Caneberry Production in Washington and Oregon

Priorities

Category Rank Pest Type Pest Crop Stage Priority
Extension/Outreach 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Need fully funded Extension and Research programs at Land-Grant universities. Recent budgetary cutbacks and personnel layoffs threaten the viability of IPM implementation and research. Methods of dispersal of information between publicly funded agencies and the caneberry industry are slowly disappearing.
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Provide information to growers about pre-plant scouting, insect identification and thresholds (when developed).
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Educate growers on thresholds and monitoring.
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Educate growers on IPM.
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Avoidance in Pre-Storage Identify insect contaminants so grower can better control.
Extension/Outreach 1 Insects Bloom The Extension Service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Nematodes The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Nematodes The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Nematodes Continue to educate growers on sampling, monitoring and thresholds.
Extension/Outreach 1 Nematodes Avoidance in Pre-Storage The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Nematodes Bloom The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Diagnosis of diseases.
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critica
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Educate growers on how to use new chemistries and resistance management.
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Avoidance in Pre-Storage Educate growers on how to use new chemistries and resistance management.
Extension/Outreach 1 Pathogens Bloom The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds Identification and biology of weeds.
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds Avoidance in Pre-Storage The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 1 Weeds Bloom The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Need full support of IR-4 to assist caneberry producers in obtaining minor crop tolerances.
Extension/Outreach 2 Insects The Extension Service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 2 Insects Need to gain experience and determine field efficacy for newer pesticides, such as spinosad (Success) and tebufenozide (Confirm).
Extension/Outreach 2 Insects Educate growers on pest identification and beneficials.
Extension/Outreach 2 Insects Avoidance in Pre-Storage The Extension Service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 2 Nematodes The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Developing resistance programs for growers.
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Revise and update the Guide for Commercial Raspberry Production in the Northwest.
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens The Extension Service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 2 Pathogens Avoidance in Pre-Storage The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 2 Weeds The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Educate growers on thresholds, pest identification and IPM techniques.
Extension/Outreach 3 Insects The Extension Service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 3 Insects Educate growers on habitat management for beneficials.
Extension/Outreach 3 Pathogens Where to get information (develop a web site and other sources.)
Extension/Outreach 3 Weeds Weed shifts and resistance (need for rotation of herbicides).
Extension/Outreach 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Continue to educate on resistance management for all pesticides. The rapid introduction of newer pest control/pest management materials has not been accompanied by adequate resistant management strategies to insure their longer term viability.
Extension/Outreach 4 Insects Educate growers on resistance management, especially use of bifenthrin (Brigade or Capture).
Extension/Outreach 4 Pathogens The Extension Service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 4 Weeds Cover crop management.
Extension/Outreach 5 All The Extension service provides a wide variety of research-based information and educational materials on many topics to growers; the continued support of their services is critical.
Extension/Outreach 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Support and strengthen IPM programs at colleges and universities.
Extension/Outreach 6 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Keep the USDA/ARS Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research in Corvallis, Oregon, fully funded.
Regulatory 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Approve the Critical Use Exemption (CUE) for nursery use of methyl bromide for production of caneberry plant material.
Regulatory 1 Insects Allow additional applications of diazinon. (more than one )
Regulatory 1 Insects Shorter PHIs for several insecticides and miticides.
Regulatory 1 Insects Avoidance in Pre-Storage Expedite registration of the organically approved formulation of spinosad (Entrust) for organic growers.
Regulatory 1 Insects Bloom Expedite registration of larvicides (e.g. thiamethoxam) for root weevil larvae
Regulatory 1 Insects Bloom Register thiophanate (Topsin –M) for cane blight control.
Regulatory 1 Nematodes Expedite registration of fenamiphos (Nemacur) replacement
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Expedite Methyl Bromide alternatives.
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Expedite registration of benomyl (Benlate) replacement (e.g. thiophanate/Topsin- M)
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Allow multiple active ingredient Section 18s for resistance management for pests that have a documented history of resistance
Regulatory 1 Pathogens Avoidance in Pre-Storage Change PHI and REI on Captan to 0 days
Regulatory 1 Weeds Expedite registration of shorter PHI materials.
Regulatory 1 Weeds Register organic acids for weed control.
Regulatory 1 Weeds No new herbicides being registered on caneberries because manufacturers consider caneberries a relatively small market.
Regulatory 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Need more consistency between REIs and PHIs to allow better use of products. For some products, the REI is longer than the PHI, which limits its use.
Regulatory 2 Insects Resolve different REIs for bifenthrin (Brigade or Capture) for hand vs. mechanical harvesting.
Regulatory 2 Insects Avoidance in Pre-Storage Shorter PHIs/REIs.
Regulatory 2 Nematodes No new nematicides being registered on caneberries because manufacturers consider caneberries a relatively small market
Regulatory 2 Pathogens Expedite registration of boscalid (Pristine/BAS 516) for caneberries.
Regulatory 2 Pathogens Avoidance in Pre-Storage Allow multiple active ingredient Section 18s for resistance management for pests that have a documented history of resistance.
Regulatory 2 Weeds Shorten PHI for Sethoxydim (Poast).
Regulatory 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Streamline the process for registration of pesticides for use on minor crops. The obstacles involved in gaining registration for minor crop uses poses major difficulties for the caneberry industry.
Regulatory 3 Pathogens Avoidance in Pre-Storage Expedite registration of boscalid (Pristine/BAS 516) for caneberries.
Regulatory 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Strive for more equity in rulings that relate to international trade, minimum residue levels (MRLs), and tariffs. The USA caneberry industry faces increased overseas competition. Issues, such as labor costs and regulatory restrictions, place USA-grown caneberries at a competitive disadvantage.
Research 1 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop methods for control of insect contaminants in machine harvested fields. . A unique problem for caneberry growers is the presence of insect contaminants in harvested fruit caused by the mechanical harvesting methods. Vibrating rods move through the plant canopy causing ripe fruit, along with any insects present, to drop on to a conveyer belt. Many of these insects can be removed by mechanical or visual methods, but some species have characteristics that make this very difficult. The method of choice to prevent this contamination has been broad spectrum insecticide application prior to and during harvest.
Research 1 Insects Cover crops research (i.e. brassica)
Research 1 Insects Cost effective alternatives for diazinon and azinphos-methyl (Guthion).
Research 1 Insects Generate data to shorten PHIs.
Research 1 Insects Avoidance in Pre-Storage Insect collection systems on harvesting machines.
Research 1 Insects Bloom Weed management for weevil control.
Research 1 Nematodes Biological nematicides
Research 1 Nematodes Evaluate use of cover crops for nematode control
Research 1 Nematodes Bloom Research on low rates of drip applied fumigants.
Research 1 Pathogens Research on resistance management for current herbicides.
Research 1 Pathogens Develop better sampling diagnostic tools for Verticillium and Phytophthora (Root rot)
Research 1 Pathogens Identify other molds that are affecting yield and quality.
Research 1 Pathogens Determine efficacy of pyraclostrobin (Cabrio) and boscalid (Pristine/BAS 516) for various diseases.
Research 1 Pathogens Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop spray timing based on models.
Research 1 Pathogens Bloom Cover crops to suppress virus vectors.
Research 1 Weeds Mulching for weed control.
Research 1 Weeds Additional primocane suppression materials.
Research 1 Weeds Research on resistance management for current herbicides.
Research 2 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop and evaluate economic thresholds for incorporation into forecast models that will predict pest occurrence and severity Much work remains to be done to help in the decision-making process for pest management control.
Research 2 Insects Preplant insecticide incorporation
Research 2 Insects Research malathion as soil drench for raspberry crown borer.
Research 2 Insects Chemical and non-chemical alternatives to current controls.
Research 2 Insects Avoidance in Pre-Storage Alternate methods of removing insect contaminants from fruit.
Research 2 Insects Bloom Tools for control of root weevil larvae; identify best time for control.
Research 2 Nematodes Replacement for fenamiphos (Nemacur) by 2007.
Research 2 Nematodes Screen for resistant and tolerant cultivars
Research 2 Nematodes Bloom Research on low rates of banded applied fumigants.
Research 2 Pathogens New control measures for hard to control perennials. (nutsedge, bindweed,horsetail, and Canada thistle.
Research 2 Pathogens Effectiveness of Agrobacterium radiobacter K84 or K1026 (Galltrol and Nogall)
Research 2 Pathogens Effective screening of new cultivars for resistance to RBDV.
Research 2 Pathogens Controls for Pseudomonas syringae (bacterial blight)
Research 2 Pathogens Avoidance in Pre-Storage Identify other molds that are affecting yield and quality.
Research 2 Pathogens Bloom Fungicide timing for spur blight control.
Research 2 Weeds More research on Carfentrazone-ethyl (Aim) efficacy for primocane suppression.
Research 2 Weeds Products with a shorter PHI.
Research 3 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop strategies, which may include resistant cultivars, for control of raspberry bushy dwarf virus. Bushy dwarf virus is the direct cause of major economic losses for raspberry growers. It causes fruit to become crumbly and unfit for high-end uses. Fields that would normally be productive for ten to twelve years must be removed after four to six years. The virus is vectored by pollinating bees, making control very difficult.
Research 3 Insects Methyl bromide alternatives
Research 3 Insects Develop economic thresholds for mites, root weevils, and raspberry crown borer.
Research 3 Insects Less toxic materials to bees.
Research 3 Insects Avoidance in Pre-Storage Develop less toxic materials or methods to workers.
Research 3 Insects Bloom Predatory nematodes control of root weevil larvae.
Research 3 Nematodes Fenamiphos (Nemacur) replacement
Research 3 Nematodes Bloom Replacement for fenamiphos (Nemacur).
Research 3 Pathogens Develop more affective controls for Phytophthora (Root rot)
Research 3 Pathogens Genetically engineered and/or conventional bred resistance for RBDV and tomato ringspot virus.
Research 3 Pathogens Resistance management for diseases, esp. Phytophthora root rot
Research 3 Pathogens Avoidance in Pre-Storage Continue to evaluate new management strategies for Botrytis fruit rot.
Research 3 Pathogens Bloom Alternative to benomyl (benlate) for cane blight control.
Research 3 Weeds Selective post-emergent products.
Research 3 Weeds Screening for new herbicides especially those with different modes of action.
Research 4 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Identify replacements for diazinon, fenamiphos (Nemacur), methyl bromide, and azinphos-methyl (Guthion). After EPA completes its review of these compounds, they may no longer be available for use in caneberries or have a limited use pattern.
Research 4 Insects Develop economic thresholds
Research 4 Insects Develop a resistance management program for leafrollers.
Research 4 Insects Continue research on control of insect contaminants
Research 4 Insects Bloom Life cycles of various weevil species.
Research 4 Nematodes Alternate for methyl bromide.
Research 4 Pathogens Evaluate commercial feasibility of solarization.
Research 4 Pathogens Identification and management of black raspberry decline virus.
Research 4 Pathogens Cane management techniques for reducing diseases.
Research 4 Pathogens Bloom Research post harvest fruit handling.
Research 4 Weeds Phytotoxicity of Carfentrazone-ethyl (Aim) in raspberries.
Research 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Allow multiple Section 18s for products that are not only efficacious but also needed for resistance management.
Research 5 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Need insecticides with shorter PHIs and REIs for use as a clean up spray to control insect contaminants just prior to or during harvest
Research 5 Insects Encourage naturally occurring beneficial insects.
Research 5 Insects Generate efficacy data on newer materials.
Research 5 Nematodes Preplant nematicide that is not a soil fumigant.
Research 5 Pathogens Evaluate cover crops for control of Verticillium.
Research 5 Pathogens Determine toxicity of cane suppression herbicides to fungal pathogens, such as Botrytis fruit rot, spur blight, and cane blight.
Research 5 Pathogens Modeling and disease forecasting for Botrytis.
Research 5 Weeds More screening for additional herbicides.
Research 6 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Retain diazinon use pattern. Proposed restrictions to diazinon use threatens the economic viability of growers using it to control raspberry fruit worm and raspberry crown borer.
Research 6 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop strategies, which may include resistant cultivars, for control of Phytophthora (root rot). Root rot is a major limiting factor in caneberry production, especially in raspberries.
Research 6 Insects Pheromones for raspberry crown borer.
Research 6 Insects Habitat management to conserve beneficials.
Research 6 Nematodes Detection of virus in nematodes
Research 6 Pathogens Develop Phytophthora (root rot) tolerant cultivars
Research 6 Pathogens Modeling and forecasting for diseases.
Research 6 Pathogens Continue to evaluate new management strategies for Botrytis fruit rot control
Research 6 Weeds Determine if cane suppressing herbicides impact fungal diseases.
Research 7 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop control strategies for perennial weeds. Quackgrass, thistle, equisetum, nutsedge, and bindweed are particularly difficult to control with current weed management methods.
Research 7 Insects Parasitoid wasps for control of leafrollers.
Research 7 Insects Continuing to develop IPM techniques.
Research 8 All 6- to 12-Inch Shoot Develop long range investment in new technologies. In order to remain economically viable in a global marketplace, it will be necessary to develop practical and realistic long-range goals that include innovative technologies to reduce cost, improve quality and increase yields.
Research 8 Insects Alternative to diazinon for raspberry fruitworm control.
Research 8 Insects Resistance management.
Research 9 Insects Research into trap and kill crops/hosts.
Research 10 Insects Cane management for leafroller control