western Idaho

New Biofuels Facility In Pasco Nears Completion
New Biofuels Facility In Pasco Nears Completion
On Friday, representatives from USDA’s Rural Development were in the Tri-Cities, attending a ribbon-cutting for a new biofuels facility.  The facility, owned by Vancouver-WA based Tidwater Terminal Company, received over $3 million via the Inflation Reduction Act, which looked to increase the availability of domestic biofuels.  Betsy Dirkson...
Powdery Mildew, Cercospora Reported In Western Idaho Sugarbeets
Powdery Mildew, Cercospora Reported In Western Idaho Sugarbeets
According to the University of Idaho, powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot have been found in sugarbeet fields in the western Treasure Valley.  There are several fungicides available for use to treat these diseases.  Depending on the disease pressure and chemistry used, applications with different chemistries should be repeated every 14-21 days. UI of...