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Inside this issue: Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Please call (541) 447-6228 for information. If you have a physical disability that requires special considerations in order for you to attend an event, please notify the appropriate program contact, three (3) days prior to event date. If you would rather get this newsletter ONLY by email, please con- tact your local Extension office (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, or Warm Springs). We will be glad to switch you over to EMAIL. And then you will also receive the one page bi-weekly Ag e-News as well. ~Fuels Reduction Project 2 ~Seed Group Conference 2 ~Forage Research Central Oregon 2 ~Master Gardener Schedule 2 ~Irrigation Field Days Schedule 3 ~Agrimet Crop Water Use Program 3 ~Crypto Effects on Calves/Humans 4 ~Growing Degrees Update 4 ~Pesticide Advisory Notice 5 ~NAFA Checkoff Program 5 ~Fertilization Timing 5 ~Calendar 6 Beef Quality Assurance Field Day There is a cow-calf Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and low-stress cattle handling field day in Jordan Valley, Oregon on Tuesday, May 28 th , 2019 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm mountain time. Location is the Carter Ranch. Topics include BQA cow-calf certification, pre-conditioning calves and a low-stress cattle-handling demonstration. Call Sergio Arispe at 541-881-1417 or email [email protected] for more information. Scott Duggan Irrigation Field Days 2019 Irrigation Field Days May 20-21 & 28-29 There are four Irrigation Field Days Scheduled for May 20, 21, 28, and 29 (see individual field day agendas on page 3). The focus will be on converting MESA pivots and linears to LESA/LEPA/MDI systems, but there will be some other interesting irrigation technology to see as well, such as VFD pump upgrades, pressurized systems, etc. The stops on each day are approximate times, if not participating the whole day. There will be refreshments for each day. The day will be informal, with educational, and producer experience discussions at each stop. NRCS, WYeast RC & D, and Energy Trust of Oregon will have information on cost share programs. OSU Extension Service (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson and Lake Counties), Central Oregon Hay GrowersAssociation (COHGA), Lake County Hay and Forage Association (LCHFA), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, and Lake counties), NRCS, Energy Trust of Oregon, WYeast RC & D, Central Oregon Ag Research and Extension Center, and Others are cooperating and cosponsoring the field days. PLEASE SEE PAGE 3 FOR THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE………………………………... Pasture and Grazing Management Class Save the date! OSU Extension will be holding a series of pasture management classes this summer. These classes will provide information on pasture management to include assessing pasture/forage productivity, rotational grazing, electric fencing, pasture renova- tion, fertilization and weed/forage identification. Classes will take place at local ranches and a field tour will be part of the class. Classes are scheduled for June 4 th , July 9 th and August 29 th from 5:30-8:30. Scott Duggan and Mylen Bohle, OSU Extension Service, will be instructing the classes. A minimal charge of $5.00 per person per session is requested and light refreshments will be served. Bring a warm jacket, walking shoes, a lawn chair and your questions for a unique learning experience in a beautiful outdoor ranch setting. More information on meeting location coming soon. Questions? Call Crook County Ex- tension at 541-447-6228 or email Scott Duggan, [email protected]. Scott Duggan Tractor Safety Certification For youth ages 14 through 17, who are interested in summer employment opportunities in agriculture. Registration fee is $75.00. Enrollment deadline is June 2, 2019. Register online at https://bit.ly/2PrzCym For more information click here. Jon Gandy

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Inside this issue:

Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Please call (541) 447-6228 for information. If you have a physical disability that requires special considerations in order for you to attend an event, please notify the appropriate program contact, three (3) days prior to event date.

If you would rather get this newsletter ONLY by email, please con-tact your local Extension office (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, or Warm Springs). We will be glad to switch you over to EMAIL. And then you will also receive the one page bi-weekly Ag e-News as well.

~Fuels Reduction Project 2

~Seed Group Conference 2

~Forage Research Central Oregon 2

~Master Gardener Schedule 2

~Irrigation Field Days Schedule 3

~Agrimet Crop Water Use Program 3

~Crypto Effects on Calves/Humans 4

~Growing Degrees Update 4

~Pesticide Advisory Notice 5

~NAFA Checkoff Program 5

~Fertilization Timing 5

~Calendar 6

Beef Quality Assurance Field Day

There is a cow-calf Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and low-stress cattle handling field day in Jordan Valley, Oregon on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm mountain time. Location is the Carter Ranch. Topics include BQA cow-calf certification, pre-conditioning calves and a low-stress cattle-handling demonstration. Call Sergio Arispe at 541-881-1417 or email [email protected] for more information.

Scott Duggan

Irrigation Field Days 2019 Irrigation Field Days May 20-21 & 28-29

There are four Irrigation Field Days Scheduled for May 20, 21, 28, and 29 (see individual field day agendas on page 3). The focus will be on converting MESA pivots and linears to LESA/LEPA/MDI systems, but there will be some other interesting irrigation technology to see as well, such as VFD pump upgrades, pressurized systems, etc. The stops on each day are approximate times, if not participating the whole day. There will be refreshments for each day. The day will be informal, with educational, and producer experience discussions at each stop. NRCS, WY’east RC & D, and Energy Trust of Oregon will have information on cost share programs.

OSU Extension Service (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson and Lake Counties), Central Oregon Hay Growers’ Association (COHGA), Lake County Hay and Forage Association (LCHFA), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, and Lake counties), NRCS, Energy Trust of Oregon, WY’east RC & D, Central Oregon Ag Research and Extension Center, and Others are cooperating and cosponsoring the field days.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 3 FOR THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE………………………………...

Pasture and Grazing Management Class

Save the date! OSU Extension will be holding a series of pasture management classes this summer. These classes will provide information on pasture management to include assessing pasture/forage productivity, rotational grazing, electric fencing, pasture renova-tion, fertilization and weed/forage identification. Classes will take place at local ranches and a field tour will be part of the class. Classes are scheduled for June 4th, July 9th and August 29th from 5:30-8:30. Scott Duggan and Mylen Bohle, OSU Extension Service, will be instructing the classes. A minimal charge of $5.00 per person per session is requested and light refreshments will be served. Bring a warm jacket, walking shoes, a lawn chair and your questions for a unique learning experience in a beautiful outdoor ranch setting. More information on meeting location coming soon. Questions? Call Crook County Ex-tension at 541-447-6228 or email Scott Duggan, [email protected].

Scott Duggan

Tractor Safety Certification

For youth ages 14 through 17, who are interested in summer employment opportunities in agriculture. Registration fee is $75.00. Enrollment deadline is June 2, 2019. Register online at https://bit.ly/2PrzCym For more information click here.

Jon Gandy

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Central Oregon Agriculture is a bi-monthly newsletter

produced by the Central Oregon Extension offices and the

Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center (COARC). The intent of this newsletter is to extend agricultural research

-based information, to solve problems, develop leadership and

manage resources wisely. Please direct comments and changes

to the mailing list of your local County office.

Mylen Bohle, Editor, (541) 447-6228

Kim Herber, Ag Newsletter Coordinator, (541) 447-6228

Central Oregon County Extension Offices

(all area codes are 541)

Crook County Extension Service - Phone 447-6228,

498 SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville, OR 97754

Deschutes County Extension Service - Phone 548-6088,

3893 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756

Jefferson County Extension Service - Phone 475-7107,

850 Dogwood Lane., Madras, OR 97741

Warm Springs Indian Reservation - Phone 553-3238,

1110 Wasco St., PO Box 430, Warm Springs, OR 97761

Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension

Center

850 Dogwood Lane, Madras 97741

Carol Tollefson, Director, 475-7107

Extension Service & Experiment Station Web Sites

Crook County: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/crook

Deschutes County: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes

Jefferson County: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/jefferson

Warm Springs: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/warmspings

Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center:

http://oregonstate.edu/dept/coarc/index.php

Central Oregon Agricultural Extension Service Staff

Dana Martin, Regional Administrator, 548-6088

Mylen Bohle, Crops, Cereals, Hay, Pasture, Irrigation, Soil

Fertility, 447-6228

Amy Jo Detweiler, Horticulture, 548-6088

Scott Duggan, Livestock, 447-6228

Jeremiah Dung, Plant Pathology, 475-7107

Glenda Hyde, FCH, Master Food Preservation, 548-6088

Clare Sullivan, Small Farms/Specialty Crops 548-6088

Toni Stephan, Horticulture and Small Farms Instructor,

548-6088

Nicole Strong, Forestry, 548-6088

Carol Tollefson, 475-7107

Heike Williams, Bees & Pollinators, 475-7107

Tracy Wilson, Ag Literacy Coordinator, 475-7107

Websites

OSU Ag Information https://extension.oregonstate.edu Oregon’s Ag Progress https://oap.oregonstate.edu OSU Extension Publications Catalog

https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu The above individuals are devoted to extending agricultural

information to producers. Many of the individuals, in addition to agriculture, have assignments in research, 4-H Youth, administration and community resource education.

Often it is appropriate to mention brand names of some commercial products; however, they are used only for the purpose of information. Extension does not guarantee or warrant the standard of the product, or does it imply approval

of the product to the exclusion of others.

International Herbage Seed Group Conference

Oregon State University will host the 10th International Herbage Seed Group Conference in Corvallis, Oregon May 12-19, 2019. The IHSG is an organi-zation dedicated to improving our understanding of the science and technology of herbage seed production. This event will be an opportunity to hear the top researchers in the field make presentations and host workshops. Conference participants will also be able to view research and management study results in a variety of poster, field tour, and other sessions. The conference will be held over several days with educational tours around Oregon before and after the formal program. The cost for full conference registration (May 13-16) is $595. A special Industry Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 geared towards growers, field reps and others in the seed industry. The cost to register for In-dustry Day (May 15) is $75 and includes morning presentations, lunch, inter-active equipment show and traditional Hyslop Field Day presentations in the afternoon. The registration deadline is May 8. For more information, please visit https://ihsg2019.org/.

Jeremiah Dung

Conducting a Harvest or Fuels Reduction Project: What you Need to Know

June 6th, 9am – 4pm, 498 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville, OR 97754 Classroom and Field Session, $15.00 per participant/family. Scholarship avail-able upon request.

There are many reasons to harvest trees from your property: to increase forest health, reduce fire risk, capture economic return on your investment, just to name a few. In this full day classroom and field session, we will cover consid-erations for planning, marketing, conducting, and evaluating a harvest opera-tion. Dr. Francisca Belart, Oregon State University Extension Timber Harvest-ing Specialist, will be leading this class.

Questions? Email or call Nicole Strong: [email protected], (541) 548-6088

Nicole Strong

Forage Research in Central Oregon

Present Central Oregon forage research projects in cooperation with OSU Ex-tension Service and the COAREC, which are partially funded by Central Ore-gon Hay Growers Association include: + Tilled-in and Non-Tilled Lime Rate Effect on incremental Soil pH and Grass Hay Yield, Tumalo (5th Year). + Orchardgrass Clipping Height (Simulated MiG) trial at COARC, Madras site, was initiated in 2016, funded by an Ag Research Foundation grant. We have 3 years of data, plus first clipping in 2019. Field Work is finished.

More producer members are needed to join/invest/participate in the Central Oregon Hay Growers’ Association, of which 35% ($35 of $100) of their mem-bership dues are specifically earmarked to help fund these local forage re-search trials.

Mylen Bohle, Scott Duggan, Tracy Wilson, Ekaterina Jeliazkova, and Clare Sullivan

Master Gardener Time!

Do you have gardening questions? Contact local OSU Master Gardener volun-teers that staff our plant clinics in Crook and Deschutes Counties, April through October.

Deschutes County Extension Service Office is located on the fairgrounds in Redmond, near parking lot J. Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 5:00 pm Phone: 541-548-6088 Crook County Extension Service Office is located on Lynn Blvd in Prineville. Hours: Wednesday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Phone: 541-447-6228

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Agrimet Crop Water Use Program

A great way to monitor your irrigation needs is to check in with the Agrimet Crop Water Use program. The green up or emergence dates might need to be adjusted a bit for 2019 yet, but are close. For much more detailed information on all of the crops, one can log on to the Agrimet site at: http://www.usbr.gov/pn/agrimet/. There is general information about the program, weather data, crop water use information, graphs, maps, news, relevant links, and other information. You can follow the crop water use for these many locations even beyond Central Oregon sites. The green up date or emergence date, canopy closing date, daily water use (ET), 7 day predicted use, and 14 day predicted use, are just some of the information you will find. Start-up dates may be different for each site for each crop. Agrimet is working in partnership with WSU to incorporate Agrimet data into WSU’s Irrigation Scheduler. To cus-tomize crop consumptive water use specific to your field or fields go to http://weather.wsu.edu/is/. The site has been updated and is free, but you must register to gain access.

Mylen Bohle

Irrigation Field Days 2019 continued………...

May 20, Jefferson County 9:00am Feigner Farm, 7335 NE Ward Dr., Madras (Meet 1/8 mile North at Pumping Station) 8 Span MESA Pivot with Outside LESA Span Growing Alfalfa (40 inch Nozzle Spacing)

10 Span MESA Pivot with Corner Arm Using Trimble IQ (Controlling Individual Nozzles) 10 Span Converted MESA to LESA/LEPA Pivot Growing K. bluegrass and Carrots. (32.5-inch Nozzle Spacing)

10:30 am Stan Sullivan Farm 3020 NW Elm - 7 Span LESA Pivot New from the Factory, with Swing Arm for Corners, Growing K. bluegrass and Triticale (30-inch Nozzle Spacing) 611 NW Birch - Converted 6 Span MESA to LESA Pivot, Growing K. bluegrass (30-inch Nozzle Spacing) Noon No Host Lunch 1:30 pm Whitaker Farms, 6289 SW Bear Dr, Culver 10 Span LESA 6/10 Pivot, New from Factory, Growing Timothy Hay (30-inch Nozzle Spacing) 5 Span Converted MESA to LESA Half Pivot, Growing Timothy Hay (30-inch Nozzle Spacing) 2:30 pm Haystack Farms, Culver 556 SW Holly Ln. 7 Span LESA System Linear Growing Timothy Hay (57- inch Nozzle Spacing) 7801 SW Columbia Dr. 7 Span LESA System Linear Growing Timothy Hay (57-inch Nozzle Spacing) 3:45 pm Trevor Durstine, 2285 Iris Ln, Culver Subsurface Drip Irrigation Growing 50 acres of Alfalfa

May 21, Crook County 9:00 am John Volle, 5250 SE 3033 Rd. (Mile Marker 12.5 between Madras and Prineville)

7 Span LESA w/ 1 span ”Modified LESA/LEPA” & “Modified LESA/LEPA” on either side of Wheel Tracks, with LESA In Between Towers. Growing Orchardgrass Hay (40-inch Nozzle Spacing). Pumping From a Well. 10:30 am Core Botanical, 5549 Lone Pine Rd. NW, Lone Pine 3 MESA Converted to LESA System Pivots Growing Peppermint. (40-inch Nozzle Spacing) Noon No Host Lunch 2:15 pm Sabre Ridge Ranch, 55777SE Paulina Hwy. between Post and Paulina 7 MESA Converted (and new) to LESA System 5 – 10 Span Pivots Growing Grass and Alfalfa Hay

May 28 Deschutes County 9:00 am The McGinnis Ranch, 64980 Collins Rd., Tumalo 4 Span MESA Converted to LEPA Mini-Pivot Growing Mixed Grass Hay (36-inch Nozzle Spacing) 5 Span MESA Converted to LEPA Linear Growing Mixed Grass Hay (36-inch Nozzle Spacing) Both fields are pastured in the Fall. 10:30 am Doyle Arabians, 63295 Johnson Ranch Rd, Alfalfa Two, 3 Span LESA system Pivots, new from the factory, Growing and Establishing Orchardgrass Hay. Noon No host lunch at Hampton Cafe 2:00 pm Stephen Roth Farm, 41700 E. Hwy 20, Hampton 15 Span, 395 acre LESA Pivot Growing Alfalfa Hay (48-inch spacing) Short on Water/Pumping from a Well.

May 29, Lake County 9:00 am Daniel Miles, Meet at Dinsdale’s Hay Press, 57673 Fort Rock Rd., Silver Lake (near North Lake H.S.) 7 Span LESA Pivot Establishing Barley and Alfalfa (? Nozzle Spacing) 5 Span LESA Pivot Establishing Unknown Crop at Press time (36-inch Nozzle Spacing) 10:30 am Sandra and Don Overton Farm, 88552 Christmas Valley Rd, Christmas Valley (East of…)

7 Span MESA Converted to LESA Pivot Growing Alfalfa Hay (57-inch Nozzle Spacing – “Too Wide” and Will Be Changing). Field is Pastured in the Fall. 12:30 pm Dan and Marlene Jansen Farm, 92428 Lost Forest Ln., Christmas Valley Lake County Hay and Forage Association Summer Tri-Tip BBQ. RSVP to Marlene at [email protected] or call or text to (503) 551-5138. 7 Span MESA Pivot (Set up to be Able to Shut-Off First 3 spans to Allow Last 4 Spans to Irrigate in a “C”

Shaped Field. Using Field Net System using computer and cell phone to manage 8 MESA pivots. Ag West will demonstrate auto steer.

Mylen Bohle

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Crypto and its Effect on Calves and Humans

There are many obstacles in the path of ranchers on a daily basis and keeping cows and calves healthy is one of the biggest challeng-

es. This challenge intensifies when the concern for contracting diseases from livestock poses a threat. Among the most serious of

these diseases is called cryptosporidiosis, commonly referred to as crypto.

Crypto is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites. The parasites are passed in the stool of an infected animal or person.

This infection may result in a disease that can be transmitted from sick calves, lambs, piglets and goat kids to humans, creating a con-

cern for people in contact with livestock.

An estimated 748,000 cases of crypto are reported annually, but over 98 percent of cases go unreported. The disease typically origi-

nates from drinking water or food contaminated by fecal matter, or being in contact with infected livestock, creating a risk for live-

stock handlers.

Oregon’s incidence of crypto is twice the national rate (2.6 per 100,000 persons). Cases occur year-round with peaks in August that

coincide with increases in exposure to recreational water. Late winter and spring calving season also poses a threat to Oregon cattle-

men and women as young calves are handled in order to vaccinate, tag, and brand. Contact with infected calves during these activities

has been blamed for the transmission of crypto to ranchers.

Crypto can be passed by putting anything in one's mouth that has been in contact with the feces of an infected person or animal.

Those sickened with crypto often don’t suspect contamination from the feces of sick calves and don’t know to tell medical personnel

of their handling and contact with young calves. This can put off testing for the disease and delay an accurate diagnosis. Ranchers,

dairymen, veterinary students and others working around young calves need to be aware of and take precautions against infection.

Infected people not only experience severe diarrhea, but they also suffer from abdominal cramps, dehydration, headaches, vomiting,

fever, malaise and muscle cramps. Without medical attention, death can occur in severe cases. Children, pregnant women, people

with compromised immune systems and the elderly are the most vulnerable and typically have the most severe reaction to this para-

site. Unfortunately, there is no commonly advised specific treatment for cryptosporidiosis, and recovery usually depends on the

health of your immune system and medical assistance to help treat the symptoms. It is a communicable disease that must be reported

to the Oregon Health Authority.

Calves infected with crypto can become weak and lethargic and have diarrhea that can be mild or severe in intensity. Feces can con-

tain mucus, blood, or undigested milk, and are yellow or pale, and watery. In some cases, the persistent diarrhea might result in

marked weight loss and emaciation. Infected calves can have crypto in their feces for weeks after they are no longer sick. Adult

cows can also be infected. However, they might not show any signs of infection depending on the strength of their immune system.

The incidence of bovine crypto diarrhea is higher on dairy farms where confinement and the moist environment is conducive to

spread the parasite. However, it is also being identified more often in beef herds in the West. Veterinarian Dr. Scott Davis, who

works throughout central Oregon, said crypto in calves is fairly common.

“It’s not unusual for calves to be sickened with a disease and then develop crypto as a secondary disease since immunosuppressed

and stressed animals are more susceptible to crypto,” Davis said. “In addition, crypto can further degrade the calf’s immunity making

the animal at greater risk for co-infection with other diseases.” The best way to diagnose crypto is to work with your veterinarian and

submit a fecal sample to the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic laboratory at Oregon State University.

Davis recommends wearing dedicated clothing and shoes when working in the barn or corral, and remove all of it before entering

the main part of the house. Wash hands with soap and running water for 20 seconds before eating or drinking after working with

animals on the farm. Avoid touching your mouth when working with animals. Avoid eating or drinking in the barn. Keep pets out of

the barn to keep them from becoming infected and tracking manure into the house. Provide play areas for children that are located

away from calf housing or other areas of the farm that may be contaminated with manure.

There isn’t an effective or approved treatment for crypto in cattle. Many will recover on their own. Sick calves should be housed in a

clean, warm, and dry environment and receive intensive support. Keeping sick calves hydrated and adequately nourished is critical.

Moving unaffected cows and calves to a clean area and away from infected calves will help prevent the spread of disease to other

calves. Ranchers should be cautious when bringing in dairy calves to graft onto beef cows, as dairy calves can be a source of

infection. Scott Duggan

Growing Degree (Simple Average) Update as of May 3, 2019

http://uspest.org/OR/index.html is the site to log onto to monitor on your own. There are different methods to calculate growing degrees and different crops have different base temperatures for growth. Mylen Bohle

32 degree F base temperature Christmas Valley Bend Powell Butte Madras

Compared to 2018 8 days behind 13 days behind 9 days behind 18 days behind

Compared to 2017 3 days behind 1 day behind 1 day behind 4 days behind

Compared to 30 year Avg. 2 days ahead 5 days ahead 1 day ahead 8 days behind

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NAFA Kicked Off First-Ever Alfalfa Checkoff Program in 2016

The National Alfalfa & Forage Alliance (NAFA) announced the creation of the first-ever U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initia-tive (aka Alfalfa Checkoff Program), a farmer-funded investment in alfalfa-related research to help drive innovation and profit-ability in the alfalfa industry. “Until now, alfalfa was the only major crop without a farmer-funded checkoff program,” said Beth Nelson, NAFA President. “That needed to change in order for alfalfa to remain competitive with other cropping choices.” The NAFA board of directors voted unanimously to begin a national checkoff program to facilitate a farmer-funded research program to advance industry research. The U.S. Alfalfa Farmer Research Initiative, implemented voluntarily by seed brand, was assessed at the rate of $1/bag of alfalfa seed. One-hundred percent of the checkoff funds are used to support public re-search into alfalfa and alfalfa forage systems. More information is at NAFA web site www.alfalfa.org or go directly to: http://alfalfa.org/Alfalfa%20Checkoff%20Website.pdf . This is some great news for alfalfa research, but still falls tremendous-ly short of the amount that wheat, corn, and soybean research is funded through USDA. USDA funds a little less than $2 mil-lion annually for alfalfa research.

Mylen Bohle

PESTICIDE ADVISORY NOTICE Zinc Phosphide and Grass Grown for Seed

ABOVE-GROUND USE OF ZINC PHOSPHIDE Historically, the late April/early May start date for above-ground applications of zinc phosphide on grass grown for seed has varied, and has been based on the presence of migratory geese in the Willamette Valley. In 2019, above-ground applications of zinc phosphide on grass grown for seed will only be allowed April 30 – August 31.

The four zinc phosphide products which are available for above-ground use on grass seed fields under Special Local Need (SLN) labels are:

HACCO/Prozap Zinc Phosphide Oat Bait (EPA Reg. No. 61282-14), OR-990009; (2) Bell/ ZP Rodent Bait AG (EPA Reg. No. 12455-17), OR-990034; (3) Motomco/ ZP AG Pellets (EPA Reg. No. 12455-17-3240), OR-990034; (4) HACCO/ Prozap Zinc Phosphide Pellets (EPA Reg. No. 61282-49), OR-050009.

BELOW-GROUND USE OF ZINC PHOSPHIDE Four zinc phosphide products are currently registered for below-ground use in grass seed fields. These products may be used below ground throughout the year. Care must be taken so that the product is not spilled or otherwise placed on the ground sur-face. The products/SLN labels are: (1) Bell/ ZP Rodent Bait AG (EPA Reg. No. 12455-17), OR-050031; (2) Motomco/ ZP AG Pellets (EPA Reg. No. 12455-17-3240), OR-050031; (3) HACCO/ Prozap Zinc Phosphide Pellets (EPA Reg. No. 61282-49), OR-050032; (4) HACCO/Prozap Zinc Phosphide Oat Bait (EPA Reg. No. 61282-14), OR-140014.

As always, obtain current labeling for the product you intend to use, and be certain that your use of the product is allowed by the label. If you have any questions please contact David Priebe ([email protected]) or Rose Kachadoorian ([email protected]) at (503) 986-4635. SLN labels can be obtained by contacting ODA, and will be available at: http://picolsln.wsu.edu/default.aspx.

Date of this advisory – April 27, 2019 (Advisory Notice from David Priebe) Mylen Bohle

Fertilization Timing This Year – How did you do? With the heavy snow that came in February, this was a major setback for fertilizing and applying pesticides in a time fashion. With the loss of Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer, we are left to fertilize with Urea for most inorganic farms. Coated urea (with the right coating) will lessen the volatilization of N; if we know we can’t irrigate in a timely fashion. The time between application and when irrigation water is available for the last few years, has been/is grater than 30 days (the coating is only good for 30 days) or we take a chance and depend upon rain (need/want a 1/2 inch) to leach the N into the soil. A light shower will/can in-crease volatilization before enough water is applied.

2019 T-Sum (dgrees F) N Fertilization Dates in Central Oregon. (“Simple average” calculation is used to calculate for gdds, which is different from the above table.)

*if earlier pasture forage production is desired…..Or optimized hay production is desired……. Mylen Bohle

Christmas Valley 4360 feet

Bend 3650 feet

Powell Butte 3199 feet

Madras 2440 feet

Grass Pasture* 0-60 lb/ac N (360 dds) April 11 April 2 March 31 April 2

Grass Hay* 0-85 lb/ac N (360-720 dds) April 11 April 2 March 31 April 2

Grass Hay* 100 lb/ac N or Greater (720 dds) May 6? April 26 April 23 April 24

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CENTRAL OREGON AGRICULTURE OSU/CROOK COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE 498 SE LYNN BLVD. PRINEVILLE, OR 97754-2840 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID

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Calendar May

12-19 International Herbage Seed Conference. OSU, Corvallis Oregon. https://ihsg2019.org/ 14 Wasco County Field Day, 8:00 am, Auction Sales Company, The Dalles 15 UC Grain and Forage Field Day. Davis, CA. Agenda at https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?

postnum=30114 20 Jefferson County Irrigation Field Day (See article) 21 Crook County Irrigation Field Day (See article) 28 Deschutes County Irrigation Field Day (See article) 29 Lake County Irrigation Field Day (See Article) June 5 Hyslop Cereal Field Day, 7:45 am, Hyslop Field Lab, Corvallis 6 N. Gilliam County Crop Tour, TBD 10 Irrigated Wheat Field Day, 1:00 pm, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Service, Hermiston 11 CBARC-Pendleton Field Day, 7:45 am, CBARC Station, Pendleton 12 CBARC—Moro Field Day, 7:45 am, CBARC Station, Moro 19 Pomeroy Crop Tour, TBD, OSU Variety Trials—2 mines from Pomeroy 20 Morrow County Crop Tour, TBD 21 NE Oregon Field Day, 10:00 am 24 Eureka Field Day, 3:00 pm 25 Walla Walla Field, 1:00 pm 26 S. Gilliam County Crop Tour, TBD 27 Dayton Field Day, 8:00 am 28 North Willamette Crop Tour, TBD