Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: County, area and state extension specialists, producers, crop consultants, commodity groups, agronomists, consumers, pesticide applicators and other stakeholders Changes/Problems: The major PI was changed to from Dr. Marcia McMullen to Dr. Janet Knodel due toDr. McMullen's retirement at the end of December 2013. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? IPM Trainings were conducted at the following extension meetings: NDSU / UM Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training at Fargo – Nov 27, 2012. Total audience = ≈ 300 people. Getting It Right Soybean Production Meetings at Edgeley, Carrington and Rugby – Jan. 29, Jan. 30 and Jan 31, 2013. Total audience = >175 people. The Best of the Best in Wheat, Barley, and Soybean Research at Carrington and Bismarck – Jan. 30-31, 2013. Total audience = >200 people. 2013 Eastern Crop & Pest Management School, March 4-5, 2013, Fargo, ND. Total audience = >130 people. 2013 Western Crop & Pest Management School, February 26-27, 2013, Mandan, ND. Total audience = >125 people. NDSU Field Days: July 2013 July 9: Hettinger Research Extension Center – Hettinger, N.D. July 10: Dickinson Research Extension Center – Dickinson, N.D. July 11: Williston Research Extension Center – Williston, N.D. July 12: Nesson Valley Irrigation Tour – Williston, N.D. July 12: Pulse Tour: Carrington Research Extension Center, Carrington, ND July 15: Agronomy Seed Farm – Casselton, N.D. July 16: Carrington Research Extension Center – Carrington, N.D. July 16: Organic/Sustainable Ag Tour: Carrington Research Extension Center, Carrington, ND July 17: North Central Research Extension Center – Minot, N.D. July 18: Canola Tour and Field Day: Langdon Research Extension Center – Langdon, N.D. July 23: Pulse Tour: North Central Research Extension Center – Minot, N.D. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Outputs include weekly publishing of survey results in the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, as well as survey maps are posted weekly on the NDSU IPM Webpage: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndipm/. The NDSU Extension publication entitled Crop & Pest Report includes many IPM articles on how to manage pests of field crops. This newsletter is a weekly series of updates on crop, soil, insect, disease, horticultural and weed conditions. This newsletter contains valuable information about insect and disease problems, pest alerts, integrated pest management strategies, pesticide updates, agronomy and fertility issues, horticulture problems, reports from the NDSU Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, important Extension meetings and a weather outlook. IPM educational YouTube videos were produced: Scouting for Soybean Aphid: In this video, NDSU Extension Entomologist, Dr. Janet Knodel, discusses how to scout for soybean aphids, a major insect pest, of soybeans in North Dakota, and how to make pest management decisions when aphid populations are high. Scouting tips are described including identification of soybean aphids, where aphids are located on the plant, how to estimate aphid numbers, and the economic threshold level. Scouting for Adult Corn Rootworm in Field Corn: In this video, NDSU Extension Entomologist, Dr. Janet Knodel, discusses how to scout for corn rootworm adults during pollination in field corn, and how to make pest management decisions when adult populations are high. Scouting tips are described including how to identify northern and western corn rootworms and the economic threshold for adult corn rootworms. Root Assessment for Corn Rootworm Larval Feeding Injury in Field Corn: In this video, NDSU Extension Entomologist, Dr. Janet Knodel, discusses how to conduct root ratings for corn rootworm larval feeding injury in field corn. A root injury rating scale developed by Iowa State University correlates to the level of plant lodging and yield loss caused by corn rootworms. Best pest management strategies are discussed for corn rootworm control and how to minimize the risks for corn rootworm resistance to Bt traits in corn. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
For the IPM survey of agronomic crops, a NDSU Extension Impact Statement entitled “NDSU Extension’s IPM Survey Program Combats Crop Insects and Diseases” was developed in 2012 for the state legislators of North Dakota and IPM stakeholders. Short and long-term benefits were identified. Long-term benefits of the IPM Survey are: Insect and disease occurrence or absence helps validate pest forecasting models Support export of agricultural commodities as free of regulatory pests Shifts in disease presence and severity may indicate a pathogen race change, necessitating new management strategies Detection of pest resistance to pesticides Educational and research program needs identified Improve economic profitability of farms Reduced environmental impacts from pesticides IPM information from the IPM Survey delivery was timely, either immediate or on a weekly basis via: NDSU Extension Service Crop and Pest Report County Ag Alerts & Ag News releases AgDakota listserve IPM maps posted weekly at www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/ndipm/ Two NDSU Extension publications on IPM that were revised include: Knodel, J.J., and M. McMullen. 2012. IPM Basics – Integrated Pest Management in North Dakota Agriculture. NDSU Ext. Serv., PP863 (Revised). Knodel J.J., L.D. Charlet, and J. Gavloski. 2010. Integrated Pest Management of Sunflower Insect Pests in the Northern Plains. NDSU Ext. Serv. E-1457, Feb. 2010. NDSU’s IPM trainings at extension meetings, commodity meetings or collaborative bi-state meetings have been very successful in the past years based on evaluations. Attendance at these meetings has been high with 75-200 people per meeting, even for meetings out in the counties. The collaborative bi-state trainings between extension specialist of North Dakota and Minnesota has provided extensive IPM training on crops grown in both states, and extends the outreach over a larger area and more people. These bi-state IPM trainings have developed closer relationships between commodity groups, extension specialists, and producers and delivered area-wide consensus IPM solutions for managing crop pests. Over 18 extension meetings were held in 2013 throughout the state. For past work in the IPM Implementation of Communities (urban), the NDSU Extension Service’s Master Gardeners Program has continued to include IPM education and trained more than 900 volunteers each year.A monthly urban IPM newsletter entitled “Dakota Gardener” has been developed by Dr. Tom Kalb in Burleigh County to address key urban pest issues. A number of new urban IPM publications have been produced including: LeBoldus, J.M., A. Bergdahl, J. Knodel and J. Zeleznik. 2013. Dutch Elm Disease in North Dakota: A New Look. NDSU Ext. Serv., PP1635. Knodel, J.J., J.D. Zeleznik, J.S. Walker, G.M. Fauske and P.B. Beauzay. 2013. Emerald Ash Borer: Biology and Integrated Pest Management in North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Serv., E1634. Knodel, J.J., P.B. Beauzay and C. Elhard. 2012. Integrated Pest Management of Japanese Beetle in North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Serv., E1631. Knodel, J.J., P.B. Beauzay and G.A.S.M. Ganehiarachichi. 2011. Taking the Bite Out of Bed Bugs. NDSU Ext. Serv. E1538, Feb. 2011. Zuk, A., J.J. Knodel and R. Smith. 2011. Home Lawn Problems and Solutions for North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Serv. H1553, Aug. 2011. For past work with IPM Support for the Plant Diagnostic Facility, the NDSU Plant Diagnostic Lab processed 11,494 samples (4,516 in 2010, 3,124 in 2011, 3,854 in 2012 and >3,500 in 2013). IPM information is provided with each pest diagnosis to encourage adoption of IPM practices for pest management of urban, crop and other situations. One example of a recent IPM extension publication that was developed for the diagnostic lab use is entitled Houseplants: Proper Care and Management of Pest Problems. The NDSU Plant Diagnostic Lab is an active member of the Great Plains Diagnostic Network (GPDN) to ensure multistate cooperation on the rapid detection and proper diagnosis of high-risk plant pests. For IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators, the NDSU’s Pesticide Applicator Training Program continues to provide IPM training for commercial and private pesticide applicators for approximately 5,542 commercial and 11,518 private applicators in 2013. IPM outreach is provided via face-to-face meetings at the county, state and stakeholder levels, IPM publications, videos on pest and pesticide updates and the pesticide applicator’s web page and newsletter. For a past example of IPM education via video production, Dr. Jeff Stachler, NDSU/UM Weed Specialist, put together a series of short YouTube Videos about managing herbicide resistant weeds. These videos are computer and smart phone friendly.
Publications
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Knodel, J.J., P. Beauzay and M. Boetel. 2012 2013 North Dakota Field Crop Insect Management Guide. NDSU Ext. Serv., E-1143 (Revised).
Beauzay, P.B., J.J. Knodel and G.A.S.M. Ganehiarachchi. 2013. Integrated Pest Management of the Alfalfa Weevil in North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Serv., E-1676.
Knodel, J.J., P.B. Beauzay, D.W. Franzen, H.J. Kandel, S.G. Markell, J.M. Osorno and R.K. Zollinger. 2013. 2012 Dry Bean Grower Survey of Production, Pest Problems and Pesticide Use in Minnesota and North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Serv., E-1421.
LeBoldus, J.M., A. Bergdahl, J. Knodel and J. Zeleznik. 2013. Dutch Elm Disease in North Dakota: A New Look. NDSU Ext. Serv., PP1635.
Knodel, J.J. 2013. Growing Lentils in North Dakota Insect Section. H. Kandel and R. Ashley (editors), NDSU Ext. Serv., A1636.
Knodel, J.J., J.D. Zeleznik, J.S. Walker, G.M. Fauske and P.B. Beauzay. 2013. Emerald Ash Borer: Biology and Integrated Pest Management in North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Serv., E1634.
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Progress 09/01/11 to 08/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The 2011-2012 ND EIPM Grant had five IPM components. 1. IPM COORDINATION: The Coordinator developed IPM training slide sets and videos for commercial and private applicator pesticide training; developed an eastern region field scout training school and scout training manual, attended in March of 2012 by 120 people; and taught and helped coordinate training materials for a western field scout training school in Minot - 154 agronomists, consultants and producers attended. At eastern school, 27 NDSU students earned one undergraduate NDSU credit in Plant Pathology. The coordinator collaborated with Extension pest specialists and the ND Dept. of Ag. to plan and conduct a stakeholder meeting in August of 2011. The coordinator contributed to updating the IPM webpage, provided leadership for the IPM field survey, and coordinated delivery of IPM information on multiple crops throughout the state. 2. AGRONOMIC CROPS: a) State extension specialists from NDSU and from the Univ. of MN cooperatively developed two "Best of the Best" workshops for training of IPM practices in wheat and soybean, one in Grand Forks, ND and one in Moorhead, MN, attended by over 400 farmers. b) IPM field survey - five field scouts scouted five major crops in the state for diseases and insects, plus soil sampling for wheat nematodes and sunflower downy mildew races. Major flooding in 2011 resulted in over 5 million acres of prevented plantings, but over 1300 fields were still surveyed, providing immediate feedback on pest problems to growers, county agents and crop consultants, and to the ND Dept. of Agriculture and the Great Plains Diagnostic Network. Survey results posted at: www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/ndipm/. c) The value of integrated strategies for Fusarium head blight management in wheat demonstrated at three field locations in eastern ND, showing response to spring wheat and winter wheat variety resistance and fungicide treatment. 3. CONSUMER, URBAN IPM: Dakota Gardener Newsletter continued to be updated and published on-line (www.dakotagardener.com) and fact sheets on ornamental pest management prepared and printed. Urban specialist (Tom Kalb) conducted five train-the-trainer Master Gardener workshops and gave talks on pest management at the April 2012 Dakota Garden Expo in Bismarck. Extension Entomologist also contributed to publications for pest management for home gardeners. 4. SUPPORT FOR DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES: The diagnostic lab received 3125 samples, annual report found at: http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/diaglab/reports/2011-pdl.pdf); 43% of the samples were from field crops, followed by 29% tree and shrub samples. 5. PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EDUCATION: Three Turning Point sets purchased and distributed to county extension offices. IPM survey instrument developed for Turning Point distributed for use in private pesticide applicator training. Results of the survey indicated a high understanding of IPM practices. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION: By above web links, additional links indicated in the publication section, and by extension publications for ND citizens, video You Tube tapes, face to face meetings, and email list serves. PARTICIPANTS: PRIMARY INDIVIDUALS ON PROJECT: Marcia McMullen, NDSU IPM Coordinator and Plant Pathologist. She coordinated extension educational IPM programs, developed the Field Scout Training Schools, helped update the IPM webpage and small grain disease forecasting site and the ScabSmart web site, contributed weekly to the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, co-coordinated the IPM pest survey and supervised the field scouts, and solicited stakeholder input. Joel Ransom, an Extension Agronomist for cereal crops, coordinated the Best of the Best Workshops in ND and MN, in conjunction with Phil Glogoza, U. of MN IPM Area Specialist, and he coordinated the Integrated Management for Fusarium head blight demonstrations in spring and winter wheat. Dr. Ransom supervised Chad DePlazes, a research assistant working on agronomic projects of Dr. Ransom. Kasia Kinzer, the NDSU Plant Diagnostician, led the NDSU Pest Diagnostic Lab and supervised the assistant diagnostician, Monty Botschner. Tom Kalb, NDSU Horticulture Specialist, headquartered in central ND, provided IPM information for urban plantings, Master Gardener training, and authored the on-line Dakota Gardener newsletter. Andrew Thostenson, ND Pesticide Training Coordinator, made it possible to provide IPM training to ND commercial and private pesticide applicators and provided Turning Point sets to aid educational and survey efforts. Jan Knodel, Extension Entomologist, worked closely with IPM field survey and supervised the computer specialist hourly help that analyzed survey data and posted in ArcView to the IPM web page. Dr. Knodel also co-edited the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, along with Sam Markell, Extension Plant Pathologist. Others assisting with IPM survey work included: Greg Endres, Roger Ashley and Jeremy Pederson, Area Extension Specialists, Tom Guyla, USDA Sunflower pathologist, and Carrie Larson and Dave Nelson, ND Dept. of Agriculture pest specialists. TARGET AUDIENCES: The ND EIPM program has two primary target audiences: ND crop producers, field scouts, agronomists and consultants, and ND urban dwellers. Crop producers and agronomists benefit from field surveys of pests, the integrated management studies focusing on Fusarium head blight in wheat, the IPM training provided at pesticide applicator training, IPM educational material provided at the Best of the Best Workshops, primarily focusing on wheat and soybean, and from associated data that supports IPM decision tools. Small grain producers, soybean producers, and sunflower producers benefit from field scouting for diseases and insects. ND urban dwellers benefit from on-line and print information on tree, ornamental, vegetable, and garden IPM. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: No major modifications in project for this time period. However, the severe flooding in the state in 2011 did result in some re-orientation of efforts. For example, Dr. Kalb focused more on the Dakota Gardener newsletter and publications reflecting pest management in home, lawn, and turf following flooding, especially in the urban areas of Bismarck and Minot. These areas are still recovering from the major floods. The field scouts also had to modify their survey efforts somewhat in 2011, because of flooding and because approximately five million crop acres were not planted (prevented plantings) in 2011.
Impacts
Successful coordination and collaboration led to multiple, well attended IPM training sessions, for pesticide applicators, field scouts, agronomists, and producers, as well as urban clientele. Over 8,000 commercial and private pesticide applicators were trained in IPM strategies and planned to implement those strategies learned. Prevented planting, and a hot summer resulted in lower disease levels in wheat, except for viral and bacterial diseases. Fungal disease levels were lower, as indicated by the IPM survey, resulting in less pesticide use. For example, after training in pest management at the Best of the Best workshops, producers of wheat and soybean also had access to the field pest survey information, which indicated that wheat diseases and soybean aphid generally were of low risk or below threshold, thus resulting in reduced need for fungicides and insecticides to manage these problems. Insect and Disease Pests from the IPM survey were summarized for the 2012 International IPM Symposium in Memphis. Data from the survey also indicated the need for additional outreach information, and the extension Entomologist produced four You Tube videos to meet a wider audience. The integration of multiple strategies to control Fusarium head blight in wheat re-emphasized the value of use of newer, more resistant varieties plus appropriate use of fungicides, giving a greater return than either strategy alone. Growers used NDSU Extension information on integrated strategies for Fusarium management as indicated by a grower survey. Of respondents, 81% grew FHB resistant varieties, 25% used resistant varieties + fungicides + appropriate crop rotation. Research data has shown that growers could realize up to 20% bushel gain in yield with a combination of the more resistant wheat varieties and a flowering application of a most efficacious, safe fungicides. Support for the Pest Diagnostic Lab resulted in accurate and timely diagnoses, with over 3200 samples received. The accurate and timely pest diagnoses received by farm, commercial and homeowner clientele allowed them to take appropriate and safe steps to manage pests, if warranted. The Diagnostic Lab also provided timely ELISA diagnoses of wheat streak mosaic and barley yellow dwarf viruses for grower replant decisions. The Diagnostic Lab, as an integral part of the Great Plains Diagnostic Network, contributes pest id information and participates in diagnostic web-based seminars. The Consumer/Urban IPM component increased pest management knowledge among extension educators and the urban clientele. The Dakota Gardener website is a valuable resource for state clientele. The urban clientele awareness of IPM will be critical as the state's horticultural programs move to more promotion of local sourced foods and green industries. The information from use of Turning Point Technology to conduct a survey at private pesticide applicator trainings gave us information on the knowledge of IPM practices, which showed that generally over 80% of respondents answered appropriate for good IPM practices and pesticide use.
Publications
- Kalb, T. 2012. Lawn and garden care after a flood. NDSU Extension Publication H1593. 2p.
- Ransom, J., McKee, G., and McMullen, M. 2011. Impact of information sources on FHB control strategies adopted by spring wheat growers. Page 143 in: S. Canty, A. Clark, A. Anderson-Scully, and D. Van Sanford (Eds), Proc. 2011 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Dec. 4-6, 2011. St. Louis, MO. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
- Willyerd, K.T., Li, C., Madden, L., Bradley, C.A., Bergstrom, G.A., Sweets, L., McMullen, M.P., Ransom, J., Grybauskas, A., Osborne, L.E., Wegulo, S., Hershman, D.E., Wise, K.A., Bockus, W.W., Groth, D., Dill-Macky, R., Milus, E.A., Esker, P., Waxman, K., Adee, E.A., Ebelhar, S., Young, B.G., and Paul, P.A. 2012. Efficacy and Stability of Integrating Fungicide and Cultivar Resistance to Manage Fusarium Head Blight and Deoxynivalenol in Wheat. Accepted for Publication in Plant Disease. 2012. Posted online on 7 Dec 2011, First Look. http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/toc/pdis/0/ja
- Zuk, A., Knodel, J., and Smith, R. 2012. Home Lawn Problems and Solutions for North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Publication H1533. www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/landscap/h1553.pdf
- Knodel, J., Beauzay, P., and M. Boetel. 2012. 2012 North Dakota Field Crop Insect Management Guide. NDSU Ext. Serv., E-1143.
- Knodel, J., McMullen, M., Markell, S., Ashley, R., Endres, G., Waldstein, D., Larson, C., and Nelson, D. 2012. Integrated pest management survey for insect and disease pests of oilseed crops in North Dakota. 7th International IPM Symposium, March 27-29, 2012, Memphis, TN. (abstract and poster).
- McMullen, M, Meyer, S., and Jordahl, J. 2011. Integrated management of FHB in hard red spring wheat, Fargo, ND 2011. Page 142 in: S. Canty, A. Clark, A. Anderson-Scully, and D. Van Sanford (Eds), Proc. 2011 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Dec. 4-6, 2011. St. Louis, MO. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
- McMullen, M. and Markell, S. 2012. 2012 ND Field Crop Fungicide Guide. NDSU Extension Circular PP-622. 75 p.
- McMullen, M. Contributor. 2011. Wheat Disease Identification. NDSU Ext. Circular PP-1552. Regional publication of multiple Universities.
- Kalb, T. 2012. www.dakotagardener.com
- Entomology Extension website. 2012. www.ndsu.nodak.edu/entomology/ext.htm
- 2011 IPM Survey Results. 2012. www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/ndipm/
- Kinzer, K. 2011. Common Diseases in the Home Garden. 2011. www.ag.ndsu.edu/pdl/documents/common-ND-plant-diseases.pdf
- Knodel, J. 2011. Four You Tube videos: Scouting for Red Sunflower Seed Weevil in Oilseed Sunflowers (short version); Pheromone Traps - Effective Tools for Monitoring Insect Pests; Swath Grain with Heavy Infestations of Wheat Stem Sawfly; Integrated Pest Management of Wheat Stem Sawfly
- Kalb, T. 2012. Lawns, Gardens and Tree Pest Management Information. www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawns-gardens-trees
- Kinzer, K. 2012. NDSU Pest Diagnostic Lab Annual Report. www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/diaglab/reports/2011-pdl.pdf
- Plant Pathology Extension website. 2012. www.ndsu.edu/extplantpath/
- Zollinger, R. 2012. NDSU Weed Science Web Page. www.ag.ndsu.edu/weeds/
- NDSU Disease Forecasting Models. 2012. www.ag.ndsu.edu/sclerotinia/; www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/cropdisease/; www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/gudmesta/lateblight/hotlinesummer.html; www.ndawn.ndsu.nodak.edu/sugarbeetc-form.html
- Knodel, J. 2012. NDSU Crop and Pest Report (15 issues per season). www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/entomology/ndsucpr/index.htm
- Ransom, J. 2012. Best of Best Workshop Pest Management Talks. 2012. www.ag.ndsu.edu/smgrains/
- Ransom, J. 2012. Integrated Variety x Fungicide Results for FHB Management. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/varietytrials/fargo-main-station/2011-trial-re sults/2011%20Forman%20HRSW.pdf/view
- Thostenson, A. 2012. NDSU Pesticide Training web site. http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/pesticid/pesticid.htm
- Gulya, T. and McMullen, M. 2012. New Virulent Races of Downy Mildew: What was new in 2011. Presented at 2012 Sunflower Research Forum, Fargo, ND. http://www.sunflowernsa.com/uploads/resources/626/new-virulent-races- of-downy-mildew---gulya.pdf
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Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: ACCOMPLISHMENT (PROGRESS) REPORT - NDEIPM Grant (June 3, 2011) The 2010 ND EIPM Grant addressed five IPM components: Coordination, Agronomic Crops, Consumer/Urban Environments, Pest Diagnostic Facilities, and Education of Pesticide Applicators. 1. IPM Coordination: Coordinator provided IPM training to 3000 commercial pesticide applicators and provided an IPM slide set for private applicator training. The coordinator co-developed an eastern and western region field scout training school and scout training manual, attended in March of 2011 by 135 people in the east and 150 people in the west; 32 NDSU students earned one credit for the eastern school. Students rated school a 4.4 out of possible five for very good rating. Coordinator collaborated with Extension pest specialists and the ND Dept. of Agriculture to plan and conduct a stakeholder meeting in the fall of 2010. The coordinator updated the IPM webpage. 2. Agronomic Crops: a) State extension specialists from NDSU and from the Univ. of Minnesota cooperatively developed two "Best of the Best" workshops, one in Grand Forks, ND and one in Moorhead, MN, workshops attended by over 400 farmers who learned about pest management in wheat and soybean. b) IPM in Agronomic Crops: An IPM field survey had five field scouts scouting five major crops in the state for diseases and insects. Over 2000 crop fields surveyed and immediate feedback on pest problems provided to growers, county agents and crop consultants, and to the ND Dept. of Agriculture and the Great Plains Diagnostic Network, for wheat virus detection. Survey results posted weekly at the website: http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/ndipm/. The value of integrated management strategies for Fusarium head blight in wheat was demonstrated at three field locations in eastern ND, showing response to spring wheat and winter wheat variety resistance and fungicide treatment. Field days were held at the two locations plus results posted online. 3. Consumer/Urban IPM: A widely read newsletter for gardeners, the Dakota Gardener Newsletter, was prepared and published on-line (www.dakotagardener.com) and 10 fact sheets on ornamental pest management were drafted and sent to the NDSU Ag. Communication's Dept. for printing. The Burleigh county urban specialist expanded his on-line presence with above newsletter and conducted three train-the-trainer Master Gardener workshops. 4. IPM Support for Diagnostic Services: The diagnostic lab received a record number of over 4516 samples in 2010, report found at: http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/diaglab/reports/2010-pdl.pdf). In 2010, 38% of the samples were field crop samples, followed by 24% as woody ornamental pest problems. 5. Education for Pesticide Applicators: Three Turning Point sets were purchased and distributed to county extension offices. A short IPM survey instrument was developed for the Turning Point technology, and distributed to these county offices for use in private pesticide applicator training. Information received (258 responses) will be summarized for presentation at the national IPM Symposium in March 2012. PARTICIPANTS: PRIMARY INDIVIDUALS ON PROJECT: Marcia McMullen, NDSU IPM Coordinator and Plant Pathologist, who coordinates the IPM programs, develops the Field Scout Schools, helps update the IPM webpage and disease forecasting site for wheat, and for the ScabSmart web site, contributes to the NDSU Crop and Pest Report, and co-coordinates the IPM pest survey, in addition to getting stakeholder input. Jan Knodel, NDSU Extension Entomologist coordinates development and uploading of IPM survey maps to the IPM webpage, co-coordinates the IPM survey, and co-edits the NDSU Crop and Pest Report. Joel Ransom, NDSU Extension Agronomist, co-coordinates the Collaboration of ND and MN in conducting the Best of the Best Workshops in ND and MN, and coordinates the Integrated Management demonstrations in spring and winter wheat for Fusarium head blight disease of wheat. Phil Glogoza is the MN participant in the collaborative project on the Best of the Best workshops. Kasia Kinzer, NDSU Pest Diagnostician, leads the NDSU Pest Diagnostic Lab and supervises Monty Botschner, assistant diagnostician. Tom Kalb, NDSU Horticulture Specialist, operates out of the Burleigh County office, and is responsible for updating IPM information for urban plantings, doing Master Gardener graining, and publishing the on-line Dakota Gardener. OTHER COOPERATORS: NDSU Extension specialists in pest management disciplines all work together to promote IPM practices. They include Rich Zollinger, Extension Weed Specialist, and area extension specialists who assist in the crop IPM survey, including Greg Endres, Carrington; Roger Ashley, Dickinson; Dan Waldstein, Minot; and Lionel Olson, Langdon. PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS: The ND Dept. of Agriculture supports efforts to survey for and document the presence or absence of exotic pests in ND. Andrew Thostenson, ND Pesticide Training Coordinator, makes it possible to provide IPM training to ND commercial and private pesticide applicators. Stakeholders that provide IPM guidance include representatives from the commodity groups in the state plus independent and commercial association crop consultants. The ND Wheat Commission, the ND Barley Council, and the ND Soybean Association assist with the planning and advertising of the Best of the Best Workshops. County agents in Sargent and Cass counties support the integrated management field demonstrations, and the Burleigh county commissioners help support the work of the state horticulturist housed in their county office. OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING: Two field crop scout training schools; two Best of Best Workshops in the Red River Valley of ND and MN; 19 commercial pesticide application training sessions; two field demonstrations; three Master Gardener Trainings, in addition to the ND Ag. Association annual meeting and the annual state and regional crop improvement meetings, where IPM information is shared. TARGET AUDIENCES: A primary target audience includes ND wheat and soybean producers. Wheat is grown on approximately 9 million acres per year, and soybeans on 3.9 million acres. ND has approximate 30,000 farms, and most would produce wheat and or soybean. The Best of the Best workshops target farmers in the Red River Valley. The NDSU Crop and Pest Report, where survey information and research results are shared, target all ND farmers. Exit surveys at Best of the Best workshops indicate that some of the most valuable informaiton they received at the workshops, that they plan to utilize, include explanation of disease forecasting information, use of disease and insect thresholds, integrated management of wheat diseases, updates on soybean cyst nematode management. Producers were also assessed on their use of IPM practices in the Pesticide Use and Pest Management Practices Survey published in 2009. Sixty-seven percent of farmer respondents scouted the field regularly for pests, 59% made pesticide treatments based on identity, density or pulation size of the pest rather than on a calendar basis, and 27% used a crop consultant to help them manage their crop pests. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Successful coordination and collaboration led to multiple, well attended IPM training sessions. Over 10,000 commercial and private pesticide applicators were trained in IPM strategies and planned to implement those strategies learned. Low pest outbreaks monitored in the IPM survey resulted in less pesticide use. For example, after training in pest management at the Best of the Best workshops, producers of wheat and soybean also had access to the field pest survey information, which indicated that wheat leaf rust and soybean aphid were below threshold levels, thus resulting in reduced need for fungicides and insecticides to manage these problems. The success of the NDSU IPM survey program also has been featured as a highlighted story from the NDSU extension service, "IPM Program Combats Crop Pests, Diseases" found at: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/extension-highlights and in the NC IPM Center newsletter. The integration of multiple strategies to control Fusarium head blight in wheat showed the value of use of more resistant varieties plus appropriate use of fungicides, giving a greater return than either strategy alone. Preliminary results have indicated that growers could realize up to 20% bushel gain in yield with a combination of the more resistant spring wheat or winter wheat varieties and a flowering application of a most efficacious, safe fungicides. A highlight of integration of strategies was summarized in an impact report posted at: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/impactreports/reports/2010-reports/10state-mcm ullen-crop.pdf/view. Presentations at the Best of the Best Workshops and results on integrated strategies may be found at: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/smgrains/. Support for the Pest Diagnostic Lab allowed the lab to make timely reports to people who sent in samples for diagnosis. The IPM Diagnostics Services support was especially as a record number of samples were received in 2010. The accurate and timely pest diagnoses received by farm, commercial and homeowner clientele allowed them to take appropriate and safe steps to manage pests, if warranted. The Diagnostic Lab also provided the IPM coordinator with timely diagnoses of wheat streak mosaic and barley yellow dwarf viruses. The Consumer/Urban IPM component increased pest management knowledge among extension educators and the urban clientele. The urban clientele awareness of IPM will be critical as the state's horticultural programs move to more promotion of local sourced foods and green industries. The information from use of Turning Point Technology at private pesticide applicator trainings will give us information on IPM educational needs by these private applicators. Use of web based information and newsletters has been increased through all of these IPM programs, and a recent survey of IPM practices used by ND producers in ND indicates that this is warranted, as ND producers increased their use of the internet to help make pest management decisions by 26% compared to 5 years previously (Pesticide use and pest management practices in ND, 2008 survey, NDSU Extension Service publication W-1446).
Publications
- NDSU Small Grain Research results and Best of Best Talks. 2011. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/smgrains/
- Comprehensive newsletter for gardeners in ND, Dakota Gardener Newsletter. 2011. http://www.dakotagardener.com
- IPM Survey Highlighted on NDSU Extension Service web pages. 2011. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/extension/extension-highlights.
- IPM Survey Results and IPM Web page. 2011. http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/ndipm/
- Integrated strategies for Management of Fusarium head blight Impact. 2010. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/impactreports/reports/2010-reports/10state-mcm ullen-crop.pdf/view
- NDSU Pest Diagnostic Lab 2010 Annual Report. 2010. http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/diaglab/reports/2010-pdl.pdf)
- Extension website for Department of Entomology. 2011. http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/entomology/ext.htm
- NDSU Weed Science Web Page. 2011. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/weeds/
- Zollinger, R., M. McMullen, J. Knodel, J. Gray, D. Jantzi, G. Kimmet, K. Hagemeister and C. Schmitt. 2009. Pesticide Use and Pest Management Practices in North Dakota. NDSU Ext. Serv. Circular W-1446. 39 p.
- McMullen, M., S. Meyer, and J. Jordahl. 2010. Inoculation Timing, Mist Duration and Isolate Effects on Fusarium Head Blight and Deoxynivalenol in Two Hard Red Spring Wheat Cultivars. Abstract presented at NC APS Division Meeting, June 7, 2010, Rapid City, SD.
- McMullen, M., J. Knodel, and S. Markell. 2009. The benefits of field pest surveys to IPM programs. Page 83 in: Proc. of 6th International Integrated Pest Management Symposium, March 24, 2009, Portland, OR. Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL.
- McMullen, M. and Febina, Mathew. 2009. Development of the ScabSmart Web site. A quick guide to U.S. Scab Management information. Page 68 in: S. Canty, A. Clark, J. Mondell, E. Walton, D. Ellis and D. Van Sanford (Eds), Proc. 2009 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Dec. 7, 2009. Orlando, FL. Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
- Paul, P.A., McMullen, M. P., Hershman, D.E., and Madden, L. V. 2010. Meta-analysis of the effects of triazole-based fungicides on wheat yield and test weight as influenced by Fusarium head blight intensity. Phytopathology 100:160-171.
- Paul, P., L. Madden, and K. Willyerd, K. 2009. Integrated management of FHB and DON: a 2009 Update. Pages 71-72 in: Proc. U.S. National Fusarium head blight Forum, Dec. 7-9, 2009, Orlando, FL. Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
- Ransom, J.K., Pederson, J., and Halley, S. 2010. Influence of row spacing, seeding rate, fungicide and variety on yield and FHB development in spring wheat, durum and barley. Page 93 in: S. Canty, A. Clark, J. Mondell, E. Walton, D. Ellis and D. Van Sanford (Eds), Proc. 2009 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Dec. 7-9, 2009. Orlando, FL. Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Alternatives to ash trees in Western North Dakota. 2 pp.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Recommended vegetable varieties for North Dakota. 2 pp.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree diseases: Apple scab (Venturia inaequalis). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree diseases: Ash anthracnose (Gnomoniella fraxini). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree diseases: Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree disorders: Fall needle drop.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree insect pests: Ash plant bug (Tropidosteptes spp.). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree insect pests: Bronze birch borer (Agrilus anxius). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree insect pests: Eastern tent caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree insect pests: Pine needle scale (Chionaspis pinifoliae). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree insect pests: Yellowheaded spruce sawfly (Pikonema alaskensis). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree pests: Ash flower gall mite (Aceria flainiflora). 1 p.
- Kalb, T., et al. 2010. Tree pests: Maple bladdergall mite (Vasates quadripedes). 1 p.
- NDSU Crop and Pest Report. 2011. http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/aginfo/entomology/ndsucpr/index.htm
- NDSU Disease Forecasting Models. 2011. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/sclerotinia/ http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/cropdisease/ http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/gudmesta/lateblight/hotlinesummer. html http://www.ndawn.ndsu.nodak.edu/sugarbeetc-form.html
- Lawns, Gardens and Tree Pest Management Information. 2011. http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ndsuag/lawns-gardens-trees http://www.ext.nodak.edu/county/burleigh/
- Kalb, T. and Zelesnik, J. 2010. Tree diseases: Black knot (Apiosporina morbosa). NDSU Extension Garden Guide IPM Fact Sheet. 1 p.
- Knodel, J.J., P. Beauzay and M. Boetel. 2009. 2010 North Dakota Field Crop Insect Management Guide. NDSU Ext. Serv., E-1143.
- Knodel, J.J., L.D. Charlet, and J. Gavloski. 2009. Integrated pest management of sunflower insect pests in the Northern Plains. NDSU Ext. Serv. Bull. 28
- Knodel, J.J., K. Kinzer and R. Smith. 2009. Houseplants: Proper Care and Management of Pest Problems. NDSU Ext. Serv. PP-744 (revised).
- McKee, G., Ransom, J., and McMullen, M. 2010. Determinants of adoption of scab management techniques. Pages 86-89 in: S. Canty, A. Clark, A. Anderson-Scully, D. Ellis and D. Van Sanford (Eds), Proc. 2010 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Dec. 7-9, 2010. Milwaukee, WI. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
- McMullen, M. 2011. Managing disease risks. Pages 46-47 in: Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Tillage Farmers Association. Beyond the Beginning, the Zero Till Evolution. http://www.mandakzerotill.org
- McMullen, M. 2011. Integrated management of Fusarium head blight, research and outreach. Presented at the 6th Canadian Workshop of Fusarium Head Blight. Published in: Can. J. Plant Pathology 33:248.
- McMullen, M. and S. Markell. 2010. 2011 ND Field Crop Fungicide Guide. NDSU Extension Circular PP622. 64 p.
- Ransom, J. and C. Deplazes. 2009. Factors influencing the adoption of FHB control practices in ND and MN: Results of a survey. Page 73 in: Proc. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, Dec 7-9, 2010, Orland, FL. Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
- Thostenson, A.A. 2009. Evaluation of Pesticide Education Programs for Impacts. Invited paper delivered at the 2009 National Certification and Training Conference, Charleston, SC.
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