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2 CapitalPress.com January 5, 2018 People & Places Bacteria enlisted to battle cheatgrass Matt Germino researches unique means of controlling weeds Western Innovator By DIANNA TROYER For the Capital Press Matt Germino, supervi- sory research ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Boise, is overseeing an inno- vative research project to use weed-suppressive bacteria to control non-native invasive cheatgrass and medusahead. “We’re seeing some inter- esting activity so far,” says Germino, referring to plant growth on 84 small research plots in southwestern Idaho. The three-year study began in the late summer of 2016. The plots are in three ar- eas that were selected be- cause annuals and perennials co-dominate. The areas are north of Eagle, on Bureau of Land Management land in the Snake River Plain, and on state land in the Owyhees. “Applying bacteria isn’t a magic bullet but one of sever- al tools that could be used to help restore land with native vegetation,” he says. “A sys- temic approach is the ticket. We need to combine what we learn from this research with grazing patterns and protect- ing the vigor of desirable na- tive species.” The study focuses on ap- plying certain bacteria to Established 1928 Board of directors Mike Forrester Steve Forrester Kathryn Brown Susan Rana Mike Omeg Corporate Officer Heidi Wright Chief Operating Officer Capital Press Managers Joe Beach ..................Editor & Publisher Elizabeth Yutzie Sell .... Advertising Director Matt Germino Jessica Boone ........ Production Manager Occupation: Supervisory research ecologist, U.S. Geological Survey since 2011 Samantha McLaren .... Circulation Manager Education: B.S. in environ- mental science, University of Massachusetts; M.S. and Ph.D. in botany, University of Wyoming Hometown: Longmeadow, Mass. Family: Wife, two children Courtesy of Francis Kilkenny Matt Germino, a research ecologist, is overseeing a study in southwestern Idaho that uses bacteria to help control cheatgrass. cheatgrass and medusahead to inhibit the plants’ root growth. Two strains of Pseudomo- nas fluorescens bacterium, named D-7 and MB-906, are being used because they can be applied in areas where pe- rennial grasses and non-na- tive grasses both grow. Other strains of the diverse bacteria have also been used success- fully to clean oil spills in groundwater. To learn how to best use the D-7 and MB-906, researchers are doing controlled burns, then applying bacterium with and without herbicides that kill non-native grasses, and with and without tillage. The bacteria were also used in the aftermath of the 2015 Soda Fire in Owyhee Coun- ty and fires in 2016 in hopes of giving perennial grasses a chance to grow without com- petition from cheatgrass. “This may be one way to help restore burned areas to prevent the spread of exotic annuals,” says Germino. “We want to give desirable species a chance to fill the void.” Capital Press AAW From left to right are AAW President Doris Mold with recipients of the Ag Day 365 campaign awards: Arwen McGilvra of Oregon, Lynn Woolf of Kansas, Krystal Doolittle of Iowa and Kristi Miller of Oregon. Also receiving the award was Mallory Phelan of Oregon. The “Ag Day is Every Day” campaign, or #AgDay365, is inspired by and builds on the important connections made between the public and farm and ranch producers on Nation- al Ag Day, which is celebrated in March and organized by the Agriculture Council of Ameri- ca. McGilvra was also honored with the organization’s presi- dent’s award along with Lynn Woolf of Kansas. President Doris Mold, of Minnesota, re- marked on the great amount of work McGilvra and Woolf did for the all-volunteer orga- nization during the year, and thanked them for being “the wind beneath her wings,” according to an organization press release. American Agri-Women is the nation’s largest co- alition of farm, ranch and agri-business women. Amer- ican Agri-Women began in Carl Sampson ................Managing Editor Age: 47 The $250,000 study is funded by several agencies. Along with a $75,000 Conser- vation Innovation Grant, ad- ministered through the Natural Resources Conservation Ser- vice, other agencies contribut- ing include the Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Depart- ment of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation. “We plan on applying for additional funding for the fi- nal two years of the project,” says Germino. “We’d like to study this through 2020.” Oregon Women for Agriculture honored at AAW convention Oregon Women for Agri- culture brought home several prestigious awards from the recent American Agri-Women convention in Minneapolis. The Oregon organization was honored with first place for having the most new members and second place for the most members overall. In addition, three members of the Oregon affiliate — Kristi Miller, Mallory Phelan and Ar- wen McGilvra — were honored for their part in the Ag Day 365 campaign, a yearlong advocacy initiative started by American Agri-Women during the 2016 National Convention and for- mally kicked off at National Ag Day in Washington, D.C. Capital Press 1974 with members of Ore- gon Women for Agriculture and women from three other states joining together to cre- ate a national organization to represent women involved in agriculture and agri-business. American Agri-Women promotes national security through a safe and reliable food, fiber and mineral sup- ply. AAW members have worked together to educate consumers, advocate for ag- riculture and offer networking and professional develop- ment opportunities. For more information or to join, visit AmericanAgriWomen.org. Find AAW on social media at: facebook.com/AgriWomen and twitter.com/Women4Ag. 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Write “Calendar” in the subject line. Friday-Wednesday Jan. 5-10 2018 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention and IDE- Ag Trade Show. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tenn. CExplore the IDEAg Trade Show floor to gain a stronger in- dustry network, shop featured products, learn about innovative technologies, and enjoy talks on the Cultivation Center stage. Web- site: http://bit.ly/2iJS9t3 Monday, Jan. 8 Permaculture Design Certif- icate. Online and instructor-led, the 10-week Permaculture Design Certificate offered by Professional and Continuing Education at Ore- gon State University arms partici- pants with the knowledge needed to successfully employ permacul- ture philosophies and techniques. This online course runs Jan. 8-March 19 with registration open until Jan. 14. Cost: $740 (plus $60 registration fee) Website: https://http://bit.ly/2it7Sxm Tuesday, Jan. 9 Idaho Alfalfa and Clover Seed Growers Association annual meet- ing. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Caldwell Elks Lodge, 1015 N Kimball Ave., Cald- well, Idaho. Growers from around the region will attend this annual meeting. Tuesday-Wednesday Jan. 9-10 Eastern Washington Ag Expo. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday. Trac Center, 6600 Bur- den Blvd., Pasco, Wash. The expo features exhibitors, pesticide class- es, livestock handling demonstra- tions, precision ag and the second annual Cattlemen’s Connection. Website: www.easternwaagexpo. com Cropping Systems Conference. 7:30 a.m. Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Wash. The Conference is sponsored by the Pacific North- west Direct Seed Association, but it’s not just for direct seeders. Besides a robust selection of presentations, it also offers six educational tracks and a trade show. Website: www.direct- seed.org/events/annual-conference Tuesday-Thursday Jan. 9-11 N. Willamette Horticulture Society Conference and Trade Show. 8 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. Clackamas County Event Center, 694 NE Fourth Ave., Canby, Ore. This year’s conference will in- clude a vegetable crops section on Jan. 9, an organic section in Jan. 10 and a berry section on Jan. 11. Web- site: http://nwhortsoc.com Wednesday, Jan. 10 Developing or Expanding Your Farm Stand or Agritourism Operation, Part 3. 5-8 p.m. OSU Extension Au- ditorium, SOREC, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point, Ore. Are you interested in developing or expanding a farm stand or agritourism operation? Jan. 10 is Accepting Food Stamps/SNAP/ EBT at a Farm Stand or CSA and Feb. 6 is Starting a Farm Stand/Agri- tourism Operation. Website: http://bit. ly/JacksonSmallFarms Wednesday-Friday Jan. 10-12 Potato Expo 2018, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Uni- versal Blvd., Orlando, Florida. Over the last 10 years, the Potato Expo has gained the reputation as the best setting for conducting business and getting caught up on industry issues. Website: potato-expo.com Thursday, Jan. 11 Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show & Conference. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Keefer’s Island at Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls, Idaho. There will be a GASES / WELDING / SAFETY / FIRE www.oxarc.com trade show with more than 55 ven- dors displaying the latest in irrigation equipment for agriculture, commer- cial, municipal and residential use. There will also be helpful classes. The event is free and no registration is required. Website: http://idahoirri- gationequipmentassociation.org/ Thursday-Friday Jan. 11-12 Oregon Essential Oil Growers League Annual Conference. Salis- han Lodge, 7760 US-101, Gleneden Beach, Ore. Featuring industry up- dates. Website: oregonmint.org Monday, Jan. 15 Sheep Producer Workshop. Et- chamendy Sheep Company, 24394 Highway 46, Wasco, Calif. The Cal- ifornia Wool Growers Association is hosting four interactive workshops focusing on improving lamb market- ing and quality as well as producer profitability by applying innovative management practices and technol- ogies. To register contact the CWGA office at info@woolgrowers.org or (916) 444-8122. Tuesday, Jan. 16 Sheep Producer Workshop. Emigh Livestock, 2838 Goose Ha- ven Road, Suisun City, Calif. Cali- fornia Wool Growers Association is hosting four interactive workshops focusing on improving lamb market- ing and quality as well as producer profitability by applying innovative management practices and tech- nologies. To register contact the CWGA office at info@woolgrowers. org or (916) 444-8122. Soil Health Workshop with Brendon Rockey & Steve Kenyon. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Gathering Place, 510 South Main, Three Forks, Mont. We have a number of great presenters lined up throughout the week that will share their own ex- periences in building and maintain- ing soil health. Cost: $20. Website: http://bit.ly/2zGUuZC Woodland Rice Grower Meeting. 1:30-5 p.m. Cracchi- olo’s Market, 1320 E. Main St., Woodland, Calif. Website: http:// 20 Northwest Locations cesutter.ucanr.edu Wednesday, Jan. 17 Sheep Producer Workshop. Chico State University Sheep Unit, 311 Nicholas C Shouten Lane, Chico, Calif. The California Wool Growers Association is hosting four interactive workshops focus- ing on improving lamb marketing and quality as well as producer profitability. To register contact the CWGA office at info@woolgrow- ers.org or (916) 444-8122. Soil Health Workshop Fea- turing Brendon Rockey & Wendy Taheri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday Inn, 1100 5th St. S, Great Falls, Mont. Cost: $20. Website: http://bit.ly/2B- pzYNT Richvale Rice Growers Meet- ing 8:30 a.m.-noon. Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St., Rich- vale, Calif. Website: http://cesutter. ucanr.edu Glenn Rice Growers Meeting. 1:30-5 p.m. Glenn County Office of Education, 311 S. Villa Ave., Wil- lows, Calif. Website: http://cesutter. ucanr.edu Wednesday-Thursday Jan. 17-18 2018 Northwest Hay Expo. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Three Rivers Conven- tion Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, Wash. Featur- ing 90-plus exhibitors, top speak- ers and breakout sessions cov- ering industry updates. Website: http://wa-hay.org/nwhayexpo/ Idaho Noxious Weed Con- ference. Riverside Hotel, 2900 W. Chinden Blvd. Boise, Idaho. A variety of presenters will offer information important to weed control. Website: www.idahoweed control.org Thursday, Jan. 18 Sheep Producer Workshop. UC Hopland Research and Extension Center, 4070 University Road, Hop- land, Calif. To register contact the CWGA office at info@woolgrowers. org or (916) 444-8122. 1-800-765-9055 Soil Health Workshop Featuring Brendon Rockey & Steve Kenyon. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Big Horn Resort, 1801 Majestic Lane, Billings, Mont. We have a number of great presenters lined up that will share their experi- ences in building soil health. Cost: $20. Website: http://bit.ly/2zGUuZC Friday, Jan. 19 SAIF Agri-Business Banquet. 6-9 p.m. Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Ore. The SAIF Agri-Business Banquet is a celebration of the agricultural community and its impact on the mid-Willamette Valley. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce prior- itizes hosting this event along with title sponsor SAIF and presenting sponsor KeyBank because agricul- ture is a key part of Oregon’s econ- omy. The banquet will feature guest speaker Steve Gilliland’s humor, inspiration and business insight. There will also be recognition of an outstanding FFA student for leader- ship in shaping the future of the ag- ricultural industry. Website: https:// salemchamber.org/ Soil Health Workshop Featuring Brendon Rockey & Derek Axton. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Richland County Fair- grounds, 2118 W Holly St. Sidney, Mont. We have great presenters lined up throughout the week that will share their own experiences in building and maintaining soil health. Cost: $20. Website: http://bit.ly/2zGUuZC Soil Health Workshop Featur- ing Steve Kenyon & Wendy Taheri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sleep Inn, 1006 S. Haynes Ave., Miles City, Mont. We have a number of great presenters lined up throughout the week that will share their own experiences in build- ing and maintaining soil health. Cost: $20. Website: http://bit.ly/2zGUuZC Family Foresters Workshop. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 W Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The workshop, sponsored by the University of Idaho and Wash- ington State University, is for any professionals that work with family forest owners. Cost: $90 by Jan. 12. Website: www.uidaho.edu/FamilyFor- esterWorkshop 1 year other countries ......... call for quote 1 year Internet only .......................$49.99 1 year 4-H, FFA students and teachers ....$30 9 months 4-H, FFA students & teachers .....$25 Visa and Mastercard accepted To get information published Mailing address: Capital Press P.O. 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