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Vole Damage to Landscapes
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Voles - Microtus
Posted on: February 20, 2017 by Rich Guggenheim
Vole Damage is currently being seen throughout the area. As snow melts, the damage and tunneling caused by voles is evident.
» http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7439.html
» http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/NR_WD_009.pdf
Springtails emerging
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Springtails -order Collembola
Posted on: February 20, 2017 by Rich Guggenheim
Springtails are a small insect which you may notice on warm, dry sides of buildings. As temperatures rise and the ground begins to dry down, you may notice them congregating in said areas and invade human dwellings.
The key to managing springtails is to reduce moisture and excess organic matter in gardens, plant pots, and around building foundations. Also screen or caulk cracks that provide entryways for springtails into homes. Pesticides should not be necessary and won’t provide long-term control by themselves.
Insecticide sprays are generally not recommended for springtail management.
» http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn74136.html
» http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/springtails-5-602/
» http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/springtail01.pdf
Cull Onion Disposal 2017
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Onion root maggot
Posted on: February 16, 2017 by Jerry Neufeld
Idaho has extended the deadline to dispose of cull onions from March 15 to April 15. The link below from KTVB has more information.
» http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/idaho-extends-deadline-for-farmers-to-dispose-of-bad-onions/408942971
Apply pre-emergent herbicide
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Weeds
Posted on: February 11, 2017 by Rich Guggenheim
As the snow melts, some fall germinating weeds will be visible. Spring germinating weeds will begin to germinate as soil temperatures rise. Pre-emergence herbicides and corn gluten can be effect in preventing the seeds from germinating. To control already germinated seeds, it is best to pull, hoe, or use herbicides formulated to control the type of weed you are targeting. Always read and follow all label directions!
For more information, contact your local Extension Office.
» http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/news/2013/preemergence-herbicides-for-landscape-use
» http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/news/2013/preemergence-herbicides-for-landscape-use
Snow Mold in lawns
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Typhula incarnata
Posted on: February 11, 2017 by Rich Guggenheim
Now that the snow is melting off the grass, you may be noticing snow mold. Here is what you need to know to manage it:
Rapid drying and warming will lessen the outbreak of disease.
Remove snow to allow better drainage and remove the mycelial crust on infected turf by raking. This will help recovery of the grass.
Lightly applying a low dose of nitrogen fertilizer in the spring will promote new growth.
When applied in the fall, fungicides can be useful in controlling disease, but are not effective when applied in late winter or early spring!
Additionally, for pink snow mold it’s important to maintain low soil pH and balanced soil fertility.
Aeration of your lawn will help remove thatch and allow for oxygen to penetrate the soil and reach the roots. This will help your lawn recover more quickly. This is also a good time to reseed any areas which may need to be reseeded.
For more information, contact your local county extension office!
» http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/snow-mold08.pdf
» http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/snow-mold08.pdf
8th Annual Soil Health Symposium
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Posted on: February 6, 2017 by Bill Buhrig
Soil health enthusiasts are invited to attend the 8th annual Soil Health Symposium February 16 at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, OR. The registration form is attached as well as a link to the Payette SWCD website for more info. There is also a workshop the morning of February 17 that attendees can register for as well.
Early registration closes February 10th so do not delay!
» 2017_Soil_Health_Symposium_Registration_Form_with_Schedule.pdf
Zinc Phosphide Training for Belding Ground Squirrel Control - Feb 22
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Posted on: February 2, 2017 by Stuart Reitz
For producers raising hay, such as alfalfa, grass, mixed alfalfa/grass and permanent or seasonal pasture, in MALHEUR, HARNEY, LLAKE, BAKER, CROOK, DESCHUTES and KLAMATH Counties with Belding Ground Squirrel issues, Zinc Phosphide is a treatment option. A training session will be held in Ontario on February 22 to discuss the Restricted Use 24(c) pesticide label for Zinc Phosphide. This will be held from 12:30-2:30 pm at the Four Rivers Cultural Center 676 SW 5th AVE Ontario, OR 97914. This is at the conclusion of our Malheur County Pest Management Short Course.
An applicators license and this training are mandatory for producers who wish to purchase and use product. Laurie Gordon from the Oregon Department of Agriculture will be providing this instruction.
There is no cost to attend but give us a call 541-881-1417 to RSVP and we will have enough copies of the materials to be handed out. This annually-required training will be effective for the 2017 growing season. Two pesticide credits will be available for applicators who have not taken this class already in 2017.
Next Week - Cereal Schools in Southern / Southeastern Idaho
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Economics
Posted on: January 31, 2017 by Juliet Marshall
Stepping Over Dollars to Pick Up Pennies - We are focusing on economics for this years' cereal schools. Hope to see you there!
Locations -
Feb 7 Burley, Morey’s Steak House, 219 E. 3rd Street
Feb 8 Pocatello, Red Lion Hotel, 1555 Pocatello Creek Road
Feb 9 - Idaho Falls, Residence Inn, 635 West Broadway
Feb 9 - Ashton, Trails Inn Restaurant, 213 2nd St
Feb 10 - Preston, Robinson Building, 186 West 2nd North
ALL schools start at 8:30 AM and have a similar agenda (only three were posted here)
» http://www.uidaho.edu/extension/cereals/scseidaho/events
» Burley
Farm Storage Facility Loans
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Posted on: January 25, 2017 by Stuart Reitz
Farm Storage Facility Loans
• Producers may obtain low-interest loans to replace storage facilities damaged by this winter's weather. This could apply to roof collapses of storage facilities but the facility must be producer owned. This means the farmer who grew the crop must also be storing the crop. Loan does not apply if a farmer is storing crops of someone else. A producer may borrow up to $500,000 per loan, with a minimum down payment of 15 percent. Loan terms are up to 12 years, depending on the amount of the loan. Producers must demonstrate storage needs based on three years of production history.
• FSA also provides a microloan option that, while available to all eligible farmers and ranchers, also should be of particular interest to new or small producers where there is a need for financing options for loans up to $50,000 at a lower down payment with reduced documentation. The interest rate changes every month but averages at 2 to 3 percent.
• See fact sheet for more details: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/2016/2016_farm_storage_facility_loans.pdf
• Please contact your local FSA office for additional information.
Houseplants class still has room!
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Horticulture Classes
Posted on: January 13, 2017 by Rich Guggenheim
Join us at the Canyon County Extension Office on Saturday, January 14th from 10 am to noon at 501 Main Street for a class on how to care for and enjoy houseplants. You will even have an opportunity to make your own and take it home. The cost is $15 and you can register through the Caldwell Parks and Rec. Department online at http://www.cityofcaldwell.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/527/246
Or call the UI Extension Office to register 459-6003.
Other upcoming classes which you may want to register for include:
Houseplants, January 14th 10 AM
Making Sense of Seed Catalogs January 28th 10 AM
Planning you Garden (Where do I plant the Tomatoes?) February 11th, 10 AM
Weed Control February 25th 10 AM
Companion Planting March 11th 10 AM
Backyard Chickens March 25th 10 AM
Landscaping for season color and year round interest. April 8th 10 AM
Edible Landscapes April 22nd 10 AM
Pesticides 1 May 13th. 10 AM CEU for those holding a license available*
Pesticides 2 May 27th 10 AM. CEU for those holding a license available*
» http://www.cityofcaldwell.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/527/246
Nampa Chamber of Commerce Ag Forum
Announcements Treasure Valley
Posted on: January 13, 2017 by Jerry Neufeld
The Nampa Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an “Ag Forum” on Wed, February 8, 2017 at the Ford Idaho Center. Lt. Governor Brad Little and ISDA Director Celia Gould will be speaking. The keynote speaker is Michael Swanson, Ph.D. Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist. Click on the pdf below for more information.
Storm Damage to Trees and Landscapes Possible
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Storm Damaged Trees
Posted on: January 7, 2017 by Rich Guggenheim
There is a high likelihood that the forecasted ice and snow will cause storm damage to trees which will need proper pruning. Storm damage to trees can be prevented through proper structural pruning while the tree is young. For more information on pruning storm damage trees, contact your local Extension Office or a certified arborist.
If your trees are damaged as a result of snow, wind, or ice, here is what you need to know:
First, Check for hazards. Before approaching a tree, examine your surroundings to avoid making contact with downed utility lines or standing under broken, hanging branches.
Contact city officials if necessary. Trees between the street and a city sidewalk may be the responsibility of city crews.
Assess the damage. If a tree is healthy overall and still possesses its leader (the main upward branch), most of its major limbs and 50 percent or more of its crown, the chance is good for a complete recovery.
Be careful knocking snow off branches. This may cause the branches to break. If you must remove snow, gently push up on branches from below to prevent adding additional stress.
Remove broken branches. This minimizes the risk of decay and insects or diseases entering the wound. Prune at the branch collar - the point where a branch joins a larger one - and be mindful of
potential pent-up energy if the branch is twisted or bent.
Don't over-prune. With the loss of some branches, a tree may look unbalanced, but most trees quickly grow new foliage that hides bare areas.
Don't try to do it all yourself. If the job requires running a chainsaw overhead, sawing from a ladder or removing large branches or entire trees, contact an insured, certified arborist.
Professionals often are listed in the phone book under "tree service"
If you decide to prune your own tree you need to know how storm-damaged trees should be pruned.
First, focus on cleaning (removing broken and damaged limbs) keeping in mind
the structural integrity of the tree. Realize that you may have to accept less than
ideal pruning techniques by “Mother Nature”.
Second, focus on thinning and/or reducing to restore the tree’s structural integrity
and shape to the extent possible. This may take place over a period of years.
The maximum amount of tree canopy that can be removed without putting the tree
and its root system under stress includes the live wood/foliage removed by the
storm. When Mother Nature removes too much live wood/foliage, limit pruning to
cleaning. On storm damaged trees where excessive live wood and foliage was removed by storm damage, wait until the roots and crown stabilize (as measured in canopy
growth) before doing thinning, reducing, or other structural pruning. This may be
a multi-year period.
Keep the tree if it can be pruned back to structurally sound wood and will be
aesthetically pleasing. Often when one side of the tree is gone, the best option is to
remove the entire tree
» http://extension.illinois.edu/icedamage/
» http://www.extension.umn.edu/environment/trees-woodlands/storm-damage-to-landscape-trees/
» http://static.colostate.edu/client-files/csfs/pdfs/FINAL_Storm_Damage_Quick_Guide.pdf
Pesticide Stewardship Conference
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Posted on: December 20, 2016 by Jeff Miller
UI Extension and ISDA are hosting a Pesticide Stewardship Conference on February 1-2, 2017 at the Riverside Hotel in Boise. The conference begins at 11:30 am on February 1. Check-in begins at 10:30.
Registration is online through the University of Idaho (see attached link).
Please see the attached flyer for details. The plan is to offer 10 pesticide recertification credits. Dr. Bob Wolf, the national expert on pesticide drift and technology, will be presenting several times during the conference.
» https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1898325
2016 Annual Survey Gift Cards
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Posted on: December 19, 2016 by Jerry Neufeld
Thanks to everyone that completed the 2016 Pest Alert Evaluation Survey. The winners of the $75 gift cards to the Texas Roadhouse are: Nate McBride, Kyle Carpenter and Paul Rasgorshek. Gift cards will be emailed to you.
Salt Damage to Plants from Deicers.
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Plant and Animal friendly de-icers.
Posted on: December 16, 2016 by Rich Guggenheim
Many deicers contain various formulations of salts which can be damaging or toxic to plants, animals, and structures. Consider plant and pet friendly alternatives for de-icing agents in and around your homes if this is a concern.
» http://idahomastergardener.blogspot.com/2016/12/plant-and-animal-friendly-deicers.html
Prevention of Snow Mold in Lawns Starts Now
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Snow Mold
Posted on: December 15, 2016 by Rich Guggenheim
Snow Mold, which can impact lawns in the spring, may be avoided by not piling snow on lawns now, or by applying fungicides before snow accumulation.
Proper fertilization and aeration of turf in the fall and winter can aid in creating stronger lawns that are more resilient to snow mold.
For more information on Turf Management, contact your local University of Idaho Extension Office.
» http://ucanr.edu/datastoreFiles/268-607.pdf
» http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/snow-mold08.pdf
The deadline to apply to become an Idaho Master Gardener is December 16!
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Master Gardener Volunteer Training
Posted on: December 12, 2016 by Rich Guggenheim
The December 16th deadline to apply to become an Idaho Master Gardner in Canyon County is quickly approaching. If you've ever wanted to to learn more about horticulture, be sure to apply today! For more information, call 208-459-6003
» https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/canyon/horticulture
2017 Idaho Potato Conference
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Posted on: November 28, 2016 by Jeff Miller
The 49th Idaho Potato Conference and 38th Ag Expo will be held January 17, 18, and 19, 2017 at Idaho State University. An announcement and registration form are attached. Also, the link to the conference web page is included below.
» https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/conferences/idaho-potato-conference
PAT Recertification Training and TV Irrigation Conference
All Crops Treasure Valley
Posted on: November 28, 2016 by Jerry Neufeld
I just want to remind everyone about two events next week in Canyon County. The University of Idaho Extension, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Oregon State University Extension Service and industry sponsors are collaborating to conduct two educational events next week. A Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training and the Treasure Valley Irrigation Conference will be held on December 14 and 15. Click on the files below for more information. There is a new file attached that shows the agendas for the day. See you next week!
Pesticide Applicator Seminar
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Posted on: November 23, 2016 by Lance Ellis
A Pesticide Applicator Seminar will be held December 9, 2016 from 8:00 am to 12: 15 pm at the Fremont County Extension Office. No fee will be charged for this seminar. Four ISDA Pesticide Recertification credits are available. The topics to be covered are outlined in the attached flier. Contact Lance Ellis at at (208) 624-3102 or at ellis@uidaho.edu for more information.
Seedlings for Conservation
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Seedlings for Conservation
Posted on: November 23, 2016 by Rich Guggenheim
We are announcing our "Seedlings for Conservation" program! We have trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses for sale. You will find a wide assortment of plant material to help you conserve energy, water, soil, and attract wildlife and pollinators! These plants make great windbreaks, snow fences, and sound barriers. Order soon though, popular varieties of trees sell out very quickly. Trees will be available to pick up from the UI Extension Office in Caldwell in late March/early April!
Download our order form now.
Call 208-459-6003 for more information.
» https://drive.google.com/drive/my-drive
» http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/pnw0005/pnw0005.pdf
» file:///Users/richg/Downloads/Plant%20Your%20Seedlings%20Right.pdf
» http://static.colostate.edu/client-files/csfs/pdfs/08byrgd-www.pdf
Become an Idaho Master Gardener Volunteer.
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Posted on: November 22, 2016 by Rich Guggenheim
Become an Idaho Master Gardener Volunteer. Applications are due December 16th. Classes will be available beginning January 17th and volunteers may choose from either a Tuesday evening class from 6-9 PM or on Wednesday morning class from 9am to 12 Noon. The cost is $165 which includes the 40 hours of course training and 40 hours of practicum. For more information contact the University of Idaho Extension Office in Canyon County at 459-6003.
» https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B88K2B0J0jApSi1YTm8xYTJFSFU
» https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B88K2B0J0jApTjhzV2FhRldiUEU
Pesticide Recertification Class in Malheur County
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Posted on: November 18, 2016 by Bill Buhrig
The Malheur County Extension Office will be holding its annual pesticide credit recertification meeting on December 9, 2016. We will run from 8am to noon and pre-registration is preferred. Give us a call and talk to Bobbi at 541-881-1417. The room can fill up sometimes so do not delay and make sure you get a spot. Four Oregon Core credit hours will be available. This class will also count for four Idaho pesticide applicator credits. Course cost is $10.
Zinc Phosphide Training for Belding Ground Squirrel Control
Announcements Northern Idaho
Belding Ground Squirrels
Posted on: November 18, 2016 by Bill Buhrig
For producers raising hay such as alfalfa, grass, mixed alfalfa/grass and permanent or seasonal pasture in Malheur, Harney, Lake, Baker, Crook, Deschutes and Klamath Counties with Belding Ground Squirrel issues, Zinc Phosphide is a treatment option. A training session will be held in Ontario on December 8, 2016 to discuss the Restricted Use 24c pesticide label for Zinc Phosphide. This will be held from 2-4pm at the Malheur County Extension Office, 710 SW 5th AVE Ontario, OR 97914.
An applicators license and this training are mandatory for producers who hope to purchase and use product. Laurie Gordon from the Oregon Department of Agriculture will be on hand to provide this instruction. There is no cost to attend but give us a call 541-881-1417 to RSVP and we will have enough copies of the materials to be handed out. This annually-required training will be effective for the 2017 growing season. Two core pesticide credits will be available for applicators who have not taken this class already in 2016.
Miller Research Potato Pest Management Seminar
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Posted on: November 15, 2016 by Jeff Miller
Miller Research LLC will be holding its annual potato pest management seminar on January 10, 11, and 12. The same program will be held each day. Seating in each session is limited to 50. The meetings will be held at the Miller Research facility located near Rupert, ID (426 E 200 N). Lunch will be provided at no cost. See the attached flier for the agenda. Please RSVP as to which session you would like to attend to Jeff Miller at 208-531-5124 or by email at: jeff@millerresearch.com. ISDA pesticide recertification credits and CCA credits (Integrated Pest Management) have been requested. Please share this notice with any interested parties.
