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Cereal Leaf Beetle
Small Grains Treasure Valley - Idaho
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Posted on: May 12, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Dr. Brad Brown from the UI Parma Research and Extension Center is reporting cereal leaf beetle larvae are being found in winter wheat and CLB eggs can be found in spring wheat. Now is a good time to scout for CLB eggs as an indication of potential larvae populations. Spring planted grains are preferred by CLB over winter planted grains.
Click on the pdf images below to see the CLB control recommendations from the 2010 PNW Insect Management Handbook and to see images of the CLB life stages. Also, click on the link below to read CIS 994 titled “Cereal Leaf Beetle” from the University of Idaho.
thrips control meeting
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
thrips
Posted on: May 12, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Lynn Jensen, Onion and Potato Specialist with the OSU Malheur County Extension Office is planning a thrips control meeting on Monday May 17, 11:30am at the Malheur County Extension Office. One topic of discussion will be the newly granted Section 18 label on Movento. Pizza will be served. If you have any questions contact Lynn at 541.881.1417.
lygus in alfalfa seed
Alfalfa Seed Treasure Valley - Idaho
lygus bug
Posted on: May 5, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
The Lygus degree day calculator hosted by Integrated Plant Protection Center at Oregon State University and the IPM Centers - PNW Coalition (http://pnwpest.org/cgi-bin/ddmodel.pl?spp=lyg) shows that, depending on your location in the Treasure Valley, we have accumulated 178 degree days since January 1, 2010. Peak emergence of lygus bug 1st and 2nd instar nymphs should occur right around 272 accumulated degree days: this usually, but not always, occurs around mid-May, and is the time monitoring for lygus bugs in alfalfa seed fields should begin. Right now that is predicted to occur on about May 19.
When using most insecticides, fields should be treated when numbers of lygus bugs reach 4-5 lygus bug nymphs per 180 degree sweep. Growers using Rimon, Assail, or Beleaf, as stand-alone sprays should treat before 4th instar nymphs are detected. You can monitor degree day accumulation using the link provided above as follows:
1) Select “ lygus bug [alfalfa seed]Ben Simko 2000” degree day model from the “Select degree day model….” drop down box at the top of the form
2) In the “Select location” box, select a location in the drop down box best describing your location (e.g. “parma id agrimet” in the “Washington, Idaho” box if you want information for a field near Parma). Make sure to select “None” at the top of the lists in the other two location boxes.
3) Leave the “Or upload your own…” box blank
4) In the “Forecast:” area, enter the your zip code or your city, state in the “NWS zipcode/city, state” box, or the location nearest your field from the “or weather.com site” drop down box to the right). This selection forecasts 7 days forward based on the local weather forecast (beyond 7 days the forecast is based on the historical average). The predicted date of peak 1st and 2nd instar will vary depending on the forecast location selected, so pick the one closest to your location. Select “none” to have the forecast based only on the historical average.
Thanks to Dr. Jim Barbour for providing this information.
spider mites in mint
Mint Treasure Valley - Idaho
two spotted spider mites
Posted on: May 5, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Landview Fertilizer fieldmen are reporting that 2 spotted spider mites and aphids have already been found in established mint fields south on Nampa. The mites were found during routine field scouting operations. Like last year, it seems a bit early, but you may want to be on the lookout for these pests.
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Small Grains Treasure Valley - Idaho
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Posted on: April 26, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Dr. Brad Brown from the UI Parma Research and Extension Center is reporting cereal leaf beetle adults have been seen flying and egg laying is beginning. It is not too early to start scouting for CLB eggs as an indication of potential larvae populations. Spring planted grains are preferred by CLB over winter planted grains. Click on the pdf images below to see the CLB control recommendations from the 2010 PNW Insect Management Handbook and to see images of the CLB life stages. Also, click on the link below to read CIS 994 titled “Cereal Leaf Beetle” from the University of Idaho.
ISDA Pesticide Disposal Program
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: April 19, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the pdf below for information about the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s pesticide disposal program for this spring.
Cutworms in mint
Mint Treasure Valley - Idaho
cutworms
Posted on: April 9, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Fieldmen from Landview Fertilizer are reporting that cutworms have been found in several established mint fields south of Nampa. According to U of Idaho CIS 773, Insect Control Recommendations for Mint Production in Idaho, “ The first sign of cutworm damage is when the mint is not growing, or only part of a mint field is growing in the spring. If you examine mint plants closely and find the underground rhizomes are cut off or seriously damaged, cutworms may be nearby in loose soil or plant debris.” Click on the link below to read CIS 773.
Updated UI GAP Audit Manual on website
Potato All Locations
GAP Audit
Posted on: April 2, 2010 by Nora Olsen
The University of Idaho has updated the previously available Potato GAP Audit Organizational Manual. The UI manual is designed to simplify the collection of information necessary to pass the USDA GAP Audit and is now available for download at the UI Kimberly R&E Potato Storage website: http://www.kimberly.uidaho.edu/potatoes/gap.htm.
In November of 2009 the USDA replaced the May 11, 2007 version of their Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) & Good Handling Practices (GHP) Audit Verification Checklist. The new version has three major changes: 1) new identification of records, policy or documentation requirements, 2) new numbering, wording or point values for previously asked questions, and 3) the addition of new questions and traceability questions were added to each section. The updated UI GAP Audit Organizational Manual incorporated these changes into the newest version and this manual will be useful in preparing for the 2010 GAP Audit.
cull onion disposal
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: March 11, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
The deadline for disposing of cull onions in Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Owyhee and Washington Counties is March 15, 2010. Click on the pdf below for more information about disposal of cull onions.
Strip Tillage and No-till Drilling Under Sprinkler Irrigatio
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: February 11, 2010 by Steve Norberg
Strip Tillage and No-till Drilling Under Sprinkler Irrigation Meeting
February 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario, OR
Please RSVP to the Extension Office by February 12 at 541-881-1417.
Tentative Agenda
9:00 AM Welcome - Steve Norberg, OSU, Field Crops and Watershed Mgt.
9:05 AM Why Consider Strip Tillage or No-till Drilling? - Steve Norberg, OSU
9:30 AM How to Manage Soil Temperature in High Residue Conditions – Andy McGuire, Washington State University Extension
10:00 AM Strip Till and No till Machinery and Lesson’s Learned In Corn – Steve Norberg
10:45 AM Machinery for Planting in High Residue Conditions-Andy McGuire
11:30 AM Strip Tillage with Sugarbeets - Robert Downard, Amalgamated Field Man from Twin Falls District
12:00 Lunch (Courtesy of Sponsors)
1:00 PM Idaho, Natural Resource Conservation Programs for Strip Tillage and Reduced Tillage – Marlon Winger, State Agronomist
1:30 PM Farmer Experiences with No-till Drills - Jerry Stewart and Ryan Olsen
2:15PM Farmer Experiences with Strip Tillage – Kenneth Jensen, Rob Wagstaff, Tom Gregg, Ron Smith and Monte Heid
3:30 PM Adjourn
» http://extension.oregonstate.edu/malheur/agriculture/watershed-management
Strip Tillage and No-till Drilling Under Sprinkler Irrigatio
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: February 11, 2010 by Steve Norberg
Strip Tillage and No-till Drilling Under Sprinkler Irrigation Meeting
February 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario, OR
Please RSVP to the Extension Office by February 12 at 541-881-1417.
Tentative Agenda
9:00 AM Welcome - Steve Norberg, OSU, Field Crops and Watershed Mgt.
9:05 AM Why Consider Strip Tillage or No-till Drilling? - Steve Norberg, OSU
9:30 AM How to Manage Soil Temperature in High Residue Conditions – Andy McGuire, Washington State University Extension
10:00 AM Strip Till and No till Machinery and Lesson’s Learned In Corn – Steve Norberg
10:45 AM Machinery for Planting in High Residue Conditions-Andy McGuire
11:30 AM Strip Tillage with Sugarbeets - Robert Downard, Amalgamated Field Man from Twin Falls District
12:00 Lunch (Courtesy of Sponsors)
1:00 PM Idaho, Natural Resource Conservation Programs for Strip Tillage and Reduced Tillage – Marlon Winger, State Agronomist
1:30 PM Farmer Experiences with No-till Drills - Jerry Stewart and Ryan Olsen
2:15PM Farmer Experiences with Strip Tillage – Kenneth Jensen, Rob Wagstaff, Tom Gregg, Ron Smith and Monte Heid
3:30 PM Adjourn
Spanish Pesticide Program
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: February 2, 2010 by Tony McCammon
Fruitgrowers,
Be advised that there is a free pesticide program for Spanish Speaking industry workers and professionals. This is a good opportuniity to educate your employees on insects, diseases, and pesticide safety. Please pass this information on to them and send them to support this program. See the attached document. With so many Extension programs on the chopping block this year we need your support in our programs that contribute to your industry.
Spanish Pesticide Safety Training
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: February 1, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the link below for information about a Spanish Pesticide Safety Training workshop on February, 11, 2010 in Weiser, ID.
Treasure Valley Bean School
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: February 1, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the link below for information about the Treasure Valley Bean School on February 18, 2010 in Caldwell, ID.
Blue Mountain Horticulture Society Annual Meeting
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 26, 2010 by Tony McCammon
This is to announce the Annual Meeting of the Blue Mountain Horticulture Society scheduled for Tuesday, February 2, 2010, starting at 7:45 a.m. The meeting will be held at Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC), 311 North Columbia (next to Safeway), in Milton-Freewater. Pesticide recertification credits will be available for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Speakers such as Jay Bruner, Tim Smith, and Clive Kaiser. Pre-register by calling phone 541-938-7176. See the Meeting agenda in the attachment.
SWCD Healthy Soil for Healthy Crops
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: January 26, 2010 by Tony McCammon
The Payette Soil Water Conservancy district has put together a great program to help Build your productive soil. Soil Specialists and Horticulturalists will be speaking. Speakers include Mir Seyedbagheri UI Extension Soil Educator, Rhonda Hirnyck UI Pesticide Program Coordinator, and Anita Azarenko Oregon State Horticulture Department Head. See the attached flyer for more Information. From more information on this program or to register call 642-4402.
Treasure Valley Bean School
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: January 12, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the link below for information about the Treasure Valley Bean School on February 18, 2010 in Caldwell, ID.
Spanish Pesticide Safety Training
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: January 12, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the link below for information about a Spanish Pesticide Safety Training workshop on February, 11, 2010 in Weiser, ID.
Seed Production of Native Grasses and Forbs
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: January 12, 2010 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the link below for information about a workshop on “Seed Production of Native Grasses and Forbs” on February, 23, 2010 in Ontario, OR.
2010 Snake River Sugarbeet School
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: December 15, 2009 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the pdf files below for information about the 2010 Snake River Sugarbeet School in Twin Falls on January 8, 2010.
Annual Pest Alert Survey
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: December 14, 2009 by Jerry Neufeld
Thanks to everyone that recently completed an evaluation for the Pest Alert Network.
The winners of the $75 gift certificates to the Outback Steakhouse are Shaun Blaser, Brandon Vining and Chan Cabalo.
I will put the prizes in the mail today.
potato grower workshop
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: December 1, 2009 by Jerry Neufeld
Lynn Jensen from the OSU Malheur County Extension Service is hosting a Potato Grower Workshop on Dec 10. Click on the pdf below for more information.
test
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
earworm
Posted on: November 19, 2009 by Jerry Neufeld
this is a test
» http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/corn_earworm.htm
» http://ipm.illinois.edu/fieldcrops/insects/corn_earworm/index.html
Updated version of USDA GAP Audit
Potato All Locations
Posted on: November 18, 2009 by Nora Olsen
The USDA updated the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) Audit Verification Checklist on November 9, 2009.
See www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5050869 to view the latest version of the audit. (Cut and paste the link into your browser.)
There are substantial changes to the audit that will be necessary to incorporate into your on-farm food safety program. All current University of Idaho GAP Organizational Manuals are no longer valid and updates will be required. These updates are currently under construction and will be posted at www.kimberly.uidaho.edu/potatoes/gap.htm
Other manuals or paperwork you use will need to be updated to include documentation to address the latest version of the GAP Audit.
Crop Residue Burning
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 18, 2009 by Jerry Neufeld
Click on the pdf file below for information about an upcoming meeting sponsored by Idaho DEQ on the Crop Residue Burning Program.
