| |
PNW STEEP II EXTENSION
CONSERVATION FARMING
UPDATE - December 1995
New Publication
on Fall Pests of Winter Wheat
Seeding winter
wheat earlier in the fall to increase vegetative growth for soil cover
overwinter can significantly reduce soil erosion potential. However, several
insect and disease problems in winter wheat can be more severe with earlier
seeding dates. Because of the complexity of the insect and disease problems,
and interactions with other cultural practices and environmental factors,
it is often difficult for Northwest producers to make effective choices
in winter wheat planting decisions. A new publication is now available
to help growers develop a better understanding of how to manage three
common insect and viral disease problems of winter wheat in the region.
The University of
Idaho Cooperative Extension System recently published bulletin EXT 780
"Fall Pest Problems of Winter Wheat." It covers Russian wheat aphid, barley
yellow dwarf and wheat streak mosaic. In each pest problem, the 8-page
publication addresses the biology of the insect pest or insect vector
of diseases, symptoms and spread of the viral diseases, prevention, detection
and control practices. Color photos are included to aid in identification
of insects and disease symptoms.
The bulletin is available
for $1.50 from Idaho county extension offices or can be ordered from the
Publications Office at at the UI Agricultural Communications Center (208-885-7982).
|
| |
Contact
us: Hans Kok, (208)885-5971
|
Accessibility | Copyright
| Policies | WebStats | STEEP Acknowledgement
Hans Kok, WSU/UI Extension Conservation Tillage Specialist, UI Ag Science
231, PO Box 442339, Moscow, ID 83844 USA Redesigned
by Leila Styer, CAHE Computer Resource Unit; Maintained by Debbie
Marsh, Dept. of Crop & Soil Sciences, WSU
|
|
