Idaho SEED Podcast by University of Idaho

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In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we dive deep into one of the most persistent challenges for Pacific Northwest hop growers: the Two-Spotted Spider Mite (TSSM). As heat scales up and the canopy closes, these tiny pests can quickly devastate a crop if left unchecked.

Based on current University of Idaho Extension research and IPM best practices, we break down the life cycle of the spider mite and the strategic scouting methods needed to keep your hop cones pristine.

In this episode, we cover:

• The TSSM Life Cycle: Understanding how rapid reproduction cycles (especially in Idaho’s summer heat) dictate your management window.
• Scouting Techniques: When to start looking, where to pull leaves etc...
• Economic Thresholds: Distinguishing between a few mites and a "treatable" infestation to avoid unnecessary sprays.
• Biological vs. Chemical Control: The role of predatory mites and proper pesticide selection.
• Environmental Factors: How dust, nitrogen levels, and irrigation impact mite pressure.

To Contact Jason Thomas: Click Here

To Read the Original Article: Click Here

To Contact your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every few weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we explore how interseeding cover crops into corn stacks up against traditional row structures. Based on recent research and Extension trials conducted in Idaho, this episode looks at the potential benefits and challenges of this practice, especially in systems focused on soil health and sustainability.

We cover:

• What interseeding is and why farmers are trying it in corn
• The difference between traditional and widened row spacings
• How row structure impacts sunlight, competition, and cover crop establishment
• Key findings on yield, soil health, and cover crop biomass
• When and where interseeding makes the most sense for Idaho growers

To Contact Steve Hines: Click Here

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To Contact your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every 2–3 weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we dig into one of Idaho agriculture’s most pressing weed threats: Palmer amaranth. This fast-spreading, herbicide-resistant pigweed has already invaded thousands of acres in the state and poses serious risks to sustainable farming. Based on University of Idaho research and Extension efforts, we explore:

• How Palmer amaranth is outsmarting herbicides through rapid resistance
• How to identify Palmer amaranth in the field (key traits and clues)
• How it spreads — from equipment to birdseed
• Effective control strategies beyond chemicals, including crop rotation, sanitation, and cultural practices
• The role of Extension and research in developing new tools and authorizations
• Why this weed invasion may be a wake-up call for more resilient agricultural systems

To Contact Dr. Albert Adjesiwor: Click Here

To Read the Original Article: Click Here

To Contact your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every 2–3 weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​

This episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts takes a deep dive into the detective work behind identifying and managing potato storage diseases. Based on expert-reviewed content from University of Idaho Extension and narrated by Extension Potato Specialist Noor Olsen, the episode covers:

• How to select the right tubers for disease diagnosis
• What symptoms to look for: texture, color, odor, and more
• Key differences among pink rot, Pythium leak, late blight, dry rot, soft rot, silver scurf, black dot, and early blight
• Why soft rot is the “ultimate nemesis” of storage
• Best practices for collecting and submitting samples to diagnostic labs
• How understanding storage diseases informs future field management

To Contact Nora Olsen: Click Here

To Read the Original Article: Click Here

To Contact your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every 2–3 weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we highlight how wireless scopes and digital magnification tools are changing the way farmers and crop consultants scout for tiny, yet costly, pests. Drawing from a University of Idaho Extension research project led by a UI researcher and Extension specialist, we cover:

• How wireless scopes work and how to use them in the field
• The economic and time-saving benefits of visual tech in insect scouting
• Tips for detecting hard-to-spot pests like mites, thrips, aphids, and whiteflies
• Real-world examples of how Idaho growers are using this tech in potatoes and other crops
• Ways to integrate tech tools into your current IPM and field scouting strategies

To Contact Armando Falcon Brindis: Click Here

To Read the Original Article: Click Here

To Contact your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every 2–3 weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we delve into the essentials of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and their relevance to Idaho agriculture. Based on a University of Idaho Extension publication about green house gasses authored by Lide Chen, Eric Winford, and Mario E. de Haro-Martí, we discuss:

• The primary greenhouse gases and their sources
• The impact of GHGs on climate change
• The role of U.S. agriculture in GHG emissions
• Specific contributions from livestock operations
• Strategies for emission reduction in farming practices

To Contact Dr. Lide Chen: Click Here

To Read the Original Article: Click Here

To Contact your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every 2–3 weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we delve into strategies for improving the retention of Hispanic agricultural employees in Southern Idaho. Drawing from the University of Idaho Extension study titled "Money Doesn’t Always Matter: Low-Cost Ways to Increase the Longevity of Southern Idaho’s Hispanic Agricultural Employees" by Thomas, Packham, and Ghimire, we discuss:​

• Key factors influencing Hispanic agricultural workers' decisions to remain in their jobs
• The significance of training opportunities and respectful treatment by supervisors
• The relative importance of benefits like health insurance and salary
• Practical, low-cost strategies for employers to enhance employee satisfaction and retention​

To Contact Jason Thomas: Click Here

To Read the Original Article: Click Here

To Contact your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every 2–3 weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we delve into essential livestock care practices tailored for beginning and small-scale producers. Drawing from the University of Idaho Extension publication BUL 1001, authored by Rebecca Mills, we discuss:​
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• Fundamental aspects of livestock care, including nutrition, housing, and health management
• Best practices for ensuring animal welfare and productivity
• Common challenges faced by small-scale producers and practical solutions
• Resources and support available through the University of Idaho Extension

To Contact Rebecca Mills: Click Here

To Read the Original Article: Click Here

To Contact Your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every 2–3 weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we explore how Nez Perce County farmer Drew Leitch integrates spring- and fall-seeded cover crops into his cow-calf operation, enhancing both soil health and livestock productivity. Based on the Farmer-to-Farmer Case Study Series publication Grazed Cover Cropping, Drew Leitch (PNW721), we discuss:​

• The dual benefits of cover crops for grazing and subsequent grain crops
• Strategies for implementing cover crops in dryland wheat rotations
• Observations on soil health improvements and crop performance
• Insights from Leitch’s experiences and lessons learned

To Contact Doug Finkelnburg: Click Here

To Read the Original Article: Click Here

To Contact Your Local Extension Office: Click Here

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This episode was generated using artificial intelligence to ensure clarity and engagement. However, all content is reviewed by University of Idaho Extension experts, including the voices you hear at the beginning and end of each episode, to guarantee accuracy and relevance.​

Idaho Seed Podcasts releases new episodes every 2–3 weeks, offering accessible insights into agricultural topics and research from the University of Idaho Extension. Perfect for listening on the tractor or during your daily routine.​