Source: UNIV OF IDAHO submitted to NRP
EXTENSION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR IPM IN IDAHO 2021-2024
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
ACTIVE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1027055
Grant No.
2021-70006-35386
Cumulative Award Amt.
$807,690.00
Proposal No.
2021-05152
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Sep 1, 2021
Project End Date
Aug 31, 2025
Grant Year
2023
Program Code
[EIP]- Extension Implementation Program
Recipient Organization
UNIV OF IDAHO
875 PERIMETER DRIVE
MOSCOW,ID 83844-9803
Performing Department
Dept. of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology
Non Technical Summary
Idaho Integrated Pest Management Extension Implementation Program (IPM-EIP) responds to clientele needs identified by statewide surveys, regional advisory boards, our Priority Area and UI Priority Extension Teams, and Pest Management Strategic Plans. Our three-year goal is to increase IPM adoption among small grain, potato, sugar beet, mint, onion, hop, dry pea, and organic producers and their advisors, homeowners, and Idaho private and commercial pesticide applicators. We will develop videos, on-site IPM training, and hands-on workshops, deliver webinars, design and implement an IPM curriculum for Master Gardeners, convene IPM In-Service Professional Development workshops for Extension faculty, revise and publish manuals, IPM Strategic Plans, factsheets, and create a new IPM website. We are also committed to ensuring all previously invested-in pest advisory and decision tools are up-to-date and maintain their service. As a part of our mission to facilitate timely and accurate reporting to our stakeholders, we will develop a centralized data management/presentation dashboard.Desired long-term outcomes are to mitigate adverse environmental impacts of current pest control practices while improving profitability. We especially seek to enhance the perceived public value of Extension IPM.
Animal Health Component
100%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
100%
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
2163010107010%
2161499106025%
2161640106010%
2162110106010%
2162010106010%
2161599106010%
2165220310015%
2160780106010%
Knowledge Area
216 - Integrated Pest Management Systems;

Subject Of Investigation
1499 - Vegetables, general/other; 2010 - Sugar beet; 2110 - Ornamental trees and shrubs; 0780 - Grasslands, other; 1640 - Alfalfa; 1599 - Grain crops, general/other; 3010 - Honey bees; 5220 - Pesticides;

Field Of Science
1060 - Biology (whole systems); 1070 - Ecology; 3100 - Management;
Goals / Objectives
The UI IPM-EIP FY2021-2024 is designed to:1) Support, coordinate, and deliver extension programs in diverse cropping systems across the state,2) Support and facilitate outreach to small farm producers and homeowners,3) Develop an effective IPM website to support decision tools and educational material for stakeholders,5) Provide IPM training for private and commercial pesticide applicators.These five overall goals will be addressed under the three primary Extension Implementation Program Area Priorities (EIPAP) of, 1) IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops (35%), 2) IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops (25%), and 3) IPM Implementation in Communities (25%), and a secondary EIPAP, 4) IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators (15%). Our specific objectives under each priority area are:EIPAP1) IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops: 1.1. Provide IPM Extension education through in-person and virtual venues,1.2. Develop and distribute content in printed materials and online platforms,1.3. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs,1.4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP.EIPAP 2) IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops:2.1. IPM education through presentations, workshops, field days, educational games, and publications,2.2. Statewide pest monitoring and decision support tools,2.3. Pollinator conservation and education.EIPAP 3) IPM Implementation in Communities: 3.1. Intermountain West In-Service IPM Workshops for County Educators,3.2. IPM Curriculum for Master Gardeners and IPM manual revisions,3.3. IPM Resources for Educators, Master Gardeners, and General Public.EIPAP 4) IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators:4.1. Deliver IPM-based annual pesticide recertification education,4.2. Deliver IPM based annual pre-license pesticide safety education,4.3. Develop new study manuals for applicators in response to recent regulation updates.
Project Methods
Issues of focus have been identified by working closely with commodity associations, through surveys of producers and industry representatives, and as part of regular interactions with producers and the wider public through presentations at venues throughout the state. Specifically, the UI IPM-EIP team is in frequent contact with growers, crop commodity commissions, and other stakeholders (crop consultants and industries) to solicit their input and identify needs. Surveys are conducted annually to determine stakeholder-identified priority areas. Stakeholders are also directly involved with UI IPM-EIP as members of our advisory boards. These advisory boards are formed to address the state diversity in cropping systems.Guided by Logic Model-based program assessment metrics our team will continue to identify new IPM needs and funding opportunities through partnerships with state commodity groups, designated IPM advisory boards, industry field staff, and public agencies.Information will be disseminated through Extension presentations (crop schools, pollinator summit, and other extension/outreach events) and webinars, podcasts, publications, conferences, popular press, field days, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and online resources.In-Service training is one of the important commitments of Idaho IPM-EIP. Through our in-service training, County Educators and crop consultants will be trained on implementing IPM in various cropping systems, pollinator conservation, the latest developments in the field of integrated pest management.In collaborations with the University of Idaho Web Team and Northwest Knowledge Network (NKN), a new IPM website and dashboard will be established. This will provide a platform to coordinate the delivery of previously established and future web-based IPM information channels. Reports from various regional pest monitoring networks (aphid trapping networks, psyllid monitoring network, spore trapping network) will be organized, with help from a data manager, and delivered through the dashboard in a timely manner.Many of our proposed activities are collaborative and complementary to those of Montana State University, Utah State University, University of Nevada, New Mexico State University, and Oregon State University. The PD and co-PDs will meet with the project directors of the collaborating states annually to coordinate activities.Evaluation is essential to ensure implementation, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, attribution, and overall success of the program. We will use the Logic Model for each Program Area Priority to inform evaluations.

Progress 09/01/23 to 08/31/24

Outputs
Target Audience:-Producers in Idaho and areas of select surrounding states of agronomic crops including cereal grains, sugar beet, alfalfa and other hays, and others are a target audience. The aim is to help them design, implement and improve IPM programs in their crops. -Producers in Idaho and areas of select surrounding states of specialty crops including potato, peppermint, hops, onions, dry beans, tree fruits, and others are a target audience. The aim is to help them design, implement and improve IPM programs in their crops. -Small-scale farmers and horticulturalists are a target audience. The aim is to help them design, implement and improve IPM programs in the plants they manage. -Pesticide applicators (current and future) are a target audience. The aim is to ensure those applying pesticides are knowledgeable about their impacts, and alternatives, to protect environmental and human health. -County Extension Educators are a target audience for this project as "training the trainers" can extend our teams reach. -Home gardeners, including Master Gardeners, can foster IPM in gardens, as well as sharing IPM information with their community, and performing service. Changes/Problems:During this reporting period our Pesticide Safety Education Program director retired. Without a new hire yet in place our team worked together to cover the important responsibilities of this role in the interim, still ensuring launch of key online training materials before the program's busiest time of year, in November and December. Also, during this reporting period our Extension program's Evaluator left the University, leading to challenges in designing and implementing program evaluation for this project. However, we have pooled resources to obtain additional program evaluation expertise to ensure adequate data are collected to understand our stakeholders needs and how we might improve our programming to better serve them. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?There were 5 undergraduate students involved with different aspects of the University of Idaho IPM-EIP during the last reporting cycle. This involvement includes: collecting and processing samples, assisting with data management, delivering reports, participation in conferences, writing peer reviewed extension publications, and writing other educational materials. Students receive one-on-one training from other students, staff and from faculty in writing, data management and analysis, and to build their understanding of the scientific method and scientific professionalism. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Communities of interest to the UI IPM-EIP team are varied, including producers of specialty and agronomic crops (both large and small scale), horticulturalists, homeowners and the public, and pesticide applicators. Correspondingly, we employ a wide range of tactics to disseminate results and materials to these communities. Online formats, such as the new University of Idaho IPM website, PNW Handbooks, PNW Pest Alert Network site and email alerts, Idaho Pest Monitoring dashboard and blog, educational YouTube video series, webinars for educational events, and a wide array of handouts and publications available online at no cost can reach many stakeholders. As Idaho is a large, and largely rural state, this online availability can reduce travel times for participants and stakeholders. However, some stakeholders lack the technology necessary to make use of online resources or simply prefer in-person education and hard copies of materials. We respond to these needs and preferences by offering a wide variety of in-person events and providing hard copies of materials at these events. Examples of in-person conferences, crop schools, and field days are listed in this report. Furthermore, various Extension offices host viewings of webinars in their offices to facilitate attendance and maintain printed copies of the most commonly requested Extension publications. Our team works closely with stakeholder groups and commodity organizations that help to make their stakeholders aware of ongoing UI research, educational materials, and decision support tools pertaining to their commodity of interest often through in-person or virtual meetings, newsletters, and word of mouth. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Shared Objectives: To avoid repetitiveness, we report the plan of work for objectives that are shared amongst priority areas below: Develop and Distribute IPM Educational Content and Support Tools: Additional content will be added to the UI IPM website, including educational resources and newly authored publications on additional pests of agricultural and urban significance. The UI IPM-EIP will foster further development of this site to improve the Idaho Insect Identification web interface, integrate insect information resources, and onboard additional UI Extension personnel to promote and assist in identifications through the site. PNW Handbooks: We will again complete revisions to PNW Pest Handbooks for 2025 Pest Monitoring Networks: We will continue to support and technically improve our pest monitoring programs and platforms. The Idaho Pest Monitoring Dashboard will see advances in data displays for the Southern Idaho Spore Trapping network in particular. The PNW Pest Alert Network will see programming changes to improve reliability of text message delivery, as feedback indicated the importance of this for users. Furthermore, a new statewide codling moth monitoring program will use the PNW Pest Alert system to distribute information on this important horticultural pest. Monitoring herbicide resistant weeds is key. Seeds collected from Palmer amaranth and waterhemp from infested fields across southern Idaho will be screened for resistance to commonly used herbicides in crops such as dry beans, potatoes and corn to determine which herbicides will provide good control of these pigweeds. "Quick facts" and "management guides" for these pigweeds will be developed and distributed to stakeholders across the state. Surveys to detect the extent of spread of these pigweeds will continue. I. IPM implementation in Specialty Crops I-1. Provide IPM Extension education through in-person and virtual venues (workshops, field days, webinar series): We will continue to deliver regional crop schools (3), IPM workshops (3), and field days (9). We will also continue to contribute to our multistate monthly webinar series Cultivating Healthy Plants, which reaches thousands each year. I-2. Develop and distribute content in printed materials and online platforms: At least 7 additional videos on noxious weeds will be completed before the completion of this project. We will also complete revisions of the sugar beet PMSP. I-3. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs (Pest Alert network updates, aphid and psyllid monitoring networks, spore trapping): See shared objectives. I-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP.: See shared objectives. II. IPM implementation in Agronomic Crops II-1. Provide IPM education through presentations, workshops, field days, educational games and publications: Fields days and workshops such as cereals schools, the Western Idaho Ag Expo, the Snake River Weed Management Tour, Idaho Hops Field Day will continue to be an important part of our IPM Extension Program. A version of the educational board game pest friends specifically designed for children will see development and testing during this reporting period. Publications, through UI publishing and in peer reviewed journals, concerning pest issues in agronomic crops in Idaho will continue to be produced. II-2. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs (Pest Alert network updates, aphid and psyllid monitoring networks, spore trapping): See shared objectives. II-3. Pollinator conservation and education: The Palouse Pollinator Summit will again be held, with University of Idaho, Idaho Fish and Game, Washington State University, officials from the city of Moscow, ID, and other organizations coming together to discuss the latest in pollinator conservation. The Parma Cocoon Testing Program has a new faculty lead and capacity will be built back during the 2025 field season. Education will be provided to UI Extension Educators on pollinator conservation through a designed meeting that will help further spread recommendations to stakeholders statewide. II-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP: See shared objectives. III. IPM implementation in Communities III-1. Intermountain West In-Service IPM Workshops for County Educators: Extension Educators from around the state will again come together in 2025 to discuss IPM advances, suggested practices, collaborations, outreach methods and materials. III-2. IPM Curriculum for Master Gardeners and IPM manual revisions: IPM curriculum has been completed. Revisions to the Master Gardener Handbook are in review, with anticipated acceptance during the next reporting period. III-3. IPM Resources for Educators, Master Gardeners and General Public. Plans are in place to pool resources with neighboring PNW and Western states to provide a wider array of written and multimedia resources on IPM of horticultural and urban pests. Insect identification assistance will also be better provided to these groups by improving our Idaho Insect Identification website. See shared objectives for details. II-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP: See shared objectives. IV. Secondary EIP Program Area Priority-IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators IV-1. Deliver IPM-based annual pesticide recertification education: To respond to changing preferences of participants, we will continue to support online pesticide recertification events (such as our bi-annual webinar series) and online recertification modules, one of which has also now been approved by ISDA to serve as a formal exam for chemigation licensing. We anticipate greater demand for assistance navigating the process of certification and additional complexities in applying restricted use pesticides as a result of new EPA regulations. IV-2. Deliver IPM based annual pre-license pesticide safety education: Development of a new online pre-license course to be delivered online will begin. The proposed modules will educate users about IPM principles with an emphasis on personal safety, pest identification and use of pest alerts, non-target organisms and environmental safety, and will prepare them for the ISDA Pesticide Licensing exam. IV-3. Develop new study manuals for applicators in response to recent regulation updates (0% progress): New pesticide rules through ISDA began their implementation, though they will not be fully implemented until 2029. During this period of change we will continue to work with ISDA to revise or re-write study manuals and online study materials for future licensed pesticide applicators, including guidance on how to navigate changing regulations. The UI IPM website will be a key platform for this effort.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? During this reporting cycle the Idaho EIP team continued to respond to pest management needs of stakeholders throughout our state. We disseminated IPM extension programming through a variety of educational resources and events that provided IPM guidance, also making use of a team of Extension Educators and Master Gardeners to bolster outreach capacity. The maintenance and improvement of pest monitoring and alert networks that notify users of pest activity and advise on management actions was also a major accomplishment during this reporting period. Our team also continued to provide training to hundreds of current and future pesticide applicators, ensuring this impactful community remains up-to-date on pesticide use as it relates to human and environmental health. Shared objectives across priority areas: PNW Handbooks. Annually updated regional pest management handbooks were published in collaboration with Oregon State University in March 2024. Nineteen handbook sections were contributed by UI personnel (see products). Develop and distribute IPM content. The EIP team produced 64 pest management related publications concerning a wide variety of IPM topics (see Products for selected examples). Resources created by the EIP team reached over 175,000 indirect contacts. Our team also delivered over 43 presentations directly related to IPM and provided over 7,500 hours of education directly to stakeholders. There were 6 new videos concerning biological control of weeds produced and made available online in fall of 2024, building upon a series that has well over 73,000 views. Six video recordings of EIP team members' presentations concerning priority IPM topics made available online. Early detection rapid response programs for Palmer amaranth and waterhemp have focused on educating stakeholders on identification of these emerging, herbicide-resistant weeds, and on herbicide resistance screening. More than 90% of respondents indicated an increase in knowledge and ability to identify Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Over 100 infestations have been confirmed and mapped since this education program began. Data from this UI program has been used to file a Section 18 Emergency Use Label for additional herbicide tools for sugar beet growers, as yield losses of nearly 50% are expected if current infestation levels cannot be reduced. UI IPM website. The UI IPM website hosts a variety of educational content including information on pesticide safety, pesticide licensing, Idaho-specific IPM information on over 45 prominent pests, various webinars, courses, and educational resources. The new site also directs clientele to pest monitoring programs, and to UI programs such as insect, disease and weed diagnostic services. During this reporting period the site received nearly 25,000 views, from over 15,000 unique users. Pest Monitoring networks. The Idaho Pest Monitoring Dashboard serves approximately 200 producers annually by delivering real-time data to inform pest management decisions. Currently, the Idaho Pest Monitoring Dashboard hosts aphid monitoring programs in both north and south Idaho, The Spore Trap Network, and the Potato Psyllid/Zebra Chip Monitoring Program. PNW Pest Alert Network. Technical difficulties impeding site functionality were resolved during this reporting period, with improvements of speed and reliability of alert delivery for our 7,000 subscribers. Users indicated a variety of uses and impacts including using the alert system to guide pest management decisions (66%), alerting users to pest presence and activity (91%), preventing pest outbreaks (80%), and sharing information with others (77%). Furthermore, subscribers indicated that information from this network resulted in applying less pesticide (34%). I. IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops I-1. Provide IPM education: At least 41 presentations were delivered by EIP team members that specifically addressed IPM in specialty crops. Presentations were delivered at events such as crop schools (3), IPM workshops (3), and field days (8). Key events include UI's annual Potato Conference and University of Idaho Bean Schools (~1,000 attendees overall). I-2. Develop and distribute content: See products for selected examples. I-3. Support pest monitoring programs: See shared objectives. I-4. A centralized IPM Dashboard and new UI IPM website: See shared objectives. II. IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops II-1. Provide IPM education: At least 20 talks were given by EIP team members during this reporting period that concerned IPM in agronomic crops. University of Idaho Forage Field Days were a key event, with 371 producers and educators in attendance, with an average of 26% knowledge increase indicated in surveys. Cereals field days (2 annually) also had impacts, with participants noting knowledge increase of 14%, and average expected yield increases of 14% for barley, 9% for wheat and 8% for alfalfa. See products for selected publications. The educational boardgame Pest Friends, which teaches IPM principles, is now in use at more than 15 institutions of higher education all across the US, over double the number from last reporting period. II-2. Pest monitoring programs: See shared objectives. II-3. Pollinator conservation and education: The Palouse Pollinator Summit was held in March 2024. Guidelines for establishment of pollinator habitat in Idaho solar fields were also published during this reporting period (see products), and a pollinator demonstration garden was established in Canyon County Idaho. Cocoon testing for alfalfa pollinator health has been maintained. II-4. A centralized IPM Dashboard and new UI IPM website: See shared objectives. III. IPM Implementation in Communities III-1. In-Service IPM Workshops: Twenty-seven county educators from 10 counties attended workshops held in fall of 2024 where educators reviewed best practices for IPM and how to share these practices with a wide range of stakeholders. III-2. IPM Curriculum for Master Gardeners: During this reporting period 238 Master Gardeners received pesticide safety education via a revised online module and in-person events using revised curriculum. UI Extension PSEP revised the MG Pesticide Policy online module. Almost 200 MGs have completed the revised module. Revisions to IPM and Entomology chapters of the Idaho Master Gardener Handbook are in review. III-3. IPM Resources for Educators, Master Gardeners and General Public: Statewide, MGs devoted almost 17,000 hours of volunteer service to teaching courses, assisting city parks, and maintaining demonstration and display gardens. As of August 28, 2024, the Idaho Insect Identification Website has prevented users from making a total of 77 unnecessary pest control calls and 74 unnecessary pesticide treatments. Savings from avoiding pest control company calls are estimated at $16,940. III-4. Centralized IPM dashboard and new UI IPM website: See shared objectives. IV. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators IV-1.1 Deliver IPM-based pesticide recertification education. The UI Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program trained 391 participants in person and 979 participants via webinars on online modules, also leading the Green Collar College (GCC) program (360 attendees). IV-1.2 Deliver IPM based pre-license pesticide safety education. In August of 2024, 4 online pre-license education courses, including 11 modules for different ISDA pesticide categories, were finalized. In addition, pre-license education was provided to 154 students through in person and virtual training. IV-1.3 Develop study manuals for applicators. After delays due to revision of pesticide license categories by ISDA, we have resumed working with ISDA to revise manuals.

Publications

  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Balendres, M. A., Woodhall, J., Whitworth, J. L., & Cumagun, C. J. R. 2024. Powdery Scab of Potato: A Diagnostic Guide. Plant Health Progress. 25(3): 334-339.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Dahan, J., G.E. Orellana, K.B. Wald, E.J. Wenninger, W. R. Cooper, and A.V. Karasev. 2024. Bactericera cockerelli Picorna-like virus and three new viruses found circulating in populations of potato/tomato psyllids (Bactericera cockerelli). Viruses 16(3), 415. https://doi.org/10.3390/v16030415
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Hetherington, M.C., J. Brunet, D. Nieto, R.A. Ramirez, E.J. Wenninger, and C. Gu�dot. 2024. Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of Lygus hesperus Knight (Hemiptera: Miridae) to host plant volatiles. Chemoecology 34: 27-39.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Mookodi, K. L., Spackman, J. A., and Adjesiwor, A. T. 2023. Urea ammonium nitrate as the carrier for preplant burndown herbicides. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 6(3), e20404.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Pizolotto, C.A., Harrington, M., Brown, L., Murdock, M., Harrington, S., Marshall, J., Neher, O., and Woodhall, J. 2023. A real-time PCR assay for Erysiphe betae and its effectiveness when used with different spore trapping methods. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 1-13.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Strausbaugh, C.A., E.J. Wenninger, L. Jackson, and E. Vincill. 2024. Curly top viruses and phytoplasmas in sugar beets, common beans, and beet leafhoppers along with vector population dynamics in Southern Idaho. PhytoFrontiers https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-08-23-0115-R
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Accepted Year Published: 2024 Citation: Strausbaugh, C.A., E.J. Wenninger, L.K. Jackson, and E. Vincill. 2024. Wind-mediated dispersal of beet leafhoppers and pine pollen in Southern Idaho. PhytoFrontiers (in press).
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Switzer, L. M., Wood, B. B., Woodhall, J. W., & Cumagun, C. J. 2024. First Report of Rhizoctonia solani AG 4 HG-III Causing Stem Lesion of Watermelon in Idaho. Plant Disease, PDIS-04.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Tate, K., Mahler, R., Hirnyck, R., and Ghimire, N. 2024. Evaluation of Idaho Master Gardener Attitudes and Skills about Plant Protection. Journal of Pesticide Safety Education. 26: 2-15.
  • Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and A. Rashed. 2024. Biology, ecology, and management of the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae), and zebra chip disease in potato. Annual Review of Entomology 69: 139157.
  • Type: Other Journal Articles Status: Accepted Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wenninger, E.J., S.P. DeGrey, A. Alyokhin, E.R. Barnes, B. Bradford, R.L. Groves, J. Insinga, E. Knopf, B. Manley, J. Piaskowski. 2024. Responses of non-target arthropods to a dsRNA bioinsecticide and to conventional insecticides targeting the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say). American Journal of Potato Research (in press).
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Clements, J., Saeed, A., and Rashed, A. 2023. Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee. University of Idaho. BUL1050
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Duellman, K., Olsen, N., Benton Glaze Jr., J., Hutchinson, P.J.S. 2023. On-Farm Management of Cull Potatoes. 8p. University of Idaho Extension Publications. CIS 814.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Duellman, K., Olsen, N., Glaze, B., and Hutchinson, P. 2023. Cull and waste potato management. University of Idaho. CIS 814
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Duellman, K.M., Lent, M.A., and McKinney, L.F. 2024. Evaluation of fungicide seed treatments to manage Fusarium seed decay of potato in Idaho, 2023. Plant Disease Management Reports 18:ST001. https://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/trial/PDMR/volume18/.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Duellman, K.M., Lent, M.A., and McKinney, L.F. 2024. Evaluation of seed treatment and in-furrow fungicides to manage Rhizoctonia canker and black scurf of potato in Idaho, 2023. Plant Disease Management Reports 18:V018. https://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/trial/PDMR/volume18/.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Falcon-Brindis, A., and Thomas J. 2024. A visual guide to Two spotted Spider Mites in Hops, University of Idaho Extension Publishing.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Finkelnburg, D., Gunn, D., Loomis, G., Sagers, J., Hines, S., Adjesiwor, A., Prather, T., and Hutchinson, P. 2023. IMPACT STATEMENT: UI Extension teaches landowners new skills to manage noxious weeds. University of Idaho Extension Publications.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Greenway, S., and Hirnyck, R. 2024. Using Disinfectants, Sanitizers, and Cleaners Safely and Effectively. University of Idaho Extension Publication. BUL1068.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Gunn, D., Hirnyck, R.E., and Thomas, J. 2023. University of Idaho Barley Guide. University of Idaho.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Jacobsen, T., Spackman, J., and Hutchinson, P. 2024. IMPACT STATEMENT: Increased Knowledge Leads to Improved Practices and Higher Crop Yields. University of Idaho Extension Publications.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Strausbaugh, C.A., R. Majumdar, and E. Wenninger. 2024. Foliar and seed treatment insecticides for the control of curly top in Idaho sugar beet, 2023. Plant Disease Management Reports 18:V008, The American Phytopathological Society.
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Integrated Pest Management Center | UI Extension. (n.d.). https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/ipm
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Tilley, D., Stokes, B. & L Clarke. 2024. Establishing Pollinator Habitat in Idaho Solar Projects. Idaho Plant Materials Technical Note No. 79. United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) (5-6)
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Pacific Northwest Pest Alert Network. (n.d.). https://pnwpestalert.net/
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Idaho Insect ID. (n.d.). https://insectid.uidaho.edu/
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Idaho Pest Monitoring. (n.d.). https://idahopestmonitoring.org/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and A. Stanzak. 2024. Pests of sugar beet grown for seed. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and A. Stanzak. 2024. Pests of table beet grown for seed. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and A. Stanzak. 2024. Sugar beet pests. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and A.V. Karasev. Beet leafhopper and beet curly top virus (BCTV) strain risk assessment in Idaho. The Sugarbeet, Research 2024, pp. 50-51.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and B. Akhiwu. Mass trapping of sugar beet root maggot flies. The Sugarbeet, Research 2024, pp. 48-49.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Wharton, P., Duellman, K., and Woodhall, J. 2024. Common scab of potato. University of Idaho Extension, BUL 1074.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Whitworth, J., Lent. M., Olsen, N., Karasev, A., and Duellman, K. Accepted with revision 6 September 2024. Necrotic potato tuber symptoms caused by strains of Potato virus Y. University of Idaho Extension.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall J.W., Brown L, Murdock MR, 2023. Diagnosing and managing Rhizoctonia in Idaho beans crops. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin. BUL 1040.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall J.W., Bell S, West A, 2023. Verticillium wilt of trees in Idaho. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin. BUL 1043.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall J.W., Bell S, 2023. Phytophthora bleeding canker of maple trees. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin. BUL 1042.
  • Type: Other Status: Accepted Year Published: 2024 Citation: Gibbons, J. 2024. Integrated Pest Management of Leafy Spurge. University of Idaho Publications.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Falcon-Brindis, A. 2024. Alfalfa Grown for Seed. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Falcon-Brindis, A. 2024. Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee Pests. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Falcon-Brindis, A. 2024. Blue Orchard Bee Pests. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Eigenbrode, S. 2024. Dry Edible and Seed Pea. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Hirnyck, R. 2024. Safe Pesticide Use. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Adjesiwor, A. 2024. Oats. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Adjesiwor, A. 2024. Dry Beans. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Adjesiwor, A. 2024. Sugar Beets. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Hirnyck, R. 2024. Pesticide Safety. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Hutchinson, P. 2024. Potato. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Prather, T. 2024. Alfalfa Seed. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Prather, T. 2024. Birdsfoot Trefoil. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Prather, T. 2024. Clover Seed. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Prather, T. 2024. Forage Seed. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Prather, T. 2024. Grass Hay. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Prather, T. 2024. Noncropland. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Prather, T. 2024. Pasture and Rangeland. In 2024 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.


Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23

Outputs
Target Audience:Our primary target audience reaching during this reporting period include: -General public, master gardeners, organic farmers, conventional farmers -Pesticide Applicators (all crop commodities, and urban pest management reps) -Producers and industry representatives of small grains, potato, sugar beet, hops, pulse crops, and alfalfa seed -Extension educators and crop consultants Changes/Problems:During this reporting period the project director role was transferred from Arash Rashed to Erik Wenninger. Dr. Wenninger was involved in the writing of the original proposal, was already a member of the EIP team, and worked closely with Dr. Rashed on many projects. This led to a relatively smooth transition of leadership. Though there were delays in the hiring of our Program Manager, we were able to hire a capable stand-in on a part-time basis to ensure that key management duties were not neglected, and significant progress was made on the update of the University of Idaho IPM website update. Our program manager, Desireè Wickwar, who started in September 2022, has since been instrumental in the updating of the UI IPM website, in creating IPM content, and organizing our large, and widely dispersed EIP team. The departure of co-PD Justin Clements from the University of Idaho may lead to delays in his responsibilities concerning pollinator health, but fortunately a strong team of Extension educators has continued to conduct Extension activities related to pollinator health. Interviews to fill Justin Clements' position are ongoing at the time of the writing of this report, and we anticipate this new hire to take over Dr. Clements' role during the next reporting period. Steven Love also will shortly be retiring, and as Arash Rashed also is no longer involved in the Idaho IPM-EIP this leaves only Andy West in leadership of EIPAP 3. However, EIP team members Kimberly Tate and Bradley Stokes have a strong small farms and horticulture background, and an experienced Extension educator, Ronald Patterson, will be taking over many of Steven Love's responsibilities related to training of Master Gardeners and the public. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?There are 5 undergraduate students and 1 post-doctoral student involved with different aspects of this project. This involvement includes: collecting and processing samples, assisting with data management, delivering reports, participation in conferences, writing peer reviewed extension publications, and writing educational materials. Students receive valuable training in plant science and entomology one-on-one with grant personnel and their staff. Through their participation monitoring programs, students receive experience implementing the scientific method through all its steps. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The Idaho IPM-EIP team has worked to disseminate materials to a wide range of stakeholders including producers of specialty and agronomic crops, homeowners and the public, and pesticide applicators. The team has shared information through online formats such as the new University of Idaho IPM website, the PNW Pest Alert Network site and email alerts, Idaho Pest Monitoring Dashboard and blog, and through Extension publications hosted online. Videos of presentations and webinars also have aimed to reach more remotely located stakeholders for whom travel to events would be time-consuming and impractical. However, our team has also hosted a wide variety of in-person events that those who prefer that format, or who do not have access to technology required to make use of such digital resources can attend. Conferences, crop schools, and field days are listed in this report. Furthermore, various Extension offices host viewings of webinars in their offices to allow attendance and keep printed copies of the most commonly requested Extension publications for those who come to the office for information and assistance. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Shared Objectives: To avoid repetitiveness, we report the plan of work for objectives that are shared amongst priority areas below: We will continue to build the UI IPM website, adding additional content and advertising resources to stakeholders. We will continue to create content covering IPM of key pests in Idaho, making these available on the new IPM website and through our new UI IPM Extension Bulletin series. We will again complete revisions to PNW Pest Handbooks for 2024 We will continue to support statewide pest monitoring programs, and the distribution of data and management recommendations through the PNW PestAlert Network as well as the Idaho Pest Monitoring Dashboard I. IPM implementation in Specialty Crops I-1. Provide IPM Extension education through in-person and virtual venues (workshops, field days, webinar series): we have co-organized (along with Cooperative Extension) and presented in numerous growers' events statewide. We will continue to deliver regional crop schools (3), IPM workshops (3), and field days (9). Our multistate monthly webinar series Cultivating Healthy Plants reaches thousands each year. We will continue our contributions to this venue and will lead this effort in 2024. I-2. Develop and distribute content in printed materials and online platforms. (Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plans (IPMSP); PNW handbook; videos): We have completed a script that addresses two-spotted spider mite management, as well as one describing the use of degree days in IPM programs. These two short videos will be available during the next reporting period. We will complete revisions of the sugar beet PMSP, holding the necessary meeting in January 2024, and then editing the document, and submitting to the Western IPM Center. I-3. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs (Pest Alert network updates, aphid and psyllid monitoring networks, spore trapping): See shared objectives. I-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP.: See shared objectives. II. IPM implementation in Agronomic Crops II-1. Provide IPM education through presentations, workshops, field days, educational games and publications. During the coming reporting period we will again host fields days and workshops such as cereals schools, the Western Idaho Ag Expo, the Snake River Pest Management Tour, Idaho Hops Field Day, as well as many Pesticide Re-certification credit programs. Also during the coming reporting period, an online version of the educational game Pest Friends will be made available to the public, and physical copies will be distributed. II-2. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs (Pest Alert network updates, aphid and psyllid monitoring networks, spore trapping): See shared objectives. II-3. Pollinator conservation and education: We will again host our well-attended Palouse Pollinator Summit, which brings pollinator experts from University of Idaho, Idaho Fish and Game, Washington State University, officials from the city of Moscow, ID, and other organizations in a collaborative effort. Furthermore, this summit will again have a Youth-specific component. The Parma Cocoon Testing Program was understaffed during the previous reporting period, but ongoing efforts to hire a new entomology specialist promise to bolster this program in the coming reporting period, facilitating more testing of leafcutter bees for alfalfa farmers in the region. Lastly, we are currently developing content (video and written) that will discuss pollinator conservation principles that will be made available on the new UI IPM website and in printed forms. II-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP: See shared objectives. III. IPM implementation in Communities III-1. Intermountain West In-Service IPM Workshops for County Educators: We will continue providing in-service education on the pests new to Idaho, advances in IPM, and outreach strategies to our extension educators. III-2. IPM Curriculum for Master Gardeners and IPM manual revisions. Revisions to one chapter of the Idaho Master Gardener Handbook are underway, and we anticipate completion during the 2023-2024 reporting period. Creation of a new chapter discussing IPM principles and tools will begin concurrently and will be completed or nearly completed during the 2023-2024 reporting period. III-3. IPM Resources for Educators, Master Gardeners and General Public. Members of the IPM team are working on creating an AI-based system of insect identification to supplement our existing, widely-used Insect Identification website, which currently relies upon expert identification of submitted samples. Furthermore, from our growing stock of Pest Profile publications outlining IPM of key pests, we plan to create a vegetable-pest-oriented booklet that will be printed using EIP funds that can then be distributed to Master Gardeners at no charge. II-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP: See shared objectives. IV. Secondary EIP Program Area Priority-IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators IV-1. Deliver IPM-based annual pesticide recertification education: UI PSEP plans to create a UI Pesticide Safety Education Team, using MS Teams. Training material for private applicator courses will be included for use by County Extension Educators. The idea is to provide County Educators with the current training material needed to teach a Pesticide Private Applicator course to their local clientele. All exams are issued by the ISDA. An annual Train the Trainer course will be offered by the UI PSEP personnel for educators who plan to teach the private applicator program. Furthermore, UI PSEP will support the 2023 Horticulture In-Service and the Idaho Master Gardener conference with presentations on relevant pest management topics. IV-2. Deliver IPM based annual pre-license pesticide safety education: UI Extension PSEP project includes creating an asynchronous pre-license course site that will provide professional applicators access to educational materials year-round. Applicators will be able to study at their leisure while preparing for the statewide exams. IV-3. Develop new study manuals for applicators in response to recent regulation updates: Development of Idaho Pesticide Applicator Manuals is on "hold" for now. Idaho State Department of Agriculture has not completed their required new C & T plan with EPA. Licensing categories have not been finalized and the need for new training manuals has not been determined. UI PSEP has worked to communicate with ISDA regarding new manual needs to develop a workplan for completion. However, this has been unsuccessful and currently no manual work is being conducted

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? The Idaho Integrated Pest Management Extension Implementation Program (IPM-EIP) team engages in Extension outreach, responding to key needs of a range of stakeholders (see target audience). To increase rates of adoption and success of IPM programs, the EIP team created and distributed written and online content devoted to IPM of key pests of Idaho, created and maintained pest monitoring and alert networks that notify users of pest activity and advise on management actions. Dozens of trainings are hosted for stakeholders, and "train-the-trainers" programs for Extension educators and Master Gardeners increase our impact. Through the newly redesigned University of Idaho IPM website, we facilitate access to educational resources, advertise trainings, and connect stakeholders with experts. Shared objectives across priority areas: PNW Handbooks Our regional pest management handbooks were updated and published in collaboration with Oregon State University in March of 2023 (see products). Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan Our stakeholders in southern Idaho identified updating the sugar beet PMSP as an urgent priority. We have solidified a team of specialists and grower representatives that will guide this update. The meeting at which content revisions will be discussed amongst the group is set for December 2023. Develop and distribute IPM content We developed a new University of Idaho (UI) publication series focused on IPM of key Idaho pests; so far 11 publications have been submitted. The EIP team also produced a total of 65 publications (see Products for selected examples). There were 12 videos concerning biological control of weeds produced and made available online in October 2022 (see Other Products). Nine video recordings of EIP team members' presentations concerning priority IPM topics made available online (see Other Products for examples). A video concerning spider mites in sugar beets was identified as a priority for video production and has been created and submitted for publication. New UI IPM website The new UI IPM site (https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/ipm) hosts a variety of educational content including information on pesticide safety, pesticide licensing, new Idaho-specific IPM information on over 40 prominent pests, and various IPM webinars and courses. The new site also directs clientele to pest monitoring programs and to UI IPM support tools such as insect, disease, and weed diagnostic services. Pest Monitoring networks Supported pest monitoring networks include a potato psyllid monitoring network, a spore trap network, and aphid/virus monitoring networks in both northern and eastern Idaho. These programs post current-season data, as it is collected, to alert managers of pest distributions and potential outbreaks, and communicates management recommendations to producers. PNW Pest Alert Network This network has a total of 4,070 subscribers (2,311 for crop alerts, 56 for small farm alerts, and 2,834 for gardening and landscape alerts). According to a 2022 survey of producers, PNW Pest Alerts resulted in 34% applying less pesticide and 34% spending less time on pest management issues. According to the survey for Garden and Landscape users, 50% apply less pesticide and 72% manage pests more effectively as a result of the alerts. Users indicated a wide variety of uses and impacts including using the alert system to guide pest management decisions (66%), alerting users to pest presence and activity (91%), preventing pest outbreaks (80%), sharing information with others (77%), and attending a talk or meeting because of an announcement made through the network (73%). I. IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops I-1. Provide IPM Extension education through in-person and virtual venues Over 37 presentations were delivered to specifically address pest issues in hops, mint, onion, potatoes, dry beans, and tree fruits. These presentations were delivered at events such as crop schools (3), IPM workshops (3), and field days (8). One key event was UI's annual Potato Conference, with 815 attendees, at which multiple EIP members presented. See selected presentations under products. I-2. Develop and distribute content in printed materials and online platforms Two journal publications, 8 peer reviewed Extension articles, 6 videos, and 11 publications in popular press were the main outputs for this objective. See Products for selected publications. I-3. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs See shared objectives. I-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP See shared objectives. II. IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops II-1. Provide IPM education through presentations, workshops, field days, educational games, and publications 20 events were held during this reporting period that concerned IPM in agronomic crops. In addition, there were 23 publications on agronomic crops, including a key product, the book "Advances in Understanding Insect Pests Affecting Wheat and Other Cereals." See outputs. The educational boardgame Pest Friends, which teaches IPM principles, is now incorporated into IPM curriculum at the four universities and will be used in train-the-trainer events in an additional 3. II-2. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs See shared objectives. II-3. Pollinator conservation and education The Palouse Annual Pollinator Summit was held on March 1-2, 2023. Our Parma Cocoon Testing Laboratory analyzed 50 leafcutter bee populations from alfalfa growers throughout the PNW. II-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website See shared objectives. III. IPM Implementation in Communities III-1. Intermountain West In-Service IPM Workshops for County Educators Educators from 10 counties were in attendance at these workshops held September 2022, and presenters covered topics related to all EIPAPs including: native bee keeping, biocontrol, tree health, soil health, organic techniques, and pesticide toxicology and residues. III-2. IPM Curriculum for Master Gardeners and IPM manual revisions A course site for Idaho Master Gardeners (MGs) now hosts new pesticide safety study materials. So far, 63 MGs have taken this online training as a companion to their coursework. Revisions to the MG Handbook chapter on pesticide safety were submitted on May 15, 2023. III-3. IPM Resources for Educators, Master Gardeners and General Public During this reporting period, the Idaho Insect Identification site was visited a total of 730 times, and 85 samples were identified for users of the site. During this reporting period 175 new MGs were trained, and 88 Advanced MGs continued their training and service. Statewide, MGs devoted 11,814 hours of volunteer service to teaching courses, assisting city parks, and maintaining demonstration and display gardens. Across the state, MGs ran hundreds of community events, extending the reach of UI Extension Education and proving a valuable resource to the general public. III-4. A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website See accomplishments under shared objectives. IV. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators IV-1.1 Deliver IPM-based annual pesticide recertification education Our pesticide safety education team has trained 970 participants, led the Green Collar College, and organized training that offered 4 continuing education credits for Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) pesticide applicator licenses. We also launched 6 online recertification webinars that provide continuing education credits for pesticide applicators. IV-1.2 Deliver IPM based annual pre-license pesticide safety education Pre-license education has been delivered in-person to 117 participants. The UI Pesticide Applicator Core Training, housed online, had 49 users during this reporting period. IV-1.3 Develop new study manuals for applicators Awaiting ISDA finalization of licensing categories.

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall, J. Bean Bacterial Diseases. Magic Valley Bean School, Twin Falls, ID, January 25, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall, J. Bean Bacterial Diseases. Treasure Valley Bean School, Nampa, ID, January 26, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J., J. Dahan, N. Olsen, and A.V. Karasev. To spray or not to spray: monitoring potato psyllids and Liberibacter to inform grower decisions for managing zebra chip disease in potato. Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America, Seattle, WA, 2023. [invited]
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J., B. Akhiwu, O.T. Neher, P. Foote, C.A. Strausbaugh. Sweet success in sugar beet collaborations. Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America, Seattle, WA, 2023. [invited]
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Yoho, K. and E.J. Wenninger. Using mineral crop oils to manage Potato virus y and foster beneficial insect communities in potato cropping systems. Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America, Seattle, WA, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Akhiwu, B. and E.J. Wenninger. Mass trapping of sugar beet root maggot flies, Tetanops myopaeformis (von R�der) (Diptera:Ulidiidae). Pacific Branch Entomological Society of America, Seattle, WA, 2023. [poster]
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Yoho, K. and E.J. Wenninger. Utilizing crop oils and age-related resistance for managing in-season spread of PVY. SCRI virus meeting, Denver, CO, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Thomas, J. Teaching IPM through game-based learning, Idaho Association of Plant Protection annual meeting, Twin Falls, Idaho November 3, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Woodhall, J. Plant Disease Update. Idaho Association of Plant Protection meeting, Burley, ID, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Woodhall, J. The impact of a cool wet spring on onion diseases. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Annual Meeting, Kennewick, WA, November 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Thomas, J. Recent Invasive insects in Idaho, UI Extension PSEP Recertification Webinar, Virtual, Statewide, December 13, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Thomas, J. Bugs dont bug me, Magic Valley Pesticide Recertification Seminars, Burley, Idaho, December 1, 2022; Twin Falls, Idaho, November 30, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Thomas, J. and G. Loomis, Pest friends an IPM Simulation, Utah State University State IPM Coordinator Training, Logan, UT, October 27, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Thomas, J. Insectos beneficiales y como apoyarlos, University of Idaho Potato Conference Spanish Session, Pocatello, Idaho, January 18, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Thomas, J. The pest friends board game: why IPM matters to pollinators, University of Idaho Pollinator Summit, Moscow, Idaho, March 2, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Thomas, J. The pest friends board game why IPM matters, Mini-Cassia Master Gardener Inservice, Burley, Idaho, March 11, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Thomas, J., Beneficial Insects and How to Support them, Fort Hall Gardening Class Series, Fort Hall, Idaho, April 17, 2023.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Hutchinson, Pamela J.S. Herbicide Damage: Mystery symptoms after heavy rains. Potato Grower. April 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Yoho, K. and E.J. Wenninger. Using crop oils to manage in-season spread of PVY in the Pacific Northwest. Potato virus WERA meeting, Denver, CO, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Strausbaugh, C.A., E.J. Wenninger, L. Jackson, and E. Vincill. Curly top viruses and phytoplasmas in sugar beets, dry beans, and beet leafhoppers. American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists meeting, Savannah, GA, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Wenninger, E.J., J. Dahan, N. Olsen, and A. Karasev. Potato psyllid and zebra chip disease risk assessment in Idaho, USA. Hemipteran-Plant Interactions Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Kelie Yoho and E.J. Wenninger. Mineral oils for PVY protection in the PNW: updates and future directions. Idaho Association of Plant Protection meeting, Burley, ID, 2022.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: UI Extension To Conduct Trials Aimed At Finding Special-Needs Herbicide Labels For Quinoa. Potato Grower Published online: Jan 16, 2023 Articles. https://www.potatogrower.com/2023/01/ui-extension-to-conduct-trials. UI Extension To Conduct Trials Aimed At Finding Special-Needs Herbicide Labels For Quinoa | Potato Grower Magazine.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Beck Akhiwu and E.J. Wenninger. Beet leafhopper populations in Idaho and the Beet curly top virus strains they vector. Idaho Association of Plant Protection meeting, Burley, ID, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Strausbaugh, C.A. and E.J. Wenninger. Beet leafhopper populations in Idaho and the Beet curly top virus strains they vector. Idaho Association of Plant Protection meeting, Burley, ID, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Hutchinson, P.J.S., J. Felix, and B. Beutler. 2023. Metobromuron Potato Crop Safety and Weed Control. The 76th Annual meeting of the Western Soc. of Weed Sci. Meeting. Boise, ID. Feb 27  March 03, 2023.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall JW, 2023. Asking the right questions to diagnose emergence issue. Potato Grower Magazine. February p.24
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: UI Extension To Conduct Trials Aimed At Finding Special-Needs Herbicide Labels For Quinoa Sugar Producer Magazine. Published online: Jan 16, 2023. UI Extension To Conduct Trials Aimed At Finding Special-Needs Herbicide Labels For Quinoa | Sugar Producer Magazine
  • Type: Books Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Sanford D. Eigenbrode and Arash Rashed, (editors). 2023. Advances in Understanding Insect Pests Affecting Wheat and Other Cereals. Burleigh-Dodds Science Publishing. https://shop.bdspublishing.com/store/bds/detail/workgroup/3-190-109538
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Rashed, A. and E.J. Wenninger. 2023. Advances in managing wireworms in cereal crops, challenges, and future directions. In Advances in Understanding Insect Pests Affecting Wheat and Other Cereals (eds. S. Eigenbrode and A. Rashed). Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing.
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Eigenbrode, S.D., Adhikari, S., Rashed, A. 2023. Fescue aphid (Metopolophium festucae). In Advances in Understanding Insect Pests Affecting Wheat and Other Cereals (eds. S. Eigenbrode and A. Rashed). Burleigh-Dodds Science Publishing.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Prager, S.M., A. Cohen, W.R. Cooper, R. Novy, A. Rashed, E.J. Wenninger, and C. Wallis. 2022. A comprehensive review of zebra chip disease in potato and its management through breeding for resistance/tolerance to 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' and its insect vector. Pest Management Science 78, 3731-3745.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Bastian, C., Tejeda, H., Hatzenbuehler, P., Fuller, K. B., Hewlett, J., Westerhold, A., & Sand, S. (2022). A Research-Based Extension Curriculum to Improve Negotiation Skills and Outcomes for Agricultural Stakeholders. Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR), 4(3), 67-81.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Hirnyck, R., Tate, K., Price, W., Finkelnburg, D., Gunn, D., Hines, S., Neufeld, J., & Stokes, B. (2022). Innovative Virtual Pesticide Recertification Webinar Series Achieves Success during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Pesticide Safety Education, 24, 28-41.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Tilley, D., Hulet, A., Bushman, S., Goebel, C., Karl, J., Love, S., & Wolf, M. (2022). When a weed is not a weed: succession management using early seral natives for Intermountain rangeland restoration. Rangelands, 44(4), 270-280.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Dahan, J., Wolf, Y. I., Orellana, G. E., Wenninger, E. J., Koonin, E. V., & Karasev, A. V. (2022). A Novel Flavi-like Virus in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Crops along the Snake River Valley. Viruses, 14(6), 1320.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Loomis, G. and J. Thomas. 2022. Application of integrated pest management skills through a board game simulation, Journal of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Volume 15, Issue 2 (1-6)
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Eigenbrode, S., et al. (2023) Legume Virus Project https://www.legumevirusproject.org/
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: University of Idaho. (2023) Integrated Pest Management Center. https://sitecore.uidaho.edu/cals/ipm
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Dahan, J., Y.I. Wolf, G.E. Orellana, E.J. Wenninger, E.V. Koonin, and A.V. Karasev. 2022. A novel flavi-like virus in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) crops along the Snake River Valley. Viruses 14, 1320. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14061320
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Ganie, Z., Soltani, N., McKenzie-Gopsill, A., Felix, J., Hutchinson, P., Dille, J., & Sikkema, P. (2023). Potential potato yield loss from weed interference in the United States and Canada. Weed Technology, 37(1), 21-24. doi:10.1017/wet.2023.5
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Cereal Pest AID. (2023) https://cerealpestaid.net/
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Pacific Northwest Pest Alert Network. (2023) http://pnwpestalert.net/
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Olsen, N., A. Adjesiwor, R. Spear, M. Thornton, E. Wenninger, J. Miller, P. Wharton. 2022. Agronomics of leasing fields for potato production. In University of Idaho BUL 1038.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Stokes, B.S. and E.J. Wenninger. 2022. Red Fire Bug  A New Idaho Invader? In University of Idaho BUL 1019.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Schreiber, A., A. Jensen, S. Rondon, E. Wenninger, S. Reitz, and T. Waters. 2023. Integrated pest management guidelines for insects and mites in Idaho, Oregon and Washington potatoes. https://www.nwpotatoresearch.com/item/pest-management-options
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Duellman, K., Wharton, P., Olsen, N., Woodhall, J., & Whitworth, J. 2022. Managing Bacterial Ring Rot of Potato. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin 1021.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Duellman, K., Woodhall, J., Olsen, N., & Whitworth, J. 2022. Potato Mop-Top Virus: Biology and Disease Management. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin 1017.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Pamela, H., 2022. 2022. Targeted Tank Mixtures for Weed Control in Potatoes. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin 950.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Adhikari S., Oehler, E., Rashed, A., Eigenbrode, S. D., Stokes, B. 2022. Cereal Grass Aphid: A newly invasive pest in North America: Bul. 1026, University of Idaho Extension, Moscow, ID. https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications/publication-detail?id=bul1026
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall JW, Bell S, West A. 2023.Verticillium wilt of trees in Idaho. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin. BUL 1043.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Bechinski, E., Merickel, F., & Stokes, B. 2022. Homeowner Guide to Centipedes and Millipedes. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin CIS 1170.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Woodhall JW, Brown L, Murdock MR. Diagnosing and managing Rhizoctonia in Idaho beans crops. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin. BUL 1040.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall JW, Bell S, West A. 2023. Verticillium wilt of trees in Idaho. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin. BUL 1043.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Elmquist D.C., Eigenbrode S.D. 2023. Soil Insects and Other Arthropods in Palouse Agroecosystems Bul. 1041, University of Idaho Extension, Moscow, ID. https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications/publication-detail?id=bul1041
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Duellman, K., Hutchinson, P.J.S., Marshall, J. and de Haro Mart�, M.E. 2022. IMPACT Statement Ag Talk Tuesday series keeps Idaho producers informed.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Finkelburg, D., J. Marshall, K. Duellman, P.J.S. Hutchinson, O. Walsh. October 2022. IMPACT Statement: Ag Talk Tuesday connects with growers and agricultural professionals. 2 p. https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/admin/Impacts/2022/33-22-dfinkelnburg-ag-professionals.pdf?la=en&hash=0A4BD55A19FF453A53F53535EE58CABDC9F0E54C.
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2023 Citation: Tate, K. and Hirnyck, R. (2023) Chapter 9: Pesticide management and safety. Idaho Master Gardener Handbook.
  • Type: Other Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. 2023. Sugar beet pests. In 2023 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. 2023. Pests of sugar beet grown for seed. In 2023 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. 2023. Pests of table beet grown for seed. In 2023 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Strausbaugh, C.A., Majumdar, R., and Wenninger, E. 2023. Foliar and seed treatment insecticides for the control of curly top in Idaho sugar beet, 2022. Plant Disease Management Reports 17:ST004, The American Phytopathological Society.
  • Type: Other Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2023 Citation: Hutchinson, P. 2023. Potato In 2023 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2023 Citation: Hirnyck, R. 2023. Pesticide Safety In 2023 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2023 Citation: Eigenbrode, S. 2023. Dry Edible and Seed Pea In 2023 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook, Oregon State University.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and B. Akhiwu. Mass trapping or attract-and-kill of sugar beet root maggot flies. The Sugarbeet, Research 2023, pp. 57-59.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and A.V. Karasev. Beet leafhopper and beet curly top virus (BCTV) strain risk assessment in Idaho. The Sugarbeet, Research 2023, pp. 53-54.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Hutchinson, P.J.S., J. Felix, and B. Beutler. 2023. Metobromuron Potato Crop Safety and Weed Control. Proc. of the 2023 Western Soc. of Weed Sci. Meetings.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wickwar, D., J. Thomas, E.J. Wenninger. Extension Implementation Plan workshop. University of Idaho Annual Extension Conference, Sun Valley, ID, April 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. Managing worms in sugar beet. Amalgamated Sugar Ag Symposium, Boise, ID, March 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J., K. Duellman, J. Woodhall. Introducing the IPM Dashboard for monitoring pests in Idaho. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, January 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Olsen, N., E. Wenninger, A. Adjesiwor, R. Spear, J. Miller, M. Thornton, P. Wharton. Agronomics of leasing land for potato production workshop. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, January 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. Potatoes 101  Integrated Pest Management and insects. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, January 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. Whats left in the toolbox for sugar beet root maggot? Snake River Sugar Beet Conference. Burley, ID, December 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. Update on Kimberly potato entomology program. Potato Pest Advisory Committee meeting. Virtual, November 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Hutchinson, P.J.S. 2023. Weed Management Workshop. The 55th Annual University of Idaho Extension Potato Conference. Pocatello, ID January 19, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Hutchinson, P.J.S. 2022. Creating the right mix: Targeted tank mixtures for weed control in potatoes. Annual Hermiston Farm Fair. Virtual. November 30, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Duellman, K.,P.J.S. Hutchinson, and E. Wenninger. 2023. Potatoes 101: Basics of production and pest management. The 55th Annual University of Idaho Extension Potato Conference. Pocatello, ID January 18, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Hutchinson, P.J.S. and A. Adjesiwor. 2022. Understanding Weed Control Methods Whats in the Jug and How to Read Herbicide Labels Calibrating and using sprayers. Virtual. December 15, 2022. Urban Rural Interface Program for Noxious and Invasive Weed Management Education- Noxious Weed Workshop.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Hutchinson, P.J.S. 2022. Potato Cropping Systems Weed Management Program Update: Potato Pest Management Advisory Meeting. Virtual. November 28, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Eigenbrode, S.D., Whaley, D. Identifying and Management of Insect Pests on the Farm - Legumes, Wheat and Canola. WSU Wheat Academy, Pullman WA, Dec. 2022
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Elmquist, D.C., Kahl, K., Johnson-Maynard, J., Eigenbrode, S.D. Soil Fauna and Soil Health: Getting to Know our Belowground Partners in IPNW Agroecosystems. Washington State University Wheat Academy. Pullman, WA. 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Elmquist, D.C., Eigenbrode, S.D. Soil Arthropods & Soil Health: Getting to know our belowground partners in PNW wheat systems. North Idaho Cereal Schools: Prairie Cereal School. Greencreek, ID. 2023
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Elmquist, D.C., Eigenbrode, S.D. Soil Arthropods & Soil Health: Getting to know our belowground partners in PNW wheat systems. North Idaho Cereal Schools: Lewiston Cereal School. Lewiston, ID. 2023
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Adhikari, S., Elmquist, D.C., Eigenbrode, S.D. How do insects aboveground & in the soil respond to cover cropping? Insights from on-farm research. Palouse Alternative Cropping Symposium. Colfax, WA. 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Elmquist, D.C., Eigenbrode, S.D. Soil Arthropods & Soil Health: Getting to know our belowground partners in Agroecosystems. Organic Transitions Workshop. Boise, ID. 2023
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Elmquist, D.C. Soil Arthropods & Soil Health: Getting to know our belowground partners in Pacific Northwest Agroecosystems. Rural Roots Sustainable Agriculture speaker series. Moscow, ID. 2023
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Eigenbrode, S.D. Pacific Northwest Cover Crop Decision Aid System, Palouse Alternative Cropping Symposium. Colfax, WA. Feb., 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Woodhall, J. Plant Pathology Predictive Diagnostics for Plant Diseases, Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series, October 20, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Santos, P. Improving Crop Resilience to Pathogens, Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series, November 17, 2022.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Halsch, C. The State of Butterflies in the Western United States, Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series, December 1, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Gouge, D. Dont Let the Bad Bugs Bite: Preventing Pests that Impact Human Health, Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series, February 2, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Murray, M. Prepping for a Healthy Fruit Harvest, Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series, March 23, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Kratsch, H. Preventing Water Stress in Trees, Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series, April 6, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Orloff, N. Non-Target Herbicide Injury in the Urban Environment, Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series, May 11, 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall, J. Seed and soil tuber testing. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, January 2023.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall, J. New and unusual potato diseases  potato wart. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, January 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall, J. Plant Pathology Field Trials in Southern Idaho. Idaho Potato Conference, Pocatello, ID, January 2023.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall, J. Bacterial diseases  are we making progress. Idaho Onion Growers Association and Malheur County Onion Growers Association conference. Ontario, OR. February 2023
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2023 Citation: Woodhall, J. Fungal diseases of onions. Idaho Onion Growers Association and Malheur County Onion Growers Association conference. Ontario, OR. February 2023.


Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22

Outputs
Target Audience:Our primary target audience includes: -General public, master gardeners, organic farmers -Pesticide Applicators (all crop commodities, and urban pest management reps) -Producers and industry representatives of small grains, potato, sugar beet, hops, pulse crops, alfalfa seed and hony bee -Extension educators and crop consultants Changes/Problems:The only limitation was that the funding was received in September. It initially caused some delays because it was a newly structured program but we managed to catch up and do exceptionally well. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?There undersgraduate and post doctoral students involved with different aspects of this project. That includes: Collecting samples, delivering reports, educational activities and writing peer reviewed extension publications and educational materials. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results are being continuously communicated to our stakeholders though various products and outputs. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Provide IPM Extension education through in-person and virtual venues: We will continue to deliver regional crop schools (3), IPM workshops (3), and field days (9). Our multistate monthly webinar series is becoming popular among Idaho stakeholders, and we will continue our contributions to this venue and will lead this effort in 2024. Develop and distribute content in printed materials and online platforms. We are currently working on two videos scripts to address two-spotted spider mite management. These two short videos will be available online during 2022-23 fall and winter. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs. Pest Alert updates aphid tracker, Psyllid network: We will continue to support our statewide pest monitoring programs and provide internships for training the future generation of educator. IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops IPM education through presentations, workshops, field days, educational games and publications. We will continue to co-organize and contribute to numerous growers' events statewide. We will deliver regional crop schools (3), IPM workshops (3), and field days (8). Our multistate Cultivating Healthy Plant series will include one agronomic crop from Idaho. Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plans for sugar beet is being updated in collaborations with Oregon IPM-EIP. Statewide pest monitoring and decision support tools. The PNW PestAlert Network will be launched with a new interface and modules to maximize benefit to our regional producers. Spore trapping and Aphid monitoring Network will be expanded and reporting from these networks will be conducted through IPM Dashboard. Pollinator conservation and education. We will continue our speaker/logistical support for our well-attended annual Palouse Pollinator Summit. In-service training of county educators will be conducted through a webinar (one/year). Working with MSU and NMSU, we will start our first Bee Health Webinar series within the next reporting period. This development was made during our first multistate Pollinator Outreach Planning meeting with MSU in March 2022. Three Extension bulletins and fact sheets are currently being developed, two of which will be submitted in 2022-23. IPM Implementation in Communities Intermountain West In-Service IPM Workshops for County Educators. We will continue providing in-service education on the pests new to Idaho, advances in IPM, and outreach strategies to our extension educators. IPM Curriculum for Master Gardeners and IPM manual revisions. Entomology and IPM sections of the IPM Manual is now being edited. One chapter will be ready for the 2022-23 reporting period. IPM Resources for Educators, Master Gardeners and General Public. A minimum of 250 volunteers and County Educators will be trained on Pest Identification and IPM during the 2022-2023 reporting period. Moreover, Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association's Green Collar College, Horticulture Sustainability Symposium and IPM workshops will be held between June and December 2022.; Insect Identification website/tools: Our Idaho Insect Identification page has been widely advertised. A minimum of 300 IDs are expected during the 2022-2023 season; E-learning module - Pesticide Safety: The set of eight online modules for pesticide applicators curriculum has been revised and is available on the Extension Education Campus website; Peer-reviewed Extension bulletins: Two bulletins will be published by the next reporting. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators (Secondary) Deliver IPM-based annual pesticide recertification education. Nine pesticide recertification webinars are planned. Each 1-hour webinar will feature an IPM topic that qualifies for recertification with Idaho State Department of Agriculture. Three in-person workshops are also planned. Deliver IPM based annual pre-license pesticide safety education. Pre-license pesticide safety educationcurriculum is moving to an online course, using Moodle Learning Management System. The Course Site will include a lecture on general IPM. Additional lectures, topic specific, will include specific IPM tactics for managing various pests. The stakeholder is then tested by ISDA on these subjects, including the IPM knowledge. Develop new study manuals for applicators in response to recent regulation updates. Updates will include new licensing category changes, and additional IPM information that the new applicator is expected to have core knowledge. Revise Stored Commodity, Sewer Line Root Control to remove the non-soil fumigant material and increase IPM tactics.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Idaho IPM Extension Implementation Program was restructured with a new team of 20 specialists and Extension educators from 8 locations across the state. Team members meet twice a year to coordinate and prioritize activities and for regional advisory board representatives (see below) to provide an update on their activities. Idaho IPM-EIP prioritizes extension activities in the diverse cropping systems of Idaho with help from the regional advisory boards that include representatives from industry and regional producers. Shared objectives across priority areas: PNW Insects and weed Management Handbooks. Our regional pest management handbooks were updated and published in collaboration with several members of our IPM-EIP team and the Oregon State University (see output); this is an annual effort in all priority areas. Pest monitoring networks, early detection, and reporting support. Support has been distributed to all four Idaho monitoring networks for training and reporting purposes. In order to support Idaho pest monitoring networks, one of our priorities was to develop adata reporting dashboard.This system has been developed, and it is being tested by the PIs of different pest monitoring programs (psyllid monitoring network (73 fields sites), spore trap network (15 field stations), and aphid/virus monitoring networks in northern (AphidTracker) and eastern Idaho (46 field sites). In addition, to weekly reporting (graphs and distribution maps), our dashboard includes blogs for each monitoring network (4) to communicate details and management recommendations to producers. UI IPM website restructuring.This is an ongoing effort (offline) led by our newly hired Data Management Assistant. The new website is expected to be launched by the next reporting period (2023) and completed by 2024. The PNW Pest Alert Network. This network is a top-rated resource among Idaho producers. Until last year this website reached out to 1622 subscribers. Since the previous year, IPM in Communities has also been included raising the number of subscribers to 3931. The interface of this site has been updated and will be launched in May. The new website is also designed to collect data more effectively, facilitating data extraction for reporting purposes. According to our 2021 survey, 18.8% of the respondents reduced the spray frequency in their crops; the applications were more effective and timely 46.9 percent of the time. This network resulted in 39% increase in field scouting. IPM Implementation in Specialty Crops Provide IPM Extension education through in-person and virtual venues. Several grower events were organized, and more than 15 presentations were delivered to address pest issues in hops, mint, onion, potatoes, and bean crops. Selected presentations are listed under products. Develop and distribute content in printed materials and online platforms (50%, progress). Two book chapters, 2 journal publications and 4 peer reviewed Extension articles and 1 educational video were the main outputs under this objective, since September 2021. Selected Extension outcomes are listed under products. Support statewide pest monitoring and advisory programs; see accomplishments for the shared objectives. IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops IPM education through presentations, workshops, field days, educational game and publications. Idaho Cereal schools: IPM-EIP co-organized and presented in southeastern and northern Idaho cereal schools, which were held in a hybrid in-person/online format; Workshops and webinars: Several workshops and webinars have been organized and/or delivered. Examples are: Western Idaho Ag Expo (in-person seminar), WSU/UI Pesticide Re-certification Credit Program, and From the Field: Farm Chat with Idaho Wheat, NRCS Projects Tour field day, and the US Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative "Scabinar; Parts I and II" (webinars). Outputs: Three refereed journal and 7 Extension publications (including 4 PNW Insect & 1 Weed Management Handbook chapters), 12 videos, and 15 talks, webinars and field days summarize our team outcomes since September 2021. Selected Extension publications are included under products. Pest Friends board game. This game is developed and now used in various IPM-related educational events. An online version of this game is under development. Statewide pest monitoring and decision support tools; see accomplishments for the shared objectives. Pollinator conservation and education. Palouse Annual Pollinator Summit was held on February 24-25. IPM-EIP participated in this event (no presentation). Our Parma Cocoon Testing Laboratory processed and analyzed 42 leafcutting bee populations from growers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Laboratory evaluations of bee populations are critical to alfalfa seed producers as they plan their operations. IPM Implementation in Communities. Intermountain West In-Service IPM Workshops for County Educators. Rescheduled for September 19-21, 2022, in Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, Sandpoint. IPM Curriculum for Master Gardeners and IPM manual revisions (33% progress). Our team continued teaching Insect Identification and IPM to master gardeners across the state (488 participants, to date). The IPM manual is currently being updated. IPM Resources for Educators, Master Gardeners and General Public (33% progress). Barn Owl Box Program (biological control education), Vole Management Program, and workshops with hands-on interactions with insects to dispel myths about insects and spiders had a total of 619 participants; Insect Identification website/tools: Our team continues to receive submitted samples through the Insect Identification website. Since September 2021, 100 submissions have been processed. We are also working on developing an AI-based insect identification system as components outlined in our NIFA-CPPM-ARDP and NIFA-FACT proposals; E-learning module - Pesticide Safety: The set of eight online modules for pesticide applicators curriculum has been revised and is available on the Extension Education Campus website. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators (secondary) Deliver IPM-based annual pesticide recertification education. Recertification education is being delivered by most of our team members statewide (see above). Our Pesticide Safety Education team has trained 603 participants in person and 642 participants through webinars. Deliver IPM based annual pre-license pesticide safety education. Pre-license education has been delivered to 135 participants state-wide. In addition, the pre-license education course has been developed in a hybrid format and the online version is now available on the Extension Foundation Campus. Develop new study manuals for applicators in response to recent regulation updates (to be started). To meet recent EPA regulatory changes, we will revise pesticide license categories, which would also require new study manuals. ISDA recommendations will be followed through the process.

Publications

  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Hutchinson, P., Duellman, K., Wharton, P., Wenninger, E., Rashed, A., Adjesiwor, A. (equal contribution). Pesticide Resistance Management. Idaho Potato Conference 2022.
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: Rashed, A., Nikoukar, N., Eigenbrode, S., Adhikari, S., Borowiec, M. Aphids and wireworms of the PNW: where they are and how to manage them. Northern Idaho Cereal School, January 2022.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Accepted Year Published: 2022 Citation: Do invasive and naturalized aphid pest populations respond differently to climatic and landscape factors?
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Alyohkin, A., Wenninger, E. J., and Jensen, A. 2022. Aphids. In: Insect Pests of Potato, 2nd Ed. (eds. A. Alyohkin, S. Rondon, and Y. Gao). P. 502. Elsevier.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Brown, L., Harrington, M., Murdock, M. R., Woodhall, J. W., Bell, S., and Spinazola, J. 2021. Phytophthora Cantorum causing bleeding canker of acer � freemanii in southern Idaho. Plant Disease 105:12, 4172
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Submitted Year Published: 2022 Citation: Clements J, Haylett M, Nelson B, Walsh D. 2021. Examining historical rates of leafcutting bee cell pathogens to establish baseline infectivity rates for alfalfa seed growers. bioRxiv. Submitted to Journal of Economic Entomology, in review
  • Type: Websites Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: http://pnwpestalert.net/
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Rashed, A. & C. Tanner. 2021. Small Grain Pests. Pp. B21-30. In: PNW Insect Pest Management Handbook (ed. Kaur, N.). Oregon State University/Washington State University/University of Idaho Extension
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Awaiting Publication Year Published: 2022 Citation: Wenninger, E.J. and A. Rashed. 2022. Psyllids. In Insect Pests of Potato, 2nd Ed. (eds. A. Alyohkin, S. Rondon, and Y. Gao). P. 616. Elsevier (in press)
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Prager, S.M., Cohen, A., Cooper, W.R., Novy, R., Rashed, A., Wenninger, E.J. & C. Wallis. 2022. Zebra Chip Disease in Potato and its Management through Breeding for Resistance/Tolerance to Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum. Pest Management Science, in press.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Garland-Campbell, K, Bellinger, B.S., Carter, A.H., Chen, X., DeMacon, P., Engle, D., Hagerty, C.H., Kiszonas, A., Klarquist, E., Murray, T., Morris, C., Neely, C., Odubiyi, S, Rashad, A., See1, D., Steber, C. & N. Wen. 2022. Registration of Cameo Soft White Winter Club Wheat. Journal of Plant Registration, in press.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Nikoukar, A.*, Ensafi, P., Lewis, E., Crowder, D. & A. Rashed. 2021. Efficacy of naturally occurring and commercial entomopathogenic nematodes against sugar beet wireworm (Coleoptera: Elateridae). Journal of Economic Entomology, 114: 2241-2244.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Pizolotto, C.A., Harrington, M., Brown, L. et al. A real-time PCR assay for Erysiphe betae and its effectiveness when used with different spore trapping methods. European Journal of Plant Pathology 162: 329341. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-021-02405-6
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Lyons-Yerion, C.D., Cook, S. P., Williams, C. J., and Barbour, J.D. 2021. Comparative population dynamics, flight periods and volatile pheromone attraction of Tragosoma harrissi and Tragosoma soror (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Idaho, U.S.A. Northwest Science. https://doi.org/10.3955/046.095.0204
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Quick Facts  Idaho Sugar Beets BUL 1003. October 2021. Olga S. Walsh, James W. Woodhall, Erik J. Wenninger, Albert T. Adjesiwo
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Pink Root Disease of Onion-Biology and Control. 2021. J. Woodhall, M. Murdock, K. Beck, M. Thornton. BUL 1000.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Dryland field day Abstracts: Highlights of Research Progress. 2021. Crow, S., B. Schillinger, K. Schroeder, D. Finkelnburg, A. Rashed & S. Philips & D. Sutor. 74 Pp (proceedings). Washington State University/Oregon State University/University of Idaho.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Small Grains Report, Southcentral and Southeast Idaho Cereals Research and Extension Program. Marshall, J., et al. 2022. 2021 University of Idaho, Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin CIS BUL 205.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Strausbaugh, C.A., and Wenninger, E. 2022. Foliar insecticides for the control of curly top in Idaho sugar beet. Plant Disease Management Reports 16: V036.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Crossley, M. S., Smith, O. M., Davis, T. S., et al. 2021. Complex life histories predispose aphids to recent abundance declines. Global Change Biology https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.15739
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Legume pests. 2022. Eigenbrode, S. In: PNW Insect Pest Management Handbook (ed. Kaur, N.). Oregon State University/Washington State University/University of Idaho Extension.
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Sugar beet pests. Wenninger, E.J. 2022. In: 2022 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Oregon State University/Washington State University/University of Idaho Extension.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Red Firebug- a new Idaho invader? 2022. Stokes, B. and E. Wenninger. University of Idaho Extension BUL 1019.
  • Type: Book Chapters Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Pests of sugar beet grown for seed. 2022. Wenninger, E.J. In: PNW Insect Pest Management Handbook (ed. Kaur, N.). Oregon State University/Washington State University/University of Idaho Extension.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Submitted Year Published: 2022 Citation: Hirnyck, R. Effectiveness of Online Pesticide Safety Education for License Recertification. Journal of Pesticide Safety Education, submitted.
  • Type: Websites Status: Other Year Published: 2022 Citation: In progress- A centralized IPM reporting Dashboard and new UI IPM website to support Idaho EIP
  • Type: Other Status: Submitted Year Published: 2022 Citation: Saeed, A., Rashed, A., Clements, J., Nelson, B. 2022. Alfalfa Leafcutting Bees. University of Idaho Extension Bulletin.