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PNW 008: Nutrient and Pesticide Management Expertise Directory
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| Pesticide and fertilizer use is almost everywhere across the Pacific Northwest's developed and agricultural landscapes. Environmental pollution can occur when these chemicals enter waterways and groundwater systems. The universities provide many research-based educational materials on soils, plant choices, irrigation management techniques, proper fertilizer and pesticide use, and a range of other related topics. View an HTML version of the flyer here, or download the 11x17 PDF flyer here, or download the 4-page PDF version here. |
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PNW 167: Fertilizer Guidelines for Crop Production
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| This update highlights the 100+ fertilizer guides that have been developed by land grant institutions in the PNW. These nutrient guidelines are based on relationships between soil tests and crop yield responses. It is important for farmers in our region to scientifically apply fertilizer to crops that results in an excellent yield return while also protecting the quality of our region's waters. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 164: Nutrient Management BMPs for your Lawn
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This update talks about how home owners should fertilize their lawns to look both beautiful and to protect the water resources of the PNW. The four BMPs described in this update include: (1) base fertilizer application rates on a sound strategy, (2) correctly time the fertilizer application, (3) use slow-release fertilizers, and (4) use water wisely. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here.
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PNW 160: Using Green Manure Crops to Reduce Synthetic Pesticides
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This update highlights field studies in southern Idaho that investigate the potential of biofumigants to replace synthetic soil fumigants to suppress nematodes, soil borne diseases, and weeds in potato cropping systems. The biofumigants in these studies are plants from the Brassica family -- rapeseed, canola, and mustard. If successful, synthetic pesticide use can be reduced and water qualtiy protected. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here.
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PNW 153: Using Pesticides Correctly
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| The Extension Services in the region meet the challenge of keeping plants free from pests by producing a Weed Management, Insect Management, and Plant Disease Management handbook. Each of these handbooks contain between 500 and 700 pages of the latest information on plant protection chemicals (pesticides) that can be used on hundreds of plants grown in the region. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 152: Protecting Surface Waters from Phosphorus
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| This update highlights what scientists at the region's land grant institutions are doing to protect surface waters from phosphorus. These scientists produce fertilizer guides for over 100 different crops. These guidelines include suggested rates of P fertilizer to apply. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 097: IPM and Water Quality Programs Develop an Integrated Strategy for the PNW
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| This update highlights how IPM and water quality programs in the Pacific Northwest plan to integrate their programming efforts to more effectively serve clientele in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 077: Integrated Pest Management Protects Water Quality
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| This flyer highlights the integrated pest management programs developed by the region's land grant institutions. IPM programs have resulted in reduced pesticide usage and, as a result, protect both surface and groundwater quality. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 070: Dryland Nutrient Guidelines Updated
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| This flyer highlights dryland nutrient management guidelines that have been revised to make recommendations more uniform across state lines and to emphasize management practices that result in the protection of water quality. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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PNW 057: Practical Water Quality Education for Agricultural Professionals in the PNW
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| This tri-state (Oregon, Washington, Idaho) project highlights the accomplishments of the Integrated Soil Nutrient and Pest (iSNAP) Water Quality Education Program designed for agricultural professionals. Find out more by viewing an HTML version of the flyer here or by downloading the PDF flyer here. |
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