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POMEROY–WSU Extension in the Blue Mountain region and the Columbia County Weed Board are co-hosting a regional Weed Management and Cereal Grain Conference On-line on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. on Zoom. There is no charge to participate in the conference. Five WSDA and five Oregon Department of Ag pesticide re-certification credits have been applied for.

Participants must sign into the meeting and register between 8:45–9 a.m. on January 28; be present for entire presentation to receive credits. Verification will occur periodically throughout seminar. Please contact your local county Extension Office for the Zoom link and additional program information prior to January 28.

Topics for the conference include:

Washington State Noxious Weed Board Update (Mary Fee, WA State Noxious Weed Control Board)

WSDA Pesticide Seasonal Reminders and Updates (Ethan Estalilla, WSDA Pesticide Investigator)

Use of Biological Controls and Insects as part of an Integrated Weed Management Program (Paul Brusven, Nez Perce Biocontrol Center Coordinator)

Hessian Fly Management in Spring Wheat (Dr. Mike Pumphrey, WSU Spring Wheat Breeder)

Integrated Weed Control in Cereal Grain Systems (Aaron Esser, WSU Adams County Extension)

For more information and the Zoom link, please contact Mark Heitstuman, WSU Garfield County Extension Director at (509) 243-2009.

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.