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pesticide applicator training
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: December 2, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
Owyhee Soil Conservation District is hosting its annual Farmer Appreciation Day on Dec 10th at the U of I Extension Center in Marsing. The ISDA training team headed by Sherman Takatori will present the program. Participants will receive 4 credits toward recertification of their pesticide license. Lunch will be served including chili, sandwiches, and Alta's chocolate chip cookies. Arrival begins at 8:30 am, programming runs from 9:00 - 2:00. The classroom will hold approximately 40 people. There is no charge. Please call Linda Adams (896-4544 ext 102) before noon on Dec 6th to reserve a place.
pesticide re-certification training
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 29, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
A pesticide re-certification training will be held on Thursday December 16, 2004. Registration starts at 8:30 am at the Caldwell Police Department public meeting room (110 S 5th). The program will run from 9:00 am to 4:15 pm. Among the topics will be; Worker Protection Standard, Update on Field Burning and Phostoxin Use, Black Flies in the Treasure Valley and Pesticide and Nitrate Groundwater Monitoring. Idaho license holders will receive 6 credits and CCA’s will receive 4.0 credits at the end of the program. Six Oregon credits are pending. Registration is $25.00 at the door and includes lunch and breaks. Call Jerry Neufeld at 208.459.6003 or Sherm Takatori at 208.332.8609 if you have questions.
horticulture conference
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 11, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
The 110th Idaho State Horticultural Society Annual Meeting will be held at the Nampa Civic Center on November 22 and 23, 2004. The program is filled with nationally and internationally recognized researchers. Two pesticide license credits are available each day. Cost to attend is $25.00. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday. Call Marc Asumendi at J.C. Watson Company for more information (722.5141).
pesticide license credits
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 5, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
If you are in need of credits for your pesticide license by the end of 2005 don't despair. U of I Canyon County Extension and ISDA are holding a re-certification training worth 6 credits on December 16, 2004 in Caldwell. Additional information will be forthcoming in early December. Call me if you have any questions.
pesticide license credits
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: November 5, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
If you are in need of credits for your pesticide license by the end of 2005 don't despair. U of I Canyon County Extension and ISDA are holding a re-certification training worth 6 credits on December 16, 2004 in Caldwell. Additional information will be forthcoming in early December. Call me if you have any questions.
pesticide disposal
Announcements Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: October 11, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Victor Mason II
October 7, 2004 208-465-8442
PRE-REGISTRATION NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR PESTICIDE DISPOSAL
Collection scheduled for southwest Idaho is safe, legal and free
BOISE, Idaho – Agricultural producers, dealers, applicators and homeowners who are storing unusable pesticides will have a safe, legal and free opportunity to dispose of them this October 22nd when the Idaho State Department of Agriculture conducts an unusable pesticide collection in conjunction with Canyon County’s 2nd annual Household Hazardous Waste collection. Both collections will take place at the Canyon County Landfill located at Pickles Butte.
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 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (Sorry no fertilizers, micronutrients, paints, solvents or motor oil can be accepted. These will be collected in household quantities on October 23rd during the Canyon County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection).
“This collection provides a mechanism for disposing of pesticides in an environmentally sound manner. The unusable pesticides collected in October will be incinerated or otherwise destroyed. Plus, Canyon County is hosting its 2nd annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection. This collection gives the homeowners of Canyon County an opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous materials that they may have as well.” said Victor Mason II, manager of the department’s pesticide disposal and container recycling programs.
Since 1993, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture has disposed of more than half million pounds of unusable pesticides. 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 in the identification of unknown pesticides and other information about the collections is available at http://www.agri.state.id.us/agresource/pdp.htm
Late blight
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: August 27, 2004 by Jeff Miller
Late blight has been confirmed near Blackfoot and east of Rexburg. Recent rains have made conditions ideal for disease spread. Intensive fungicide programs are needed up to vine kill. When vines are killed, make sure the vines die as quickly as possible. If you are using a slow vine kill method, then a fungicide application at vine kill is recommended.
Pomology Program Annual Fruit Field Day
Tree Fruits Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: August 26, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
The University of Idaho Annual Fruit Field Day will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2004 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Several varieties of new table grapes, peaches, nectarines, apples, and plums will be presented during the tour, and participants can taste these fruits. The highlights of the field day are:
1.Presentation and tasting of several types and cultivars of fruits at the main office complex
2.Tour of the U of I comprehensive and modern Fuji and Gala apple irrigation projects and apple rootstock selections, etc…
3.Tour of the alternative fruit crops, including quince, Asian pears, persimmons, 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, pruning, thinning, growth regulators, girdling, irrigation etc.
Where: University of Idaho, Parma Research/Extension Center, 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, turn left on U of I Lane, and go north for about 1 mile.
When: Thursday, September 2, 2004, Starts at 9:00 AM (sharp) until 12:30 PM.
Cost: Free of Charge
Who Can Participate? Open to the Public. Those interested in fruit production, including commercial growers, small-scale growers, alternative fruit growers, home gardeners, Master gardeners, horticultural professionals, extension and research faculty/staff, and horticultural hobbyist are welcome.
For additional information, please call 208-722-6701 Extension 228 OR contact Dr. Essie Fallahi at 208-722-6701 Ext. 225
August 24, Onion Variety Day
Announcements Treasure Valley - Oregon
Posted on: August 23, 2004 by Clint Shock
Friends, This message is to remind you that the Malheur Experiment Station "Onion Variety Day" is August 24 from 9 AM to 1 PM. The location is the OSU Malheur Experiment Station, 595 Onion Ave., Ontario, OR 97914, telephone (541) 889-7057. Lunch will be served (just like last year!).
Clint Shock, Erik Feibert, and Lynn Jensen will be available for any onion related questions. Looking forward to your visit.
Late blight
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: August 23, 2004 by Jeff Miller
Late blight has been confirmed in Power County. The confirmed field is south (upwind) from the focal points previously identified in southwestern Bingham county.
Recent thundershowers have created ideal conditions for late blight. Continue scouting fields and maintain protectant fungicide programs until vine kill.
Pink rot meeting
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: August 20, 2004 by Jeff Miller
An informal lunch meeting (no host) will be held Tuesday August 24 at Melinas in Blackfoot at 12:00. Bill Bohl and Jeff Miller will be discussing new developments in pink rot management and giving an update of pink rot incidence/severity this year. Please contact Jeff Miller with any questions (397-4181 or jsmiller@uidaho.edu).
Late blight
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: August 20, 2004 by Jeff Miller
More fields have been identified with late blight, but they are all close to the original 5 identified focal points (3 in western Bingham county, 1 each in Cassia and Minidoka). Scouts in Bingham county have not found any late blight in the eastern portion of the county.
Recent thunderstorms have significantly increased the risk of late blight spreading to unprotected fields. Growers need to apply fungicides immediately after thundershowers to maintain adequate protection. As fields begin to die, fungicide application intervals can be stretched, but growers need to scout fields to be sure the pathogen does not come in at the end of the season.
If blight is found in a senescing field, the vines in the affected area should be killed. Anything that reduces the time of exposure of tubers to infected vines aboveground will reduce the risk of tuber blight in storage.
spider mites in several crops
Potato Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: August 6, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
A Simplot fieldman has identified several fields of Russet Burbank potatoes in the Parma area that have significant numbers of spider mites in them and are requiring a border spray. A fieldman from Landview Fertilizer is reporting that spider mites have been found south of Nampa in several garden seed bean fields. Mites are also being found in corn and alfalfa seed fields. High populations of spider mites can significantly damage crops in several days.
corn earworm
Corn Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: August 4, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
The second generation of corn earworm moths will lay eggs in the silk of corn between 1450 and 1650 growing degree days (GDD). We are currently at approximately 1500 GDD. We will be at 1650 GDD on about August 11. It is important to continue scouting your corn fields for earworm eggs.
corn earworm
All Crops Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: August 4, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
The second generation of corn earworm moths will lay eggs in the silk of corn between 1450 and 1650 growing degree days (GDD). We are currently at approximately 1500 GDD. We will be at 1650 GDD on about August 11. It is important to continue scouting your corn fields for earworm eggs.
Late Blight
Potato All Locations
Posted on: July 30, 2004 by Nora Olsen/Terry Miller
Late blight has been confirmed in Minidoka County.
Iris Yellow Spot Virus in onions
All Crops Treasure Valley - Oregon
Posted on: July 30, 2004 by Lynn Jensen
Symptoms that appear to be iris yellow spot virus are showing in fields around the Ontario area. Be sure to make sure the onions are not placed in a stressed condition, particularly water stress.
Powdery mildew on potatoes
All Crops Treasure Valley - Oregon
Posted on: July 30, 2004 by Lynn Jensen
Powdery Mildew has been identified on furrow irrigated potatoes around the Ontario area. An application of sulfur to furrow irrigated potates can help control the disease.
Potato Blight
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: July 27, 2004 by Jeff Miller
Late blight has been found in Bingham county. So far, only one outbreak has been confirmed. However, the thundershowers that came across eastern Idaho Monday had the potential to spread the spores widely across the eastern portion of the state.
Most late blight fungicides are like sunscreen. They offer good protection wherever you get coverage and the fungicides get worn off over time. If you havent applied a fungicide in the last week, apply as soon as possible. As long as the current weather pattern persists, fungicides should be applied on a weekly schedule.
Standard protectant fungicides, such as EBDC or chlorothalonil are effective. Performance can be improved by adding Curzate, Acrobat, Previcur, or SuperTin. The add-in fungicides just mentioned should not be used alone. Gavel and Omega are two stand-alone products that are extremely effective against late blight.
For more information, call University of Idaho Extension personnel at the following numbers:
Treasure Valley: 722-6701 (Mike Thornton)
Magic Valley: 736-3600 or 423-6621 (Nora Olsen)
Eastern Idaho: 529-8376 (Phil Nolte), 785-8060 (Bill Bohl), or 397-4181 (Jeff Miller)
More information can also be found at:
http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/potatopath
corn earworm
Corn Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: July 26, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
According to the Oregon State University Growing Degree Day (GDD) model for Corn Earworm we are currently at 1313 GDD in the Caldwell area. Maximum numbers of first generation moths should be laying eggs in corn silk now.
corn earworm
Corn Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: July 19, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
According to the Oregon State University Growing Degree Day (GDD) model for Corn Earworm we are currently at 1070 GDD in Caldwell and 1101 GDD in the Parma area. First generation moths will begin laying eggs in fresh corn silk at approximately 1300 GDD. Eggs will hatch a few days after reaching 1300 GDD and the larvae will then begin feeding on the ears. The GDD model is predicting we will reach 1300 GDD at Caldwell on July 29 and at Parma on July 28.
White mold
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: July 19, 2004 by Jeff Miller
White mold has been found in the Magic Valley. Weather conditions have become favorable for the development of white mold as daytime temperatures are becoming warmer. Fungicides work best when applied BEFORE symptoms are present in a field.
White mold
Potato Magic Valley
Posted on: July 19, 2004 by Jeff Miller
White mold is appearing in the Magic Valley. If you have a field with a history of white mold and have not treated, now is a good time to make a fungicide application for white mold control. All fungicides work most effectively when applied BEFORE the disease appears.
Green peach aphids
Potato Eastern Idaho
Posted on: July 19, 2004 by Jeff Miller
Colonizing green peach aphids have been found in Power and Bingham counties. Scout field edges (particularly nightshade plants) to see if aphids are present. Information on managing green peach aphid as it relates to net necrosis can be found at:
http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/potatopath/aphid_alert.htm
corn earworm
Corn Treasure Valley - Idaho
Posted on: July 12, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld
According to the Oregon State University Growing Degree Day (GDD) model for Corn Earworm we are currently at 971 GDD in Caldwell and 994 GDD in the Parma area. First generation moths will begin laying eggs in fresh corn silk at approximately 1300 GDD. Eggs will hatch a few days after reaching 1300 GDD and the larvae will then begin feeding on the ears. The GDD model is predicting we will reach 1300 GDD at Caldwell and Parma on about July 31. A few earworm larvae are already showing up in sweet corn fields in the Wilder area. As we approach 1300 GDD you will want to step up your field scouting and take the appropriate control measures.
