University of Idaho Hosts Event to Showcase Advances in Weed and Herbicide Management for Potato Growers
The University of Idaho is pleased to announce the 2024 UI Snake River Weed Management Tour and Field Day, which will take place at the Aberdeen Research and Extension (R&E) Center on Tuesday, June 25. This event offers a valuable opportunity for farmers, agronomists, researchers, and industry professionals involved in potato cultivation to gain insights into the latest advancements in weed and herbicide management.
Event Details and Schedule
- Registration: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
- Tour: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
- Lunch: Sponsored, following the tour
Attendees do not need to pre-register or RSVP for the event. Four Idaho pesticide recertification credits will be available for participants.
Key Highlights of the Tour
The tour at the Aberdeen R&E Center will feature several key topics and demonstrations aimed at improving weed management practices and herbicide effectiveness in potato farming. The highlights include:
- Herbicide Resistance in Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp:
- An overview of herbicide resistance issues in Eastern Idaho.
- Detailed potato herbicide testing results.
- Resistance Management:
- Strategies for using herbicide tank mixtures with overlapping sites of action (SOA) to control the same weed species.
- Simulated Excess Rainfall Effects on Herbicides and Potato Crop Safety:
- Demonstrations on how excess rainfall impacts herbicide performance and the safety of potato crops.
- Herbicide SOA Injury Demonstration:
- Visual demonstrations of herbicide site of action injuries to better understand the impact on crops.
Additional Updates and Research Insights
The event will also provide updates on critical research and development projects, including:
- IR-4 Herbicide Tolerance for Quinoa:
- Insights into how herbicide tolerance research for quinoa fits into potato rotations.
- ISDA Specialty Crop Block Grant:
- Findings on condiment mustard herbicide tolerance and its implications for crop rotations.
Researchers will also discuss ongoing developments in Idaho potato variety breeding, disease management, and overall cropping systems.
Conclusion
The 2024 UI Snake River Weed Management Tour and Field Day promises to be an informative event for all stakeholders in the potato industry. By attending, participants will gain valuable knowledge on advanced weed management strategies, herbicide resistance, and innovative practices to enhance potato production.
