News Briefs

Last-chance to recertify for pesticide credits

CLARKSTON — The last chance to re-certify for pesticide credits this year is Dec. 10.

Washington State University and University of Idaho are offering the program from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarkston Campus of Walla Walla Community College, 1470 Bridge St., or online.

There is no charge to participate.

Five Washington and Oregon and four Idaho re-certification credits have been applied for during the program.

Topics for the program include are:

• Invasive and Noxious Weed Management Obligations and Strategies for Landowners by Nez Perce County Extension Officer Doug Finkelnberg.

• Management of Pulse Crop Diseases in the Pacific Northwest by Lyndon Porter of WSU-Prosser.

• Identification and Management of Insect Pest in Legumes, Wheat, and Canola, by Douglas County Extension Officer Dale Whaley.

• Asian Giant Hornets and Cereal Aphids, by entomologist Arash Rashed.

• Identification and Management of Winter Wheat Diseases, by plant pathologist Tim Murray.

Pre-registration is not required to attend in person.

Day of event registration is at 8:45 a.m. for online participation. To attend remotely, log onto https://wsu. zoom.us/j/93979992050.

Crop farmers gather in Moscow

MOSCOW, Idaho — The Western Pulse Growers Association will host its 56th annual meeting here and online Dec. 14.

Pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family, including dry peas, lentils, chickpeas and beans.

The one-day event takes place at University Inn Best Western and offers exhibits, research posters, and expert presentations.

Washington and Idaho pesticide credits are available for people attending in person.

Speakers will address issues like sustainability, disease and pest management, farm programs, crop insurance, disaster assistance and domestic marketing, organizers said.

A panel of regional processors will discuss the global outlook for 2022.

To register, contact Kim Monk at 208-882-3023 or email at [email protected].

Ag lease workshop deadline looms

SPOKANE VALLEY – The deadline for farmers to register for the Agriculture Conservation Easment Program virtual workshop is Wednesday, Dec. 8.

The program will be online Friday, Dec. 10.

To register, email Annie Dhaenens at [email protected] with your name, phone number and email address.

Food distribution set for Dec. 15

RITZVILLE – The annual food distribution will be a drive-through event Dec. 15 in front of the American Legion Hall.

The distribution runs from 9 a.m . to 12:30 p.m. at the hall, 106 W. Broadway Ave.

The hall-side of the street will be closed during the event.