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Private Pesticide and Chemigation Applicator Training Event Idaho Falls, March 23, 2022

Study Materials can be found here:

Idaho Pesticide Applicator Training Manual

Idaho Chemigation Training Manual

Please note, participants are encourage to review the materials prior to the training.

Pre-registration is required and must be completed by March 21, 2022

Registration capacity is 30 and will be filled on a first come, first received basis.

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Private Pesticide and Chemigation Applicator Training Event

March 23, 2022

8:00 am – 10:00 am – Exam preparation training

10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Proctored Exams

Idaho State University

1770 Science Center Drive, Idaho Falls

Center for Higher Education Building (CHE) Room #213

Registration Capacity 30

Private Pesticide and Chemigation Applicator Training Event – Idaho Falls, March 23, 22

Study Materials can be found here:

Idaho Pesticide Applicator Training Manual

Idaho Chemigation Training Manual

Private Pesticide and Chemigation Applicator Training Event

March 23, 2022

8:00 am – 10:00 am – Exam preparation training

10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Proctored Exams

Idaho State University

1770 Science Center Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

Center for Higher Education Building (CHE) Room #213

Registration Capacity 30

Per Idaho State University- Face Coverings are required indoors for all individuals (regardless of vaccination status).

Please note, participants are encourage to review the materials prior to the training.

Pre-registration is required and must be completed by March 21, 2022

Registration capacity is 30 and will be filled on a first come, first received basis.

Private Pesticide and Chemigation Applicator Training Event, March 23, 2022 – Idaho Falls

Study Materials can be found here:

Idaho Pesticide Applicator Training Manual

Idaho Chemigation Training Manual

Please note, participants are encourage to review the materials prior to the training.

Pre-registration is required and must be completed by March 21, 2022

Registration capacity is 30 and will be filled on a first come, first received basis.

Private Pesticide and Chemigation Applicator Training Event

March 23, 2022

8:00 am – 10:00 am – Exam preparation training

10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Proctored Exams

Idaho State University

1784 Science Center Drive, Idaho Falls

Room 218

Registration Capacity 30

 

Private Pesticide and Chemigation Applicator Training Event

Study Materials can be found here:

Idaho Pesticide Applicator Training Manual

Idaho Chemigation Training Manual

Please note, participants are encourage to review the materials prior to the training.

Pre-registration is required and must be completed by March 7, 2022

Registration capacity is 30 and will be filled on a first come, first received basis.

Private Pesticide and Chemigation Applicator Training Event

March 9, 2022

8:00 am – 10:00 am – Exam preparation training

10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Proctored Exams

College of Southern Idaho

315 Falls Ave

Taylor Building (Rooms 276 & 277)

Registration Capacity 30

Give.Eat.Local with the Idaho Preferred Holiday Gift Box

Boise, Idaho – The Idaho State Department of Agriculture recently announced the release of its third annual Idaho Preferred holiday gift box containing more than 15 unique, locally-grown and crafted Idaho products. We invite everyone to share a taste of Idaho with these holiday gift boxes. Each purchase supports local Idaho producers and our economy.

This year’s Idaho Preferred Holiday Gift holiday gift box can be shipped to friends, family, and work associates across the country. This year’s Idaho Preferred holiday gift box is packed with exceptional local products:

“The Idaho Preferred holiday boxes are a wonderful way to share a taste of Idaho with loved ones,” said ISDA Director Celia Gould. “I look forward to seeing what our innovative producers and talented staff put together each year.”

“This gift is more than great tasting products, it’s an opportunity to support some of our local Idaho farmers, ranchers, and food crafters while giving an amazing gift sure to please,” said Erica White, Idaho Preferred Marketing Specialist. “Idaho ranks No. 3 in the West for agricultural production, and our state is home to 185 different commodities. The holiday gift features some of the best of Idaho’s food, beverage, and skincare products together in this one-of-a-kind sampler.”

Learn more and order your Idaho Preferred Holiday Gift Box at .

Supplies are limited, and we encourage everyone to make their purchases as soon as possible. Boxes will ship by mid-December for holiday delivery.

Idaho Preferred is a program of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and its mission is to connect Idaho agriculture and food producers with consumers, retailers, and foodservice to grow their marketplace.

Holiday Gift Box 2021

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                  

November 16, 2021    

Contact: Erica White

Direct: 208.972.9955

Erica.White@isda.idaho.gov

ISDA Confirms Multiple Equine West Nile Cases

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Animal Health Laboratory has confirmed multiple cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in horses. The affected horses are located in Lemhi, Twin Falls, Canyon, Ada, and Blaine counties.  One horse was euthanized due to the severity of the disease, and the other horses are recovering under the supervision of a veterinarian.

The most common signs of WNV in horses are fever and weakness, usually in the hindquarters which sometimes is characterized by a widened stance, stumbling, leaning to one side and toe dragging. Mental conditions such as fearfulness, lip-smacking, chewing movements and fine muscle tremors may be noticed. Paralysis and inability to stand may follow in extreme cases of WNV infection.

Most commonly, WNV is spread to people and horses through the bite of an infected mosquito. The public should continue to take precautions in areas with WNV-carrying mosquitoes and precautions should extend to animals.

The ISDA recommends two essential protections for equines and small camelids: vaccination and physical precautions.

“The WNV vaccination continues to be an essential preventive measure and should be given annually to provide an adequate level of protection from the virus,” said Dr. Scott Leibsle, Idaho State Veterinarian. “Nearly 98 percent of horses that test positive for WNV are non-vaccinated or under-vaccinated. Horse owners should speak with their veterinarians about the WNV vaccination and other annual core vaccinations as well as how to follow an annual booster schedule. Horses that have been vaccinated for WNV in previous years must receive an annual booster; a one-time vaccination is not enough.”

Physical WNV precautions include using fans and repellants to keep mosquitoes away from equines. Additionally, horse owners should remove standing water on or near their property whenever possible.

“There is no vaccine for people,” said Dr. Leslie Tengelsen, State Public Health Veterinarian with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. “Although most infections in people are mild, some people can become quite ill. Avoid mosquito bites by taking simple precautions.” Precautions can include using insect repellant according to the label, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active, and making sure house screens are in working order.

Additional information about the virus and a map of known affected counties is available from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s website, www.westnile.idaho.gov.

For questions regarding control of mosquito populations, please contact your local mosquito abatement district.

ISDA Confirms Aquatic Weeds in Blue Heart Springs

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed the presence of Eurasian watermilfoil, an aquatic noxious weed, in Blue Heart Springs near Box Canyon on the Snake River. ISDA’s recent investigation and sampling confirmed the presence of both Andean watermilfoil, a native species, and Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM).

“This investigation was initiated after Visit Southern Idaho expressed concern about unusual plant growth in Blue Heart Springs,” said Jeremey Varley, ISDA Noxious Weeds Section Manager. “These kinds of reports are vital and underscore the importance of the ‘See Something, Say Something’ philosophy in invasive species management.”

EWM can reduce waterflow, decrease oxygen levels in water, and impede recreation. This is not the first time the plant has been confirmed in Magic Valley.

ISDA now is making EWM eradication plans. ISDA is working with relevant state and federal agencies to ensure agency plans meet applicable permit requirements for the protection of native or sensitive species, including invertebrates, in the area. ISDA provided an update to stakeholders, including those who originally submitted reports, and state and federal agencies with oversight in the area.

The eradication plan will include mechanical removal. This involves carefully pulling plants, including all plant material and fragments. The work will be performed by ISDA staff who are trained to remove plants in such a way as to prevent further spread. Following a detailed pre-treatment survey, work will begin later this spring when the plants have new growth, which increases likelihood of full plant removal. ISDA is asking the public not to disturb the plants as doing so can further spread the plants outside of the spring area.

For more information, please visit the ISDA Invasive Species Program website at www.invasivespecies.idaho.gov.

About ISDA’s Noxious Weed Program

ISDA coordinates a statewide noxious weed management and control program. Our goal is to protect the integrity of Idaho’s natural resources from the biological degradation caused by terrestrial and aquatic invasive species. The ISDA works with many counties, stakeholders and other organizations which have jurisdiction or interests related to noxious weed mitigation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                

March 22, 2021                                                                         

Contact: Lloyd Knight

Mobile: (208) 859-4173

Lloyd.knight@isda.idaho.gov

Photo attachment: EWM in Hayden Lake, ID. Photo credit: ISDA.

ISDA to Host WPS Train-the-Trainer Sessions

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced the schedule today for upcoming Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Train-the-Trainer sessions throughout Idaho.

Significant changes to the WPS went into effect on January 1, 2018. The federal WPS regulation directly affects operators of farms, forestry operations, nurseries and greenhouses, and employees in these industries. Designed to protect agricultural workers and their families from pesticide exposure, the WPS was first implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992.

The WPS was revised for the first time in 2015, and it now requires agricultural workers and pesticide handlers to be trained annually by a certified pesticide applicator or a certified trainer. Participants who complete a Train-the-Trainer session will become certified trainers.

The upcoming training sessions will be tailored toward agricultural operators. However, pesticide dealers, professional pesticide applicators and labor contractors who provide services to agricultural establishments also are highly encouraged to attend.

The Train-the-Trainer sessions are approximately six hours long and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time. Pre-registration is required. Registration can be requested by emailing the ISDA at wps@isda.idaho.gov. Emailed registrations must include name, phone number, desired session, and the number of people attending the training. Seating is limited.

Southwestern Idaho

April 9, 2018               Elks Lodge, 1015 N Kimball Avenue                                   Caldwell           Spanish

April 10, 2018             Elks Lodge, 1015 N Kimball Avenue                                   Caldwell            English

Northern Idaho

April 12, 2018             Bonners Ferry Gateway Visitors Center, 6373 Bonner Street               Bonners Ferry  English

Eastern Idaho

April 17, 2018             ISU, CHE Bldg. Rm# 217, 1770 Science Center Drive         Idaho Falls         English

April 18, 2018             Clarion Inn, 1399 Bench Road                                             Pocatello            English

Central Idaho

April 19, 2018             College of Southern Idaho, Taylor Bldg. Rm# 277               Twin Falls          English

Please address questions to Luis Urias at (208) 332-8663, Kevin Kostka at (208) 332-8608, or your nearest ISDA field office.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 22, 2018

Contact: Luis Urias, (208) 332-8663

Kevin Kostka, (208) 332-8608

ISDA Main: (208) 332-8500