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Voles - Your Mortal Enemies!

All Crops Treasure Valley, Treasure Valley - Idaho, Eastern Idaho, Magic Valley, Northern Idaho

Voles

Posted on: November 13, 2024 by Jeff Miller

Jason Thomas, University of Idaho Extension Educator, is working to better understand the impact of vole damage on Idaho farms and gather insights on how farmers like you have been affected. This information is crucial for helping us advocate for resources and support to address this issue effectively.

Please complete the 5-minute survey by clicking the link below, calling the Minidoka County Extension office at 208-436-7184 to do so over the phone or if you prefer to fill out a physical survey please email jasont@uidaho.edu with your address so he can send one out to you.

Thank you in advance for your valuable input—it makes a big difference!

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TREASURE VALLEY PESTICIDE PRE-CERTIFICATION TRAINING

All Crops Treasure Valley, Treasure Valley - Idaho

Posted on: November 1, 2024 by Jemila Chellappa

Prepare for Your Idaho Pesticide License Exam!

Join us in person on November 8 from 8:00 am to noon at the University of Idaho Research and Extension Center for a comprehensive training program designed to help you and your team get ready for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) pesticide exams.

Date/Time: Friday, November 8, 8:00am - Noon

Location: UI Caldwell R & E Classroom 1904 E. Chicago St., Caldwell

What is included:

Education on Idaho State pesticide regulations
Training on how to effectively read and interpret pesticide labels
Review exam preparation strategies
Exclusive access to online practice modules and exams!

Cost: $15.00 per participant https://bit.ly/24PesTraining

This training provides an interactive way to engage with study materials, gain critical knowledge, and benefit from examples and discussions that reinforce key concepts. There will be plenty of opportunities for review and Q&A.

Special Offer:

Get free access to our online course, which includes additional resources and practice exams to help you prepare at your own pace!

Questions? Contact

canyon@uidaho.edu / 208-459-6003

The University of Idaho has a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information, or status as any protected veteran or military status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodations need to contact University of Idaho Extension Canyon County one (1) week prior at 501 Main St., Caldwell, 208-459-6003 or canyon@uidaho.edu.

Pesticide Applicator Recertification Seminar

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Posted on: November 1, 2024 by Jeff Miller

The University of Idaho is hosting the Pesticide Applicator Recertification Seminar on December 4 in Burley (Burley Best Western) and on December 5 in Twin Falls (Herrett Center, CSI).

Morning session: registration begins at 7:45 and the program runs from 8:30 to 12:00 pm (3 credits).

Afternoon session: registration at 12:30 and the program runs from 1:00 to 4:30 pm (3 credits).

The cost to attend is $35 (cash, card, or check) whether you attend the whole or half day.

Contact Linsy at the Jerome Extension office (208-324-7578, lin...@uidaho.edu) to RSVP.

Topics include:

Management of Russian Olive

Managing vole infestations in agriculture

Pesticide safety: Best practices for applicators

Environmental impacts of pesticides

Impacts of pesticide overuse

Beneficial insects for pest management

Manure and weed seeds

Pasture and range plants that endanger livestock

ISDA pesticide applicator program updates

Top applicator violations in Idaho

Tricounty/Cassia County weed control programs

Increasing efficiency of applications and reducing overapplication