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curlytop in sugarbeets
Sugarbeets All Locations
Posted on: June 6, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Curlytop virus has been found in sugarbeet fields in several locations around the Treasure Valley. Amalgamated Sugar Company is reporting that the virus is not widespread. Contact your field representative if you have suspect fields.
root maggots
Sugarbeets none
Posted on: June 6, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Amalgamated Sugar Company is reporting that a few sugarbeet root maggots are being found in fields in the Parma, Notus, Wilder area. Watch for these insects as insecticides applied at planting may be losing effectiveness.
Cereal Leaf Beetles Infests Winter and Spring Wheat
Small Grains All Locations
Posted on: June 3, 2002 by Ben Simko
A fieldman with Simplot Soil Builders, Ontario has discovered hot spots of Cereal Leaf Beetle (CLB) infestations in spring and winter wheat near Fruitland, Idaho. In these fields egg hatch is complete with the CLB populations predominately in the medium to large size larval stages. An unusually heavy infestation of over 1 larva per flag leaf was observed in a winter wheat field just south of town. Other wheat fields had CLB injury levels ranging from 10 to 50% infested or damaged flag leaves. Fieldmen and growers are advised to monitor populations of CLB larvae to assess potential economic damage to small grains. At this time it is important to prevent damage to the flag leaf as the wheat plant moves from the boot to heading, anthesis, and kernel filling growth stages. See CLB Reference Page for more information on identification, action thresholds and crop protection chemicals.
Colorado Potato Beetle and Volunteer Potatoes
Potato All Locations
Posted on: May 24, 2002 by Brad Geary
Colorado potato beetles have been found on many volunteer plants and in a couple of commercial fields. Populations of beetles are far from economic threshold levels requiring control, however, be mindful of populations within fields so they can be managed properly. Also, it is important to control volunteer potato plants, if not these plants can serve as sources of inoculum for a number of diseases. This includes plants from cull piles. Volunteer potatoes are very competitive for light, water and nutrients, and will cause yield reductions in a crop unless they are controlled.
Clover Seed - Two Spotted Spider Mite
Clover Seed none
Posted on: May 24, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Two Spotted Spider Mites have been found in second year clover seed fields in the Marsing area.
Sugarbeet Root Maggot
Sugarbeets All Locations
Posted on: May 23, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
According to the sugarbeet root maggot growing degree day model developed by Dr. Ed Bechinski from the U of Idaho, we accumulated 360 growing degree days as of May 13, 2002. For the past 7-10 days overwintering root maggot pupa have been emerging as adults and flying. Now is the time to be on the lookout for maggots feeding on sugarbeet roots, especially in replanted fields. Terry Cane from The Amalgamated Sugar Company has already confirmed the siting of adult root maggot flies.
Western Cherry Fruit Fly Activity
Tree Fruits All Locations
Posted on: May 21, 2002 by Tim Davis
Using temperature data from the Caldwell weather station the degree day model is predicting Adult Emergence on May 30, eggs laid on first fruit on June 5, and first egg hatch by June 9. The weather station in Parma is predicting the same dates. The weather station in Ontario predicts all activity four days earlier.
Coddling Moth Degree Days Near 250
Tree Fruits All Locations
Posted on: May 21, 2002 by Tim Davis
As of May 20th the Ontario weather station is reporting 189 degree days and forcasting accumulation of 250 dd's (3% hatch) on May 26. The Caldwell weather station reports 176 dd's and forcasts 250 dd's on May 28. The Parma weather station reports 178 dd's and also forcasts 250 dd's on May 28. Your first cover spray should be prior to these listed dates depending on your location.
Sugarbeet Leafhopper
Sugarbeets All Locations
Posted on: May 17, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Terry Cane from the Amalgamated Sugar Company is reporting that sugarbeet leafhoppers have been found in sugarbeet fields at several locations across the Treasure Valley in Idaho and Oregon. Leafhoppers are vectors of the curly top virus. Call your field representative from TASCO for more information.
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Small Grains All Locations
Posted on: May 17, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Cereal leaf beetle larvae are being reported south of Nampa, near Middleton, and west of Homedale to the Oregon border. Populations are heaviest in spring grains. U of I Extension Soil and Crop Management Specialist Brad Brown has included a "Cereal Leaf Beetle" update in the latest edition of the Cereal Sentinel (http://agweb.ag.uidaho.edu/swidaho.). Information provided by Land View Fertilizer Inc.
Mormon Crickets
Rangeland All Locations
Posted on: May 16, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Michael E. Cooper from the Idaho Department of Agriculture reports Mormon Crickets Emerging En masse' Across the Boise Front.
Mormon Crickets are being reported from the Danskin Mountain/Blacks Creek road area east of Mountain Home to Rocky Canyon outside of Boise and the Summit of Horseshoe Bend Hill on Highway 55. In excess of 24 bands of migrating crickets have been observed between Mayfield and the road to the Danskin Mountains in Elmore County. One of the biggest Bands of migrating crickets is on Horseshoe Bend Hill East of Hwy 55 extending a mile or two up the ridge.
Control measures have been undertaken in Elmore County with more being planned. Boise County has declared a local emergency due to the threat to traffic on Highway 55. Boise County and ISDA officials are reviewing options to see what can be done to prevent the crickets from affecting vehicle traffic on the hill. Large numbers of crickets crushed by passing vehicles can cause hazardous driving conditions by making the road slick.
There have also been reports of crickets in Owyhee County near Murphy.
Alfalfa Weevil Infesting Hay Fields
Alfalfa All Locations
Posted on: May 15, 2002 by Ben Simko
Alfalfa weevil infestations are causing varying degrees of damage to many hay fields in Malheur County. Tim Kurth, Farmers Supply Coop has reported treatable levels of alfalfa weevil in several fields in the Vale area and assisted growers on management decisions. Hay growers are advised to check their fields now to assess weevil infestation levels and decide if treatment is necessary. Weather conditions, plant vigor, irrigation schedules, cutting date, previous history of weevils in the fields are all important factors to determine if treatment is justified. See the Alfalfa Weevil Reference page (click on More information….) for IPM resources.
sugarbeet root maggot
Sugarbeets All Locations
Posted on: May 14, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
According to the sugarbeet root maggot growing degree day model developed by Dr. Ed Bechinski from the U of Idaho, we have accumulated 360 growing degree days as of May 13, 2002. What this means is that any day now overwintering root maggot pupa will begin to emerge as adults and begin flying. In about 7-10 days maggots will begin feeding on sugarbeet roots. Terry Cane from The Amalgamated Sugar Company has also confirmed the siting of adult root maggot flies. For treatment options see the ?Sugarbeet Root Maggot? reference page.
Lygus Bug - First Hatch
Alfalfa Seed All Locations
Posted on: May 14, 2002 by Ben Simko
Lygus bug degree-day model, through May 13, indicates Ontario and Parma areas have accumulated 225 and 228 degree-day units respectively. Peak first hatch (1st & 2nd instars) is predicted at 275 degree-days and the current forecast indicates peak hatch to occur on or near May 19. Due to cooler weather experienced this spring the 2002 hatch in the Ontario area will be 6 days later than last year and in the Parma area 11 days later than 2001. Small nymphs are beginning to appear in fields in the Adrian, Big Bend, Nyssa, and Ontario areas. Traces of floral buds are starting to also show in established fields. View Lygus Reference Page to find links to degree day calculators, DD maps, and to get daily Lygus heat unit updates for Ontario, OR, Parma, Caldwell, and Boise, ID seed production areas.
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Small Grains none
Posted on: May 14, 2002 by Ben Simko
Cereal Leaf Beetle (CLB) larval hatch is beginning in spring grains, including oats, barley and wheat in the Big Bend - Adrian areas. Adults, eggs and a few early instar larvae were observed, particularly in preferred hosts of oats, oat nurse crop in new alfalfa stands and spring barley. Fieldmen and growers are advised to monitor populations of CLB and the larval hatch to assess potential economic damage to their crop later this season. See CLB Reference Page for more information on identification, action thresholds and crop protection chemicals. USDA APHIS staff are looking for a field in Oregon for potential biocontrol release site of beneficial CLB parasites. For more information contact the Malheur County extension office at 541.881.1417.
Mormon Crickets
Rangeland none
Posted on: May 13, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Jim Hipwell of BioFlora Northwest is reporting large bands of Mormon Crickets off Highway 78 southwest of the Murphy Flats area in Owyhee County.
wireworms
Corn All Locations
Posted on: May 10, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Wireworms are damaging sweet corn seed fields in the Melba area. According to the literature, corns fields following pasture or alfalfa are most prone to wireworms. Information provided by Terry Drye.
cereal leaf beetle
Small Grains none
Posted on: May 9, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Brad Brown, Crop Management Specialist at the UI Parma Research and Extension Center reports there are many adult cereal leaf beetles in spring barley at Parma. He is also finding a few eggs. He has not yet seen any larvae.
Coddling Moth
Apple All Locations
Posted on: May 6, 2002 by Tim Davis
The biofix date for the Coddling Moth has been set for April 29. Using this date on the degree-day calculator made available on the Oregon State Universities website the first hatch will not occur until May 25. This date is later than previous years as we have had a cool spring. Another alert will be posted 7-10 days before the predicted hatch.
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Small Grains none
Posted on: April 24, 2002 by Ben Simko
Cereal Leaf Beetle (CLB) adults are beginning to infest spring grains, including oats, barley and wheat in the Nyssa - Adrian areas. Adults and eggs were observed, particularly in preferred hosts of oats and spring barley. Fieldmen and growers are advised to monitor populations of CLB and the larval hatch to assess potential economic damage to their crop later this season. See CLB Reference Page for more information on identification, action thresholds and crop protection chemicals. USDA APHIS staff are looking for a field in Oregon for potential biocontrol release site of beneficial CLB parasites. For more information contact the Malheur County extension office at 541.881.1417.
cereal leaf beetle
Small Grains All Locations
Posted on: April 23, 2002 by Jerry Neufeld
Cereal leaf beetle larvae have been found in winter wheat north of the interstate near Meridian. Treat when there are three larvae or eggs per plant up to the boot stage. Although CLB is widespread in Canyon County, there are hot spots south of Nampa and near Kuna. Look for the CLB to move into spring grains in the near future. Information provided by Duane Yamamoto and Producers Supply Coop.
Idaho and Oregon Alfalfa Seed Growers Winter Meeting
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: January 18, 2002 by Ben Simko
The 2002 Idaho/Oregon Alfalfa Seed Growers winter meeting will be held Wednesday, January 23 at the Nampa Civic Center. The meeting starts at 8:45 a.m. and will include topics covering pest management research, drip irrigation trials, market analysis, and GMO alfalfa. Growers and allied industry are welcome to attend but RSVP is required by January 18. Call 208-888-0988 or
541-881-1417 to RSVP or for more information.
Idaho & Oregon Alfalfa Seed Growers Winter Meeting January 2
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: January 16, 2002 by Ben Simko
The 2002 Idaho/Oregon Alfalfa Seed Growers winter meeting will be held Wednesday, January 23 at the Nampa Civic Center. The meeting starts at 8:45 a.m. and will include topics covering pest management research, drip irrigation trials, market analysis, and GMO alfalfa. Growers and allied industry are welcome to attend but RSVP is required by January 18. Call 208-888-0988 or 541-881-1417 to RSVP or for more information.
Onion Micromanagement Workshop
Announcements none
Posted on: December 7, 2001 by Jerry Neufeld
Western Laboratories from Parma, ID is sponsoring an Onion Micromanagement workshop on December 18, 2001 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program will be at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, OR. Cost is $50.00 per person. Eight CCA and 2 pesticide credits are available. Please call 1.800.658.3858 for more information.
Irrigation Technology
Announcements none
Posted on: December 6, 2001 by Jerry Neufeld
A program entitled "Future of Irrigation, Using Innovative Technologies to Manage Water" will be held at the Nampa Civic Center on December, 19 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Sponsors are the Idaho Department of Water Resources and the University of Idaho. The cost is $30 before 12/13 and $40 after 12/13. Call Jerry Neufeld at 459.6003 to get a registration form.
