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clover root curculio in forage alfalfa
Alfalfa Magic Valley
clover root curculio
Posted on: May 3, 2012 by Jerry Neufeld
Below is information about Clover Root Curculio in forage alfalfa. The information is being provided by Dr. Erik Wenninger, UI Extension Entomologist and Dr. Glenn Shewmaker, UI Extension Forage Specialist. Both are located in Kimberly, Idaho.
There are a lot of questions about clover root curculio in forage alfalfa, but not a lot of information.Review the attached pdfs, especially the CRC fact sheet attached for more information. There isn’t a lot of new information about this pest, the entomologists who have worked on this have all retired.
Considerations for management of clover root curculio:
1. There are no registered pesticides for control of the larval stage of clover root curculio on alfalfa forage.
2. There are pesticides registered for use against adults on alfalfa forage, but adulticides are not likely to provide effective control because adults move readily among fields and are active over a long time period. The larval stage is most damaging.
3. Larvae produce the most damage and usually it is a year later that you see the symptoms in the early spring after alfalfa breaks dormancy.
4. Symptoms of CRC larval feeding damage are:
a. Patches of slow, dormancy-breaking alfalfa, sometimes related to irrigation management and drought. Drought exacerbates the water and nutrient uptake in alfalfa because of the trimming of fine roots in alfalfa and feeding on the nodules which reduces N fixation temporarily.
b. Individual weak plants with the patches, with some more healthy appearing plants side by side.
c. Scoring and girdling of alfalfa roots by the later stages of larvae.
5. Recommendations for control:
a. Since no pesticides are registered, we must rely on cultural control methods.
b. Rotation is the key method.
i). Rotation of an alfalfa field to a non-host crop (i.e., any crop other than alfalfa or clover) will eliminate larval food sources and discourage adults from laying eggs in the soil.
ii). New alfalfa fields should be planted as far away as possible from existing alfalfa fields, especially those with confirmed CRC infestations.
c. New plantings made during the spring may be less susceptible to CRC than those made during the fall, since many spring-planted alfalfa emerges towards the end of adult CRC activity, and should have a year of growth before it might be attacked by CRC larvae. Fall-planted alfalfa will have less time to mature before potential attack the following spring, and may also be more susceptible to possible attack by adults during fall establishment.
d. Our variety trials have not been directly assessed for CRC resistance, but most alfalfa breeders don’t think there are any resistant varieties identified, and no one seems to directly select for resistance to CRC.
e. Irrigation and fertility management will reduce the negative effects of CRC root damage. Although N application to provide N to nodule-affected plants is probably not economical since that condition seems to be very temporary.
f. The studies from Montana do not show consistent benefit from (UNREGISTERED FOR CRC) Furadan, although adult CRC numbers were reduced.
g. CRC larvae control would be difficult.
6. ID of adults and larvae
a. Damage by adults on the alfalfa leaves can be found occasionally, and relatively small numbers of adults have been found at Kimberly. Damage by adults is not likely to be economical unless heavy infestations attack newly planted alfalfa during the fall.
b. Larval damage has been observed throughout Idaho and extensively in the Kimberly area.
c. We have not been able to ID or find larvae in spring at Kimberly, although timing of looking for larvae and depth in the soil are a guess.
Webcast on Internal Heat Necrosis
Potato All Locations
Internal Heat Necrosis
Posted on: May 1, 2012 by Jeff Miller
Internal Heat Necrosis of Potato Featured in Latest Focus on Potato Webcast
Internal Heat Necrosis, or IHN, has many aliases. They include internal brown spot, physiological internal necrosis, internal browning, internal brown fleck, and chocolate spot.
Whatever you choose to call this physiological disorder, it is an economically significant problem, particularly in the mid-Atlantic and southern United States. It is also the latest topic addressed in Focus on Potato, the Plant Management Network's nonprofit webcast resource for potato growers and consultants.
In this talk, Dr. Craig Yencho, Professor in the Department of Horticulture at North Carolina State University, covers various aspects of IHN including symptoms and control, when a crop is at risk of developing IHN, models to predict the occurrence of IHN, varietal resistance to IHN, and current research efforts to develop IHN resistant potato varieties.
This presentation is open access through June 30, 2012 and can be viewed at the link listed below. Users can view other recent webcasts in the Focus on Potato resource with a paid subscription.
Focus on Potato is a publication of the Plant Management Network (PMN), a nonprofit online publisher whose mission is to enhance the health, management, and production of agricultural and horticultural crops. It achieves this mission through applied, science-based resources. PMN is jointly managed by the American Society of Agronomy, American Phytopathological Society, and Crop Science Society of America.
» http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/edcenter/seminars/potato/HeatNecrosis/
Tree Fruit Advisory
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Fire blight, Codling moth, leafrollers
Posted on: April 30, 2012 by Tony McCammon
Continue monitoring for fire blight infections if you did not put on a protective spray during our warm, wet weather we experienced the last two weeks.
Start planning the implementation of a control schedule for your fruit trees. Sprays need to be applied soon.
See the attached advisory for more information.
Zebra Chip and Potato Psyllid
Announcements All Locations
Potato Psyllid
Posted on: April 27, 2012 by Jerry Neufeld
Zebra chip (ZC) and potato psyllid are on a lot of your minds this spring. To help industry
prepare for psyllid monitoring and scouting, several training sessions have been scheduled. The
workshops will have an open format, and we ask people to come any time that fits their schedule during
each session. This will allow more personal attention and access to specimens and samples as people
come and go. Dates, times, and locations for these sessions are:
Washington
May 1, 1:30 – 4 pm, Moses Lake, Potato Commission office, 108 S Interlake Rd.
May 2, 9:30 – noon, Pasco, Franklin County Extension office, 404 W. Clark Ave.
Idaho
May 15, 9:30 – noon, Parma Research and Extension Center, 29603 U of I Lane, Parma
May 16, 9:30 – noon, Miller Research LLC, 426 East 200 North, Rupert
May 17, 9:30 – noon, Idaho Falls R & E Center, 1776 Science Center Dr.
Oregon
April 17, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Hermiston Ag. Research and Extension Center, 2121 South First Street
May 1, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Hermiston Ag. Research and Extension Center, 2121 South First Street
Fire Blight Extreme Alert
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Fire Blight
Posted on: April 24, 2012 by Tony McCammon
CougarBlight Models are predicting infection of Fire blight this week for those areas that receive precipitation. Infection is possible when trees have open flowers, had late season pruning, or open wounds and injured branches. For infection to occur at least two hours of moisture during 70 degree temperatures are necessary. Monitor moisture in your apples and pears. If the wetting occurs and flowers are open, apply an antibiotic such as serenade or agri-mycin. Homeowners can use blight ban or Mico-shield. If you do not choose to control fire blight at this time monitor very closely for new infections and prune them out. They usually show up within 7 to 14 days. More information to follow in Monday’s Advisory.
Apple scab infections occur when leaf wetness extends for as little as six hours in temperatures around 70 degrees. The treasure valley has not had large outbreaks of scab over the past several years due to the reduction of overhead sprinkler use. If you have had a bad scab year in the past two or three years you might consider treating your trees this coming weekend and changing your irrigation system in the future.
cutworms found in sugar beet
Sugarbeets Magic Valley
cutworms
Posted on: April 23, 2012 by Erik Wenninger
Heavy infestations of cutworms have been observed by Dave Scantlin (crop consultant, The Amalgamated Sugar Company) in sugar beet fields in Jerome, Wendell, and western Twin Falls County.
Cutworms generally are nocturnal, remaining by day just under the soil surface; often they are not seen until after the plant already has been damaged. Cutworm larvae are about 1 inch when mature and vary in color from light gray to dark brown, with faint stripes or fine mottles on their smooth, hairless, soft bodies. They curl into a motionless C-shape when disturbed. Subterranean species feed on roots and stems, cutting off plants at the soil surface. Climbing species hide during the day in soil and either cut off plants at the soil surface or feed in the crown on newest leaves and stems.
Scouting is easiest when done early in the morning. Lightly scrape the soil surface and look for larvae. No formal economic thresholds exist for cutworm insecticide treatment decisions in sugar beet. Infestations typically are very spotty, usually occurring near weedy patches or along field borders. Consider spot treating infested sites rather than the entire field.
Insecticide seed treatments may suppress cutworms, but will not control heavy infestations. For current information on registered insecticides, consult the Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook.
Pest Advisory and Temperature Update
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Codling Moth and Peach Twig Borer Models
Posted on: April 16, 2012 by Tony McCammon
Here is the first alert for the year. Model predictions are ranging between a week to two weeks ahead of last year calculations. Get ready for the season of protecting your fruit! It is upon us! Open the attached file to view the advisory.
No stripe rust found yet
Small Grains All Locations
Stripe rust
Posted on: April 14, 2012 by Juliet Marshall
Stripe rust not yet seen
As of Friday, April 13th, I have seen no stripe rust in southern or southeastern Idaho. I have been in winter wheat fields in Aberdeen, Kimberly and Buhl and have not found sporulating pustules. Please report any stripe rust so that we can get alerts out as quickly as possible.
At this point we are not recommending fungicide application for moderately resistant or resistant varieties. Fungicides at herbicide application of susceptible varieties is still being recommended.
» http://www.extension.uidaho.edu/scseidaho/disease/disease_index.htm
Stripe Rust
Small Grains Treasure Valley - Idaho
stripe rust
Posted on: April 10, 2012 by Jerry Neufeld
The following information is being provided by Dr. Brad Brown from the UI Parma R and E Center.
We have yet to find overwintering stripe rust in susceptible varieties of early fall 2011 planted wheat at the Parma R&E Center. It appears that we have dodged infection once again in early spring. This would be consistent with the historical occurrence of stripe rust in western Idaho. Even with the heavy infection last year in 2011 we did not see sporulating stripe rust in susceptible varieties until early May. From then on it developed very rapidly with conducive weather. If you have access to fields that you know were early planted in fall 2011 these should be scouted for overwintering infection. If infected, and the infection survived the winter, you should find sporulating wheat now in those fields. If not it supports our observations at Parma that we do not have an overwintering infection. The most likely candidate fields for fall infection are early planted fields or emerging winter wheat near volunteer wheat infected with stripe rust. Later planted wheat, especially that planted late enough and in dry soils, that they did not emerge until mid to late winter should not be infected. These late emerging fields should be free of rust at this point even if other fields have overwintering rust.
Whether we see infection in 2012 remains to be seen. In most years we do not have spring stripe rust infection, even in susceptible varieties. Fortunately, stripe rust scouting in eastern WA and northeast OR thus far suggests less than normal infection in those areas and therefore much less inoculum to be windborne and carried to our area for infecting our wheat. With minimal snow cover, any fall infections should have been more susceptible to rust killing freezing temperatures below 23 degrees F. Should you find stripe rust in winter wheat these next two weeks please bring that to my attention so that a general alert can be issued.
The question at this point is whether to include a fungicide with your herbicide application. If you were left with only a susceptible or moderately susceptible variety to plant last fall, a tank-mixed application may be appropriate. If your variety has moderate to good resistance to stripe rust you can probably save your money. Continued scouting is essential for all varieties.
For those that missed the Stripe Rust Webinar offered by Juliet Marshall on April 4, it is available for viewing with Adobe Connect at http://connect.cals.uidaho.edu/p97834003/. The conditions leading to last year’s infection and the variety resistance demonstrated was covered. Some observations for the coming year were also provided. While she addressed primarily eastern and south central ID areas, her information applies to a large extent to western ID as well. For additional information related specifically to western ID you might review the stripe rust information in Cereal Sentinel Issue 59 at http://www.extension.uidaho.edu/swidaho/Newsletters/Sentinel59.pdf.
Webcast on potato sugar management
Potato All Locations
Sugar management
Posted on: April 6, 2012 by Jeff Miller
A new webcast is available through Focus on Potato on sugar management. The webcast will be freely available through May 31. The webcast can be viewed at the link below.
From Focus on Potato:
Sugar management is an important factor for potato crops. In this month's Focus on Potato presentation, titled "Sugar Management in Storage," Dr. A.J. Bussan from the University of Wisconsin guides viewers through sugar management of tubers during various stages of crop management and storage. This talk offers guidance on in-season practices, best practices and timing during potato harvest, preconditioning in storage and storage management.
» http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/edcenter/seminars/potato/sugarmanagement/
Psyllid identification workshops
Potato All Locations
Potato psyllid/zebra chip
Posted on: March 30, 2012 by Jeff Miller
Zebra chip (ZC) and potato psyllid are on a lot of your minds this spring. To help industry
prepare for psyllid monitoring and scouting, several training sessions have been scheduled. The
workshops will have an open format, and we ask people to come any time that fits their schedule during
each session. This will allow more personal attention and access to specimens and samples as people
come and go. Dates, times, and locations for these sessions are:
Washington
May 1, 1:30 – 4 pm, Moses Lake, Potato Commission office, 108 S Interlake Rd.
May 2, 9:30 – noon, Pasco, Franklin County Extension office, 404 W. Clark Ave.
Idaho
May 15, 9:30 – noon, Parma Research and Extension Center, 29603 U of I Lane, Parma
May 16, 9:30 – noon, Miller Research LLC, 426 East 200 North, Rupert
May 17, 9:30 – noon, Idaho Falls R & E Center, 1776 Science Center Dr.
Oregon
April 17, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Hermiston Ag. Research and Extension Center, 2121 South First Street
May 1, 9:00 – 10:00 am, Hermiston Ag. Research and Extension Center, 2121 South First Street
Potato psyllid management recommendations for 2012
Potato All Locations
Potato psyllid/ZC
Posted on: March 20, 2012 by Jeff Miller
With the detection of Zebra Chip in 2011, many people have questions about managing potato psyllids and Zebra Chip in 2012. Attached are three documents aimed at providing the most accurate information available for our situation in Idaho:
1. Idaho recommendations (drafted by Phil Nolte, Erik Wenninger, Mike Thornton, and Nora Olsen of the University of Idaho; Jeff Miller of Miller Research; and Andy Jensen of the ID/WA/OR Potato Commissions)
2. Biology and Management of Potato Psyllid in Pacific Northwest Potatoes by Alan Schreiber (Agriculture Development Group, Inc.), Andy Jensen (ID/WA/OR Potato Commissions), and Silvia Rondon (Oregon State University).
3. Psyllid Identification/Information Card
Please contact us (Phil Nolte, Erik Wenninger, Mike Thornton, Nora Olsen, of the University of Idaho; Jeff Miller of Miller Research; or Andy Jensen of the ID/WA/OR Potato Commissions) if you have any questions or comments regarding the plan. This information also will be posted at multiple websites as indicated in the recommendation plan.
ISDA Pesticide Disposal
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: March 15, 2012 by Tony McCammon
Hi folks:
Idaho State Department of Ag is conducting their unusable pesticide disposal program for SW Idaho, the last week of March. This is a program that is free to anyone who has old pesticides they wish to have “taken off their hands”. The Extension pesticide safety education program helps promote this program because it helps to prevent pesticide pollution and accidental poisoning from old pesticides that are sitting around in someone’s storage shed or garage. Please get the word out to your clientele. This is a NON-REGULATORY program offered by ISDA—it is a free service to the citizens of Idaho!!
Spring Symposium
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: February 24, 2012 by Tony McCammon
Idaho Horticulture Society is pleased to be able to offer two nationally known dynamic presenters for the Spring "Gardening in Treasure Valley" seminars. Melinda Myers
(www.melindamyers.com) is an author, radio and television personality and writes for Birds and Blooms magazine. Sue Goetz (www.thecreativegardener.com) owner of Creative Gardener, offers practical advice and inspiration for creating landscapes and gardens in our climate. More information about the speakers and their topics can be founds at www.idhort.com.
New this year is an "Ask the Expert" session where you will be able to bring your questions and meet one-on-one with Master Gardeners and other local experts:
• Weeds and Turf Management- Tony McCammon, Uof I Extension Service, Washington County
• Vegetable Gardening- Howard Little, Uof I Advanced Master Gardener
• Flowers- Sandra Ford, Idaho Horticulture Society
• Composting- Jennie Rylee, Foothills Learning Center
• Fruit Trees- Tony McCammon, Uof I Extension Service, Washington County
• Native and Xeric Plants- Diane Jones, Draggin' Wing Farm
• Organic Gardening- Elisa Clark or Lindsay Schramm, Northend Organic Nursery
• Trees- Debbie Cook, Boise Community Forestry
potato pysllid
Potato All Locations
potato psyllid
Posted on: February 24, 2012 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the pdf below to learn more about the potato psyllid in the "Potato Progress." The publication is entitled "Biology and Management of Potato Psyllid in PNW Potatoes.
Idaho Hay and Forage Conference
Announcements All Locations
announcement
Posted on: February 14, 2012 by Jerry Neufeld
Attached is a pdf with information about the Idaho Hay and Forage Conference on March 1 and 2 in Burley, Idaho at the Best Western Burley Inn and Convention Center. There will be 3 Idaho pesticide license credits and 3 CCA credits available. Registration is thru Idahohay.com. Click on the pdf below for more information.
Pomology Table Grape School
Small Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: February 13, 2012 by Tony McCammon
2012 University of Idaho Pomology Program Table Grape School
University of Idaho Pomology and Viticulture Program in junction with the Snake River Table Grape Growers Association will hold its 2012 Table Grape School on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Parma High School, Common area, 137 Panther Way, Parma, ID 83660. We invite all tree fruit grower, grape growers, home gardeners and other interested people to participate in this educational school. Several speakers have been invited to talk about their areas of expertise and many aspects of table grape production, from propagation, planting, training, irrigation, nutrition, storage, diseases, and chemical applications will be discussed in the meeting. The lectures will be given at the high school and lunch will be served. Then, audience will be guided to the University of Idaho Pomology and Viticulture vineyards to observe and to practice training and pruning of vines at different ages.
Agenda:
8:00 AM: registration $25 per adult, including lunch ($15 without lunch)*
8:50 AM Opening and Welcoming Remarks, Dr. Mike Clark, President, Snake River Table Grape Growers Association.
9:00-10:15 AM: Principals in Production of Table Grape in the Intermountain West. The seminar will include: Propagation, Planting, Training, Irrigation, Nutrition, Cluster Management, GA application, Protection, Harvest and Postharvest. Speaker: Dr. Essie Fallahi, Professor of Pomology and Viticulture, University of Idaho
10:15-10:45 Critical Issues in Commercial Table Grape Production. Speaker: Tom Elias, Tundra Vineyards
10:45-11:15 Break and Visit with Booths
11:15-11:45 Table Grape Disease. Dr. Krishna Mohan, Professor of Plant Pathology, University of Idaho
11:45-12:15 Chemicals for Table Grapes. Speaker: Tom Lyon, Wilbur Ellis
12:15-1:00 Lunch(catered)
12:30-1:00 PM Marketing for Intermountain Table Grapes (During Lunch Break). Speaker: Jonathan Demcak
1:00- 1:15 PM Irrigation Design for Table Grapes. Speaker: Dick Bronson, Pipe-co
1:15-5:00 PM Practical/ Hands on Training and Pruning and Canopy Formation in Various ages of Table Grape. Instructors: Dr. Essie Fallahi and Tom Elias, University of Idaho Pomology and Viticulture Vineyards (about 2 miles north of High School).
5:00 PM Conference Adjourns
Please RSVP with number of people planning to attend, By Feb. 14th
Phone (208)722-7246 or E-Mail hannanibler@srtgga.org
Sustainable Agriculture Symposium
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: February 2, 2012 by Tony McCammon
Attached is a flyer for our conservation district’s 3rd Annual Sustainable Agriculture Symposium to be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the Four Rivers Cultural Center, in Ontario, OR.
U-Idaho Fruit Conference February 7-8
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 30, 2012 by Tony McCammon
There is still seats left. Call Today to reserve your spot for this educational opportunity. I have organized a fantastic lineup of speakers for regional fruit growers. Speakers from Oregon, Utah, and Idaho are combining research and expertise to present on multiple topics that will help you make better decisions in your orchards.
8- Idaho and 7- Oregon Pesticide recertification Credits are available. Contact the Washington County Extension Office for more details at 208-414-0415.
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7-8, 8-4 pm at the Vendome Center, Weiser, ID.
Cereal Schools
Small Grains All Locations
Posted on: January 30, 2012 by Juliet Marshall
Southern and Southeastern Idaho Cereal Schools will be the week of Fe 7 - 10th. Check the website for agenda details. CCA and ISDA credits will be available.
February 7 – Burley, ID
February 8 – Pocatello, ID
February 9 – Idaho Falls, ID
February 9 – Ashton, ID
February 10 – Preston, ID
Experts Predict Less Stripe Rust This Year
Small Grains All Locations
Stripe Rust
Posted on: January 23, 2012 by Juliet Windes
See the following article on predictions of stripe rust in Washington and Oregon.
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/mw-Stripe-rust-update-011312-Xianming-ChenMike-Flowers-mugs
I am also predicting substantially less stripe rust due to the open winter we have had so far and the reduced 2011 fall infection over that seen in 2010. We will need to remain more concerned about the spring wheat this year as spores traveling from our west will be the main source of inoculum.
» http://www.capitalpress.com/content/mw-Stripe-rust-update-011312-Xianming-ChenMike-Flowers-mugs
U-Idaho Fruit Conference February 7-8
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 23, 2012 by Tony McCammon
Do you need Pesticide Certification Credits? Plan on joining the fruit industry for a pest management conference on February 7-8 in Weiser, Idaho. 8 Idaho and 7 Oregon Credits are offered. Open the attachments for registration details. Space is limited.
U-Idaho Fruit Conference February 7-8
Onion Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 23, 2012 by Tony McCammon
Do you need Pesticide Certification Credits? Plan on joining the fruit industry for a pest management conference on February 7-8 in Weiser, Idaho. 8 Idaho and 7 Oregon Credits are offered. Open the attachments for registration details. Space is limited.
U-Idaho Fruit Conference February 7-8
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 23, 2012 by Tony McCammon
Do you need Pesticide Certification Credits? Plan on joining the fruit industry for a pest management conference on February 7-8 in Weiser, Idaho. 8 Idaho and 7 Oregon Credits are offered. Open the attachments for registration details. Space is limited.
Two organic farming meetings will be held Friday and Saturda
All Crops All Locations
Organic Farming Meeting
Posted on: January 17, 2012 by Nora Olsen
Two organic farming meetings will be held Friday and Saturday February 3 and 4 in Twin Falls.
Friday Afternoon Symposium: Cultivating Connections – Building Idaho’s Organic Farming Community
Friday, February 3 from 1 – 5 pm
The Herrett Center, College of Southern Idaho
Presentations will include the following:
- Organic Program Update, Brandon Lamb, ISDA
- Food Safety and Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs), Nora Olsen, UI
- Organic Crop and Livestock Insurance Options, Jeff Schahzenski, NCAT/ATTRA
- Cover Crop Nutrient Calculator, Amber Moore, UI
- Dairy Compost & Cover Crop Variety Trials, Lauren Hunter, UI
- Colorado Potato Beetle Response to Potato Varieties, Erik Wenninger, UI
Registration is $8 or free with the Grower’s Own Conference (below).
Grower’s Own Conference
Friday evening February 3
5:30 – 9 pm Conference Opening with Digital Farm Tours
Saturday, February 4
8 am – 4:15 pm Farmer-to-Farmer Exchange
The Herrett Center, College of Southern Idaho
$55 per person, includes dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.
Pre-registration is required by January 20.
Register on-line at www.pesticide.org or print and mail the registration flier.
Contact Jennifer Miller at jmiller@pesticide.org or 208-850-6504 with questions.
The networking portion of the conference kicks off Friday evening with the popular “virtual” farm tours. Three Idaho farms and guest farmer Jim Bronec of Oregon will share digital slide shows. Bronec produces organic clover seed, squash, Jack-O Lantern pumpkins, and fresh sweet corn on his 50-acre Praying Mantis Farm.
Prior to the Grower’s Own conference, participants will vote on the topics to be discussed during the Saturday farmer-to-farmer exchange. A few of this year’s topics under consideration include cultivation equipment; finding your niche products; producing livestock feed; seasonal high tunnels; alternative financing; seed production; alternative livestock health practices; integrated pest management, and value-added products.
These meetings are presented by the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides. Funding for this conference is provided in part by the Organic Farming Research Foundation and USDA Risk Management Agency.
