| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
All |
|
|
Educate growers on storage management practices (humidity,
temperatures, air flow). |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Increase proactive public education to raise consumer confidence about safe
pesticide use by potato growers in the United States and point out potential
risks of imported potatoes / potato products grown under different regulatory
standards. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
All |
|
Avoidance in Pre-Storage |
Educate growers about harvest management for controlling volunteer
potatoes. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Educate growers in resistance management. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Educate regulators concerning the seriousness of wireworm control issues. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Work with EPA in addressing FQPA issues to provide realistic and
commonsense risk assessment data in order to avoid loss or cancellation of
commonly used/needed pesticides. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Educate public (homeowners) on efficacious treatments for overwintering
populations of green peach aphid on backyard peach trees. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Educate growers on using nematicides at planting. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Develop a comprehensive PNW nematode website. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Educate regulators about pest resistance problems and issues. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Conduct workshops on at-risk pesticides. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Increase awareness of importance of seed in spreading late blight and the
difficulty of detection in seed. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Educate growers on what is known about powdery scab. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Weeds |
|
|
Educate growers and crop advisors on the use of green manure systems for
weed management. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Weeds |
|
|
Educate growers and extension educators so they are the first to identify
new invasive weed species. |
| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Educate growers about the location of resistant weeds and the active
ingredients to which the weeds are resistant. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
All |
|
|
Educate growers on seasonal effects on storage. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Educate consumers about benefits of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Insects |
|
|
Educate fieldmen and producers concerning all elements of control –
detection, chemical efficacy, proper timing, etc. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Insects |
|
|
Educate growers about beneficial insects
§ How to promote beneficial insects
§ How chemicals affect beneficial insects. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Increase grower education concerning the importance and costeffectiveness
of pre-fumigation irrigation. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Educate growers about the modes of action of nematicides. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Teach resistance-management strategies to maintain length of effective
pesticides. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Educate farm workers on use of fumigants to improve application safety. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Weeds |
|
|
Increase technology transfer about new weeds, herbicide resistance,
critical weed interface periods, and benefit/risk analysis of herbicide use. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Weeds |
|
|
Educate all applicators on herbicide mode of action for resistant-weed
management. |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Conduct a survey of resistant weeds in the PNW. |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Create an on-line clearinghouse for research data. |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
Insects |
|
|
Educate agrochemical dealers and consultants concerning the selection of
appropriate pesticides. |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Distribute available information pertaining to the use of dairy manures for
nematode control. |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Educate neighbors on the application process to reduce concerns from the
non-farming population. |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Educate home gardeners, organic growers, and nursery operators on
dangers of importing late blight. |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
Weeds |
|
|
Develop online weed management recommendations. |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
Weeds |
|
|
Provide web-based efficacy information. |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Increase technology transfer to growers and crop advisors about new
herbicides and how they should be used. |
| Extension/Outreach |
4 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Increase interdisciplinary pesticide resistance management education for
growers, crop advisors, and regulators. |
| Extension/Outreach |
4 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Construct an Internet website with pest and pesticide information to
increase the availability of appropriate information. |
| Extension/Outreach |
4 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Educate growers on black dot identification. |
| Extension/Outreach |
4 |
Weeds |
|
|
Develop online weed identification website. |
| Extension/Outreach |
5 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Educate growers about importance and methods of scouting and economic
thresholds. |
| Extension/Outreach |
5 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Educate growers on the economic and biological value of using green
manures. |
| Extension/Outreach |
5 |
Weeds |
|
|
Develop online databases that include search functions for pesticides by
pest type. |
| Extension/Outreach |
6 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Develop forecast prediction modeling and pest identification for web-based
access by growers, consultants, and extension and research personnel. |
| Extension/Outreach |
7 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Educate consumers about potential potato pests. |
| Extension/Outreach |
8 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Increase consumer education about the realities of modern farming and living
with the constraints of pest management regulations. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
All |
|
|
Work with EPA in addressing FQPA issues to provide realistic and
commonsense risk assessment data in order to avoid loss or cancellation of
commonly used/needed dessicants. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
All |
|
|
Develop a sprout inhibitor chemical that meets tolerances for foreign
markets. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Accelerate and increase priority for the registration process for potato
pesticides. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Work with EPA in addressing FQPA issues to provide realistic and
commonsense risk assessment data in order to avoid loss or cancellation of
commonly used/needed pesticides. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Work with EPA in addressing FQPA issues to provide realistic and
commonsense risk assessment data in order to avoid loss or cancellation of
commonly used/needed pesticides. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Hasten registration of new pesticides, including fosthiazate. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Reduce aldicarb pre-harvest interval to 120 days. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
“Fast track” new chemicals to avoid resistance issues. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Implement strong quarantine measures to keep out pathogens not yet
established here. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Enforce certified seed laws. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Weeds |
|
|
Expand labels to allow for fall applications of herbicides to match changes
in cultural practices. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Weeds |
|
|
Regulate invasive weed species. |
| Regulatory |
1 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Work with EPA in addressing FQPA issues to provide realistic and
commonsense risk assessment data in order to avoid loss or cancellation of
commonly used/needed pesticides. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
All |
|
|
Maintain tolerance for CIPC until viable economic alternative is available. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Preserve organophosphate and carbamate chemistries until suitable
alternatives for the same pest spectrum are developed. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Insects |
|
|
Work with FDA to analyze the zero tolerance requirement of wireworm
presence in potatoes for processing. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Insects |
|
|
Standardize labeling regarding pesticide usage and residues and tolerances. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Insects |
|
|
Increase inspections on bedding plants in greenhouses and peach orchards
to eliminate aphid reservoirs. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Allow fosthiazate to be registered for pre- and post-plant uses. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Maintain tolerances for fungicides on potatoes. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Implement strong quarantine measures to keep out pathogens not yet
established here. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Implement aggressive surveillance to support quarantine. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Weeds |
|
|
Review surface and ground water issues related to environmental issues
(e.g., buffer zones) with the result being an understandable, applicable
global policy. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Weeds |
|
|
Work with EPA in addressing FQPA issues to provide realistic and
commonsense risk assessment data in order to avoid loss or cancellation of
commonly used/needed herbicides. |
| Regulatory |
2 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Allow the use of resistance management and crop rotation restrictions to
justify Section 18 registrations. |
| Regulatory |
3 |
All |
|
|
Hasten registration of Amplify (DIPN). |
| Regulatory |
3 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Allow resistance manageme nt as a justified need for the Section 18
Registrations. |
| Regulatory |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Have public institutions carry more of the burden of obtaining new
pesticide registrations to supplement and accelerate the process. |
| Regulatory |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Implement aggressive surveillance to support quarantine. |
| Regulatory |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Improve inspections and enforce late blight and other diseases on
greenhouse, garden tomato transplants, and other garden sources
(international). |
| Regulatory |
3 |
Weeds |
|
|
Identify minor use needs and translate needs to IR-4 priority and/or
relationship with registrant to influence their priority lists |
| Regulatory |
3 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Pursue a Section 24c registration for the use of linuron (Lorox) in Alask |
| Regulatory |
4 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Preserve current application methods based on sound science and real-world
data and use. |
| Regulatory |
4 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Improve the process for obtaining Section 18 registrations. |
| Regulatory |
4 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Standardize grower-driven seed certification across state lines. This is an
issue growers need to address. |
| Regulatory |
4 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Investigate late blight on organic farms (inoculum sources). |
| Regulatory |
4 |
Weeds |
|
|
Harmonize herbicide registrations and labels. |
| Regulatory |
5 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Regulate and enforce strict seed certification and quarantine standards across
state and national borders. |
| Regulatory |
5 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Strengthen rules for seed certification. |
| Regulatory |
6 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Regulate non-potato industry sources of pests (greenhouses, home orchards,
gardens, etc). |
| Research |
1 |
All |
|
|
Develop post-harvest volunteer control for seed potatoes (MH 30 not an
option for seed potatoes). |
| Research |
1 |
All |
|
|
Investigate vine-kill products on late-season weed control and weed seed
kill. |
| Research |
1 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Develop alternatives to chemical control: resistant varieties, cover crops, crop
rotations, IPM research that includes green manure / cover crops, biological
control (efficacy, agronomics, economics). |
| Research |
1 |
All |
|
Avoidance in Pre-Storage |
Develop a harvester that destroys small potatoes. |
| Research |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Investigate the naturally occurring virus of GPA as an alternative
biological control. Consider stability and transmission characteristics that
would allow its adaptation for control of GPA. |
| Research |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Improve sampling techniques to increase cost effectiveness and reliability
of wireworm detection. The method must provide sufficient data in the
spring, when control measures can be applied, to be of use in making
control decisions. |
| Research |
1 |
Insects |
|
|
Investigate efficacy of imidacloprid (Admire, Genesis, Gaucho) on
wireworms. |
| Research |
1 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Increase research on oxamyl (Vydate) application rate, method of
application, and timing. |
| Research |
1 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Develop slow-release nematicides. |
| Research |
1 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Evaluate application rates of fumigants. |
| Research |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Conduct definitive studies on the effects of fumigation on the total biopopulation
in soil, including the impact on non-target organisms such as
beneficial nematodes. Document interactions and measure the balance
between risks and benefits. |
| Research |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Search for alternatives for pink rot and pythium management. |
| Research |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
|
|
| Research |
1 |
Pathogens |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Conduct basic research directed at a better understanding of powdery scab
and Rhizoctonia. |
| Research |
1 |
Weeds |
|
|
Discover new chemicals that are safer on the crop grown in sandy and
low-organic-matter soils. |
| Research |
1 |
Weeds |
|
|
Develop herbicides especially for post-crop-emergence. |
| Research |
1 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Develop new herbicides, especially for white-skinned potatoes since
metribuzin (Sencor) cannot be used. |
| Research |
2 |
All |
|
|
Investigate harvesting and storage of non vine-killed potatoes. |
| Research |
2 |
All |
|
|
Investigate volunteer potato control in other rotational crops. |
| Research |
2 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Investigate pesticide resistance management including development of new
substitution chemistries to combat resistance. |
| Research |
2 |
All |
|
Avoidance in Pre-Storage |
Investigate cultivar differences and vine-killing in blackspot bruise
management. |
| Research |
2 |
Insects |
|
|
Develop effective late-season GPA control. |
| Research |
2 |
Insects |
|
|
Develop anti-feedant or repellent-type compounds. |
| Research |
2 |
Insects |
|
|
Research on wireworm adults that will allow control at that stage (attract
and kill). |
| Research |
2 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Investigate fosthiazate application rate, me thod of application, and timing. |
| Research |
2 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Study the impact of different combinations of nematicides. |
| Research |
2 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Determine efficacy of fumigant combinations. |
| Research |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Continue to research the efficacy of cover crops, green manures, and
animal manures (interdisciplinary research). Include work to identify new
varieties of green manures for short-season areas, including green manure that can over winter. Identify sources of long-term funding for greenmanure
research. |
| Research |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Improve current and develop additional disease forecasting models. |
| Research |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Develop an accurate assay for Rhizoctonia in the soil and on the seed
piece to predict potential disease problem. |
| Research |
2 |
Pathogens |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Develop more effective management techniques for powdery scab and
Rhizoctonia. |
| Research |
2 |
Weeds |
|
|
Evaluate additional products for controlling hairy nightshade, black
nightshade, and cutleaf nightshade. |
| Research |
2 |
Weeds |
|
|
Investigate critical weed interference period (the time when weeds
absolutely must be controlled to prevent yield loss). |
| Research |
2 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Develop chemicals with a new mode of action to aid in resistance
management. |
| Research |
3 |
All |
|
|
Compare rapid vs. slow vine-kill materials and risks for potato virus
contamination. |
| Research |
3 |
All |
|
|
Develop chemicals for sprout suppression, any method of application. |
| Research |
3 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Develop reliable sampling methods for detection of pests and establish
accurate action threshold levels. |
| Research |
3 |
All |
|
Avoidance in Pre-Storage |
Investigate irrigation management on cultivars and bruise. |
| Research |
3 |
Insects |
|
|
Study naturally occurring parasitoids of aphids. |
| Research |
3 |
Insects |
|
|
To improve scouting efficiency, expand existing scouting programs, such
as the Treasure Valley Pest Alert, to develop a regional early warning
system. |
| Research |
3 |
Insects |
|
|
Investigate the effect of crop rotations and cover crops on wireworm
populations. |
| Research |
3 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Determine efficacy of lower rates of nematicides. |
| Research |
3 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Continue new pesticide development work, including fosthiazate. |
| Research |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Continue research on the relative importance of seed-borne vs. soil-borne
inoculum for soil-borne diseases such as verticillium, Rhizoctonia, soft
rot, and dry rot, and silver scurf. |
| Research |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Develop detection methods for late blight in seed, especially at very low
levels. |
| Research |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Improve fungicide deposition on potato stems. |
| Research |
3 |
Pathogens |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Develop effective treatments to control powdery scab and Rhizoctonia. |
| Research |
3 |
Weeds |
|
|
Develop herbicides with shorter residuals to help with rotation problems. |
| Research |
3 |
Weeds |
|
|
Document yield losses associated with harvest interference with weeds. |
| Research |
3 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Create a region-wide detection and monitoring system for new weed
species and resistant weed. |
| Research |
4 |
All |
|
|
Investigate virus disease spread with regard to mechanical vine-kill. |
| Research |
4 |
All |
|
|
Address concerns about post-harvest chemicals and foreign market
tolerances (see Regulatory, below). |
| Research |
4 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Develop comprehensive pest-predictive modeling systems. |
| Research |
4 |
Insects |
|
|
Investigate the biology of wireworms in potatoes. |
| Research |
4 |
Insects |
|
|
Investigate beneficial insects in potato cropping systems. |
| Research |
4 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Conduct extensive agronomic studies with the use of green manure crops,
seeding rates and varieties, planting dates, fertilizer requirements,
irrigation, and incorporation of residue. |
| Research |
4 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Investigate recommended rates of Telone II fumigant with the intent to
document efficacy at lower rates. |
| Research |
4 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Investigate biology of silver scurf organism in regard to resistance
development. |
| Research |
4 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Investigate early blight and white mold to understand more about the
diseases including how aggressive they are and what fungicides are
effective against them. |
| Research |
4 |
Weeds |
|
|
Develop herbicides with new modes of action, especially for control of
triazine-resistant weeds (pigweed and common lambsquarter). |
| Research |
4 |
Weeds |
|
|
Investigate weed/pest interactions as reservoirs for disease and hosts for
insects and nematodes and sources of natural enemies for pest species and
soil-borne fungi. |
| Research |
4 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Evaluate variety response to new herbicides and plant-back effect on
rotation crops. |
| Research |
5 |
All |
|
|
Investigate sprout suppression for seed potatoes. |
| Research |
5 |
All |
|
|
|
| Research |
5 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Influence the development of new chemistries as needed. |
| Research |
5 |
Insects |
|
|
Pesticide testing:
o More development, research, and new product testing. Products
for wireworm control in potatoes are considered minor use,
therefore there is little interest by agrochemical companies for
product development. Much of this will need to be public work.
o Evaluate new chemistries: Fipronil, Aztec, others.
o IR-4 involvement with new registrations. |
| Research |
5 |
Insects |
|
|
Create a cost-effective GPA detection system that would detect first
occurrence of the aphids. |
| Research |
5 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Evaluate interaction of stubby-root nematode vectors and its host plants
(weeds and rotational crops) relating to the transmission of tobacco rattle
virus (leading to corky ring spot disease) in potatoes. |
| Research |
5 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Identify new fumigants/chemicals for control of some soil-borne diseases
such as pink rot. |
| Research |
5 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Investigate the need for using both a seed-piece treatment and an infurrow
treatment for Rhizoctonia. |
| Research |
5 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Develop effective management practices to combat Erwinia (stem soft
rot). |
| Research |
5 |
Weeds |
|
|
Continue herbicide-resistant GMO research. |
| Research |
5 |
Weeds |
|
|
Investigate herbicide resistance management in a cropping systems
approach. |
| Research |
5 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Investigate biological controls, e.g. weed-seed-eating beetles. |
| Research |
6 |
All |
|
|
Develop management strategies for control of late blight under slow vinekill
conditions. |
| Research |
6 |
All |
|
|
Investigate the effect of storage temperature on nematode development
and damage in storage. |
| Research |
6 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Continue research and education on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). |
| Research |
6 |
Insects |
|
|
Increase regional resistance monitoring for CPB and GPA. |
| Research |
6 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Investigate the effect of the potential interaction of Verticillium wilt and
root-lesion nematodes, Pratylenchus neglectus and P. penetrans, on
potatoes. |
| Research |
6 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Devise soil-sampling strategies to assess pathogen populations in the soil
and establish useable thresholds for treatment. |
| Research |
6 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Investigate bacteria that cause stem soft rot. |
| Research |
6 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Investigate azoxystrobin (Quadris) resistance management issues for early
blight. |
| Research |
6 |
Weeds |
|
|
Explore the use of weed-suppressing cover crops and green manures using
an interdisciplinary research approach. |
| Research |
6 |
Weeds |
|
|
Develop GM potatoes for herbicide tolerance. |
| Research |
6 |
Weeds |
|
Bud Formation To Flowering |
Investigate herbicides used in rotational crops in the PNW to provide
plant-back allowances for potatoes. |
| Research |
7 |
All |
|
|
Improve management of Fusarium dry rot and silver scurf. |
| Research |
7 |
All |
|
|
Investigate transmission of late blight under green vines. Determine risk
potential of tuber late blight and early blight. |
| Research |
7 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Continue plant breeding programs for disease and pest resistance. |
| Research |
7 |
Insects |
|
|
Investigate secondary pest infestations occurring after broad-spectrum
insecticide applications. |
| Research |
7 |
Nematodes |
|
|
Identify nematode-resistant varieties of rotational crops. |
| Research |
7 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Discover new technologies for soil sampling—more credible measures. |
| Research |
7 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Determine how herbicide crop damage impacts disease occurrence and
severity. |
| Research |
7 |
Pathogens |
|
|
Develop alternatives to in-furrow mefenoxam (Ridomil Gold, Ultra
Flourish) treatment. |
| Research |
7 |
Weeds |
|
|
Examine linkages of cultural practices for other pests and the impact these
cultural practices have on weed control. |
| Research |
7 |
Weeds |
|
|
Conduct a weed survey. |
| Research |
8 |
All |
|
|
Develop effective post-harvest fungicides and bactericides. |
| Research |
8 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Study the biology of weeds, diseases, insects, and nematodes and their
interactions in the potato cropping system. |
| Research |
8 |
Insects |
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Investigate insecticide efficacy on a commercial field scale. |
| Research |
8 |
Nematodes |
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Develop nematode-resistant varieties of potatoes. |
| Research |
8 |
Pathogens |
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Investigate presence, damage, and control of powdery scab. |
| Research |
8 |
Pathogens |
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Investigate high versus low volume rate of in-furrow treatment of
mefenoxam (Ridomil Gold, Ultra Flourish). |
| Research |
8 |
Pathogens |
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Investigate differences between fungicide placement techniques vs. soil
drench. |
| Research |
8 |
Weeds |
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Evaluate winter annual weed control and the relationship of these weeds
as hosts for other insect and disease pests. |
| Research |
8 |
Weeds |
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Continue research on the relationship between hairy nightshade and green
peach aphid, potato leaf roll, and tobacco rattle virus. |
| Research |
9 |
All |
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Determine efficacy of lower rates of CIPC in conjunction with other
chemicals. |
| Research |
9 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Investigate pesticide impact on beneficial and other non-target organisms. |
| Research |
9 |
Insects |
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Develop region-wide monitoring system of GPA, including a website, a
hotline, etc. |
| Research |
9 |
Nematodes |
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Develop rapid and accurate identification methods for nematodes. |
| Research |
9 |
Pathogens |
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Continue plant breeding programs for host plant resistance. |
| Research |
9 |
Pathogens |
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Basic research directed at a better understanding of powdery scab. |
| Research |
9 |
Pathogens |
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Develop a control measure (e.g., chemical, genetic, cultural) for black dot
in seed. |
| Research |
9 |
Weeds |
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Investigate chemigation with sprinkler incorporation of herbicides. |
| Research |
10 |
All |
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Investigate weed seed banks contributions in potato cropping systems. |
| Research |
10 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Address seed quality and seed-transmissible disease issues. |
| Research |
10 |
Insects |
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Develop research-based scouting procedures and predictive forecasting
models for lepidopteran worms and establish economic thresholds based
on these procedures and models. |
| Research |
10 |
Nematodes |
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Establish better nematode sampling techniques based on soil structure,
temperature, and moisture. |
| Research |
10 |
Pathogens |
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Learn more about pink eye—basic biology, cause, develop possible
management strategies. |
| Research |
10 |
Weeds |
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Investigate enhanced degradation of EPTC (Eptam). |
| Research |
11 |
All |
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Determine effect of herbicide carryover to rotational crops; new
herbicides. |
| Research |
11 |
Insects |
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Study multiple pest interactions, i.e., vegetation management for pest
species and source of natural enemies (insectary crops). |
| Research |
11 |
Nematodes |
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Investigate bio-based control options;
o Determine impact, agronomics, and economics of oilseed meal on
nematodes when used as a biopesticide.
o Determine importance of bio-competition associated with
beneficial free-living nematodes |
| Research |
11 |
Pathogens |
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Develop fungicide formulations for chemigation application. |
| Research |
12 |
All |
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Determine the optimum temperature for potato storage to prevent further
nematode development and reproduction. |
| Research |
12 |
Insects |
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Continue area wide IPM. Support cooperative decisions made at regional
level—CPB and GPA. |
| Research |
12 |
Nematodes |
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Develop uniform nematode control standards for the entire PNW. |
| Research |
13 |
Insects |
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Increase knowledge of Bt use for control of worm populations given that
neonicotinoids do not work. Look at the use of narrow-spectrum
carbamates such as oxamyl (Vydate). |
| Research |
14 |
Insects |
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Study mite-resistant clones. |