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Pesticide Applicator Training

Announcements    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: February 20, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld

The University of Idaho Canyon County Extension and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture will provide training specific to people needing a pesticide applicator license in the Agricultural Herbicide, Agricultural Insecticide/Fungicide, or Statewide consultant categories. This three-day class includes certification testing. Training sessions will be held on March 10 and 11; testing will be on March 18. The classes will address basic core competency subjects for applicator certification and specific category information concerning the Agricultural Herbicide and Insecticide/Fungicide examinations.

Cost for this training is $60.00. You must register and pay prior to March 4, 2004. Registration forms can be obtained by calling the Canyon County Extension office. All training will be conducted at the Canyon County Extension Office. Registration fee does not include state examination or book fees. Training materials must be purchased prior to the training. Lunches and breaks will be provided. Pesticide re-certification credits will not be offered for this training session.

Contact Jerry Neufeld at the Canyon County Extension Office (459-6003), or Sherman Takatori at the ISDA (332-8600) if you have questions.

Alfalfa Seed Conference

Announcements    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: January 5, 2004 by Jerry Neufeld

The Idaho Alfalfa and Clover Seed Growers Association is hosting the Idaho-Oregon Alfalfa Seed Conference on Wednesday January 14, 2004 at the Hampton Inn (near the Idaho Center) starting at 8:30 a.m. Among the program topics will be: Logan Bee Lab Update, Research Reports, GMO Alfalfa Seed Update, 2004 Water Supply Outlook, Alfalfa Seed Market Report. Lunch and Breaks will be served. Pesticide applicator credits are pending. Meeting will adjourn at 3:30 p.m.

prize winners

Announcements    All Locations

Posted on: December 5, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

Thank you to everyone that completed an evaluation survey for TVPestAlert.net. Your input is very important to us and will be used help us to make the website better for you.

Winners of the $75 gift certificates to Outback Steakhouse are Gordon Obermeyer in Idaho and Martin Fujishin in Oregon. Winners of the polo shirts and hats are Doug Plaisted in Idaho and Carl Hill in Oregon. Prizes will be in the mail ASAP. Once again, thanks for your help.

Growing Table Grapes

Announcements    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: December 3, 2003 by Tim Davis

The newly formed Idaho Table Grape Association will be holding a briefing for those interested in planting table grapes, either commercially or for their back yard. The meeting will be held at the Payette High School auditorium (The Dome, 1500 6th Ave S, just off I-95 in Payette) from 9:00 – 12:00am this Saturday December 6, 2003. Topics to be discussed will include:

Why table grapes?
Can they be raised in Idaho?
Concepts for growing in different areas.
Which varieties should be planted.
Certification of plants.
Optimum soil types.
Optimal vineyard sites.
Cost.
How to get started.
Challenges, risks, and pitfalls.
Marketing our table grapes.

pesticide re-certification training

Announcements    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: December 1, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

A pesticide re-certification training will be held on Thursday December 11, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Caldwell Police Department public meeting room (110 S 5th.) Among the topics will be New Invasive Plant Pests, West Nile Virus Update, ISDA Licensing Update, and the Crop Pesticide Disposal Program. Idaho license holders will receive 6 credits, Oregon license holders 2 credits and CCA’s will receive 5.5 credits at the end of the program. Registration is $25.00 at door and includes lunch and breaks. Call Jerry Neufeld at 208.459.6003 or Sherm Takatori at 208.332.8609 if you have questions.

vegetable and flower seed insurance program

Announcements    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: November 21, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

AgriLogic, Inc., on behalf of USDA — Risk Management Agency, is conducting a listening session in Idaho regarding a crop insurance program for Vegetable and Flower Seed Production. Seed Growers, insurance personnel, and other interested parties will be informed of AgriLogic’s proposed recommendation to the Risk Management Agency concerning the feasibility of developing a risk management strategy for the vegetable and flower seed industry and will be able to provide grower feedback concerning the structure of the program.
The session will be held at the Canyon County Extension office from 10:00 am to noon on Monday December 1. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP to the Canyon County Extension office at 459-6003 by November 28 if you plan to attend.

Seed Grower Workshop

Announcements    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: November 14, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

A Seed Grower workshop will be held at the Nampa Civic Center on Monday November 17, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Six pesticide applicator training credits from Idaho and Oregon will be given at the conclusion of the program. Among the topics will be corn smut treatments, Idaho noxious weed program and invasive species. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Door prizes will be given out during the day. Cost is $40 at the door. Please call Roger Batt at 888-0988 if you have questions.

Weed Control Seminar

Announcements    All Locations

Posted on: November 4, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

The southwest Idaho Weed Control Association is sponsoring a “Weed Control Seminar” on November 18, 2003 at the Elks Building in Caldwell (1015 N Kimball). Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $20.00 if you pre-register or $25.00 if you pay at the door. Space is limited; therefore you must pre-resister by November 12 regardless of when you pay. At the conclusion of the program you will receive five Idaho pesticide license credits. Oregon credits are pending. Call Ada County Weed Control at 888-2316 to RSVP or to get more information.

Reminder about Pesticide Disposal Program

Announcements    All Locations

Posted on: October 15, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Disposal Program is holding a waste pesticide collection in Canyon County in conjunction with Canyon County’s first ever Household Hazardous Waste collection. Bring your unusable pesticides to the Canyon County landfill on Friday, October 17, 2003 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Only pesticides such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides will be accepted. Do not bring household paint, motor oil, anti-freeze or similar products. These products will be collected on Saturday, October 18, 2003.

Bring materials to the Canyon County Landfill; Pickles Butte; 15500 Missouri Ave.; Nampa, Idaho; (208) 466-7288

For more information contact Victor Mason II at (208) 465-8442.

Visit the ISDA website at http://www.agri.state.id.us/agresource/pdschedule.htm for more information.

Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problems On Potato In This Sea

All Crops    Treasure Valley - Oregon

Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez

A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.

Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problems On Potato In This Sea

All Crops    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez

A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.

Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problems On Potato In This Sea

All Crops    Magic Valley

Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez

A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.

Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problems On Potato In This Sea

Potato    Eastern Idaho

Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez

A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.

Pesticide Disposal Program

Announcements    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: September 24, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Disposal Program is holding a waste pesticide collection in Canyon County in conjunction with Canyon County’s first ever Household Hazardous Waste collection. Bring your unusable pesticides to the Canyon County landfill on Friday, October 17, 2003 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Only pesticides such as herbicides, insecticides and fungicides will be accepted. Do not bring household paint, motor oil, anti-freeze or similar products. These products will be collected on Saturday, October 18, 2003.

Bring materials to the Canyon County Landfill; Pickles Butte; 15500 Missouri Ave.; Nampa, Idaho; (208) 466-7288

For more information contact Victor Mason II at (208) 465-8442.

Visit the ISDA website at http://www.agri.state.id.us/agresource/pdschedule.htm for more information.

Annual Pomology Field Day

Tree Fruits    Eastern Idaho

Posted on: August 28, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

The University of Idaho Annual Fruit Field Day will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 from 9:00am to 12:30. Several varieties of new table grapes, peaches, nectarines, apples, and plums will be presented during the tour, and participant 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 table grape vineyards, peaches and nectarines, and discussion/ questions/ answers on various cultural practices of fruit crops, including pruning, thinning, growth regulators, girdling, variety and rootstock selections, irrigation, etc..

3)Tour of the U of I comprehensive and modern Fuji and Gala apple irrigation projects.

4)Tour of the alternative fruit crops, including quince, Asian pears, persimmons and mulberries.

Where: University of Idaho, Parma Research/Extension Center, in front of the main office complex

When: Tuesday September 9, 2003, Starts at 9 am (sharp) till 12:30

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. 255

Minimizing Root-Knot Nematode Problem On Potato In This Seas

Potato    All Locations

Posted on: August 27, 2003 by Dr. Saad Hafez

A severe winter is one of the characteristics for Idaho's weather. But, mild winter conditions during the current year followed by an early warm spring and a hot summer produced a perfect condition not only for the growth of potato but also for the 'unseen enemy' nematode. It has been a perfect condition for the nematode multiplication, resulting in severe damage on the 2003 potato crop.
Among all abiotic factors, temperature plays an important role on the nematode life cycle, feeding and multiplication rate. Deep frost and lower temperatures during the winter season reduce the nematode population and there by minimize the nematode damage on the succeeding potato crop. This year crop season is characterized by unusual mild winter with very early warm spring, which leads to the more nematode generations within a short period. This environment is highly congenial for the development of all nematodes. Although the nematode diagnostic lab can determine the initial nematode population before planting of potato, no method is available to determine the accurate population during the crop growth period. But, when there is a will there is a way. Yes, one of the ways by which growers can minimize the root-knot damage on potato is to harvest the crop early and not to keep the crop in storage. Adoption of such a practice will be highly useful to the growers whose field has a previous history of root-knot nematodes.

late blight identified in southwest Idaho

Potato    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: August 22, 2003 by Brad Geary

Late blight has positively been identified west of Boise. It was identified the morning of Friday August 22. Recommendations are to scout fields thoroughly, paying close attention to low spots in the field, center pivot points or any other location that may have, or have had, excessive water. A protectant fungicide application should be made as soon as possible - if one has not been applied in the last seven days. Before applications are made please check the preharvest interval. The spread of late blight is likely with the current cool rainy weather, so scout potato fields closely and use appropriate control measures.

Pink rot

Potato    Magic Valley

Posted on: August 20, 2003 by Jeff Miller

Severe pink rot has been identified in several fields in central and eastern Idaho. Plants appear wilted with leaves dying and plant lying down. This is different from the typical flagging symptoms associated with Verticillium wilt. Infected plants are showing lesions on the below ground stem that resemble severe Rhizoctonia. Infected stem tissue easily sloughs off. The pathogen grows from an initial below-ground stem infection up and down the stem. Tubers are becoming infected by the pathogen growing out the stolon or by direct contact if tubers are touching infected stems. Some fields have shown extremely high infection rates. In these cases, immediate vine kill is advised to prevent the pathogen from growing into healthy tubers. The severity of the problem is most likely caused by the extended high temperatures we have experienced the last several weeks. Maximum soil temperatures have been above 80 F for much of July and the early part of August. Extra water that may have been applied to help manage heat stress has compounded the pink rot problems. The University of Idaho would like to receive pink rot samples in order to determine fungicide sensitivity. Please contact Jeff Miller at 208-397-4181 or by email at jsmiller@uidaho.edu.

Pink rot

Potato    Eastern Idaho

Posted on: August 20, 2003 by Jeff Miller

Severe pink rot has been identified in several fields in central and eastern Idaho. Plants appear wilted with leaves dying and plant lying down. This is different from the typical flagging symptoms associated with Verticillium wilt. Infected plants are showing lesions on the below ground stem that resemble severe Rhizoctonia. Infected stem tissue easily sloughs off. The pathogen grows from an initial below-ground stem infection up and down the stem. Tubers are becoming infected by the pathogen growing out the stolon or by direct contact if tubers are touching infected stems. Some fields have shown extremely high infection rates. In these cases, immediate vine kill is advised to prevent the pathogen from growing into healthy tubers. The severity of the problem is most likely caused by the extended high temperatures we have experienced the last several weeks. Maximum soil temperatures have been above 80 F for much of July and the early part of August. Extra water that may have been applied to help manage heat stress has compounded the pink rot problems. The University of Idaho would like to receive pink rot samples in order to determine fungicide sensitivity. Please contact Jeff Miller at 208-397-4181 or by email at jsmiller@uidaho.edu.

Malheur Experiment Station Onion Variety Day August 26

Onion    Treasure Valley - Oregon

Posted on: August 8, 2003 by Cedric Shock

Larado Cleared for Sugarbeets in Oregon for powdery mildew c

Sugarbeets    Treasure Valley - Oregon

Posted on: August 1, 2003 by Lynn Jensen

Larado has recieved a section 18 emergency label for powdery mildew control in sugarbeets for the 2003 crop year. There is a limit of application per season.

laredo on sugarbeets

Sugarbeets    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: July 31, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

USEPA has approved the use of Laredo to control powdery mildew on sugar beets in Idaho. EPA changed the number of applications to only a single application, even though two were requested. You can view the label document, along with other Section 18 approvals on the ISDA website at http://www.idahoag.us/agresource/section18.htm

Iris Yellow Spot Virus found in Nyssa, Oregon Slope

Onion    Treasure Valley - Oregon

Posted on: July 31, 2003 by Lynn Jensen

The Iris Yellow Spot Virus has been identified on onion fields in the Nyssa and Oregon Slope areas of the Treasure Valley. Keep onions well watered and free of stress.

corn earworm

Corn    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: July 29, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

The second generation of corn earworm will begin laying eggs in the silk of corn between 1450 and 1650 growing degree days (GDD). In the Caldwell area we will reach 1450 GDD on August 3. In the Parma area we will reach 1450 GDD tomorrow. It is still important to scout your corn fields for earworm eggs.

update on Laredo

Sugarbeets    Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: July 28, 2003 by Jerry Neufeld

The following information about Laredo was posted on the UIsugarbeet website by Dr. John Gallian.

The EPA has notified George Robinson, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, that a decision will be made during the week of July 28 whether to grant the Section 18 for Laredo. If we receive permission to use Laredo, it will allow the material to be applied as the second application for powdery mildew where a strobilurin (Gem or Headline) or benzimidazole (Topsin M) has already been
applied, allowing good resistance management practices to be followed.