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Spring Garden Festival and Plant Sale
Landscape and Garden Treasure Valley
Posted on: April 22, 2019 by Maria Held
The Canyon County Master Gardeners Annual Spring Garden Festival and Plant Sale takes place on Saturday, April 27th from 9 am to 3 pm at the Canyon County Extension Office in Caldwell on 501 Main St.
A free Gardening 101 class is scheduled for 10 am and 1 pm. Informational tables on tomato trellising, transplanting, composting and more will be offered. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions.
A variety of vegetables (lots of tomato and pepper plants), herbs, annual and perennial flowers including succulents and pollinator plants, houseplants and a few shrubs and conifers are available for sale. Prices start at $1 up to $10 depending on type and size of plant.
All proceeds go to Master Gardener Scholarships.
World Potato Congress Webinar: “Best Management Practices for Seed Potato Handling from Storage to Planting”
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: April 10, 2019 by Jeff Miller
World Potato Congress Inc. Offers its Third Webinar with Dr. Gary Secor Presenting: “Best Management Practices for Seed Potato Handling from Storage to Planting”.
The World Potato Congress (WPC) is very pleased to be offering its third webinar in its 2019 series with Dr. Gary Secor. Dr. Secor is a Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, USA. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Montana State University, and his PhD from the University of California-Davis. He has worked with numerous potato diseases, concentrating in recent years on new disease discovery, potato late blight, zebra chip, fungicide resistance management in pathogens of potatoes and sugar beet, seed treatment, variety development, Fusarium diseases, bacterial soft rot, blemish diseases and post-harvest diseases.
Dr. Secor is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Dahl Excellence in Research from NDSU, Inspiring Teacher from NDSU, Meritorious Service Award from the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association, Distinguished Service Award from the Sugar Beet Industry of MN and ND, Meritorious Service Award from the National Potato Council, Honorary Life Membership from the Potato Association of America, Distinguished Service Award from the Potato Association of Chile, Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, and 2018 WPC Industry Award.
Dr. Secor’s presentation “Best Management Practices for Seed Potato Handling from Storage to Planting” will be live on April 25, 2019 at 08:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. The purpose of this webinar is to provide best management practices for selection and handling of seed potatoes from storage to planting to maximize seed potato performance in the field for quality and yield. This presentation will discuss factors affecting seed potato growth, how to select quality seed potatoes, and the importance of proper handling of seed potatoes during loading, transport, unloading and pre-plant storage. It will also discuss preparation of seed for planting, whether to use whole seed or cut seed, seed cutting and considerations for using of dust and liquid seed treatments. Descriptions of important early season diseases will be presented with suggestions for management by cultural and fungicide practices. This webinar will be valuable to seed growers, but it will be particularly valuable to anyone who buys and plants seed potatoes.
The host for the WPC webinar series will be WPC Director, Dr. Nora Olsen (norao@uidaho.edu).
Interested participants can register and will be able to interact with the presenters of the webinar. To register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m2OyZ_UIShGmOEdFWZU-aA. Following your registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar.
The webinars will be recorded and therefore, those who are unable to join us live can view these webinars via the WPC website www.potatocongress.org until December 31, 2019.
Please also mark your calendars for WPC’s fourth webinar with Cedric Porter. Mr. Porter is the Editor of Brexit Food & Farming, a unique monthly briefing tracking and analysing the impact of Brexit on the food and farming industries. Mr. Porter also co-edits World Potato Markets, a weekly briefing on global potato production, trade and prices. Mr. Porter webinar’s presentation will be: “World Potato Output and Trade” on May 14, 2019 at 09:00 Eastern Standard Time.
WPC looks forward to interacting with you during this initiative. We welcome all your feedback via info@potarocongress.org.
» https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m2OyZ_UIShGmOEdFWZU-aA
Worker Protection Standard Training
Announcements Treasure Valley
Posted on: April 3, 2019 by Jerry Neufeld
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is hosting a Worker Protection Standard, Train the Trainer session in Caldwell, ID April 9, 2019. Click on the pdf below for more information.
Dormant oil spray
Landscape and Garden Treasure Valley
Posted on: March 15, 2019 by Maria Held
Despite the fact that we call it “dormant oil”, the timing of a horticultural oil spray is not when trees are still dormant. A better term would be a “delayed-dormant” application, because the oil should be applied after bud swell. This coincides with the increasing activity of the overwintering insect, such as aphid eggs, scale nymphs, and peach twig borer larvae.
» https://pestadvisories.usu.edu/2017/03/17/delayed-dormant-timing/
Cull Onion Disposal Deadline for Onion Maggot Control - March 15
Onion All Locations
Onion Maggot
Posted on: March 13, 2019 by Stuart Reitz
The deadline for disposal of cull onions for Malheur County and Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Owyhee and Washington counties in Idaho is March 15.
All cull or waste onions are required to be disposed of properly by March 15.
For cull onions produced after the March 15 deadline until July 1, the Control Orders require cull be disposed of properly within one week for proper disposal.
Please remember to keep trucks covered to avoid onions spilling onto roadways.
Please see the attached letter or the link below for more information from ODA and ISDA.
» https://agri.idaho.gov/main/cull-onion-disposal-deadline-approaching/
2019 Miller Research Potato Pest Management Meeting Handouts
Potato All Locations
Posted on: March 11, 2019 by Jeff Miller
Presentation handouts from the 2019 Miller Research Potato Pest Management Meeting Handouts are now available at MillerResearch.com (see the link below.)
» https://millerresearch.com/2018/11/mr-potato-pest-management-workshop-2-2/
Malheur Pest Management Short Course - Update
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: February 12, 2019 by Christy Tanner
This course has been approved for credits in both OR and ID
OR: 4 core, 2 aerial and 6 other credits
ID: 9 credits
The Malheur Pest Management Short Course is Feb 19 and 20 at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. There are pesticide license credits for Oregon and Idaho. Click on the pdf below for more information.
Worker Protection Standard Training in Ontario, OR on March 5th
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: February 12, 2019 by Christy Tanner
If you have questions about the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) or have employees who will handle pesticides, these training sessions are for you!
Tuesday, March 5th at the Malheur County Extension Office
710 SW 5th Ave, Ontario, OR
For agricultural employers:
9 am to 11 am
WPS Training for Ag Employers
If you are an agricultural employer this training will help you understand and meet the requirements under the worker protection standard.
2 ODA credits available
For agricultural employees:
12 pm to 2 pm:
WPS Training for pesticide Handlers in English
Annual WPS Training Cards
2 pm to 4 pm:
WPS Training for pesticide Handlers in Spanish
Annual WPS Training Cards
Cost:
$25 per person per session
Registration:
Visit https://emt.oregonstate.edu/psep/ontario-training
or call 541-737-4197
Malheur Pest Management Short Course
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: February 7, 2019 by Jerry Neufeld
The Malheur Pest Management Short Course is Feb 19 and 20 at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. There are pesticide license credits for Oregon and Idaho. Click on the pdf below for more information.
2019 Soil Health Symposium
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: February 6, 2019 by Jerry Neufeld
The 2019 Soil Health Symposium will be held on February 14 at the Four Rivers Cultural Center. Click on the pdf below for more information.
2019 Miller Research Potato Pest Management Meeting
Potato All Locations
Posted on: January 22, 2019 by Jeff Miller
Miller Research LLC will hold its annual potato pest management seminar Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the Historic Wilson Theater in Rupert (610 Fremont St).
Three CCA (Pest Management) credits and three Idaho Pesticide Recertification will be available. Please RSVP to Cheryn Clayton at cheryn@millerresearch.com.
The cost to attend the meeting is $10 and can be paid by check, cash, or credit card. After covering meeting costs, remaining funds will be donated to 4H.
We will provide snacks for the morning, but we are not providing lunch.
More information can be found in the attachment and at MillerResearch.com
» http://millerresearch.com/event/miller-research-potato-pest-management-workshop/
2019 Treasure Valley Bean School
Dry Beans Treasure Valley
Posted on: January 11, 2019 by Jerry Neufeld
The 2019 Treasure Valley Bean School will be held at the Hampton Inn in Nampa on January 17. Click on the pdf below for more information.
FSMA - Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Course
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: January 8, 2019 by Stuart Reitz
PSA Grower Training Course
February 12, 2019
7:30 am (check-in). Program 8 am – 5 pm
Clarion Inn Ontario
1249 Tapadera Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and OSU Extension are offering a Produce Safety Rule Grower Training on February 12 at the Clarion Inn in Ontario, OR.
Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/produce-safety-alliance-psa-grower-training-tickets-53020538859
The Produce Safety Rule requires that one representative from each covered farm receive training accredited by the FDA. Currently, Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) trainings are the only standardized national training program approved by FDA.
To determine if your farm is covered by the Produce Safety Rule, please use this online tool:
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4175746/FSMA-Produce-Safety-Rule-are-you-covered
The grower training course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. Individuals who participate in this course are expected to gain a basic understanding of:
• Microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm
• How to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks, and how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm
• Parts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one
• Requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them.
After attending the entire course, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. Participants must be at least 14 years of age to receive the AFDO certificate. To receive an AFDO certificate, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course.
These are national standards, so growers can take the training outside of their home state.
Questions?
Call Chantal Pettit at 503-986-4630 or email cpettit@oda.state.or.us
» https://www.eventbrite.com/e/produce-safety-alliance-psa-grower-training-tickets-53020538859
» https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4175746/FSMA-Produce-Safety-Rule-are-you-covered
Vector Borne Disease Workshop
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: January 4, 2019 by Jerry Neufeld
The Center for Health in the Human Ecosystem at the University of Idaho is organizing a 6-day course (June 23-28, 2019) on Biology of Vector Borne Diseases, with focus on both animal and plant systems. Click on the pdf below for more information.
Idaho Horticulture Expo
Landscape and Garden All Locations
Posted on: December 11, 2018 by Maria Held
INLA Conference:
The Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association conference will be held January 16-18, 2019 at the Boise Centre.
» https://inlagrow.org/resources/Documents/Event%20Documents/Seminars%20and%20descriptions%202019.pdf
Canyon County Master Gardener Program 2019
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: November 27, 2018 by Dian Roberson
The Canyon County Master Gardener Program is now accepting applications for the 2019 Master Gardener Class! For more information contact the Canyon County Extension Office at 501 Main St., Caldwell, ID 83605; 208-459-6003; or ccmg@uidaho.edu
Pesticide Applicator License Credits for Oregon and Idaho
All Crops Treasure Valley
Posted on: November 26, 2018 by Jerry Neufeld
If you are still looking for credits for your pesticide applicator's license you are in luck. Oregon State University Extension Service is holding a training on Friday, Dec 14 in Ontario, Oregon. There will be 4 Oregon credits and 3 Idaho credits. Click on the pdf below for more information.
2019 Miller Research Potato Pest Management Seminar
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: November 12, 2018 by Jeff Miller
Miller Research LLC will hold its annual potato pest management seminar on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at the Historic Wilson Theater in Rupert, ID (610 Fremont St.). Registration will begin at 8:30 and the meeting will run from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm. More details will be posted at a later date.
Peach Leaf Curl Spray
Landscape and Garden All Locations
Taphrina deformans
Posted on: October 31, 2018 by Maria Held
If you experienced peach leaf curl on your trees this spring it is time for treatment when most of the leaves are off the tree. Resistant varieties are a good option for home gardeners.
» https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/peach-prunus-persica-leaf-curl
» https://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/peach-leafcurl.pdf
2018 Idaho Association of Plant Protection Annual Meeting Final Agenda
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: October 30, 2018 by Jeff Miller
The finalized agenda for the 2018 Idaho Association of Plant Protection is attached here. The meeting is November 7 and 8 at the Canyon Crest Event Center in Twin Falls. Registration begins at 12:30 on Wednesday, Nov. 7 and the meeting begins at 1:00. The cost to attend is $15 whether you attend one or both days and can only be paid via cash or check. The meetings run from 1:00-5:00 pm on Wednesday and from 8:00-12:00 pm on Thursday.
A total of 3.5 CCA credits and 4 ISDA credits are available each day. You must attend the entire day to get the credits for that day. Please contact James Woodhall at jwoodhall@uidaho.edu if you have any questions.
Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar - 2018
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Posted on: October 30, 2018 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the pdf below for information about the Idaho Ag Outlook presented by University of Idaho CALS Extension and Research faculty. The locations are Idaho Falls, Burley and Caldwell from December 11 to 13.
2018 Idaho Association of Plant Protection Annual Meeting
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: October 15, 2018 by Jeff Miller
The 2018 Idaho Association of Plant Protection will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, November 7 (1:00-5:10) and Thursday, November 8 (8:00-12:00) at the Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center in Twin Falls, ID (330 Canyon Crest Drive, Twin Falls, ID). Registration will begin at 12:00 on Wednesday. The agenda is included in the attachment to this post.
The cost for this meeting is $15 payable by check or cash. Hotel reservations if needed must be made on your own.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Idaho State Pesticide credits have been requested.
IAPP chairs for 2018 are James Woodhall and Kelly Luff.
Freeze Warning
Landscape and Garden Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: October 13, 2018 by Maria Held
There is a freeze warning for the lower Treasure Valley for tonight. Protect tender plants and be sure to cover them. Information on season extension and frost protection is found in the links below.
» http://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1002.pdf
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVpO-3s9aZA&=&index=93&=&list=PL1964BF0FA26DF728
Final 2018 psyllid monitoring update
Potato All Locations
Potato Psyllid
Posted on: October 5, 2018 by Lucy Standley
This week we collected 2 psyllids from sticky traps in one intense field in Twin Falls County. We only had traps deployed in 2 fields given that all of the other fields in the monitoring program had been vine killed or harvested.
One of the psyllids collected last week tested positive for Lso (liberibacter), the bacterium that causes zebra chip. This is only the third psyllid this season to test positive, and this year still has shown the lowest overall incidence in Lso for any season we have been monitoring. Nevertheless, this finding underscores the importance of maintaining an IPM program through the end of the season. We have found that ZC can develop in tubers that were inoculated with Lso-positive psyllids as late as 2 weeks (and in rare cases 1 week) before vine kill.
This week’s report concludes the University of Idaho psyllid/Lso monitoring program. We will only provide an update next Friday if we detect Lso in the psyllids collected this week.
Thanks to all of the growers, crop consultants, and other industry folks who contributed to this work.
A summary of this year’s results is expected to be presented at the Idaho Association of Plant Protection meeting in Twin Falls in November and at the Idaho Potato Conference.
More information can be found here: http://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news
--Click on the links under “Updated weekly reports” for details on trap captures in Intense and Light sites.
--Click on the “Psyllid Management” link on the left panel for information on psyllid and zebra chip biology and management.
Psyllid update 28 September 2018
Potato All Locations
Potato Psyllid
Posted on: September 28, 2018 by Lucy Standley
Psyllids were collected this week on sticky traps in potato in the following counties: Canyon (3 fields) and Twin Falls (1 field).
This week, we collected 9 psyllids from sticky cards (across 4 intense sites).
Most of the 95 fields that were in the monitoring program have been vine killed or harvested. We had traps deployed in all 6 of the remaining fields and found psyllids in 4 of them (66.7%).
All psyllids collected last week tested negative for Lso (liberibacter), the bacterium that causes zebra chip. With only two Lso-positive psyllids found to date, percent incidence has been considerably lower than in all previous years. Nevertheless, we urge growers and crop consultants to maintain their IPM programs. We have found that ZC can develop in tubers that were inoculated with Lso-positive psyllids as late as 2 weeks (and in rare cases 1 week) before vine kill.
“Heat maps” of this week’s results will not be made given that the low number of sites remaining tends to result in skewed maps.
More information can be found here: http://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news
--Click on the links under “Updated weekly reports” for details on trap captures in Intense and Light sites.
--Click on the “Psyllid Management” link on the left panel for information on psyllid and zebra chip biology and management.
