Portable Test Kits for Diagnosing Potato Diseases
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
University of Idaho scientists evaluated commercially available portable test kits for diagnosing potato diseases, finding them generally accurate and easy to use. This publication discusses the...
Soil-Testing Procedures for Southern Idaho Soils
Publication Date: 6/23/2020
Crops require seventeen nutrients to thrive. To make sure your soil is providing them, soil sampling and testing are critical. This bulletin provides a brief overview of both by discussing how...
Agronomic Zones of the Dryland Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 3/1/2019
With an annual wheat harvest valued at $2.1 billion, producers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington know the value of farming practices adapted to each region, county, and field. Researchers mapped...
Pollinators in Canola in the Inland Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 2/23/2021
Pollinators play an important role in crop productivity. Unfortunately, myriad pressures are causing their populations to decline steeply. While a single approach to solving the pollinator crisis...
Weed Control and Potato Crop Safety with Metribuzin
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
Effective use of metribuzin, a triazinone herbicide for weed control in potato fields, has evolved since our last publication a decade ago. This twelve-page update provides recommendations for...
Idaho Forage Handbook (third edition)
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
This comprehensive information source for anyone who grows forage in Idaho or neighboring states covers topics from species and variety selection to pest control to harvest management, hay storage,...
Las interactions son el corazon del la resiliencia
Publication Date: 2/11/2022
Una forma de fomentar la resiliencia en los niños pequeños es practicar "Servir y devolver". Cuando un niño se exprese, uno puede responder uniéndose a él en una actividad y dándole ánimo. Esta...
Knotweed Shrubs: Identification, Biology, and Management
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Being able to correctly identify the five knotweeds that grow in the Northwest can help you choose the best control strategies. Color photographs of the weeds accompany a detailed chart describing...
2021 PNW Weed Management Handbook
Publication Date: 4/1/2021
This comprehensive guide to weed management in the Pacific Northwest covers biological weed control agents; pesticide safety and disposal; agrichemicals and their properties; and control of problem...
Early Blight Biology and Control in Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
With a focus on Idaho conditions, this publication describes the symptoms and disease cycle of early blight in potatoes and recommends control measures including cultural control, resistant...
Grasshopper Management in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 7/14/2020
Grasshoppers are common plant-feeding insects in the Pacific Northwest but large numbers of them can devastate crops like alfalfa, cereals, corn, potatoes, and grasses. This publication will help...
Herbicide-Resistant Weeds and Their Management
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
Keep weeds in your fields from becoming herbicide resistant by rotating among herbicides regularly. Learn how and why in this publication. Especially useful is a color-coded chart to help you...
Managing Voles in Idaho Lawns and Landscapes
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Voles can be managed without chemicals or with chemicals called 'rodenticides.' Nonchemical approaches include eliminating vole habitat, excluding voles from sensitive areas, and trapping. Toxic...
Large Yellow Underwing: A Cutworm Pest in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/5/2022
Noctua pronuba (pronounced knock-TOO-ah pro-NEW-bah) is an accidentally introduced cutworm known as the large or greater yellow underwing for its distinctively colored adult moth stage. Learn the...
Weed Control Methods for Perennial Crops
Publication Date: 1/1/1995
Weed control for perennial crops requires more than yearly tillage and crop rotation. Indeed, practices like repeated cultivation, herbicide application, or their combination prove the best...
Farm Safety Series (English)
Publication Date: 1/1/1998
A sturdy envelope contains this series of 15 fact sheets designed to help farm and ranch managers conduct employee training on health and safety topics. Each fact sheet can be used as a master for...
Sugar Beet Nematodes in Idaho and Eastern Oregon
Publication Date: 1/1/1999
Crop losses caused by sugar beet nematodes can reach 80%. Successfully retard the possibility of this outcome by learning about the life cycles of three nematode species and suggested control...
Potato Tuberworm: A Threat for Idaho Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
Potato tuberworm has damaged potato crops in Oregon and could threaten Idaho potatoes. This publication describes the pest, its life cycle, and the damage it causes and goes into ways to manage the...
Pesticide Record Keeping Using the OnePlan PAR
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
The publication describes state and federal record-keeping requirements that applicators can fulfill using Idaho's OnePlan Pesticide Application and Soil Fumigation Recordkeeping tool (PAR). It...
Alfalfa Nematodes in Idaho
Publication Date: 12/1/1998
This publication offers information for the alfalfa grower on various parasitic nematodes that affect their crops. It covers the distribution, life cycle, symptoms, impact, and management...
The Financial Condition of Idaho Agriculture: 2018
Publication Date: 1/24/2019
Summary of the financial condition of Idaho agriculture in 2018. Includes net farm income, cash receipts, revenue from livestock and crops, and the overall contribution of agribusiness to Idaho’s...
The Financial Condition of Idaho Agriculture: 2020
Publication Date: 2/18/2021
This comprehensive yet concise annual report, often relied upon by state legislators, summarizes the financial condition of Idaho agriculture. The categories covered for 2020 include net farm...
The Financial Condition of Idaho Agriculture: 2019
Publication Date: 1/13/2020
Summary of the financial condition of Idaho agriculture in 2019. Includes net farm income, cash receipts, revenue from livestock and crops, and the overall contribution of agribusiness to Idaho’s...
Farm Safety Series (Spanish)
Publication Date: 1/1/1999
A sturdy envelope contains this series of 15 fact sheets designed to help farm and ranch managers conduct employee training on health and safety topics. Each fact sheet can be used as a master for...
The Financial Condition of Idaho Agriculture: 2021
Publication Date: 1/21/2022
This comprehensive yet concise annual report, often relied upon by state legislators, summarizes the financial condition of Idaho agriculture. The categories covered for 2021 include net farm...
Farm-direct Marketing: Personnel Management
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This revision includes information on complying with labor laws, ways to find good employees, employee orientation and training, employee policies, and employee management. Author: Christy Anderson...
Barley Thrips Biology and Control
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
The barley thrips is a pest in Idaho that has caused economic damage in barley crops. This publication covers the damage, description, distribution and biology of barley thrips as well as treatment...
Identifying the Corn Blotch Leafminer
Publication Date: 1/1/2002
Large populations of corn blotch leafminer, a pest recently discovered in Idaho, can lead to crop losses similar to those caused by hail. This publication describes the pest and its impacts on corn...
Southern Idaho Dryland Winter Wheat Production Guide
Publication Date: 1/1/2004
Wheat is an important crop throughout Idaho, especially in the dryland cropping areas of southern Idaho. However, the region’s rolling landscape with high- wind and water-erosion potential plus...
Sampling Procedure to Diagnose Nematode Infestations
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Nematodes are tiny wormlike plant pests that in the United States cause an estimated 10% drop in crop values annually. As Integrated Pest Management and Integrated Crop Production methods have...
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
A pest of small grains, the cereal leaf beetle now occurs in 29 Idaho counties. Learn about its host plants, appearance, life cycle, damage, and control recommendations. Five color photographs...
Natural Insecticides
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
This publication addresses the common misconceptions associated with products labeled 'natural' and 'organic,' and describes related insecticides intended for home gardening. Categories include...
Monitoring Insect Bucket Traps
Publication Date: 4/5/2021
Learn how to set up a bucket trap for monitoring flying insects. This method allows farmers, gardeners or other pest managers to learn more about insects entering their crops. The method works by...
Boron in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
This publication covers factors affecting crop response to boron, boron deficiency symptoms, soil analysis, plant tissue sampling, detection of boron problems, boron fertilizer, application...
Corn Smuts
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
Two types of smut attack corn in the Pacific Northwest: common smut and head smut. This publication provides descriptions of symptoms and the disease cycle, and management strategies (which differ...
Sampling Dairy Manure and Compost for Nutrient Analysis
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
Testing the nutrient content of dairy manure or compost reveals nutrient value and determines the application rate, but it must be done correctly. This six-page guide shows you how to conduct a...
How to Reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides
Publication Date: 3/1/2016
Covers causes of bee poisoning in the PNW, signs and symptoms of bee poisoning, and ways growers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators can reduce bee poisoning. Includes extensive tables listing...
Canning Meat, Poultry, and Game
Publication Date: 3/1/2018
This guide walks you through the essential steps to ensure tasty yet safe results. You will find information every beginner needs, including recipes and an easy-to-read table for determining...
Rush Skeletonweed
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
Rush skeletonweed is an exotic herbaceous biennial or creeping perennial plant that aggressively infests rangeland, cropland, and disturbed areas. Along with explanations of management strategies,...
Canning Smoked Fish at Home
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
This bulletin gives instructions for lightly smoking fish in preparation for canning and for the canning process itself. Fully smoked fish, in contrast, is too dry and strongly flavored after...
4-H Hunt Seat and Jumper Manual
Publication Date: 6/5/1995
For 4-H'ers and those with a desire to develop their hunt seat equitation and jumping skills, this manual provides clear drawings and understandable directions. Topics include equipment, training...
How to Feed Your Laying Hens
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This publication helps small-flock chicken producers select the correct feeds and manage watering to meet the nutritional needs of their laying hens at specific stages of the birds' development.
Making Garlic- and Herb-Infused Oils at Home
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
You can safely store your infused oils at room temperature when you follow the procedures in this publication. Authors: Barbara Abo, Josh BeVan, Surine Greenway, Beverly Healy, Sandra M. McCurdy,...
Grow Your Own: Beans and Peas
Publication Date: 1/1/1996
Describes the types of beans and peas that fare well in the Pacific Northwest and how to grow them. Drawings illustrate a variety of bean and pea supports. Authors: James R. Myers, W. Michael Colt,...
Growing Kiwifruit
Publication Date: 1/1/2004
Idaho gardeners with curiosity and diligence may want to attempt to grow hardy kiwifruit. This publication explains how. Author: Bernadine Strik 27 pages
White Campion or White Cockle
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
White campion or white cockle infests hay fields, roadsides, ditches, and fencerows. Learn how to identify, prevent, and control white this prolific seed producer in this three-page profile, lushly...
Large Raspberry Aphid (<em>Amphorophora agathonica</em>)
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
Large raspberry aphid, Amphorophora agathonica , is an important pest in red and black raspberries in the Pacific Northwest. It transmits plant viruses that cause decreased cane vigor and fruit...
Cherry Training Systems: Selection and Development
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication describes the seven major pruning systems used in commercial cherry tree orchards in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Michigan. Download the cherry training systems app (designed for...
Judging Meat Goats and Oral Reasons 101
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This publication will help youth and beginning meat goat producers to understand the four basic criteria for selecting a meat goat. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to...
2018 Farm Bill Agricultural Commodity Support Programs
Publication Date: 5/21/2020
This publication reports on the 2018 Farm Bill in order to help agricultural producers in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) navigate its policies and programs, including updates on the dairy, crop, and...
Sensor Sprayers for Specialty Crop Production
Publication Date: 6/24/2019
Sensor-controlled spray systems can help growers use fewer chemicals and less water while maintaining good pest control. Learn about the pros and cons of different types of sensor sprayers.
4-H Home Food Preservation Series: Drying Project Manual
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
For ages 8-18, the drying project manual covers the basics of healthy eating and food safety and specific instructions for drying fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Thirteen hands-on activities engage...
Enhancing Reforestation Success in the Inland Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This publication highlights vegetation management strategies to improve conifer seedling survival and growth. It compares vegetation management methods such as scalping, mulch mats, and herbicides...
Fertilizing with Manure and Other Organic Amendments
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Description: Are you thinking about using manure to fertilize your farm but want more information? Properly managed manure applications recycle nutrients to crops, improve soil quality, and protect...
Evaluating Honey Bee Colonies for Pollination
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
For commercial growers who rent honey bees for pollination and beekeepers who provide pollination services, here is information on honey bee colony strength evaluation, average number of colonies...
Short-Season Vegetable Gardening
Publication Date: 1/1/1996
Pacific Northwest gardeners often find the growing season too short to grow vegetables. Two horticulturists detail the special practices (including soil preparations, protective coverings,...
Dehorn Calves with Paste/Descornar Terneras con Pasta
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
Of the various methods for dehorning calves that will live in confined areas, dehorning with paste is easy, effective, economical, and low stress to the animals. This illustrated sheet covers the...
Judging Beef Cattle and Oral Reasons 101
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication will help youth and beginning cattle producers to understand the five basic criteria for selecting a beef animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to...
Weed and Vegetation Management in Christmas Trees
Publication Date: 12/1/2017
Describes the top dozen weeds in Christmas trees and strategies for managing them, including prevention, mechanical control, control with cover crops and vegetated strips, flame weeding, biological...
Farm-direct Marketing: Costs and Enterprise Selection
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This revision covers how to do a general budget analysis for your farm-direct enterprise. Includes how to identify fixed and variable costs and do a breakeven analysis. Author: Larry Lev 6 pages
4-H Cavy Project - Leader Guide
Publication Date: 9/5/2005
The 4-H Cavy Project is an animal science curriculum for youth in grades K-12. It consists of the curriculum introduction, cavy project information, and experiential (hands-on) activities. Authors:...
Cattle Vaccine Handling and Management Guidelines
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
Recent research indicates vaccine efficacy is at risk due to improper handling and storage by retailers and livestock producers. Following these guidelines will help ensure effective disease...
Managing Woodland Roads
Publication Date: 9/1/2017
A full-color field guide to building and maintaining unpaved roads in woodland environments. Contains information on road shapes and surfaces, cross-drainage structures, stream crossings,...
Slow Cooking from Start to Finish
Publication Date: 5/21/2020
A slow cooker produces a variety of delicious and healthy dishes that saves time, energy, and money. Learn about this versatile kitchen appliance—how to operate it; selecting one that suits your...
Iron in Drinking Water
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Iron in drinking water, though harmless, can result in poor tasting unattractive water that stains both plumbing fixtures and clothing. PNW 589 discusses four types of iron in water and seven...
Integrated Management of Feral Rye in Winter Wheat
Publication Date: 6/8/2020
Feral rye ( Secale cereale L.), also known as volunteer rye, is a troublesome weed in winter wheat production in the low and intermediate rainfall zones of eastern Washington and Oregon and...
Marketing Alternatives for Specialty Produce
Publication Date: 2/1/2008
Describes marketing and farm business management for Pacific Northwest vegetable and fruit growers as well as a snapshot of practices used in specialty agriculture. Authors: Larry Burt, Curt...
Integrated Pest Management for Ants in Schools
Publication Date: 1/31/2022
Ant species are often beneficial in landscape settings. They aerate the soil, distribute seeds and play an important role in recycling organic matter. But the same ant species obtain pest status...
Integrated Pest Management for Bed Bugs in Schools
Publication Date: 9/13/2021
While schools are generally inhospitable to bed bugs, it's not uncommon to encounter bed bugs in school settings. Bed bugs sometimes stow away on articles being returned to school or drop off a...
Encouraging Beneficial Insects in Your Garden
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Discusses how to use beneficial insects for controlling garden pests, including how to protect beneficials, create habitat for them, and buy and release them. Includes drawings of common...
Bed Bugs in the Classroom
Publication Date: 9/13/2021
What do you do if you find a bed bug in school? This fact sheet for educators and families covers prevention, identification and best practices for treating an infestation. Authors: Dawn H. Gouge,...
Farm-direct Marketing: An Overview and Introduction
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This revision summarizes benefits, drawbacks, and requirements of several direct marketing options, including farmers markets, farm or roadside stands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA),...
The Care and Maintenance of Wood Shingle and Shake Roofs
Publication Date: 1/22/2020
Wood shingles and shakes can provide years of service if properly installed and maintained. Learn what kinds of wood make the best roofing material; how to protect against fungus, moss and lichen;...
Management of White Mold of Beans
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Describes the symptoms, disease cycle, and management of white mold in beans, including prelanting considerations, cultural control, and chemical control. Full-color photographs picture white mold...
Physiological Leaf Roll of Tomato
Publication Date: 6/1/2011
This publication helps distinguish between tomato physiological leaf roll and infectious plant diseases that can cause yield and fruit quality losses. Also discusses leaf roll management strategies...
Home Freezing of Seafood
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Learn how to prepare and freeze fish so that it tastes almost as fresh and delicately flavored as the day it was caught. Revised by Barbara Rasco and originally prepared by Kenneth S. Hildebrand, Jr.
Training and Pruning Your Home Orchard
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
$3.00 Training fruit trees helps them to develop a strong sturdy structure that will support years of high-quality productivity. This 12- page bulletin provides all you need to know about training...
Integrated Pest Management for Ants in the Classroom
Publication Date: 1/31/2022
Ants invading school buildings is a commonly reported pest problem in the Pacific Northwest. Many ant species are remarkably capable of finding food and moisture and highly efficient at harvesting...
Biosolids in Dryland Cropping Systems
Publication Date: 3/5/2019
This publication reviews the long term benefits of municipal biosolids applications on soil health in dryland cereal and pasture cropping systems east of the Cascades. Biosolids were an especially...
Integrated Weed Management in Dry Edible Beans
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Describes problem weed species and the steps involved in integrated weed management: includes 20 full-color photographs of weed seedlings and a table listing the susceptibility of 26 weeds to...
Navigating Work and Family
Publication Date: 1/1/2002
For child care providers, employers, teachers, or almost anyone who serves parents and their children, as well as parents themselves, a sturdy folder holds ten 'handouts' suitable for photocopying...
Propagating Shrubs, Vines, and Trees from Stem Cuttings
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Adding more greenery to your home landscape? Tired of buying so many trees and shrubs to do it? A possible alternative is to use stem cuttings from your current trees and shrubs to make more, a...
Why Did My Chickens Stop Laying?
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Hens stop laying eggs for a variety of reasons, but hormonal fluctuation is the main one. This publication briefly discusses what triggers that effect, including decreasing day length, molting,...
Puncturevine
Publication Date: 3/20/2020
With a spiny fruit capable of injuring hooves, feet, and vehicle tires, growers from across the spectrum can learn to effectively manage this weed. Authors: Dale K. Whaley, Robert Parker, Rick...
Integrated Management of Downy Brome in Winter Wheat
Publication Date: 8/3/2020
Downy brome ( Bromus tectorum L. ), also known as cheatgrass, is especially troublesome in low precipitation production areas where crop rotations are mostly limited to winter wheat followed by a...
Scheduling Irrigation with a Pressure Chamber (Part 1)
Publication Date: 7/1/2018
How to use a pressure chamber as a tool to help you schedule irrigation in wine grape vineyards. The two most important questions you need to answer for irrigation scheduling are “How much?â€...
Propagating Plants from Seed
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
$2.50 The enjoyment of growing plants can be enhanced by using successful methods. This 20-page booklet covers seed selection, starting plants indoors, planting seeds outdoors, and starting both...
Nutrient Management for Onions in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Based on data accumulated over many growing seasons and from many varieties grown in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, this nutrient management guide assists onion growers and crop advisers in...
2021 PNW Plant Disease Management Handbook
Publication Date: 4/1/2021
A comprehensive guide to plant disease management in the Pacific Northwest. Includes materials and tactics suitable for organic production and homeowner use as well as for commercial production.
Oxeye Daisy
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
How to recognize and manage oxeye daisy in pastures, rangelands, and road sides. Color photographs. Authors: Steven Hines, Timothy S. Prather and Sandra Robins 4 pages
Photo Monitoring for Ranchers Field Guide
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This condensed version of PNW 671, Photo Monitoring for Ranchers Technical Guide , contains pointers and suggestions for photo monitoring. Side 2 serves as a photo board template. Author: Amanda...
Nightshade: Biology and Control in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Covers nightshade distribution in the Pacific Northwest; identification of hairy, black, cultleaf, and bittersweet nightshades; nightshade biology and toxicity; crop damage; and control practices...
Organic Management of Flea Beetles
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
Flea beetles are common garden pests found throughout the Pacific Northwest. Flea beetle feeding on plants in the Brassicaceae and Solanaceae families can scar foliage and potato tubers, leading to...
Fertilizing with Biosolids
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
Focuses on how biosolids can be used to supply nutrients to crops. Describes the nutrient content and fertilizer replacement value of biosolids and the relationship between biosolids nutrient...
There Are Dangers Lurking in Your Flour
Publication Date: 1/31/2022
Many don’t realize that raw flour can transmit foodborne illnesses. This PNW publication outlines the risks of flour-based crafts and the steps you can take to keep people safe. Authors:...
Guardado de frutas en conserva
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
Esta publicación explica aómo garantizar tanto la seguridad como la calidad de las frutas frescas guardadas en conserva. Los detalles cubiertos incluyen la selección y la preparación del...
Canning Timer and Checklist Application
Publication Date: 3/2/2020
Select from over 50 popular foods used in home canning—including vegetables, fruits, meats, jams, jellies, pickles, and seafood—to generate a checklist and timer for processing. This app lets set...
Manage Wildlife Conflicts in Your Home and Garden
Publication Date: 3/7/2019
Our homes and gardens often overlap with spaces and resources used by wild animals, both native and non-native. A 'shared habitat' situation can pose some challenges when the animals' day-to-day...
Farm-direct Marketing: Financial Management
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This revision looks at several aspects of a successful farm-direct enterprise, including benefits of good farm financial planning, explanation of important terms used in financial planning, keys to...
Recetas de Salsa para Guardar en Conserva
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Esta famosa publicación ha sido actualizada con 5 nuevas recetas de salsa fijciles y sabrosas con suficientes variaciones aprobadas como para complacer hasta a los mijs esigentes preparadores de...
Propagation of Plants by Grafting and Budding
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
This handbook is well illustrated with clear photographs and drawings. It covers terms used in budding and grafting, tools and materials, grafting and budding factors, kinds of grafts, budding...
4-H Horse Judging Manual
Publication Date: 9/6/2004
This illustrated publication includes the following topics: horse anatomy, unsoundnesses and blemishes; halter horse judging, descriptions and regulations for the different horse breeds; judging...
4-H Animal Science Lesson Plans
Publication Date: 4/15/2020
By providing instruction outlines for adults, this 263-page curriculum delivers animal science education to youth, particularly 4-H members working with beef, sheep, swine, and goats. The...
The PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication provides the definitive compilation of rules for 4-H horse contests in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Categories include General Rules, Clothing and Equipment, Contest Guidelines,...
Pea Shoots
Publication Date: 3/1/2018
Pea shoots, the young, tender vine tips of garden peas, are increasingly found in high-end restaurants; learn to successfully grow this delicacy. Authors: Carol Miles, Justin O'Dea, Catherine...
Nitrogen Management for Hard Wheat Protein Enhancement
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
With a focus on irrigated wheat in the Pacific Northwest, this bulletin discusses the many factors that govern wheat protein. It draws from regional research that addresses the nitrogen management...
Judging Sheep and Oral Reasons 101
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This publication will help youth and beginning sheep producers to understand the four basic criteria for selecting a sheep animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to...
Scotch Broom
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Introduced in California in the 1850s, Scotch broom is an ornamental whose golden blooms hide a dangerously prolific invasive plant. Its ability to outcompete other plants has incurred significant...
Applying Adaptive Grazing Management
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Grazing management requires flexibility to adapt to ever-changing climatic conditions, and changes in grazing management for public lands may be required because of endangered or threatened species.
Scotch Thistle
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Scotch thistle is a noxious regional weed that was introduced to the United States in the 1800s as an ornamental plant from the Mediterranean region. At its worst, it forms dense, virtually...
Propagation of Plants from Specialized Structures
Publication Date: 1/1/2010
Most plants reproduce from seed, but some—especially those that produce specialized stems, roots, and leaves—grow or multiply from their own parts. Potato tubers or rooted runners generated by...
Apple Scab
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
Particularly troublesome where rainfall and relative humidity are high, and under overtree irrigation, apple scab can defoliate trees and blemish fruit to a point where it is unmarketable. Learn...
Guardado de vegetales en conserva
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
Guardar en conserva puede ser una estupenda forma de obtener el beneficio total de los vegetales de su jardin. Cuando se preparan correctamente, los alimentos retienen sus nutrients y sabor. Si se...
Growing Wasabi in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Describes wasabi cultivar selection, propagation methods, growing environments, irrigation and fertilizer needs, planting requirements, weed control, harvest considerations, storage, and insect and...
Sweet Cherry Cultivars for the Fresh Market
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Full-color photographs accompany descriptions of twelve dark red sweet cherry cultivars suitable for fresh markets in the Pacific Northwest. Tablular data succinctly charts bloom and harvest dates...
Ethanol in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 9/1/2018
Ethanol: Where does it come from? How is it used? Learn the background of ethanol as a transportation biofuel and the important role it plays in the PNW. Authors: Noelle M. Hart, Keaton L. Lesnik,...
Fresh Cheese Made Safely
Publication Date: 12/5/2019
Queso fresco, a fresh, crumbly, white cheese, can be made at home! Step-by-step process for making this cheese safely included. Author: Lizann Powers-Hammond 6 pages
Fruit Pie Fillings for Home Canning
Publication Date: 3/30/2021
Learn how to make home-canned peaches, berries, cherries, and apples for use in pies, sauces, or other desserts in this four-color publication. Along with guidelines for what thickeners to use and...
Helping Memory-Impaired Elders: A Guide for Caregivers
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Discusses the causes of dementia and how to cope with a progressive dementing illness, respond to dementia-caused difficult behaviors, and communicate with a memory-impaired person. Provides...
Edamame
Publication Date: 3/1/2018
Growing edamame, a delicious and versatile vegetable, is also a joy with a little help from these experts. Authors: Carol Miles, Justin O'Dea, Catherine Daniels, Jacky King 10 pages
Understanding International Trade: The Basic Ideas
Publication Date: 11/19/2021
Welcome to the video series, Understanding International Trade: The Basic Ideas. This video provides a brief overview and introduction to the video series. International trade affects both...
Blueberry Cultivars for the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
This publication describes blueberry cultivars, including northern highbush, southern highbush, rabbiteye, lowbush, and half-high types. It includes information on commercial value and identifies...
Farm-direct Marketing: Food Safety and Product Quality
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This is the new, eighth publication in the Farm-direct Marketing set. Includes information on aspects of keeping your products fresh and safe, such as proper cooling, handling, and storage,...
Feeding Meat-type Chickens
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Guidelines for feeding small flocks of meat-type chickens. Including a discussion of standard versus organic feeds, mixing feeds at home, and alternatives to traditional ingredients. This...
Photo Monitoring for Ranchers Technical Guide
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
Get started with photo monitoring of rangelands with this 8-step guide covering equipment, photo timing, site selection and identification, photography and photo boards, field notes, and photo...
Internal Dry Scale and Associated Bulb Rots of Onion
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Onion growers and packers in the Pacific Northwest have observed a problem on red, white, and yellow cultivars: internal dry scale. Bulbs affected by internal dry scale have dead inner scales that...
I Want to Log \Selectively\""
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
While many forest landowners are interested in cutting trees to improve forest health, generate income, or other reasons, they are often reluctant to alter the appearance of their forest too...
The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar
Publication Date: 12/1/2017
This publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season...
Urban Greenspaces for Clean Water
Publication Date: 9/1/2018
Stormwater runoff carries lots of pollution from parking lots and other impervious surfaces in urbanized areas. Greenspaces offer an opportunity to filter and treat stormwater through natural...
Management of White Pine Weevil in Spruce
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
In the West the white pine weevil, Pissodes strobi , almost exclusively attacks spruce rather than pine trees. Of major concern to homeowners, nurseries, and landscape businesses, the weevil causes...
Urban Farming For Healthy Water
Publication Date: 4/1/2018
Community-based agriculture and home rain gardens can help protect water with soil conservation and wise water use. In this University of Idaho Extension video, the Gathering Garden stands as a...
Blossom-End Rot in Tomatoes
Publication Date: 1/14/2021
Any gardener gets discouraged when they see a dark, leathery patch develop on the bottom end of their vine-ripened tomatoes. The blemish indicates blossom-end rot, a calcium-deficiency disorder...
Urban Forests and Protecting Lakes and Streams
Publication Date: 9/1/2018
Urban Forests have a large positive impact on stormwater pollution and volume. In this University of Idaho Extension video, we will explore how cities' street trees can absorb pollution and slow...
Meadowlark Farm: A Case Study of a Small-Acreage Farm
Publication Date: 3/5/2004
Located on 9 acres near Nampa, Idaho, Janie Burns' meadowlark Farm is home to 70 sheep, 50 chickens, and 30 turkeys (all fed free range). Burns also grows a variety of vegetables on ¼ acre. She...
Western Roots: Diving into a sagebrush sea of diversity
Publication Date: 8/1/2018
What may appear at first glance as a sea of sagebrush is in reality a complex and diverse ecosystem with a wide variety of plants and animals. The sagebrush steppe teems with life, but threats such...
Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Sugar Beets
Publication Date: 8/1/2019
Sugar beets are one of the major raw materials for sugar manufactured in the United States. Sugar beet profits are based on three key factors: beet yield, sucrose content, and sucrose recovery...
Judging Swine and Oral Reasons 101
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication will help youth and beginning swine producers to understand the five basic criteria for selecting a swine animal. It will also help beginners in 4-H and FFA livestock judging to...
Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Irrigated Pastures
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Irrigated pastures in southern Idaho are primarily composed of grasses or grass-legume mixtures. An entry in the southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide series, this five-page publication explains the...
Riparian Vegetated Buffers Protect Land and Streams
Publication Date: 4/1/2018
The best and cheapest way to protect your land from eroding away and protect clean water and fish habitat is to maintain streamside and lakeshore vegetation. This University of Idaho Extension...
Scheduling Irrigation with a Pressure Chamber (Part 2)
Publication Date: 7/1/2018
Step by step instruction on how to use a pressure chamber as a tool to help you schedule irrigation in wine grape vineyards. Dr. Alexander Levin walks through the steps of using a pressure chamber...
Nothing but Herbs: A Case Study of a Small-Acreage Farm
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Barbara Arnold owns Nothing but Herbs, a 4 ½ - acre farm in the Idaho Panhandle. She shares her expertise on growing and marketing more than 230 varieties of herbs in this video presentation...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Soft White Spring Wheat
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses in spring wheat. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It...
Holiday Ham and Cheese Quiche
Publication Date: 8/3/2020
Holiday leftovers are a given, but ham and turkey adapt well into a variety of dishes that will satisfy your family’s appetite. Along with enchiladas or quesadillas, a quiche makes a nutritious...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Lentils
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It offers information...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Alfalfa
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for alfalfa. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It offers...
Biodiesel in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/29/2021
With world demand for green energy sources growing exponentially, alternative fuel is definitely a market worth knowing more about. Biodiesel, an alternative fuel produced from fats like vegetable...
Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Beans
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
Providing optimal levels of nutrients is critical for achieving competitive bean seed yields especially since beans tend to react to micronutrient deficiencies and toxicities more than other crops...
Sanitizer Basics for the Food Industry
Publication Date: 10/7/2020
Cleaning and sanitation are critical to maintaining quality and safety in your food industry operation. This PNW helps food industry operations make cleaning and sanitizing programs part of their...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Northern Idaho Lawns
Publication Date: 1/1/1998
Fertilization done incorrectly can result in diseased lawns, weedy lawns, or lawns that adversely impact water quality. This guide is for homeowners who wish to improve the quality of their lawn...
Wastewater Treatment Plants Removing Phosphorous
Publication Date: 4/1/2018
Small increases in phosphorous, a plant nutrient, can start big changes in aquatic nuisance plant life. This University of Idaho Extension video explains how phosphorous removal by wastewater...
2021 PNW Insect Management Handbook
Publication Date: 4/1/2021
A comprehensive guide to insect management in commercial crops and environments and in home landscapes and gardens in the Pacific Northwest. Covers pesticide safety and toxicity, protecting bees,...
Dutch Oven Cooking: Helper's Guide
Publication Date: 10/3/2019
Dutch oven cooking is a special activity that can be enjoyed by all. The fun comes not only from eating, but also on the way to the finished product. This project was written for those who love...
Growing Christmas Trees in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
This primer for new Christmas tree growers covers market trends, opportunities and risks, tree management, species descriptions, laws and regulations, and costs and returns. Contains 11 color...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Winter Wheat
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for winter wheat. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields.
Trees Against the Wind
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Learn how to plan, establish, and care for windbreaks, shelterbelts, and living snow fences in this 48-page booklet. Along with covering windbreak design, the authors (two foresters) discuss how to...
Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Irrigated Alfalfa
Publication Date: 1/1/2002
Fertilizer improves plant growth and productivity. An entry in the southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide series, this four-page publication offers fertilizer guidelines for nitrogen, phosphorus,...
Dutch Oven Cooking: Project Manual Unit 1
Publication Date: 10/3/2019
Dutch oven cooking is a special activity that can be enjoyed by all. The fun comes not only from eating, but also on the way to the finished product. This project was written for those who love...
Meadow Deathcamas in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
Found in all areas of the Pacific Northwest, meadow deathcamas (Toxicoscordion venenosum) is capable of killing livestock whether eaten as forage or in dried hay. Human poisonings have been...
2020 Southern Idaho Soft White Spring Wheat Quick Facts
Publication Date: 12/1/2020
This two-page fact sheet offers recommendations for growing soft white spring wheat in southern Idaho, with pointers or information on growth and development, rotation and seeding, fertilization,...
Growing Food Safely in Idaho School Gardens
Publication Date: 9/16/2019
This guide is created for teachers, parents, volunteers, school administrators, food-service professionals, and everyone else engaged in youth gardening projects in Idaho. It is meant to serve as a...
Dutch Oven Cooking: Project Manual Unit 2
Publication Date: 10/3/2019
Dutch oven cooking is a special activity that can be enjoyed by all. The fun comes not only from eating, but also on the way to the finished product. This project was written for those who love...
2020 Southern Idaho Hard Winter Wheat Quick Facts
Publication Date: 12/1/2020
This two-page fact sheet offers recommendations for growing hard winter wheat in southern Idaho, with pointers or information on growth and development, rotation and seeding, fertilization,...
2020 Southern Idaho Soft White Winter Wheat Quick Facts
Publication Date: 12/1/2020
This two-page fact sheet offers recommendations for growing soft white winter wheat in southern Idaho, with pointers or information on growth and development, rotation and seeding, fertilization,...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Spring Canola
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines and rates for spring canola in northern Idaho optimized for maximum production and returns. Information on nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Spring Peas
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It offers information...
Silver Scurf Management in Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
Silver scurf, a fungal disease that causes blemishes that make potatoes appear “dirty,” has plagued North American potato production for the past thirty years. Its unsightly appearance discourages...
Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Irrigated Alfalfa Seed
Publication Date: 1/1/2004
Fertilizer improves plant growth and productivity. An entry in the southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide series, this four-page publication examines the nutrient requirements of alfalfa produced for seed...
Dollar Decisions: Making a Spending and Saving Plan
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Making a Spending and Saving Plan helps users identify and wisely handle all income and expenses. Two worksheets help plan. Audience is lower to middle income families, but publication can help...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Oats
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines developed from research at the University of Idaho. The guidelines assume the use of good management practices and are designed to produce...
Protecting Grapevines from Winter Injury
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Winter freezes can kill or damage winegrape canes in regions, like the Pacific Northwest, that are subject to low winter temperatures. Although tedious, labor-intensive, and expensive, cane burying...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Winter Rapeseed
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines developed from research at the University of Idaho. The guidelines assume the use of good management practices and are designed to produce...
Pasture Principles for Smaller Acreages
Publication Date: 9/28/2020
Ranchettes and small farms are cropping up in rural landscapes across Idaho, spurring demand for information on pasture management. This updated publication addresses the most common concerns...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Bluegrass Seed
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines developed from research at the University of Idaho. The guidelines assume the use of good management practices and are designed to produce...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Chickpeas
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for peas and lentils. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields.
Storing Food for Safety and Quality
Publication Date: 9/1/2009
Proper home food storage ensures the retention of safe and high-quality food. It allows you to save money, decreases unnecessary food waste, helps to maintain health, and can save your life during...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Grass Pastures
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for grass pastures. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields for...
Nutrient Management for Field Corn Silage and Grain
Publication Date: 1/1/2010
Adequate nutrition is essential if productive new corn hybrids are to realize their full yield potential. This publication provides fertilizer guidelines based on university research and a special...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Winter Barley
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for winter barley. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields.
Gold Standard of Customer Relations
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
This curriculum for small-business managers and their employees brings a unique approach to customer service based on research into effective customer-business interactions. It frames customer...
Sweet Cherry Rootstocks for the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 9/9/2021
Cherry growers have many options when it comes to choosing rootstocks. The combination of new dwarfing rootstocks with high-density training systems leads to earlier production. But growers need to...
Monitoring Populations of Sage-Grouse
Publication Date: 11/1/2007
Proceedings of a symposium at Idaho State University hosted by University of Idaho and Idaho State University. Discusses the importance of monitoring populations of animal species. The greater...
Healthy Diabetes Plate, 2d edition (38 MB download)
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This curriculum trains adults with type 2 diabetes in a simple visual method for planning healthy meals. Who can benefit from using the Healthy Diabetes Plate Method? The curriculum is mainly for...
Raspberry Cultivars for the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Did you know that raspberries come in four different colors (red, yellow, black, and purple) though there are only two main types? Learn about that and more in this eleven-page PNW publication,...
Idaho Master Gardener Program Handbook, 19th Edition
Publication Date: 1/1/2019
$90.00 Gardeners throughout Idaho use this basic gardening handbook as their text in the increasingly popular Master Gardener classes. The 25 how-to chapters cover everything from soil fertility to...
Bio-swales for Natural Stormwater Treatment
Publication Date: 9/1/2018
Stormwater runoff carries lots of pollution from roads, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces in urbanized areas. Bioinfiltration swales offer a natural stormwater treatment solution in many...
Introduction to Clean Water Video Series
Publication Date: 4/1/2018
Want to learn about how you can protect clean water in our lakes, streams and aquifers? This University of Idaho Extension video introduces ways to protect clean water and includes information on...
Bull Thistle: Identification and Control
Publication Date: 6/18/2020
Bull thistle is a biennial, which means it typically takes two growing seasons to complete its life cycle. This video will introduce you to the life cycle of Bull thistle, how to identify it,...
Idaho Private Rangeland Grazing -- Lease Arrangements
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Although the USDA publishes lease rates for grazing on private rangelands in Idaho, little it known about the leasing details, services provided by landowners, or other critical factors that...
Growing Apples for Local Markets in Cold Climates
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
Offers the basics for getting started in a small scale commercial apple orchard, including sections on rootstocks, apple varieties, training and pruning, winter protection, fertility and...
Cranberry Orange Upside Down Spice Cake
Publication Date: 7/8/2020
In this video, University of Idaho Extension Educator, Laura Sant, demonstrates how to make cranberry orange upside down spice cake. Including fruit in desserts is a great way to infuse some...
Buying Locally Raised Meat for Custom Processing
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Most people who buy meat from a local producer purchase a live animal (or a portion of one) and have it butchered by a 'custom-exempt' processing plant. This publication explains how the process...
Master Water Stewards Intro and Welcome Video
Publication Date: 10/21/2021
This short video welcomes and introduces participants to the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards online version of the classroom portion of the certification workshop. Author, producer: Jim Ekins 3:06
Growing Small-Fruit Crops in Short-Season Gardens
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Choosing hardy and early maturing small-fruit varieties is critical to gardening success as is using proper maintenance techniques. Part of the Short-Season, High-Altitude Gardening series, this...
Roasted Winter Vegetables
Publication Date: 7/8/2020
Vegetables provide many amazing health benefits and all of us could benefit from including more vegetables in our diets. University of Idaho Extension Educator Julie Buck demonstrates how to make...
Kentucky Bluegrass Production
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
Eliminating burning in the production of Kentucky bluegrass seed to alleviate public health concerns will greatly impact production of this crop, 90 percent of which is produced in Idaho,...
Irrigation Systems for Idaho Agriculture
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Discusses and compares agricultural irrigation systems: surface systems, sprinkler systems, and micro- irrigation and drip irrigation systems. Author: Howard Neibling 8 pages
Anaerobic Digestion Basics
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Anaerobic digestion offers the dairy and food-processing industries a way to address environmental concerns associated with waste, generate renewable energy, cut bedding-material costs, reduce...
Biofilters in Animal Agriculture
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Biofilters can reduce odor emissions from concentrated livestock facilities. This publication discusses what they are and how they work, describes different types, and discusses important factors...
Irrigation Scheduling Using Water-Use Tables
Publication Date: 1/1/1998
Poor irrigation management can reduce crop yields, degrade crop quality, foster disease, and increase pumping costs. This publication has information on using water-use tables to irrigate crops...
Uniform Plant Stand Is Key to Crop Yield and Quality
Publication Date: 11/1/2019
Because it affects all aspects of crop production, uniform stand establishment is vital for healthy crop production. Learn about the factors that enable growers to realize this important objective,...
Groundwater and Wellhead Protection in the HUA
Publication Date: 1/1/1999
The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water...
Dairy Ammonia Control Practices
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
'Rules for the Control of Ammonia from Dairy Farms,' established by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in 2006, requires Idaho dairy farms that may emit more than 100 tons of ammonia per...
Zinc in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
This publication profiles zinc, an essential plant micronutrient. Along with identifying soil-deficient areas in Idaho, this classic Extension publication discusses deficiency symptoms in plants,...
Eurasian Watermilfoil
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Covers the biology, detection, and management of this invasive aquatic plant. Includes illustrations and descriptions of similar species and estimated costs for various control options, including...
Charles Two-Row Winter Malt Barley
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Charles barley is the first winter malt type barley accepted by the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) as having adequate malt quality and brewing characteristics. This 4-page publication...
Controlling Iron Deficiency in Plants in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/1996
One of the most common problems for Idaho growers, landscapers, and home gardeners is plant iron deficiency, or chlorosis. Leaves turn yellow while the veins remain green. This publication...
Potato Seed Management: Seed Size and Age
Publication Date: 1/1/1995
Discusses impact of seed size and physiological age on seed performance and the implications for management. Authors: William H. Bohl, Phillip Nolte. Gale E. Kleinkopf, Michael K. Thornton 4 pages
Homeowner Guide to Pill Bugs and Sow Bugs
Publication Date: 12/20/2021
Pill bugs and sow bugs are multilegged insects attracted to moist places. They are relatively harmless though can be nuisances if they accidently wander into your house. Stay ahead of any...
Property Rights: A Primer
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Owning property is a fundamental right, yet many Americans do not understand the intricacies of those rights. Learn some of the basic issues from nine property rights experts from around the...
Boxelder Bug: Nuisance Management for Homeowners
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Although not particularly harmful, these insects can be aggravating when they wander indoors to spend the winter. Learn about the insect's seasonal biology, landscape features that increase pest...
Controlando a los topillos en Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Los topillos pueden controlarse sin los productos quÃmicos o con los productos quÃmicos llamados 'rodenticidas.' Las estrategias sin el uso de los productos quÃmicos incluyen eliminando el...
Planning an Idaho Vegetable Garden
Publication Date: 1/1/1996
$7.00 Four gardening experts provide successful gardening methods. Discusses site selection, garden layout, weed and insect control, and crop by crop planting instructions. Also contains a thorough...
Spring Barley Quick Facts (2015 Southern Idaho)
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This two-page fact sheet offers concise recommendations for growing spring barley in southern Idaho, including specific pointers for rotation and seeding, irrigation, fertilization, use of...
Homeowner Guide to Centipedes and Millipedes
Publication Date: 1/31/2022
Centipedes and millipedes are many-legged relatives of insects that thrive in damp, dark yard and garden habitats. Sometimes they accidentally wander into homes, creating minor concern as a pest.
Homeowner Guide to Scorpions and Their Relatives
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
This publication helps you identify scorpions and pseudoscorpions and understand the threats they pose. Full color. Authors: Edward John Bechinski, Dennis J. Schotzko, and Craig R. Baird 3 pages
Options for Storing Potatoes at Home
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Recommendations for consumers on how to store large quantities of potatoes at home. Authors: Lynn Woodell, Nora Olson and Jim Wilson 4 pages
Tuxedo Bug: A New Home-Invading Insect in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
The tuxedo bug has become a significant nuisance pest insect in some areas of Idaho. Although harmless, their massive numbers, particularly during the fall, makes them an intolerable pest for...
Liming Materials
Publication Date: 1/1/1994
With the continuing pH decline of agricultural soils in northern Idaho, growers need to consider applying soil amendments to increase soil pH. This publication provides information about materials...
Leafhoppers in the Landscape
Publication Date: 1/1/2017
Leafhoppers are small, winged insects that cause damage to trees and shrubs and are a nuisance for homeowners in Idaho. This publication describes the four common species of leafhoppers found in...
El control de las avispas y de los avispones en Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Aprenda a reconocer las avispas chaquetas amarillas bravas, los avispones cariblancos, y las avispas papeleras de Idaho y a controlarlas con o sin los productos quÃmicos. Autores: Stuart C.
Contribution of Agribusiness to the Idaho Economy, 2011
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
In 2011, Idaho agribusiness contributed $24 billion (20%) of total Idaho sales, over $8.3 billion (14%) of the state's GSP, and over 123,000 (14%) Idaho jobs, according to a base analysis that...
Nutrients Plants Require for Growth
Publication Date: 1/1/2004
Plants require 17 essential elements for growth: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel,...
Contribution of Agribusiness to the Idaho Economy, 2013
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
In 2013, Idaho agribusiness contributed more than $27 billion (20%) of total Idaho sales, over $10 billion (16%) of the state's GSP, and over 126,000 (14%) Idaho jobs, according to a base analysis...
Nuez blanca
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Una mala hierba venenosa 'noxious,' la nuez blanca crece rápidamente y puede sofocar y matar a los árboles pequeños y arbustos. Aprenda sus caracterÃsticas y cómo identificarla y controlarla.
Watering Home Lawns: How Much and How Often
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Watering a lawn properly is more complicated than most homeowners realize. Avoid underwatering or overwatering your lawn by using a five-step method that takes into account soil texture,...
2014 Farm Bill Crop Commodity Program Payments in Idaho
Publication Date: 6/30/2020
The 2014 Farm Bill initiated revenue support programs for crop farmers (ARC-CO, ARC-IC, and PLC). This study determines whether or not the bill functioned as expected. It investigates how ARC-CO...
Composting at Home
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
$7.00 To order , please visit our online Marketplace: UI Extension Publications and Multimedia This compact user's guide promotes composting as a rewarding way to turn leaves, grass, and food...
4-H Poultry Showmanship Questions
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Lists questions a 4-H member could be asked by the judge during a 4-H poultry showmanship competition. Questions are organized by level of difficulty (junior, intermediate, and senior) and are...
Contributions of Agriculture to Idaho's Economy: 2006
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Agriculture makes the biggest contribution to Idaho's economy, more than any other economic sector. This 12-page illustrated publication, intended for laymen and policy makers details the...
Designing an Edible Landscape in Idaho
Publication Date: 3/7/2019
$5.00 A successful edible landscape results from good planning, thoughtful design, and regular maintenance. Edible yards can be eye- catching while expanding the capacity for home food production.
Manure and Wastewater Sampling
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
A review of samples from 42 dairies in Idaho showed that nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) in wastewater lagoons vary greatly between farms and from year to year. So manure should be tested as close...
Country of Origin Labeling and Livestock Producers
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Provides background information on the new Country of Origin Labeling Law, how it might affect sales of U.S. meat, and how producers can track and provide documentation regarding the country of...
Ornamental Grasses for Idaho Landscapes
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Ornamental grasses are becoming irreplaceable landscape elements in many parts of the United States and are increasingly popular in Idaho. This 6-page publication lists the best grasses for Idaho's...
Harvesting and Storing Fresh Garden Vegetables
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity and storing them properly helps ensure top taste, nutrition, and storage life. This publication explains how, covering vegetables from asparagus...
Contribution of Agribusiness to Idaho's Economy, 2010
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
In 2010, Idaho agribusinesses sold more than $15 billion of goods and services, generated $3.4 billion in gross state product, and created 50,000 Idaho jobs. It was Idaho's largest base industry by...
Low Input Landscaping
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Gardening inputs are materials and resources brought in from outside the borders of a yard or garden. This publication shows management strategies that use less of these inputs and how these same...
Molybdenum in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
This publication covers molybdenum availability in soil, crop responses, molybdenum deficiency symptoms, molybdenum fertilizer, application methods, residual effects, soil analysis, and plant...
Dairy Manure Field Applications: How Much is Too Much?
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Dairy manure can increase crop yields and improve soil. However, manure can also cause an excess of certain nutrients, which can damage waterways and crops. This publication presents background...
Plant Your Seedlings Right
Publication Date: 1/1/2018
In order to ensure the highest level of success in planting seedlings, there are many practices you will want to consider. This publication covers the correct ways to handle, plant, and care for...
Economic Impact of Snowmobiling in Valley County
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Results of a survey document how much money snowmobiling brings into Valley County on both a good-snow and poor-snow year. It also examines impacts of three scenarios in this county, considered one...
Fertilizing Gardens
Publication Date: 1/1/1992
This publication covers organic fertilizers, commercial inorganic fertilizers, application methods, specific elements (iron, zinc, and sulfur), and general tips. Authors: Robert L. Mahler, Terry A.
Controlando los insectos picudos en el césped
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Esta publicación describe los sÃntomas y las estrategias de control para los gusanos de los insectos picudos (las larvas) en los céspedes de Idaho. Las estrategias sin el uso de los productos...
Targeted Tank Mixtures for Weed Control in Potatoes
Publication Date: 4/8/2022
Managing weeds in potato fields with an integrated approach—using all available cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological tools—is more effective than relying on any single weed-control method...
La enfermedad \slime flux\" de los árboles"
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
'Slime flux,' o madera húmeda bacteriana, comúnmente afecta a los siguientes árboles de Idaho-álamo de Norteamérica (cottonwood), sauce, olmo, y álamo. Aprenda los sÃntomas de 'slime flux,'...
Matrix in Weed Management Systems for Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Provides information on Matrix's mode of action, its effectiveness on various weed species, and how to use it to maximize its strengths and avoid hazards of misuse. Authors: Pamela Hutchinson,...
Cómo manejar a los boxelder bugs
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Una plaga molesta común en Idaho, los boxelder bugs (las chinches boxelder) pueden volverse intolerablemente numerosas. Aprenda de su apariencia, portadores, y el ciclo de vida y las maneras que...
Outlook Herbicide for Weed Control in Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2005
Describes mode of action, use rates, application methods, weeds controlled, potato variety tolerances, and follow-crop restrictions. Provides UI research data on percentage control of various weeds...
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus in Idaho Cereal Crops
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Describes the symptoms, method of spread, and control measures for barley yellow dwarf, a viral disease spread by aphids. Color photos. Authors: Juliet M. Marshall and Arash Rashed 4 pages
Ensiling Pressed Beet Pulp
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Ensiling pressed beet pulp for dairy feed is a relatively new practice in the U.S. This publication summarizes storage alternatives, guidelines for ensiling pressed beet pulp, and tips for...
Chateau Herbicide for Use in Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Chateau can be used in a weed management program to provide hairy nightshade control. The publication discusses mode of action, herbicide characteristics, application rate and timing, weeds...
Fertilizer Placement
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Discusses the relative strengths of broadcasting, banding, and pop-up fertilizer applications, especially with respect to protecting water quality and maximizing yields. Also discusses placement of...
Northern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Spring Barley
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
This publication offers fertilizer guidelines based on relationships between soil tests and yield responses for spring barley. The fertilizer rates are designed to produce above-average yields. It...
Cover Crops for High-Desert Farming Systems in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
This guide presents optimal cover crops for high-desert farming systems in the intermountain West under irrigated or low-moisture conditions. Species included were selected for cold hardiness,...
Logic Model for Program Planning and Evaluation
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Describes how to use the logic model to identify elements of a program that are most likely to yield useful evaluation data and to identify a sequence for collecting data and measuring progress.
Cover Crops for Grazing Use in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This publication will help crop and livestock producers in Idaho or other high-desert systems to select, plant, and manage cover crop species and mixtures that can also serve as livestock forage.
Management of Vegetable Diseases in Home Gardens
Publication Date: 1/1/1993
Gives six practices to help you keep garden plants healthy, from disposing of plant residue at season's end to the occasional use of pesticides. Authors: W. Michael Colt,, S. Krishna Mohan, and...
Tools for Facilitating Change in Rural Communities
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
This publication focuses on the four phases of change developed by the Idaho Horizons program to reduce poverty in small, rural communities. Each phase requires the use of different...
Potato Production in the Home Garden
Publication Date: 1/1/2002
This publication contains suggestions dealing with potato varieties, planting, rotation, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, harvesting, and storage. Authors: A. Thompson-Johns, S.L. Love, M.K.
Managing Elm Seed Bugs around Your Home
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
The elm seed bug (Arocatus melanocephalus) in Idaho invades homes in July and August from surrounding landscapes where elm trees grow. Posing no direct threat to plants or people, they can still...
Hobo Spiders in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This Idaho Green Thumb How-to fact sheet covers identification and control of hobo spiders, mistakenly referred to as 'aggressive house spiders.' These spiders can bite, but are no longer thought...
Spring Vegetable Planting Guide for Idaho
Publication Date: 4/1/2020
Idaho's diverse climate makes it a challenging place to grow vegetables, so if you’re planning to start a vegetable garden this spring, this planting guide is for you. It provides basic, crucial...
Tips for Entrepreneurs: Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Publication Date: 12/3/2021
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 3-page fact sheet provides information on how to form a limited liability company (LLC) in Idaho. Learn about federal registration requirements, the...
Controlling Billbug Grubs in Lawns
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
This publication describes symptoms and control strategies for billbug grubs (larvae) in Idaho lawns. Nonchemical strategies include growing grass varieties that are resistant to billbug feeding...
Weed Control in Idaho Lawns
Publication Date: 11/1/2017
Weeds are opportunistic and readily invade stressed or unhealthy lawns. Many weeds found in Idaho lawns can be prevented and controlled by following some basic management principles, including...
Managing Pocket Gophers in Idaho Lawns and Landscapes
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
One of Idaho's most prevalent and destructive vertebrate pests, pocket gophers can be controlled by restricting their access to high-value plants, flooding gopher burrows, trapping, and poisoning.
Economic Feasibility of Growing Wine Grapes in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2002
Presents wine grape enterprise budgets for a typical Idaho vineyard and a current economic analysis of growing wine grapes in Idaho. The analysis indicates the typical vineyard would break even in...
Leaf Spot of Aspen and Poplar
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
This fact sheet for home gardeners covers symptoms, life cycle, and control measures for leaf spot, a common and occasionally serious disease of aspen and poplar trees caused by fungi in the genus...
Nutrient Management in Idaho Grape Production
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
This publication answers common questions posed by Idaho vine grape growers regarding soils and nutrients. Authors: Mir-M. Seyedbagheri, Tony McCammon, Esmaeil Fallahi 5 pages
Controlando a las tuzas en Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Una de las alimañas vertebradas más destructivas y prevalentes de Idaho, las tuzas pueden controlarse restringiendo su acceso a las plantas de alto valor, inundando las madrigueras de tuza,...
Core Aeration of Lawns—Benefits and Procedures
Publication Date: 2/1/2020
Two issues that commonly reduce the health and attractive appearance of a lawn are soil compaction and the development of a thick thatch layer. Core aeration offers a solution. In this Idaho Green...
Economics of Yellow Mustard in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
This publication addresses the economic feasibility of producing mustard in the Pacific Northwest. Specific topics reviewed include yield potential, supply and demand considerations, markets and...
2007 North-Central Idaho Crop Management Trials
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Summarizes field agronomic performance evaluations conducted in northern Idaho during 2007, including a demonstration trial of safflower yield, an herbicide response study with Clearfield wheat, an...
Managing Boxelder Bugs Around Your Home
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
A common nuisance pest in Idaho, boxelder bugs can become intolerably numerous. Learn their appearance, hosts, and life cycle and ways you can manage them with and without insecticides. Authors:...
La mancha de la hoja del álamo temblón y del álamo
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Esta hoja de datos para los jardineros caseros cubre los sÃntomas, el ciclo de vida, y las medidas de control para la mancha de hoja, una enfermedad común y ocasionalmente severa de los álamos...
White Bryony
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
A poisonous noxious weed, white bryony grows rapidly and can smother and kill small trees and shrubs. Learn its characteristics and how to identify and control it in this profile of the viny member...
UI 228 and UI 229-New Small Red Bean Cultivars
Publication Date: 1/1/1995
UI 228 and UI 239 are high-yielding small red bean cultivars that were released in 1993. This publication provides an overview of these two varieties, including a history of their pedigree and...
Vermicomposting at Home
Publication Date: 9/28/2020
Vermicomposting relies on worms to produce nutrient-dense vermicast from recycled organic food waste and other natural materials. The project takes up very little space, making it a convenient and...
Controlling Ascochyta Blight of Chickpea
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
This publication covers the background of the fungal blight and information on how to sustain profitable chickpea production. Topics covered include rotating crops, choosing crop varieties, using...
Getting the Most Feed Nutrient for the Dollar
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
This publication describes a process livestock producers should use to determine the value of a feed that will provide energy or protein to balance a forage-based ration. Authors: Glenn Shewmaker,...
Conduct Your Own Garden Research
Publication Date: 1/1/1996
Want to know whether a new potato variety yields more than an old standard? This publication explains how to run scientific experiments in market or backyard gardens and interpret your results.
Empiece las semillas adentro con éxito
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Empezando las semillas adentro comienza con la programación para asegurar que sus trasplantes están listos para irse para afuera cuando el jardÃn está listo para recibirlos. Esta hoja de datos...
2011 Small Grain and Grain Legume Report
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
From the Idaho Small Grain and Grain Legume Research and Extension Program at the University of Idaho comes this summary of the performance of winter wheat, spring wheat, spring barley, spring pea,...
Potato Irrigation Management
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Efficient irrigation management can increase marketable yield while reducing production costs by conserving water, energy, and nitrogen fertilizer and while reducing potential groundwater...
2012 Small Grain and Grain Legume Report
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Summarizes the performance of winter wheat, spring wheat, winter barley, spring barley, dry pea, lentil, and chickpea cultivars tested in trials conducted at eight test sites in Lewis, Nez Perce,...
Preventing Potato Bruise Damage
Publication Date: 1/1/1998
This publication covers information on types of bruising (skinning, blackspot, shatter bruise, and pressure bruise), bruise prevention before and after harvest, bruise prevention in potato piling,...
White Mold of Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
With a focus on Idaho conditions, this publication describes the symptoms and disease cycle of white mold in potatoes and recommends cultural, biological (with Conithirium minitans ), and chemical...
Nitrate and Groundwater
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho. Authors: Robert L. Mahler, B.A. Lolley, and...
Measuring Potato Dry Matter Content on the Farm
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This publication describes three on-farm methods for measuring potato dry matter that provide similar results to commercial laboratory tests. Knowing the dry matter of cull potatoes is important to...
Rhizoctonia Stem Canker and Black Scurf of Potato
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
Various types of rhizoctonia stem canker and black scurf affect Idaho potatoes, often because farmers rotate sugar beet and tubers. Learn about their symptoms and disease cycle, as well as the best...
Watering Home Lawns and Landscapes
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Wise water use saves homeowners money, enhances property values, and supports a watershed. This publication details the liabilities of incorrect watering and the benefits of proper irrigation by...
IDAH2O Master Water Stewards Handbook
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
The official handbook for University of Idaho Extension's Master Water Stewards trained to conduct water quality monitoring in Idaho lakes and streams. The handbook explains the program and...
Diagnosis and Management of Potato Storage Diseases
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Learn how to identify the major storage diseases of potatoes and how to manage them through prevention, storage disinfection, and management of temperature, humidity and airflow during storage.
Idaho Crop Profiles: Apples
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
This publication is an overview of commercial apple production including production regions, production practices, pest management, weeds, and diseases. Information includes a description of the...
Storage Management of Clearwater Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
Clearwater Russet is a dual-purpose potato variety released in 2008 by the USDA-ARS and the agricultural experiment stations of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Based on three years of research...
Cull and Waste Potato Management
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Potatoes that are unusable for fresh market, processing, or dehydration because they do not meet minimum size, grade, or quality standards, or potatoes disposed because of low market value due to...
Handling Potato Waste for Beef Cattle Feeding
Publication Date: 1/1/1978
Feeding potato waste to beef cattle requires good feed management and certain precautions. This publication covers the storage and feeding of different forms of potato waste including filter cake...
Mitigating High-Phosphorus Soils
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
According to Idaho law, livestock operators must make sure their operations are not dumping excess phosphorus into the soil, which could then contaminate surface water or groundwater. This...
Storage Management of A93157-6LS Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
A93157-6LS (6LS) is a 2006 multipurpose, mid- to late-maturing potato variety that has very high resistance to cold sweetening in storage. Based on three years of storage research at the University...
Cultural Management of Blazer Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Four pages of information about growing and storing Blazer Russet potatoes, an early maturing variety notable for high yields of long to oblong tubers. It is resistant to sugar-ends, tuber...
Odor Control Practices for Northwest Dairies
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Large confined dairy cow feeding operations have increased recently in the Pacific Northwest. They produce huge quantities of manure, odors from which can bring conflicts with neighbors. This...
Storage Management of Western Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Western Russet is a multipurpose potato variety released in 2004 by the USDA-ARS and the agricultural experiment stations of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Based on a two-year study conducted at...
Bitterroot Soft White Winter Wheat
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
This 4-page publication covers the history, description, agronomic performance, milling and baking quality, and disease reactions of this new variety of wheat. Authors: Juliet Windes, Chad Jackson,...
Storage Management of Classic Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Classic Russet is an early to midseason russet potato variety that is one of the most widely grown tubers in the United States. Based on three years of storage studies, this five-page publication...
Storage Management of Payette Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Payette Russet is a full-season potato variety released in 2015 by the USDA-ARS and the agricultural experiment stations of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Based on three years of storage data...
Cultural Management of Classic Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
Reports the findings from research studies on the cultural management of Classic Russet potatoes in southern Idaho. Growers can use the results in developing management guidelines for their own...
Superficial Growth on Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
In some circumstances, nonpathogenic fungi and bacteria grow on the surface of a potato. This publication describes its growth, explains the factors that promote it, and provides some management...
Cultural Management of Ranger Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/1998
This publication provides management tips for producing high-quality Ranger Russet potatoes in southern Idaho. Growers should adapt this information to their own situations. Information includes...
Karnal Bunt
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Karnal bunt, or partial bunt, is a fungal disease of wheat, durum wheat, rye, and triticale. This publication includes information on the history, impact, symptoms, disease cycle, and control of...
Cultural Management of Russet Norkotah Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Russet Norkotah, an early-maturing variety with long to oblong tubers and dark russet skin is well adapted for the fresh market, but not well-suited for processing due to low specific gravity.
Potato Production with Limited Water Supply
Publication Date: 1/1/2004
Research-based guidelines for irrigation, nutrient, and cultural management practices for producing potatoes when water supplies are limited are presented in this publication. Authors: Bradley A.
Storage Management for Summit Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2004
Summit Russet is a 2002 late-maturing russet-skin potato cultivar that produces a high percentage of marketable tubers. Based on three years of research conducted at the University of Idaho...
Storage Management of Alturas Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Alturas is a 2002 multipurpose, late-maturing, high-yielding potato variety that produces russeted tubers with high specific gravity. Based on a three-year study at the University of Idaho’s...
Management Planning for the Family Forest Owner
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Leads you through the steps of preparing a useful management plan for your forest property. Includes numerous sources of further information. Authors: Randy Brooks and Ron Mahoney 4 pages
Predicting Alfalfa Forage Quality in Southern Idaho
Publication Date: 3/4/2022
So that growers can meet certain goals or marketing criteria, it’s important to know how to determine the quality of alfalfa hay. Indeed, producers who raise dairy quality hay can expect higher...
Thatch Prevention and Control in Home Lawns
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Nearly every homeowner wants to have a well-maintained lawn. But thatch can build up over the years, degrading a lawn’s beauty. Learn how to prevent its buildup by fertilizing at well-timed...
Starting a Home Lawn
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Lawns are one of the simplest groundcovers to maintain and enjoy, but they require a good soil foundation. Find out how to establish one in this classic publication. Along with providing guidance...
American Chestnut
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Whether you are planning one American chestnut in your yard or planning to establish a plantation with hundreds of trees, there are some basic planning, planting and maintenance activities you...
Pit Disposal of Cull Onions
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Describes the management practices that prevent leaching of nitrogen from cull onion burial pits, including site selection, pit development, loading and disposal of cull onions in pits, pit...
Black Cherry
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Whether you are planning one black cherry tree in your yard or planning to establish a plantation with hundreds of trees, there are some basic planning, planting and maintenance activities you...
Black Walnut
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Black Walnut is one of the most-highly prized North American hardwoods. A tasty nut crop and aesthetically pleasing characteristics make black walnut an attractive choice for Idaho landowners with...
Carpathian Walnut
Publication Date: 2/1/2007
Carpathian Walnut is known for its outstanding nut qualities and fine wood and aesthetic characteristics. Whether you are planning one tree in your yard or planning to establish a plantation with...
Wheat streak mosaic virus Management in Idaho Cereals
Publication Date: 11/8/2019
Wheat streak mosaic virus (WSMV) is a serious disease that damages wheat production in Idaho. Transmitted by the wheat curl mite, WSMV infects winter and spring wheat and can also infect barley,...
Paulownia
Publication Date: 2/1/2007
Royal Paulownia has very special physical and cultural needs. But with the right site and cultural practices, paulownia could be a successful alternative tree crop for Idaho private landowners.
2020 Southern Idaho Hard Spring Wheat Quick Facts
Publication Date: 12/1/2020
This two-page fact sheet offers recommendations for growing hard spring wheat in southern Idaho, with pointers or information on growth and development, rotation and seeding, fertilization,...
Planning and Planting a Five-Row Windbreak
Publication Date: 3/1/2010
A properly designed and maintained windbreak provides many benefits to you and the environment including home energy conservation, improved crop yields, snow drift control, and more. Read about...
Hardwoods 101: Planning, Planting, and Maintenance
Publication Date: 2/1/2007
Whether you are planning one hardwood tree in your yard or planning to establish a plantation with hundreds of trees, there are some basic planning, planting, and maintenance activities that will...
How To Prune Coniferous Evergreen Trees
Publication Date: 1/1/1985
Evergreen shade trees are beautiful features in many Idaho cities and towns. Yet they can become ill or a hazard without regular care. This classic Extension bulletin provides helpful diagrams,...
Oaks
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Excellent wood qualities, adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions, superb wildlife value, and vivid fall coloration all make Oaks an attractive selection for alternative tree crops for...
Economic Contribution of Idaho Agribusiness
Publication Date: 1/25/2022
The agribusiness sector accounts for a greater share of the state economy in Idaho than in all of its neighboring states and the United States as a whole. This publication details the economic...
Speak up with Confidence: Nine Tips on Presenting
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
Youth and adults who learn to speak effectively in public gain an important leadership tool. This publication will help you to develop that asset. Nine double-sided tip sheets cover nine topics...
Return of the Giants
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
$5.00 Western white pines, Idaho’s state tree, used to be forest giants of the Inland Northwest, but no longer. By discussing white pine ecology, recounting the tree’s demise in the Northwest,...
Adopting Quinoa in Southeastern Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This is a comprehensive guide to what's known about growing quinoa in southeastern Idaho, including environmental requirements, seeding, fertility and water requirements, pest control, harvesting...
Double-Cropped Winter Forages
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Double cropping winter forages with corn silage increases total forage available to livestock operations while also removing more phosphorus from the soil. This 13-page bulletin with 14 figures...
Idaho 4-H Volunteer Manual
Publication Date: 3/15/2021
Containing material from in-state and out-of-state 4-H resources, this 32-page handbook provides the basics for 4-H adult volunteers who want to supervise youth-based activities in Idaho. Along...
Flowering Rush
Publication Date: 10/7/2019
Flowering Rush is an invasive, aquatic, perennial weed listed as a 'noxious' weed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). This fact sheet provides basic information on identification,...
Choosing and Growing Adapted Vegetable Varieties
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Recommended vegetable varieties for short-season, high-altitude regions, including cool-season hardy vegetables; cool-season tender vegetables; and tender warm-season vegetables. Authors: Stephen...
2016 Dryland Field Day Abstracts
Publication Date: 4/1/2016
This publication is a compilation of the 2016 abstracts from dryland field days for Washington State University Extension, University of Idaho Extension, and Oregon State University Extension.
Potato Production Systems (softcover)
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Originally $89.95, now $20.00 . (While supplies last.) Experts in all phases of potato production collaborated on this comprehensive potato production manual. With information for anyone associated...
Training Young Shade Trees
Publication Date: 10/4/2021
Learn how to nurture the development of a healthy tree structure in young shade trees in this Idaho Green Thumb How-to on pruning. After a brief overview, an Extension specialist discusses the...
Major Wood Decays in the Inland Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/1974
$5.95 Describes examples of wood decay compiled from herbarium, laboratory and field specimens. Descriptions, photographs and keys help readers identify types of decay in lay terms. A glossary...
2009 Small Grains Report
Publication Date: 1/1/2010
The annual report of the southcentral and southeastern Idaho cereals research and extension program provides 2009 agronomic data for hard and soft white winter wheats; hard and soft white spring...
Introduction to Short-Season Gardening in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Part of the short-season, high-elevation gardening series, this publication describes Idaho's three short-season climates (high desert; cool, moist locations typical of the Idaho panhandle; and...
Growing Tomatoes in Cool, Short-Season Locations
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Part of the short-season, high-altitude gardening series, this publication provides tips and strategies for growing tomatoes in harsh climates. Authors: Michael Bauer, Danny L. Barney, Jo Ann...
Red Firebug—A New Idaho Invader?
Publication Date: 3/16/2022
The red firebug, Pyrrhocoris apterus (Heteroptera: Pyrrhocoridae), is an introduced and invasive true bug with a vividly colored red and black body. Since its introduction and establishment, the...
Managing Soils in Short-Season, High-Altitude Zones
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Part of the short-season, high-elevation gardening series, this publication describes the three basic soil types in Idaho's short-season, high-elevation gardening zones and offers management...
Landscaping with Native Plants
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Cultivate healthier soils and more resilient plants on your Idaho property by using plants native to the Intermountain West in your landscape design. This extensive bulletin, with astute insights...
Planting Dates in Wheat Production in Southern Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
This publication summarizes more than three decades of research into planting date in spring and winter wheat production in southwestern Idaho. Much of the information will be pertinent to other...
Pregnancy Testing in Beef Cattle
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Pregnancy testing in beef cattle is a tool to optimize heifer management and can identify candidates for culling or removal from the herd. Some methods of pregnancy detection can also provide...
2018 Dryland Field Day Abstracts
Publication Date: 5/1/2018
This publication is a compilation of the 2018 abstracts from dryland field days for Washington State University Extension, University of Idaho Extension, and Oregon State University Extension.
Northern Idaho Alfalfa Variety Testing Report
Publication Date: 10/1/2018
Thirty-three varieties of alfalfa were field-tested in in U of I Extension variety trials conducted in northern Idaho during 2013–2016 crop seasons. The variety trials were located in...
2019 Dryland Field Day Abstracts
Publication Date: 4/1/2019
This publication is a compilation of the 2019 abstracts from dryland field days for Washington State University Extension, University of Idaho Extension, and Oregon State University Extension.
2017 Dryland Field Day Abstracts
Publication Date: 5/1/2017
This publication is a compilation of the 2017 abstracts from dryland field days for Washington State University Extension, University of Idaho Extension, and Oregon State University Extension.
Idaho Agricultural Global Exports, 2018
Publication Date: 9/26/2019
In 2017, Idaho’s foreign exports totaled almost $3.9 billion. The second-largest category of exports was food and agricultural products, which contributed 22% of Idaho’s total exports. This...
Wild Trees of Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/1995
Idaho is a tree state, where even along streams, in clefts in rocks, along irrigation ditches, and in a variety of other special habitats they thrive. This 200+-page book is about wild...
A Field Guide to Grasses and Grass-Like Plants of Idaho
Publication Date: 9/1/2018
$29.95 Grasses and grass-like plants are key to the productivity, function and diversity of Idaho's rangelands, wetlands and forests. Learn to identify almost 100 plant species and understand the...
Backpack Guide to Idaho Range Plants
Publication Date: 9/1/2012
$19.95 The landscapes of Idaho's vast rangelands are rich with diverse plant life that can intrigue the curious explorer and observant naturalist. This full-color guide is the ideal tool for...
Reporting Child Abuse: Care Enough to Call
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
$19.95 According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700,000 children are abused each year. Because of its unfortunate prevalence, reportage is crucial. Secure the help children deserve...
Forest Water Quality
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
$0.00 A companion to the book Idaho Forestry Best Management Practices Field Guide , the video contains two parts. Part 1 describes how water moves through the forest, how our forest activities can...
Black Medic
Publication Date: 1/24/2022
Black medic ( Medicago lupulina ) is an annual or short-lived perennial from Eurasia. It can be found in lawns, pastures, rights-of-way, and other marginal sites. Learn how to manage this...
Curlycup Gumweed
Publication Date: 1/24/2022
Curlycup gumweed ( Grindelia squarrosa ) (Pursh) Dunal is native to North America except in the southeastern United States. This forb (herbaceous broadleaf plant) is commonly found along roadsides,...
Idaho Pesticide Applicator Training Manual
Publication Date: 1/1/2019
This is the manual for statewide pesticide handlers' training in Idaho. This book is intended to help readers understand federal and state pesticide laws and regulations, good environmental...
Growing Tree Fruits in Short-Season Gardens
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Producing your own backyard tree fruit in Idaho's harsher climates can be difficult, but it isn't impossible. There are many types of apples, apricots, cherries, pears, and plums that you can...
Public Attitudes about Water Quality in the HUA
Publication Date: 1/1/1999
The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture implemented in the 1990s to protect and improve...
Idaho's Noxious Weeds, 9th edition
Publication Date: 1/1/2018
$5.00 This newest edition of our popular pocket guide shows all the weeds on Idaho's official noxious weeds list, including examples of brooms, all of which are now prohibited in Idaho. Inside find...
Growing Western Huckleberries
Publication Date: 1/1/1999
$3.00 From a leading huckleberry expert comes the information you need to start your own attempts at growing huckleberries at home or for market. This publication covers plant and growing site...
Shelf Life of Food: An Overview
Publication Date: 5/5/2021
Food safety is critical, yet surprisingly regulatory bodies do not require shelf-life testing for most products (infant formula being an exception). This bulletin provides all the basics that...
Storage Management for Umatilla Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
Umatilla Russet is a potato cultivar that was developed in 1998 for the frozen processing market. Based on three years of research trials conducted at the University of Idaho Kimberly Research and...
Field Guide to Potato Pests in English and Spanish
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
$5.00 This 130-page pocket-sized manual helps potato field workers scout for common diseases, insects and weeds which can impact potato yields. Scouting is an important part of Integrated Pest...
Business Management Guide for Grazers
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Describes the management process for management-intensive grazing (MiG) as a series of three recurring operations: strategic, tactical, and operational. Provides sample enterprise budgets and...
BQA: Feedstuff Guidelines
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Beef producers must document the safety of their product by keeping accurate records of the feedstuffs they use in their operations, including records of pesticides being applied to feed crops.
BQA: Guidelines for Culling Beef Animals
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Having a plan for identifying cull animals is key for maintaining a safe and healthy cow herd. This publication explains how to identify animals that should be removed from the herd, when to cull...
BQA: Guidelines for Calving Management
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Good calving management practices can increase animal health and beef product safety by reducing the need for antibiotics and other pharmaceutical treatments. This publication discusses numerous...
BQA: Components of Superior Cattle Handling Facilities
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Well-designed and effectively run cattle-handling facilities help to decrease cattle injury, illness, and death; ensure high-quality beef; and improve consumer perceptions of the beef cattle...
BQA: Cattle Processing and Injection Site Management
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Successful beef producers know that beef quality assurance requires keeping cattle healthy throughout their lives. Since cattle can get sick, preventing and treating disease means processing cattle...
BQA: Record Keeping
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Keeping accurate records on a consistent basis is important for maintaining beef quality assurance and a healthy herd, and to protect a beef operation from litigation regarding drug residue. This...
BQA: Guidelines for Preconditioning and Weaning
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Preconditioning calves involves a number of practices that prepare calves for the next production phase and includes acclimating calves to a new diet, vaccinating and weaning calves, and teaching...
BQA: Proper Euthanasia for Cattle
Publication Date: 11/1/2018
Termination of an animal's life should be taken seriously and done in the most humane manner possible. This brief publication discusses making euthanasia decisions, methods of proper euthanasia,...
Sugar Maple
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Maple syrup and brilliant fall colors; that's what sugar maples are best known for. With the right site choice and management, you too can grow sugar maples and reap the many benefits of this...
Growing Mushrooms Commercially-Risks and Opportunities
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
Learn the basics of what you need to do to grow and sell mushrooms (especially specialty varieties, which are any mushroom species that doesn't belong to the genus Agaricus). You'll need to...
Special Forest Products
Publication Date: 1/1/1992
Markets for special forest products in Idaho (edible wild mushrooms, fresh floral greens, dried flowers, wild berries, seeds, roots, bark, and other plant parts) have expanded considerably since...
Understanding Budgets and the Budgeting Process
Publication Date: 1/1/1992
Budgeting is crucial to a business' success. This publication helps you navigate this often intimidating task by discussing the four budget types most commonly used by agricultural producers (whole...
Water Testing
Publication Date: 1/1/1990
Testing your water supply is a serious decision because it safeguards your and your family's health. Indeed, your water should be safe to drink and acceptable for all household uses. However, some...
Southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide: Southern Idaho Lawns
Publication Date: 1/1/1998
Improper fertilization can result in diseased or weedy lawns. An entry in the southern Idaho Fertilizer Guide series, this six-page publication will help homeowners grow a healthy lawn. It...
Letter of Last Instruction: Everybody Needs One
Publication Date: 1/1/1992
A letter of last instruction is not a will nor a substitute for one. It is a money-management tool and personal document that details a family member's financial information. Twenty-three...
Hardy Roses for Harsh Climates
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
Love roses but live in a cold, high-elevation Idaho location? Don't worry. You can still grow many beautiful kinds of the national flower. Stephen L. Love studied dozens of rose varieties for their...
Lawn Care in Short-Season, High-Altitude Zones
Publication Date: 10/1/2010
Curious about how to maintain a healthy lawn in Idaho's short-season, high-altitude climates? It's a bit more challenging to do than in other areas of the state. Learn how to navigate their...
Replacing Important Lost or Damaged Documents in Idaho
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Natural disasters or burglary can damage, destroy, or misplace important documents or computer files. Thus it's vital to know how to replace them. This eight-page bulletin, whose discussion...
Reading and Understanding Pesticide Labels
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
A pesticide label is a legal document whose content protects users, consumers, and the environment. This useful seven-page bulletin shows you how to read and understand this carefully crafted...
Scheduling the Final Irrigation for Wheat and Barley
Publication Date: 1/1/2017
Water management during grain formation is more important than ever, particularly with urban expansion and the subsequent increase in municipal water use. By investigating crop water-use patterns...
A Grower's Guide to Successful On-Farm Research
Publication Date: 5/1/2020
Interested in identifying a new crop rotation or adopting a new irrigation method to improve your yield, but worried about the time and money wasted if it doesn't work? Conduct your own on-farm...
Soil Testing to Guide Fertilizer Management
Publication Date: 6/3/2020
Regularly testing your soil will allow you to accurately spot problem areas and thus provide sustainable soil nutrient management. This updated version of a 1997 bulletin provides the basic...
Elements & Principles of Design
Publication Date: 9/1/2018
$1.00 Created to be part of a 4-H art curriculum, this informational card will provide a continuous visual reference for both youth and adults learning about visual art. The Elements & Principles...
Storage Management of Mountain Gem Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 6/1/2019
One reason Idaho potato acreage devoted to the Russet Burbank has declined in recent years is because of the development of new cultivars, including Gem Russet. Based on three years of research...
Your Rights and Responsibilities: Notario Fraud
Publication Date: 4/23/2020
Part of the Your Rights and Responsibilities series, this three-page fact sheet provides basic information about notario fraud, a common immigration scam. Along with a rundown about how it may...
Field Corn Harvest Recommendations for Idaho
Publication Date: 3/5/2020
Field corn is infrequently discussed in Extension publications, even though Idaho farmers use the southern-grown crop for livestock feed. Grown along the Snake River Plain in southern Idaho, it's a...
Buying and Selling Hay on the Stump
Publication Date: 4/10/2020
This publication provides a five-step process and lists several online business tools that will empower buyers and sellers to successfully establish a fair price for hay on the stump. The steps...
Monitoring Tools for a Potato Bruise Prevention Program
Publication Date: 6/19/2020
Potato bruising is costly. It lowers the quality of a crop, leading to customer rejections or direct waste. It's thus critical to quickly identify what is causing the injuries in your operation.
Presenting Online
Publication Date: 11/30/2020
Since webinars and other internet-based communication have become more of a standard, it has become important to know how to present material online. From managing the visual elements, minding...
H2O to Go: Staying Hydrated Safely!
Publication Date: 8/13/2020
Because drinking water is a requirement for human survival, it is important to know the basic facts so you can maintain your general health. Along with telling you how much water to drink each day,...
Improving Weed Control in Dry Bean Using Narrow Planting
Publication Date: 8/6/2020
Season-long control of weeds is an important goal when growing dry beans. Hairy nightshade, lambsquarters, redroot pigweed, and green foxtail in particular harm bean yields in southern Idaho. This...
Different Treatment Options for Russian Olive
Publication Date: 9/8/2020
Russian olive is a thorny, small, and highly invasive tree that thrives in southern Idaho's arid climate. The sometimes shrubby tree often crowds out native vegetation areas along the banks of...
Quick Facts: Idaho Beans
Publication Date: 8/31/2020
This two-page fact sheet offers recommendations for growing dry beans in southern Idaho, with pointers on soil sampling and testing, fertilization, irrigation, and insect, weed and disease control.
Potato Seed Certification and Selection in Idaho
Publication Date: 9/28/2020
The selection of high-quality seed potatoes is essential to produce a profitable commercial potato crop. This publication explains the steps you need to take do to get your seed potato certified,...
Know Your Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
Publication Date: 4/16/2021
$1.50 The number of herbicide-resistant weeds continues to increase in the United States. This is a huge concern for farmers, since weeds compete with crops for nutrients in the soil, potentially...
Cultural Management of Clearwater Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/7/2021
The Clearwater Russet is a russet-skinned potato variety developed by the Pacific Northwest Variety Development Program that was released in 2008. Its excellent processing quality helped to...
Pink Root Disease of Onion: Biology and Control
Publication Date: 11/23/2021
Pink root is one of the most significant diseases of onion in the Treasure Valley of Idaho and Oregon. Nearly one-quarter of susceptible onion losses are due to it. Learn what the symptoms are,...
Livestock Care for Beginning and Small-Scale Producers
Publication Date: 7/1/2021
Owning and caring for livestock involves a lot of responsibility and exposes producers to a steep (and fast) learning curve, especially for those just starting out and/or who run small-scale...
Planning Water Access for Small-Acreage Irrigators
Publication Date: 10/4/2021
Small acreage landscapes pose unique water-access problems, particularly when they are subdivisions of a larger-acreage property. Improve your navigation of these challenges by learning the basics...
Quick Facts: Idaho Sugar Beets
Publication Date: 10/26/2021
This compact fact sheet summarizes recommendations for growing sugar beets in Idaho, with pointers or information on soil sampling/testing, fertilization, irrigation, tillage, cropping history, and...
Broadleaf Plantain (<em>Plantago major</em> L.)
Publication Date: 10/5/2021
Broadleaf plaintain is a hardy perennial weed that thrives in lawns, fields, and roadsides and in other areas prone to trampling. Along with a profile description, this Idaho Green Thumb How-To's...
Native Plant Landscaping: Curb Appeal and Low Water Use
Publication Date: 2/24/2022
Many property owners don't fully realize that native plants are economical and effective solutions for use in landscape design, particularly since Idaho's climate is so weather-dependent. This...
Proper Sampling (Coring) of Hay Bales and Stacks
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
Bad nutrition diminishes any herd's productivity. Forage sampling is thus a key strategy that helps livestock producers to maintain or optimize their operation's output. This four-page bulletin...
Storage Management of Alpine Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
Alpine Russet is a high-yielding, late-maturing potato with long, lightly rusted tubers whose long-term storability is a special advantage. Based on three years of research at the University of...
Storage Management of Blazer Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
Blazer Russet is an early maturing, high-yielding potato that produces oblong to long tubers with a medium-russet skin. Its name refers to its earliness—it blazes the way for a potato harvest.
Slime Flux of Trees
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
If not caught early, slime flux (bacterial wetwood) create unsightly stains on and disagreeable odors around a number of Idaho trees, typically cottonwood, willow, and elm. Worse, it can also kill...
Start Seeds Indoors with Success
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Starting plants at home from seed is economical and rewarding. There's more variety from which to choose, which allows you more flexibility in planning your garden. Part of the Idaho Green Thumb...
Storage Management of Teton Russet Potatoes
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
Teton Russet is a dual-purpose potato variety released in 2011 by the USDA-ARS and the agricultural experiment stations of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Based on a three-year study conducted at...
Wasp and Hornet Control
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
If you're interested in learning how to recognize Idaho's stinging yellowjackets, bald-faced hornets, and paper wasps, check out this helpful Idaho Green Thumb How-To. You'll also glean a brief...
Western Waterhemlock in the Pacific Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
Western waterhemlock ( xCicuta douglasii ) is the most poisonous plant in North America—a piece of root no larger than a walnut can kill a mature cow. Every part of the plant is toxic. To help...
Canning Vegetables
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
$2.00 Canning is a great way to preserve your garden vegetables. When canned properly, vegetables will retain their nutrients and flavor. Canned improperly, they can kill, sicken, or be poor in...
Pickling Fish and Other Aquatic Foods for Home Use
Publication Date: 4/1/2009
$1.00 Outlines the basic steps in pickling fish and gives a basic recipe suitable for pickling most fish with high oil contents. Authors: Barbara Rasco and Kenneth S. Hildebrand, Jr 2 pages
Thinning-An Important Timber Management Tool
Publication Date: 1/1/1983
Thinning a dense stand of trees can increase a forest's health and scenic beauty while improving your property's value. Along with explaining how seedlings grow into mature trees, how stands of...
Canning Seafood
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
$5.00 Learn how to can salmon, tuna, clams, crab, oysters, shrimp and other fish and how to be sure your canned seafood is safe to eat. Author and revised by Carolyn A. Raab, 1979, 2003, 2011.
Canning Fruits
Publication Date: 1/1/2012
$1.50 This publication explains how to ensure both safety and quality when canning fresh fruits. Details covered include selecting and preparing equipment; preparing apples, apricots, berries,...
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
Publication Date: 9/1/2018
$5.00 This publication describes how to freeze fruits, vegetables, and juices, and how to refreeze frozen foods. Includes freezing fruit without sugar, with ascorbic acid, in syrup, and packed in...
Smoking Fish at Home-Safely
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
$1.00 Smoked fish is a healthy, protein-rich food, but it usually contains a lot of sodium. Although salting is a vital technique that wards off foodborne illness, meat treats like these should be...
You Can Prevent Foodborne Illness
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
$2.00 What is a foodborne illness? What causes it? How can your reduce your risk of getting one? Learn about all this and more, including various types of foodborne illnesses, the proper use a...
Freezing Convenience Foods
Publication Date: 1/1/2002
$2.50 Learn all about freezing foods that you have prepared at home, including cakes; pies; meat, fish, poultry, and pasta dishes; soups, meals in a bag; and vegetable dishes. Find out which items...
Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
$3.50 Covers how to select equipment, prepare equipment and tomatoes, pack jars, add acid and salt, close jars, cool, test for a seal, store, and check jars for spoilage. Outlines steps for...
Pickling Vegetables
Publication Date: 1/1/2015
$3.75 Describes the equipment and ingredients needed for pickling, and how to pack jars, process vegetables, and store the pickled results. Includes 17 recipes, processing times for various...
Salsa Recipes for Canning
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
$2.50 Salsa is one of the most popular condiments, so much so that many consumers make it at home. But do you know how to prepare this savory, spicy treat for canning? Indeed, maintaining adequate...
Drying Fruits and Vegetables
Publication Date: 1/1/2009
$2.50 Written primarily for drying in an electric dehydrator, this guide applies as well to oven drying. Sections cover selecting, preparing, and pretreating foods for drying as well as storing and...
Using and Caring for Your Pressure Canner
Publication Date: 1/1/2010
Pressure canning is the only safe way to preserve meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables in cans. This booklet describes the different canner types available, the safety features they offer, and...
Wild Carrot
Publication Date: 1/1/2003
An abundant seed producer, wild carrot grows in meadows, pastures, along roadsides, and in non-crop areas. A Class B noxious weed in Washington, the pest ruins cultivated carrot seed and possibly...
Raising Ratites: Ostriches, Emu, and Rheas
Publication Date: 1/1/1996
Ratites are mostly large, flightless birds that exist in the wild in Australia, Africa, or South America. But US growers have been raising them as alternative and likely healthier meat sources for...
Big Game from Hunt to Home
Publication Date: 1/1/2010
$6.25 For your next hunting trip, the information in this publication will make sure the meat you bring home will be high quality. Meat from big game animals (deer, antelope, elk, moose, and bear)...
Logging Selectively
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
$9.00 While many forest landowners are interested in cutting trees to improve forest health, generate income, or other reasons, they are often reluctant to alter the appearance of their forest too...
Baby Corn
Publication Date: 3/1/2018
With a crisp texture and a subtle, slightly sweet corn flavor, this delicious veggie is surprisingly easy to cultivate; learn how here. Authors: Carol Miles, Catherine Daniels, Leslie Zenz, Jacky...
4-H Horse Project
Publication Date: 1/1/2013
This is a basic resource for 4-H members doing a horse project in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Book sections cover horse breeds, psychology, and how to choose a horse; the horse's health, care,...
Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
$3.00 Lavishly illustrated with full-color photography, this booklet pictures fire-resistant ground covers, perennials, shrubs, and trees. It provides information on how homeowners can landscape...
Sampling Agricultural Odors
Publication Date: 1/1/2008
Agricultural odors can be quite problematic for livestock producers, particularly when the neighbors begin to complain. Monitoring these unpleasant smells can help producers to gauge their severity...
Commercial Red Raspberry Production
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
$13.50 A comprehensive guide to commercial red raspberry production in the Pacific Northwest. Includes chapters on cultivar selection, plantation establishment, plantation maintenance, plant...
Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest
Publication Date: 1/1/2010
$18.00 The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this 214-page book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their...
Reducing Fire Risk on Your Property
Publication Date: 1/1/2010
Can your forested property survive a wildfire? If you're not sure, this 41-page 2010 booklet is a definite must-read. Along with describing fire behavior, Extension foresters from the tristate...
Making Jerky at Home Safely
Publication Date: 9/10/2020
$7.00 Jerky is a nutritious, nonperishable, and lightweight protein source, but making it requires a lot of care. If done incorrectly, you can poison yourself or others. This publication shows you...
Highway Districts Protecting Clean Water
Publication Date: 9/1/2018
Stormwater runoff carries lots of pollution from roads, including tire wear dust, drips of oil and other fluids, and plastic trash that's tossed aside. But Idaho's Kootenai County regional highway...
Idaho Economic Recovery During COVID-19
Publication Date: 3/24/2021
Causing multiple shutdowns, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the world economy. In a short informational video, two economics experts from University of Idaho Extension take a closer look. They briefly...
Master Water Stewards Module 6: Stream Biology
Publication Date: 10/21/2021
In the sixth of seven educational learning modules for the IDAH2O Master Water Stewards citizen-science water-quality monitoring program, you'll complete a Stream Biological Assessment. Stream...
Credit Cents Curriculum
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
$45.00 Credit Cents was developed for educators who teach personal finance, consumer education, or life skills to adults and teens. The curriculum covers credit basics, credit scores, how to take...
Retirement Ready?
Publication Date: 1/1/2010
$45.00 This retirement-planning CD-ROM curriculum helps midlife and older adults manage the financial and the nonfinancial aspects of their approaching retirements. The comprehensive curriculum...
The Dollar Game: Play scenarios to grow a local economy
Publication Date: 1/1/2016
Learn how a community builds wealth by playing the Dollar Game, a role-playing exercise for team or individual play. The six-round, nontraditional educational program, which can be incorporated...
IDAH2O Playing Cards - Cleaner. Water. Faster.
Publication Date: 10/1/2016
$3.00 For grades K-12, this complete deck of playing cards includes grade-specific mini-lessons on watershed science topics in Idaho. Use them in classrooms and out-of-school settings. For more...
Rangeland Outreach Activities Manual
Publication Date: 7/21/2021
This guide was designed to prepare 4-H youth for the Idaho Rangeland Skill-a-thon event. This event is a hands-on, outdoor, science event designed to teach youth and adults about the vast rangeland...
Rangeland Outreach Activities Manual: Coaches' Edition
Publication Date: 7/21/2021
This guide was designed to help facilitators to prepare 4-H youth for the Idaho Rangeland Skill-a-thon event. This event is a hands-on, outdoor, science event designed to teach youth and adults...
Working with a Professional Forester
Publication Date: 3/1/2018
(Includes Idaho Natural Resource Consultant Directory) Forest management effects can be long lasting, so it is appropriate to do some research and make thoughtful decisions. Different types of...
Agronomics of Leasing Fields for Potato Production
Publication Date: 1/1/2023
Leasing or renting fields for potato production may make it easier for growers to either start an agricultural career or expand one, but be forewarned: gather as much background information as you...