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Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Thursday, August 20. The field day will begin at the Miller Research main office at 422 E 200 N, Rupert, Idaho.
The cost to attend is $20 and payment can be made online through PayPal or at the event. Contact Cheryn Suarez at cheryn@millerresearch.com or (208) 312-4650 if you have questions.
The presentations will focus on chemical management of diseases and will highlight research that has been funded by the Pacific Northwest Potato Research Consortium. ISDA pesticide recertification credits and CCA Pest Management credits will be requested for this meeting.
Topics will include:
Alternatives to Metam for Verticillium control
Display of powdery scab symptoms on different varieties – research on PMTV
Performance of fungicide programs for foliar disease management
Black dot management on stems and tubers
Long-term soil health project (fumigation, compost, green manure)
Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the meeting.