New AWN Stations Online on DAS

Four new AWN stations are online on DAS using NOAA forecast data to fill in the missing data before the AWN stations were in operation. Model predictions should be useful, however we did not verify the accuracy of NOAA data and model output.

Irrigated Ag Email Notifications

Only the information you want, when and where you want it... When it comes to irrigated agriculture, you have a unique set of interests. At WSU Extension, we want to provide you with the information that matches your interests, and nothing more. To do this, we have set up an email information delivery service that you can customize to your information needs.

AZM (Guthion) Phase-Out

The EPA phase-out of AZM (azinphos-methyl, Guthion) is complete. Only existing AZM stock can be used until September 30, 2013. This will be the last year that existing AZM stock can be applied. Distribution or sale of AZM is prohibited. There are many OP-alternative insecticides that can be used in your pest control program.

Leafroller and Codling Moth Movement During the Season

Movement of codling moth and leafrollers into your orchard can be the start of serious damage. Both CM and leafrollers can easily fly 5-7 miles in a single night and their reproduction is as high as those that do not fly. Although 5-7 mile flights are common, the likelihood of the moths coming to your orchard in high numbers is directly related to wind speed, distance from the source, and the environment in between the source and your orchard.

Preserving Biocontrol Agents

Natural enemies (NE) are crucial to the long-term stability of management programs. Pesticides need to be chosen not only on the basis of efficacy against the pests, but also by minimizing their effect on natural enemies. DAS provides both the effects on pests and on the key natural enemies.