2008 University of Idaho Weed Science Field Research Tours:

Moscow Weed Tour:  June 12

This year's tour will include broadleaf and grass weed control in wheat and barley, Italian ryegrass resistance management, control of ventenata in rangeland, and mustard meal effect on Kentucky bluegrass.  Registration is at the University Best Western at 7:30 am and the tour begins at 8:00.  The tour ends with lunch provided at the U of I Parker Farm.  For more information, contact Donn Thill at dthill@uidaho.edu or (208) 885-6214.

For overnight accommodations, a guest room block has been reserved at the Best Western University Inn in Moscow.  The hotel offers shuttle service to the local airport and university.  For reservations, please call (800) 325-8765 and mention our group (Weed Science Tour).  A guest room block is being held until May 27, 2008.  Reservations may continue to be made after this date on a space available basis.  The group name must be mentioned to receive the special rate.  Please make reservations directly with the hotel as the travel websites and Best Western International online reservations will not have information regarding our group.  Federal rates are available with applicable identification.  For additional information, please visit www.uinnmoscow.com.

Washington State University Weed Tour:  June 11 (afternoon)

For information, contact Joe Yennish at yennish@wsu.edu or (509) 335-2961.

Kimberly Weed Tour:  June 17

Registration is at 8:00 am at the Kimberly Research and Extension Center.  The tour begins at 8:30.  Lunch is provided.  For more information, contact Don Morishita at don@uidaho.edu or (208) 736-3616.

Aberdeen Weed Tour:  June 18

Registration is at 8:00 am at the Aberdeen Research and Extension Center on the lawn west of the office.  The tour begins at 8:30.  Lunch is provided.  For more information, contact Pamela Hutchinson at phutch@uidaho.edu or (208) 397-4181.

Weed Free Hay and Straw Questions: The person designated at ISDA for questions related to weed free hay and straw is Dan Safford. Dan can be reached by email dsafford@agri.idaho.gov or by phone at: 332-8592 (office) or 880-5584 (cell).

New Weed Video - Elwood the Elk:
The Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign under the leadership of Roger Batt, State Coordinator, has developed a new children's video dealing with noxious weeds. The short (less than 12 minute) video will feature "Elwood the Elk" helping children learn about noxious weeds and how they can help to control weeds where they live and play. The video is being sponsored by a number of agencies and organizations. The video is excellent for elementary teachers.  Receive a copy by calling 1-866-IDWEEDS.

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