are detected. You can monitor degree day accumulation using the link provided above and selecting:
1) The” lygus bug [alfalfa seed]Ben Simko 2000” degree day model from the drop down box at the top of the form
2) None in the ‘Oregon, Canada, Alaska” and “Montana, Wyoming” location boxes
3) “Parma ID Agrmt” in the “Washington ,Wyoming” location box
4) “Caldwel ID” from the “Forecast”…“weather.com” drop down box
5) The defaults for the other boxes should work fine: just be sure that the start date is January 1, 2007 and the ending date covers the time you are interested in forecasting.
6) Finally, click the “Calc” near the bottom of the form. The degree day accumulation to date plus the forecast extending to whatever ending date you selected will appear in a new window. I will provide additional updates as the 275 degree day accumulation approaches.
Provided by Dr. Jim Barbour from the UI Parma Research and Extension Center.
cereal leaf beetle
Small Grains Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 23, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
Dr. Brad Brown from the UI Parma Research and Extension Center is reporting he has found a large number of cereal leaf beetle eggs in the first planted spring oats. Spring planted small grains are preferred by CLB over winter planted small grains. It is not too early to scout for CLB eggs as an indication of potential larvae populations.
sugarbeet root maggot
Sugarbeets All Locations
Posted on: April 19, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
Field representatives from the Amalgamated Sugar Company are reporting adult sugarbeet root maggot flies have emerged and are flying. GDD models indicate peak flight will be in the next few days. This is quite a bit earlier than in the past few years.
Adult flies will lay eggs near the sugarbeet plants 3 to 10 days after they emerge. After the larvae hatch they will begin feeding on the young sugarbeets. Potential maggot damage could be worse this year since there are so many replanted fields with small beets at the time the maggots are feeding. Look for these pests to appear in the western end of the Treasure Valley first. If you haven’t applied a treatment for sugarbeet root maggot, contact your White Satin fieldman for further information.
Stripe Rust and Cereal Leaf Beetle
Small Grains Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 19, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
According to Dr. Brad Brown, from the U of I Parma Research and Extension Center, most spring wheat varieties planted in the Treasure Valley have good stripe rust resistance; however, this does not preclude the need for field scouting to determine actual rust conditions in your fields. This is particularly true if you are growing a small grain variety that is not commonly grown in our area and you are not sure of its stripe rust susceptibility. Basically, it is not too early to scout for stripe rust, especially in your earliest fall planted winter grain fields. Any rust incidence should be reported to Brad at 722-6701, ext 216 or Jerry Neufeld at 459-6003.
When you are scouting for stripe rust, you should also be on the lookout for Cereal Leaf Beetle eggs. Some CLB adults are evident in local grain fields, but not in very high numbers. In his scouting Brad hasn’t found any CLB eggs yet. The egg count is what is used for a spray threshold.
stripe rust
Small Grains All Locations
Posted on: April 18, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
Predictions earlier this year for stripe rust in small grains were for low levels of disease. However, recent weather conditions have favored the development of rust in areas where it is endemic. While this does NOT mean we will see the disease in our area, we will continue to monitor the spread of stripe rust in the PNW. Alerts will be posted as needed to the following websites: http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/scseidaho/ and PNWPestAlert.net.
If you should see any rust development, PLEASE REPORT THE LOCATION AND VARIETY AFFECTED to Juliet Windes (jwindes@uidaho.edu) 208-529-8376, Chad Jackson (chadj@uidaho.edu), Tod Shelman(tshelman@uidaho.edu) (both at 208-397-4181) or to your local county extension educator. By tracking the disease, we can post timely alerts and provide growers with the most current recommendations for control, should that be necessary.
Juliet Windes Cereals Agronomist and Pathologist University of Idaho, Aberdeen and Idaho Falls.
Carzol Plantback Restrictions
Onion Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 13, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
The US-EPA has issued updated plantback restrictions on the use of Carzol in Idaho and Oregon. The new restrictions can be accessed by clicking on “Crop Info”, then “Onion” and finally “Carzol Plantback Restrictions”.
onions
Onion Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 6, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
Dr. Mike Thornton, Superintendent of the U of I’s Southwest Idaho R&E Centers has noticed volunteer onions are beginning to emerge in fields planted to onions during the 2006 season. He goes on to say “volunteer onions have been shown to harbor early season populations of onion thrips and act as a reservoir for Iris Yellow Spot Virus. Destroying volunteer onions as part of a weed control program in rotation crops is a good way to reduce insect and virus pressure.”
Frost warning April 3 from 3 am until 9 am
All Crops Treasure Valley - Oregon
Posted on: April 2, 2007 by Tony McCammon
There is a frost warning for this evening in the Treasure Valley. With many fruit trees blooming and other crops breaking it could cause damage. If the temperatures fall lower than 28 degrees over ten percent of flowers present on the fruit crops will be destroyed. Other crops could be stunted. Orchardists use heaters if available, or turn on wind machines. If you do not have use of these machines overhead sprinkle your trees this will create a protective cover of ice over the buds and blossoms. Remember that ice forms at 32 degrees and will insulate your future crop.
Cutworms in Alfalfa Seed
Alfalfa Seed Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: March 26, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
Brad Chambers from Pioneer Hi-Bred is reporting that with the warmer weather he is starting to see an increase in cutworm activity in newly planted alfalfa seed fields. Cutworms are being found mostly in fall seeded stands.
Fruitgrower Meeting
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: March 20, 2007 by Tony McCammon
Fruit Grower Meeting – Gem County USDA Office
April 4, 2007 7:00pm - 9:00pm
7:00 pm Welcome
Tony McCammon
7:10 pm Gem Co. Orchard Review Board Report
Al Dimmick – ORB Member
7:45 pm Temperatures, Trapping, & Timing
Tony McCammon – University of Idaho Extension
8:20 pm FSA Insurance Options
Rob Maurer – County FSA Executive Director
8:55 pm Solutions for Commercial Growers
Tom Tankersley - Wilbur and Ellis
Basagran Advisory Notice
Onion Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: March 15, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has asked me to post an advisory notice regarding the circulation of a false/misleading label for the use of Basagran to control yellow nutsedge in onions. The advisory notice can be read by clicking on “Crop Info”, then “Onion” and finally “Basagran Advisory Notice".
Idaho Potato Pest Management Grower Meeting
All Crops Magic Valley
Posted on: February 5, 2007 by Nora Olsen
The annual Idaho Potato Pest Management Association (IPPMA) meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2007 at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, Wendell, Idaho. All are welcome. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Lunch is provided. Three (3) Idaho Pesticide Recertification credits are available.
Topics will include:
• Cleaning equipment and storages for pest protection
• Potato Seed Treatments
• Impact of soil applied pesticides on potatoes
• New Potato Cyst Nematode in Idaho
• Nightshade control options
• Cruiser Maxx Seed Treatment
If you have any questions, contact Nora Olsen at 736-3621 or norao@uidaho.edu
2007 Treasure Valley Bean School
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: January 29, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
The 2007 Treasure Valley Bean School will be held on Monday February 26, at the Oregon Trail Church of God Gymnasium (23057 Old Highway 30, Caldwell; Exit 25 on I-84) from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. BBQ lunch will be served. Pesticide license credits are pending.
Topics will include:
• Dry Bean Breeding Research Update.
• Pesticide Applicator Enforcement Violations and Concerns,
• Seed Treatments,
• Idaho Bean Commission Work in Mexico,
• Idaho Bacterial Blight Association.
There is no cost to attend, but you must RSVP to the Canyon County Extension office at 459-6003 by February 21. Call Jerry Neufeld at the 459-6003 if you have any questions.
Weed Control Short Course
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: January 26, 2007 by Jerry Neufeld
On February 14 (8AM to 5 PM) and 15 (8AM to Noon) Oregon State University Extension will be offering a weed short course on many topics of interest. The program will be held at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. This program costs $50 if you register before January 31st, and costs $55 after January 31st. The registration cost includes lunch on the 14th. We expect the event will provide 11 to 12 hours of Oregon and/or Idaho Pesticide Credits. If you are interested please call Lynn Jensen at 541-881-1417.
Topics include: Mode of Action of Herbicides, Glyphosate Resistant Weeds, Herbicide Persistence in the Soil, Invasive Weeds, Gene Flow from Crops to Weeds, Weed Seed Dispersal and Viability in the Soil, Grass Seedling Identification, Weed Control in Corn and Sugarbeets, White Top Biology and Control, Yellow Nutsedge Biology and Control, Fate and Behavior of Typical and Alternative Herbicides, Reducing Pesticide Drift Through Weather and Climate Information, Right of Way Weed Control.
Growing Pains in Irrigation Management Seminar
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 3, 2007 by Tony McCammon
Free Seminar
January 30th, 2007
9:00 AM—3:00 PM
Four Rivers Cultural Center
Ontario, Oregon
RSVP By Jan. 25, 4:00 PM
Contact Lance Phillips to recieve a Seminar Schedule of Classes.
Phone: 541-889-2588 Ext. 101
Table Grape Export Meeting
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 3, 2007 by Tony McCammon
Table Grape Export Meeting Agenda
January 26, 2006
9:00-9:10: Welcome and Self Introductions
9:10-9:20: US Table Grape Industry Overview
Lacey Menasco ¡V Idaho State Department of
Agriculture
9:20-10:20: Taiwan Market for Table Grapes
Eddie Yen ¡V Idaho-Asia Trade Office
„X Packaging
„X Varieties
„X Prices and price quotes
„X Doing business in Taiwan
10:20-11:00: Certifications and inspections
Suzanne Pfeffer ¡V Idaho State Department
of Agriculture
11:00-11:40: Shipping logistics ¡V getting your
product to Taiwan
Keith Pettyjohn - Expeditors (invited)
11:40-12:00: Basics of Exporting
Laura Johnson ¡V Idaho State Department
of Agriculture
„X Getting paid
„X Harmonized Codes
„X Terms you should know
U of I Crop Protection Meeting Feb. 6 (Idaho Falls) and 7 (P
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: January 2, 2007 by Jeff Miller
The 2007 University of Idaho Crop Protection Seminar will be held February 6 at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls and February 7 at the Ramada Inn in Pocatello. The program begins at 8:30 and ends at 4:45 and is identical at both locations. Meeting attendees can obtain 6 ISDA pesticide recertification credits (3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon) and 6.5 Pest Management Certified Crop Advisor credits (CCA, 3 in the morning and 3.5 in the afternoon). Lunch is provided by the meeting sponsors at no cost. Please RSVP to Jeff Miller by phone (208-397-4181 ext. 108) or email (jsmiller@uidaho.edu) by February 2 so that we can plan appropriately for lunch. Sponsors for the meeting include: Amvac, BASF, Bayer, Dow, DuPont, FMC, Gowan, Northwest Ag Products, Syngenta Crop Protection and Seed Treatment, and Valent.
U of I Crop Protection Meeting Feb. 6 (Idaho Falls) and 7 (P
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: January 2, 2007 by Jeff Miller
The 2007 University of Idaho Crop Protection Seminar will be held February 6 at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls and February 7 at the Ramada Inn in Pocatello. The program begins at 8:30 and ends at 4:45 and is identical at both locations. Meeting attendees can obtain 6 ISDA pesticide recertification credits (3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon) and 6.5 Pest Management Certified Crop Advisor credits (CCA, 3 in the morning and 3.5 in the afternoon). Lunch is provided by the meeting sponsors at no cost. Please RSVP to Jeff Miller by phone (208-397-4181 ext. 108) or email (jsmiller@uidaho.edu) by February 2 so that we can plan appropriately for lunch. Sponsors for the meeting include: Amvac, BASF, Bayer, Dow, DuPont, FMC, Gowan, Northwest Ag Products, Syngenta Crop Protection and Seed Treatment, and Valent.
Agroterrorism Class Free Registration
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: December 13, 2006 by Tony McCammon
UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF AGROTERRORISM
Presented by Western Institute for Food, Safety and Security (WIFSS)in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the University of California, Davis and Co-Sponsored by Idaho State University Institute for Emergency Management and Canyon County Office of Emergency Management.
Jan. 30th Caldwell: Canyon County Courthouse
Jan. 31st Fruitland: Fruitland City Hall
Feb. 1st Emmett: Gem County EMS Building
Class times are from 9:30 until 3 and include a free lunch.
Contact Information: For additional information, Sharon Avery
WIFSS Program Director (530) 757-8311
savery@wifss.ucdavis.edu
Registration Information: Fax: (530) 297-6304 or email: mvicino@wifss.ucdavis.edu
