Agriculture and Cropping Systems
Soil health, water quality and crop productivity are major concerns to those feeding the world. ºÚÁÏÍø Extension programs support small grains and alternative crops. These are key to the economy of Nez Perce County and north central ºÚÁÏÍø.
Small Grain and Legumes
Pests and Pesticides
ºÚÁÏÍø educates applicators on pesticides and their alternatives. UI Extension promotes the safety of users, the public and the environment.
- Pesticide Prelicense Training Feb. 15-18 and March 1-4 poster (PDF) |
- Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
- ºÚÁÏÍø Integrated Pest Management Center
Presentation & Handout Archive
Upcoming classes, workshops and seminars are listed on our Calendar, News & Events page.
North ºÚÁÏÍø Cereal Schools — Lewiston
- ºÚÁÏÍø Barley Commission Update (slides by Kelly Olson, IBC) (PDF)
- Economic Update for 2016-2017 (slides by Kate Painter, UI Extension/Boundary County) (PDF)
- Canola Pest Control (slides by Jim Davis, UI support scientist) (PDF)
- Variety Trial Results and Cropping Year Challenges (slides by Kurt Schroeder, UI Cropping Systems Agronomist) (PDF)
- Dietary Benefits and Misconceptions of Wheat Consumption (slides by Samantha Ramsay, UI Foods and Nutrition) (PDF)
Procrastinator’s Clinic — Lewiston 2016
- Managing Acidic Soils: Herbicide and Fertility Strategies for Farm and Garden (slides by Doug Finkelnburg) (PDF)
- Water Quality and Pesticide Performance (slides by Ronda Hirnyk, UI/IPM Coordinator) (PDF)
- Pesticide Stewardship (slides by Sherman Takatori, ISDA) (PDF)
North ºÚÁÏÍø Forage School — Sandpoint 2016
- North ºÚÁÏÍø Alfalfa Variety Trials Presentation (slides by Doug Finkelnburg) (PDF)
- North ºÚÁÏÍø Alfalfa Variety Trial Entry List (handouts) (PDF)
- North ºÚÁÏÍø Alfalfa Variety Trial Results (handouts) (PDF)
Falling Numbers Update 2016
Ventenata Update — Potlatch 2015
For more information contact
Douglas Finkelnburg
Area Extension Educator — Cropping Systems
Partners in Agriculture
ºÚÁÏÍø research and Extension funding comes from federal and state sources, plus grants from public and private companies.