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sugarbeet root maggots
Sugarbeets Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 20, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Amalgamated Sugar Company field representatives are reporting that sugarbeet root maggot flies have been spotted in the Ontario and Wieser areas. If you have not yet applied a treatment for sugarbeet root maggots do so as soon as possible. Contact your field representative for treatment options.
cutworms
Sugarbeets Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 20, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Amalgamated Sugar Company field representatives are reporting cutworms in many sugarbeet fields across the Treasure Valley. Infestations are worst in fields where sugarbeets are following grain or corn, or those fields that have had mint sludge applied to them.
Onion Bulb MIte
Onion Treasure Valley - Oregon
Posted on: April 15, 2004 by Mick Warden & Lynn Jensen
Onion Bulb Mite in Fruitland - New Plymouth area is causing some stand loss to new seedling onions.
Lygus Bug in Alfalfa Seed
Alfalfa Seed Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 14, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Jim Barbour from the U of I Parma Research and Extension Center is reporting that the warm weather this spring has resulted in rapid lygus bug development. He is already seeing a few 1st and 2nd instars in alfalfa seed at the Parma R & E Center. The Lygus Degree Day Model (http://ippc2.orst.edu/cgi-bin/ddmodel.pl?spp=lyg) is predicting peak 1st and 2nd instar lygus nymphs from 1st generation lygus near April 29. This is about two weeks earlier than usual (last year’s date was May 23) and could change if the weather cools. Set back operations should lower lygus bug populations a bit, but it’s a good idea to be on the lookout for them. Jim has seen some predators, nabid bugs, minute pirate bugs, and bigeyed bugs early as well.
Lygu Bug in Alfalfa Seed
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 14, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Jim Barbour from the U of I Parma Research and Extension Center is reporting that the warm weather this spring has resulted in rapid lygus bug development. He is already seeing a few 1st and 2nd instars in alfalfa seed at the Parma R & E Center. The Lygus Degree Day Model (http://ippc2.orst.edu/cgi-bin/ddmodel.pl?spp=lyg) is predicting peak 1st and 2nd instar lygus nymphs from 1st generation lygus near April 29. This is about two weeks earlier than usual (last year’s date was May 23) and could change if the weather cools. Set back operations should lower lygus bug populations a bit, but it’s a good idea to be on the lookout for them. Jim has seen some predators, nabid bugs, minute pirate bugs, and bigeyed bugs early as well.
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Small Grains Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 12, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Brad Brown from the U of I Parma Research and Extension Center is reporting considerable Cereal Leaf Beetle adult feeding and also CLB eggs in the New Plymouth area in fall planted triticale. He is also finding CLB eggs and adult feeding on spring oats in the Parma area. Feeding is more severe on spring planted oats than on the fall planted barley. Small grain producers should be scouting for the adult feeding and eggs to get some idea of the larvae populations to expect when the larvae emerge from the eggs. The egg threshold is three per plant including all the tillers on the plant. Images of eggs can be found on the CLB reference page.
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Small Grains Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 7, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Brad Brown, UI Crop Management Specialist, is reporting that adult cereal leaf beetles are beginning to emerge and have begun flying around the western Treasure Valley of Idaho. Overwintering adults begin flying and mating when daytime temperatures reach 66 degrees F. Egg laying on host plants will take place within about 10 days of emergence. Preferred hosts are spring seeded small grains, especially oats and barley. Eggs take from 4 to 23 days to hatch depending on temperature. Scouting for eggs early will give you an idea of the damaging larval population you can expect in May.
Sugarbeet Root Maggot
Sugarbeets Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 7, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Dennis Searle, Agronomist with AMSCO is reporting that due to the warm weather we are running about 10 growing degree days ahead of last year. This means that very soon overwintering root maggot pupa will begin emerging as adults and begin flying. In 2003 the peak capture of maggot flies was about May 13 in the Caldwell vicinity according to the sugarbeet root maggot growing degree day model developed by Dr. Ed Bechinski from the U of Idaho. In 2004 the same model is predicting peak capture of maggot flies on about April 22. Dennis thinks we will see flies flying within about 10 days, and maggots feeding on sugarbeets by the end of April. 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, now is the time to do so. Consult your crop advisor or field representative from AMSCO for treatment options.
cereal leaf beetle
All Crops Magic Valley
Posted on: April 7, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Brad Brown, UI Crop Management Specialist, is reporting that adult cereal leaf beetles are beginning to emerge and have begun flying around the western Treasure Valley of Idaho. Overwintering adults begin flying and mating when daytime temperatures reach 66 degrees F. Egg laying on host plants will take place within about 10 days of emergence. Preferred hosts are spring seeded small grains, especially oats and barley. Eggs take from 4 to 23 days to hatch depending on temperature. Scouting for eggs early will give you an idea of the damaging larval population you can expect in May.
sugarbeet root maggot
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 6, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Dennis Searle, Agronomist with AMSCO is reporting that due to the warm weather we are running about 10 growing degree days ahead of last year. This means that very soon overwintering root maggot pupa will begin emerging as adults and begin flying. In 2003 the peak capture of maggot flies was about May 13 in the Caldwell vicinity according to the sugarbeet root maggot growing degree day model developed by Dr. Ed Bechinski from the U of Idaho. In 2004 the same model is predicting peak capture of maggot flies on about April 22. Dennis thinks we will see flies flying within about 10 days, and maggots feeding on sugarbeets by the end of April. 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, now is the time to do so. Consult your crop advisor or field representative from AMSCO for treatment options.
cutworms
Alfalfa Seed Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: March 10, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Cutworms have been found in fall planted alfalfa seed and mint fields south of Nampa. You may want to check your fields to determine whether or not you have these pests.
Pesticide Applicator Training
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: February 20, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
The University of Idaho Canyon County Extension and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture will provide training specific to people needing a pesticide applicator license in the Agricultural Herbicide, Agricultural Insecticide/Fungicide, or Statewide consultant categories. This three-day class includes certification testing. Training sessions will be held on March 10 and 11; testing will be on March 18. The classes will address basic core competency subjects for applicator certification and specific category information concerning the Agricultural Herbicide and Insecticide/Fungicide examinations.
Cost for this training is $60.00. You must register and pay prior to March 4, 2004. Registration forms can be obtained by calling the Canyon County Extension office. All training will be conducted at the Canyon County Extension Office. Registration fee does not include state examination or book fees. Training materials must be purchased prior to the training. Lunches and breaks will be provided. Pesticide re-certification credits will not be offered for this training session.
Contact Jerry Neufeld at the Canyon County Extension Office (459-6003), or Sherman Takatori at the ISDA (332-8600) if you have questions.
Alfalfa Seed Conference
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 5, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
The Idaho Alfalfa and Clover Seed Growers Association is hosting the Idaho-Oregon Alfalfa Seed Conference on Wednesday January 14, 2004 at the Hampton Inn (near the Idaho Center) starting at 8:30 a.m. Among the program topics will be: Logan Bee Lab Update, Research Reports, GMO Alfalfa Seed Update, 2004 Water Supply Outlook, Alfalfa Seed Market Report. Lunch and Breaks will be served. Pesticide applicator credits are pending. Meeting will adjourn at 3:30 p.m.
prize winners
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: December 5, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld
Thank you to everyone that completed an evaluation survey for TVPestAlert.net. Your input is very important to us and will be used help us to make the website better for you.
Winners of the $75 gift certificates to Outback Steakhouse are Gordon Obermeyer in Idaho and Martin Fujishin in Oregon. Winners of the polo shirts and hats are Doug Plaisted in Idaho and Carl Hill in Oregon. Prizes will be in the mail ASAP. Once again, thanks for your help.
Growing Table Grapes
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: December 3, 2003 by Tim Davis
The newly formed Idaho Table Grape Association will be holding a briefing for those interested in planting table grapes, either commercially or for their back yard. The meeting will be held at the Payette High School auditorium (The Dome, 1500 6th Ave S, just off I-95 in Payette) from 9:00 – 12:00am this Saturday December 6, 2003. Topics to be discussed will include:
Why table grapes?
Can they be raised in Idaho?
Concepts for growing in different areas.
Which varieties should be planted.
Certification of plants.
Optimum soil types.
Optimal vineyard sites.
Cost.
How to get started.
Challenges, risks, and pitfalls.
Marketing our table grapes.
pesticide re-certification training
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: December 1, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld
A pesticide re-certification training will be held on Thursday December 11, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Caldwell Police Department public meeting room (110 S 5th.) Among the topics will be New Invasive Plant Pests, West Nile Virus Update, ISDA Licensing Update, and the Crop Pesticide Disposal Program. Idaho license holders will receive 6 credits, Oregon license holders 2 credits and CCA’s will receive 5.5 credits at the end of the program. Registration is $25.00 at door and includes lunch and breaks. Call Jerry Neufeld at 208.459.6003 or Sherm Takatori at 208.332.8609 if you have questions.
vegetable and flower seed insurance program
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 21, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld
AgriLogic, Inc., on behalf of USDA — Risk Management Agency, is conducting a listening session in Idaho regarding a crop insurance program for Vegetable and Flower Seed Production. Seed Growers, insurance personnel, and other interested parties will be informed of AgriLogic’s proposed recommendation to the Risk Management Agency concerning the feasibility of developing a risk management strategy for the vegetable and flower seed industry and will be able to provide grower feedback concerning the structure of the program.
The session will be held at the Canyon County Extension office from 10:00 am to noon on Monday December 1. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to the Canyon County Extension office at 459-6003 by November 28 if you plan to attend.
Seed Grower Workshop
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 14, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld
A Seed Grower workshop will be held at the Nampa Civic Center on Monday November 17, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Six pesticide applicator training credits from Idaho and Oregon will be given at the conclusion of the program. Among the topics will be corn smut treatments, Idaho noxious weed program and invasive species. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Door prizes will be given out during the day. Cost is $40 at the door. Please call Roger Batt at 888-0988 if you have questions.
Weed Control Seminar
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: November 4, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld
The southwest Idaho Weed Control Association is sponsoring a “Weed Control Seminar” on November 18, 2003 at the Elks Building in Caldwell (1015 N Kimball). Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $20.00 if you pre-register or $25.00 if you pay at the door. Space is limited; therefore you must pre-resister by November 12 regardless of when you pay. At the conclusion of the program you will receive five Idaho pesticide license credits. Oregon credits are pending. Call Ada County Weed Control at 888-2316 to RSVP or to get more information.
Reminder about Pesticide Disposal Program
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: October 15, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Disposal Program is holding a waste pesticide collection in Canyon County in conjunction with Canyon County’s first ever Household Hazardous Waste collection. Bring your unusable pesticides to the Canyon County landfill on Friday, October 17, 2003 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Only pesticides such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides will be accepted. Do not bring household paint, motor oil, anti-freeze or similar products. These products will be collected on Saturday, October 18, 2003.
Bring materials to the Canyon County Landfill; Pickles Butte; 15500 Missouri Ave.; Nampa, Idaho; (208) 466-7288
For more information contact Victor Mason II at (208) 465-8442.
Visit the ISDA website at http://www.agri.state.id.us/agresource/pdschedule.htm for more information.
Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problems On Potato In This Sea
All Crops Treasure Valley - Oregon
Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez
A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.
Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problems On Potato In This Sea
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez
A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.
Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problems On Potato In This Sea
All Crops Magic Valley
Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez
A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.
Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problems On Potato In This Sea
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez
A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.
Pesticide Disposal Program
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Disposal Program is holding a waste pesticide collection in Canyon County in conjunction with Canyon County’s first ever Household Hazardous Waste collection. Bring your unusable pesticides to the Canyon County landfill on Friday, October 17, 2003 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Only pesticides such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides will be accepted. Do not bring household paint, motor oil, anti-freeze or similar products. These products will be collected on Saturday, October 18, 2003.
Bring materials to the Canyon County Landfill; Pickles Butte; 15500 Missouri Ave.; Nampa, Idaho; (208) 466-7288
For more information contact Victor Mason II at (208) 465-8442.
Visit the ISDA website at http://www.agri.state.id.us/agresource/pdschedule.htm for more information.
