Potato Growers Urged to Take Aggressive Action to Control Bacterial Ring Rot Flare-up
Posted: Friday, September 28 2012
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho –College of Agricultural and Life Sciences potato experts at the University of Idaho are reviving a task force to help growers address a flare-up of bacterial ring rot disease. Phillip Nolte, a University of Idaho Extension seed potato specialist at Idaho Falls, said the disease is reaching levels not seen in a decade. Mainly a threat to the appearance and storage of...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Nora Olsen | Phillip Nolte | Research | Twin Falls | Extension | Bannock County | Bonneville

Bannock County Beef Wiegh-In
Saturday, March 5 2011 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Bannock County will hold its annual beef weigh-in for fair animals March 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Stockyard in Downey. If you have questions about weights and ages required to weigh in your 4-H steer, please contact Ashley Tolman at (208) 236-7312 or stop by the Bannock County Extension office at 130 North 6th Ave. in Pocatello, ID.
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Extension | Bannock County

2011 Southeast Idaho Cereal School
Wednesday, February 2 2011 at 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
The 2011 Southeast Idaho Cereal School will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. followed by classes at 9 and will finish at 4 p.m. A $15 registration fee, which includes lunch, will be charged to defray the cost of the school. Three pesticide applicator recertification credits are available. Those with questions or interested in other ce...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Extension | Bannock County

Early Release Mondays and No School Day Project Camps
Posted: Friday, January 28 2011
Bannock County Extension will be having early-out Mondays and no-school-day project camps starting Feb. 7. Project camps are for children ages 8-18, 3rd graders or Cloverbuds. Early-out Mondays start at 2:30 p.m. and run till 4:30 p.m. There will be three classes per event, for a total of six hours of class time. This will enable the children to present their projects at the Bannock County Fair, ...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Extension | Bannock County

Strong Women Stay Young
Tuesday, December 14 2010 at 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
The University of Idaho, Bannock County Extension will be offering the Strong Women Stay Young Program, a six-week exercise program for middle-aged and older women, starting in January. An informational meeting is scheduled for Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Bannock County Extension Office at 130 N. 6th Suite B, Pocatello. The classes will be lead by Audrey Liddil and are based upon years of research o...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Extension | Bannock County

2011 Potato Conference Focuses on Production Topics, PVY Management
Posted: Thursday, December 9 2010
MOSCOW, Idaho – Potato Virus Y, better known simply as PVY, worried potato producers when researchers first saw new strains appear in recent years that damaged tubers with little apparent injury to the plants' leaves. This year's University of Idaho Extension Potato Conference Jan. 19-20 at Pocatello will include a PVY symposium that will help growers learn how to better manage this virus. Confer...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Phillip Nolte | Extension | Bannock County

Bannock County Strong Women Stay Young
Posted: Thursday, December 9 2010
Bannock County Extension will be offering Strong Women Stay Young, a six-week exercise program for middle-aged and older women. Classes will begin Jan. 4. The class will be held from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for six weeks. Registration fees are $15. The series will be led by Audrey C. Liddil, MS. The Strong Women Stay Young Program was developed by Miriam Nelson, an associate...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Extension | Bannock County

Bannock County Master Gardener Program
Posted: Thursday, December 9 2010
University of Idaho Bannock County Extension will be starting enrollment for the 2011 Master Gardener class. Those interested may stop by the Extension office to pick up an enrollment form. Class size is limited to 25. The fee for the class is $80 and includes the Master Gardener Handbook and CD. Classes will run from Jan. 26 through April 27 from 1 to 4 pm Wednesdays. More information on this exc...
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Agricultural and Life Sciences | Extension | Bannock County

Pressure Canner Gauge Checks
Thursday, August 12 2010 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Canning season is in full swing. If you haven't had your canner gauge checked in the last year, it's time. Food safety is a priority in canning fresh fruits and vegetables. Audrey Liddil, Extension Educator will be checking canner gauges at the North Bannock County Fair Grounds in Pocatello Idaho. There will be a charge of $2.00 per gauge. Stop by and have your gauge checked for accura...
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