The WSU projects that received funding from the Washington Grain Commission in fiscal year 2024 are summarized in the 2023-2024 WSU Wheat and Barley Research Progress Report.
With a new WSU Extension publication, producers will benefit from learning how to identify pea weevil, when and how to best sample for it, and the control options if outbreak numbers are detected.
The arrival of warm, sunny weather after planting brings with it the possibility for flea beetle damage to young canola plants, and therefore the need to be regularly scouting canola fields.
If you hold a pesticide or applicators license, you’re likely to have heard the phrase “Label is the LAW” or have been reminded at workshops or presentations to always READ the label before buying the…
The days of worrying about insects such as Aphids, Hessian fly, or Wireworms damaging the wheat crop will likely be an afterthought until next spring now that the wheat harvest is mostly if not all…
The first and most important step in any pest management program is to make sure the pest in question has been correctly identified. Failing to miss this step can cost both time and money and…
The University of Idaho needs our help! Researchers with the Department of Entomology are working on USDA-funded project titled “Harnessing artificial intelligence for implementing integrated pest management in small-grain production systems”. The project goal is…
Insect pests such as Hessian fly, Wireworms, Cereal Leaf Beetle, Aphids (especially the new Wheat Grass Aphid), Pea Weevils (pdf), and Cabbage Seedpod Weevils have the potential to severely impact crop yields and thus…
Wireworms, the larval stage of click beetles, are nothing new for PNW grain producers, there is, however, a new insecticide that should be available this spring that has the potential to be a game-changer! Historically…
Due to COVID-19, there are several significant changes to obtaining recertification credits and taking pesticide license exams. Washington State Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA) is the regulatory agency that administers the pesticide program.Recertification Credits There are…
Dr. Richard Koenig, Chair of the WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, announced that Dale Whaley, Regional Extension Specialist located in the Douglas County Extension office in Waterville, WA is the 2020 recipient of the Kenneth J. Morrison Award.
First and foremost, when it comes to protecting pollinators, one must read and follow all pesticide label instructions. Some products are highly toxic to bees and will clearly state so on the label.
If you planted canola as part of your rotation, then you also may very well have Cabbage Seedpod Weevil, If you have not checked your fields then now is the time to do so.
The first and most critical step of any pest management program whether it is a weed, pathogen or insect that is causing problems is accurate identification. If one doesn’t know what they are trying to…
As climate change is occupying more space in public discourse, it is easy to focus on the attention-grabbing headlines about loss of sea ice, warming oceans, and more intense and frequent wildfires. Often overlooked are the seemingly subtle effects a changing climate presents and the ramifications these subtle changes can have.
If you have canola as part of your rotation and have not yet checked for the presence of Cabbage Seedpod Weevil (Ceutorhynchus obstrictus (Marsham)), then now is the time to do so! Treatment thresholds for…
A guest post by Sanford Eigenbrode, University of Idaho. Several years ago, we detected and reported the presence of a new aphid in wheat, Metopolophium festucae cerealium, which we are currently calling “Mfc” or “Cereal…