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Pesticide Safety in Spanish
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: February 23, 2006 by Jerry Neufeld
The University of Idaho Extension System and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture are conducting a Pesticide Safety Training in Spanish at Parma on March 14, and in Weiser on March 15, 2006. Pesticide Applicator Training Credits are pending. For additional information click on “Announcements” then “Pesticide Safety Training in Spanish.” Call Jerry Neufeld at 459-6003 if you have questions.
Cull Onions
Onion Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: February 23, 2006 by Jerry Neufeld
A new publication from the ISDA entitled “Cull Onion Disposal in Idaho” has been posted to the TVPestAlert.net website. The publication can be viewed by clicking on “Crop Info” then “Onion” and finally “Cull Onions 2006.”
Idaho Potato Pest Management Association meeting.
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: February 13, 2006 by Nora Olsen
The annual Idaho Potato Pest Management Association (IPPMA) meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2006 at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, Wendell, Idaho. All are welcome- you don't have to be a member to attend. The meeting will start at 9:00 am. and end at 1 pm. The agenda will include “Potato tuber moth concerns and control”, “Chemical control of early blight: How to get the most bang for your buck”,“Potato viruses: yield effects and other concerns”, “How to grow and store potatoes for processing quality”, “Manure Management in Potato Cropping Systems”, “Gowan products for potato and corn cropping systems”. Lunch will be provided (sponsored by Gowan Company). Two Idaho Ag Pesticide License Recertification credits will be available. Please contact Nora Olsen at 736-3621 with questions. Hope to see you there.
Potato Education Meeting (Idaho Potato Pest Management Assoc
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: February 10, 2006 by Nora Olsen
The annual Idaho Potato Pest Management Association (IPPMA) meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2006 at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, Wendell, Idaho. All are welcome- you don't have to be a member to attend. The meeting will start at 9:00 am. and end at 1 pm. The agenda will include “Potato tuber moth concerns and control”, “Chemical control of early blight: How to get the most bang for your buck”,“Potato viruses: yield effects and other concerns”, “How to grow and store potatoes for processing quality”, “Manure Management in Potato Cropping Systems”, “Gowan products for potato and corn cropping systems”. Lunch will be provided (sponsored by Gowan Company). Two Idaho Ag Pesticide License Recertification credits will be available. Please contact Nora Olsen at 736-3621 with questions. Hope to see you there.
Potato Education Meeting (Idaho Potato Pest Management Assoc
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: February 10, 2006 by Nora Olsen
The annual Idaho Potato Pest Management Association (IPPMA) meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2006 at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, Wendell, Idaho. All are welcome- you don't have to be a member to attend. The meeting will start at 9:00 am. and end at 1 pm. The agenda will include “Potato tuber moth concerns and control”, “Chemical control of early blight: How to get the most bang for your buck”,“Potato viruses: yield effects and other concerns”, “How to grow and store potatoes for processing quality”, “Manure Management in Potato Cropping Systems”, “Gowan products for potato and corn cropping systems”. Lunch will be provided (sponsored by Gowan Company). Two Idaho Ag Pesticide License Recertification credits will be available. Please contact Nora Olsen at 736-3621 with questions. Hope to see you there.
Potato Education Meeting (Idaho Potato Pest Management Assoc
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: February 10, 2006 by Nora Olsen
The annual Idaho Potato Pest Management Association (IPPMA) meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2006 at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, Wendell, Idaho. All are welcome- you don't have to be a member to attend. The meeting will start at 9:00 am. and end at 1 pm. The agenda will include “Potato tuber moth concerns and control”, “Chemical control of early blight: How to get the most bang for your buck”,“Potato viruses: yield effects and other concerns”, “How to grow and store potatoes for processing quality”, “Manure Management in Potato Cropping Systems”, “Gowan products for potato and corn cropping systems”. Lunch will be provided (sponsored by Gowan Company). Two Idaho Ag Pesticide License Recretification credits will be available. Please contact Nora Olsen at 736-3621 with questions. Hope to see you there.
Crop Protection Meeting credit update
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: February 6, 2006 by Jeff Miller
For the upcoming University of Idaho Crop Protection meeting being held in Idaho Falls on Feb. 7 (Shilo Inn from 8:30-4:00) and Pocatello on Feb. 8 (Ramada Inn from 8:30-4:00), 6 ISDA and 6.5 CCA (Pest Management) will be available at each meeting. More details on the meeting can be found at:
http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/potatopath/meetings/meetings.html
Attendees can receive 3 ISDA credits for just attending either the morning (small grains and alfalfa) or afternoon (potatoes/sugarbeets) sessions. 3.5 CCA credits are available in the morning and 3 in the afternoon.
The meetings are free.
Please contact Jeff Miller at 208-397-4181 if you have any more questions.
U of I Crop Protection Meeting
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: January 20, 2006 by Jeff Miller
The third annual University of Idaho Crop Protection Seminar will be held February 7 in Idaho Falls at the Shilo Inn and February 8 in Pocatello at the Ramada Inn. Meetings will begin at 8:30 and end at 4:00. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Jeff Miller at jsmiller@uidaho.edu or 397-4181 so we can get an accurate head count for lunch. On both days the morning session will focus on wheat, barley, corn, and alfalfa. The afternoon session in Idaho Falls will focus on potatoes and the afternoon session in Pocatello will focus on sugarbeets and potatoes. A copy of the agenda can be found at:
http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/potatopath/meetings/2006_crop_protection_meeting.pdf
Evaluation Survey
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: December 9, 2005 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 Doug Gross (potato grower) and Mike Larsen. The winners of the polo shirts and hats are Scott Rinehart and David Shaw.
I will get the prizes in the mail ASAP.
Crop consultant potato disease meeting update
Potato All Locations
Posted on: December 5, 2005 by Jeff Miller
The potato disease workshop to be held in Burley on December 14 has received 3.5 Pest Management CCA credits and 3 ISDA credits for pesticide license recertification. More information on the meeting can be found at:
http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/potatopath/
Look under the "Meetings" section.
Please contact Jeff Miller at 208-397-4181 if you have any further questions.
CCA Training
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: December 5, 2005 by Jerry Neufeld
Dr. Brad Brown from the UI Parma Research and Extension Center is hosting a Treasure Valley CCA Training workshop on Thursday December 8, 2005 at the UI Parma Research and Extension Center. Registration for the program will start at 8:30 a.m. A total of 5.5 CCA credits will be awarded at the conclusion of the program (2.5 SW, 1 PM and 2CM). Below is the agenda for the program.
Time Session Topic Competency Speaker
8:50 - 9:50 Potato Physiologic Disorders CM Dr. Mike Thornton
9:50 - 10:50 Small Grain Planting Dates & Est CM Dr. Brad Brown
11:00 - 11:30 Alfalfa Seed IPM PM Dr. Jim Barbour
11:30 - 12:00 Iris Yellow Spot Virus in Onions PM Dr. Krishna Mohan
1:00 - 1:30 Soil Moisture Monitors in Canyon Co. SW Jerry Neufeld
1:30 - 2:00 Soil Moisture Monitoring in Wa. Co. SW Steve Reddy
2:00 - 3:00 Small Grains Water Management SW Dr. Brad Brown
3:10 - 3:40 Onion Water Management SW Dr. Clint Shock
3:40 - 4:10 Irrigation by Soil Water Potential SW Dr. Clint Shock
CCA Training
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 29, 2005 by Jerry Neufeld
Dr. Brad Brown from the UI Parma Research and Extension Center is hosting a Treasure Valley CCA Training workshop on Thursday December 8, 2005 at the UI Parma Research and Extension Center. Registration for the program will start at 8:30 a.m. A total of 5.5 CCA credits will be awarded at the conclusion of the program (2.5 SW, 1 PM and 2CM). I do not have any information about cost, lunch, or if you need to RSVP. Call Dr. Brown at 208.722.6701 for additional information.
Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Training
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 28, 2005 by Jerry Neufeld
A Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Training will be held on Tuesday December 13, 2005 at the Caldwell, ID Police Department (110 S 5th Street). Six Idaho and Oregon pesticide applicator license credits are being offered, as well as 5.5 CCA credits. Cost for this program is $25.00 to be paid at the door; however, you must call 208.459.6003 prior to December 8, 2005 to RSVP. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration starts at 8:00 am; program starts at 8:30 am. Program is sponsored by UI Canyon County Extension and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. You can view the flyer for this program by clicking on “Crop Info” then “Announcements” and then “Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Training.” Call Jerry Neufeld at 208.459.6003 if you have questions.
Potato Disease Management Meeting
Potato All Locations
Posted on: November 22, 2005 by Jeff Miller
University of Idaho Crop Consultant Training Workshop
December 14, 2005
Best Western Conference Center
800 N. Overland Ave.; Burley, ID
For all potato growers and consultants:
Come to learn the latest information on managing diseases of potato. Presentations will be given on managing soilborne, foliar, and storage diseases of potatoes.
Agenda:
8:30-9:30: Managing Rhizoctonia canker in potato
9:30-10:30: Managing foliar diseases (white mold, early blight, and late blight with some information on black dot)
10:30-12:00: Managing storage diseases of potato (pink rot, leak, silver scurf, and dry rot)
Presentations will be given by Dr. Jeff Miller (University of Idaho) and Dr. Terry Miller (Miller Research, Inc.) and will focus on new results from fungicide trials relating to product rates, fungicide application timing and methods, and strategies for avoiding the development of fungicide resistance in pest populations.
Please contact Jeff Miller at 208-397-4181 for further information.
Potato Disease Management Meeting
Sugarbeets All Locations
Posted on: November 22, 2005 by Jeff Miller
University of Idaho Crop Consultant Training Workshop
December 14, 2005
Best Western Conference Center
800 N. Overland Ave.; Burley, ID
For all potato growers and consultants:
Come to learn the latest information on managing diseases of potato. Presentations will be given on managing soilborne, foliar, and storage diseases of potatoes.
Agenda:
8:30-9:30: Managing Rhizoctonia canker in potato
9:30-10:30: Managing foliar diseases (white mold, early blight, and late blight with some information on black dot)
10:30-12:00: Managing storage diseases of potato (pink rot, leak, silver scurf, and dry rot)
Presentations will be given by Dr. Jeff Miller (University of Idaho) and Dr. Terry Miller (Miller Research, Inc.) and will focus on new results from fungicide trials relating to product rates, fungicide application timing and methods, and strategies for avoiding the development of fungicide resistance in pest populations.
Please contact Jeff Miller at 208-397-4181 for further information.
NRCS Cost sharing for biofumigation and field scouting
Announcements All Locations
Posted on: November 8, 2005 by Jerry Neufeld
The Natural Resources Conservation Service has approved two pest management practices for EQIP cost sharing. Producers must sign up by NOVEMBER 22, at their local NRCS Field Office.
The two Pest Management practices are:
1. Biofumigation. This is the planting of either radish or mustard as a green manure crop preceding potatoes or sugarbeets. The crop is planted following an early harvest crop such as wheat. Trials conducted in 2003 and 2004 show biofumigation costs the farmer about $120 to $140 per acre. Farmers using biofumigation have seen significant decreases in nematode populations and increases in potato yields, without using chemical fumigants. The practice will pay a flat rate of $50/Ac and is limited to a maximum of 160 acres.
2. Field Scouting. It was agreed that NRCS needs to promote the use of field scouting for insects to determine if threshold numbers are exceeded prior to making the decision to apply pesticides. This practice is limited only to insect pests -- not weeds. The scouting must be done by a qualified (certified) individual (likely a crop consultant or CCA). Submission of scouting and insecticide records will be required. This practice will pay $10/Ac and is limited to 160 acres.
Producers should contact their County NRCS Field Office by NOVEMBER 22 and sign up to participate in an EQIP contract. After the signup, NRCS will contact interested producers and work with them to develop an EQIP contract. These two pest management practices will be part of their contract along with other conservation practices they may be interested in.
Potato Tuberworm
Potato All Locations
Posted on: October 14, 2005 by Jerry Neufeld
Potato tuberworm, also commonly called the tuber moth, is a relatively new pest of concern in the Pacific Northwest. Several tuber moths were recently collected near Parma in a trapping system established by the University of Idaho with funding from the Idaho Potato Commission. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has responded by developing a more extensive set of traps throughout southern Idaho. While we don’t yet know what these isolated findings of tuberworm adults in Idaho mean, we do know that tuberworm damage if left unchecked can reduce the value of a potato crop more drastically than just about any other pest. Therefore, it is important that growers and fieldrepresentatives stay informed about this pest and focus on the best management practices that have been established for the control of potato tuberworm. Background information on the pest and results of the University of Idaho trapping program are available at http://www.uidaho.edu/so-id/entomology/. Best management practices and general information on potato tuberworm can be found at www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/PlantsInsects/RegulatedAndInvasiveInsects/Insectsformreports.php#Potato. Results of the Idaho trapping network are scheduled to be posted at that website in the near future. Information on tuber moth trap counts for the Columbia Basin of Washington and Oregon can be found at www.potatoes.com/mapthing/plotmap1.cfm. This information was provided by Dr. Mike Thornton from the University of Idaho.
Pesticide Disposal in Canyon County
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: September 16, 2005 by Jerry Neufeld
NEWS RELEASE
ISDA ANNOUNCES FREE PESTICIDE DISPOSAL PICKUP AT CANYON COUNTY LANDFILL
(BOISE) Agricultural producers, dealers, applicators and homeowners who are storing unusable pesticides will have a safe, legal and free opportunity to dispose of them on September 23, 2005 when the Idaho State Department of Agriculture conducts an unusable pesticide collection. The event is being held in conjunction with Canyon County’s 3rd annual Household Hazardous Waste collection at the Pickles Butte Landfill, 15500 Missouri Ave., Nampa, in rural Canyon County.
Participation is free for the first 1,000 pounds of unusable pesticides per participant. Anyone with unusable herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides should bring them to the collection site on September 23.
Additionally, on September 24, Canyon County residents will be able to dispose of household quantities of hazardous wastes including fertilizer, micronutrients, paint, solvents, or equipment motor oil.
Both collections will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
“This is a great opportunity for disposing of potentially harmful chemicals in an environmentally sound manner,” said Victor Mason II, manager of the department’s pesticide disposal and container recycling programs. “These chemicals will be collected, rather than dumped down a storm drain or tossed in the landfill.”
Since 1993, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture has disposed of more than 600,000 pounds of unusable chemicals. Pesticides become unusable for many reasons, including loss of potency, exposure to temperature extremes, cancellation or suspension by state or federal authorities, or growers’ decisions to change their cropping rotations or practices.
Assistance and other information about the collection is available at: http://www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/Pesticides/pdp/indexdisposalmain.php
CONTACT: Wayne Hoffman(208) 332-8671
Pesticide disposal for eastern and south central Idaho
All Crops All Locations
Posted on: September 7, 2005 by Jeff Miller
The ISDA has announced a free pickup for unusable pesticides in eastern and south-central Idaho. More information can be found at the following link:
http://www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/Pesticides/pdp/indexdisposalmain.php
Dates and places for pickup are:
Sept. 12 in Rexburg (Madison County Solid Waste Transfer Site)
Sept. 13 in Preston (Franklin County Weed Control)
Sept. 14 in American Falls (Power County Landfill)
Sept. 15 in Burley (BLM Yard)
Sept. 16 in Twin Falls (Twin Falls Canal Company)
Sept. 17 in Jerome (Jerome County Fair Grounds)
Each location will be receiving pesticides from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Late blight in western Bingham County
Potato All Locations
Posted on: September 3, 2005 by Jeff Miller
Late blight has been confirmed in western Bingham County (north of Aberdeen). The field had received four applications of fungicides on 14-day intervals. Similar to the late blight north of American Falls, the outbreak in this field is small.
Late blight in Power County
Potato All Locations
Posted on: September 2, 2005 by Jeff Miller
Late blight has been confirmed in Power County north of American Falls. The potato field is still green. Two fungicide applications had been made to the field prior to finding the late blight. The blight was only found on stems and petioles and appeared to have come in from outside the field. The blight was very limited in the field. The lesions at first appeared to be wind and/or frost damage.
For the Pleasant Valley area, growers with healthy, actively growing vines are advised to apply a protectant fungicide. Spread of the pathogen is unlikely in the absence of thundershowers. However, dew formation will favor spread within a field.
If you have any further questions, please contact Jeff Miller at the University of Idaho at 681-1379.
Pomology Program Annual Fruit Field Day
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: August 29, 2005 by Jerry Neufeld
The University of Idaho Annual Fruit Field Day will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. The registration will start at 8:30 am and program will start at 9:00 am. Several cultivars of new table grapes, peaches, nectarines, apples, quinces, Asian pears, and other alternative fruits will be presented during the tour. Participants can taste many of these fruits. Four Credits will be given toward the Idaho Pesticide Applicator License.
Highlights of this event will be:
1)Presentation and tasting of several types and cultivars of fruits at the main office complex and discussion on application of growth bio-regulators in fruit crops
2)Tour of the U of I comprehensive research projects on ‘Fuji’ and ‘Gala’ apple irrigation and rootstock selections, chemical thinning, and pesticides uses
3)Tour of the alternative fruit crops, including quinces, Asian pears, persimmons, Jujube, and mulberries
4)Tour of the table grape vineyards, peaches and nectarines, and discussion/ questions/answers on various cultural practices of fruit crops, including planting, growth regulators, pruning, thinning, girdling, pest control, irrigation
Where: University of Idaho, Parma Research & Extension Center in Parma, on the lawn in front of the main office complex. Going west on Highway 20/26 in Parma, turn right at M&W grocery store, go for about 1/3 miles and turn left on U of I Lane and go north for about 1 mile.
When: Wednesday, September 7, 2005, Starts at 8:30 am (sharp) till 1:00 pm
Cost: Free of Charge
Who Can Participate? Open to the Public. Those interested in fruit production, including commercial growers, small farm growers, alternative fruit growers, home gardeners, Master gardeners, horticultural professionals and graduate students, extension and research faculty/staff, horticultural hobbyist, and fruit industry representatives are welcome. For additional information, please call: 208-722-6701 Extension 228 OR contact Dr. Esmaeil “Essie” Fallahi at 208-722-6701 Ext. 225
Late blight in the Magic Valley
Potato All Locations
Posted on: August 26, 2005 by Jeff Miller
Late blight has been confirmed in Minidoka County. Protectant fungicide applications in this area are advised to protect against the threat of tuber blight for fields that still have healthy canopies. Ranger Russet is particularly susceptible to tuber blight.
Continued scouting of potato fields is still critical. Any suspicious lesions can be submitted to the University of Idaho for confirmation. Please contact any of the people listed below:
Mike Thornton (Treasure Valley): 722-6701
Nora Olsen (Magic Valley): 736-3600
Jeff Miller (Aberdeen): 397-4181
Bill Bohl (Blackfoot): 785-8060
Phil Nolte (Idaho Falls): 529-8376
All field specific information will be held strictly confidential and reported only on a county basis.
Green peach aphids
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: August 22, 2005 by William H. Bohl
Green peach aphids have been found in Power and southern Bingham Counties. Growers who are planning on storing potatoes long-term should continue to scout for and control green peach aphids until vines are killed. Be sure to follow label directions for intervals between a pesticide application and harvest.
Late Blight in Potatoes
Potato Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: August 17, 2005 by Jerry Neufeld
Late Blight has been found in several more Canyon County potato fields. Mike Thornton, from the U of I’s Parma Research and Extension Center, says the recommended treatment for those potatoes going into storage is to continue your fungicide spray program until vines are killed.
