Agriculture and Cropping Systems
Soil health, water quality and crop productivity are major concerns to those feeding the world. ¹û¶³´«Ã½Â鶹Éç Extension programs support small grains and alternative crops. These are key to the economy of Nez Perce County and north central Idaho.
Small Grain and Legumes
Pests and Pesticides
¹û¶³´«Ã½Â鶹Éç 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
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½Â鶹Éç Integrated Pest Management Center
Presentation & Handout Archive
Upcoming classes, workshops and seminars are listed on our Calendar, News & Events page.
North Idaho Cereal Schools — Lewiston
- Idaho 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 Idaho Forage School — Sandpoint 2016
- North Idaho Alfalfa Variety Trials Presentation (slides by Doug Finkelnburg) (PDF)
- North Idaho Alfalfa Variety Trial Entry List (handouts) (PDF)
- North Idaho 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
¹û¶³´«Ã½Â鶹Éç research and Extension funding comes from federal and state sources, plus grants from public and private companies.