Looking to enhance your pest management strategies and save costs? Join renowned researchers and entomologists Tim Waters and Alan Schreiber for a free Spud Smart webinar Tuesday, Feb 18 at 12 p.m. CST.
Waters and Schreiber will present valuable insights into integrated pest management (IPM) proven to benefit your potato farming operations.
During this informative session, you’ll learn from a comprehensive three-year paired trial conducted in Washington’s commercial potato fields, where Waters and Schreiber successfully implemented an IPM program that significantly reduced pesticide use without compromising yield or crop quality.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
- Proven Results: Discover the findings of the trial and how farmers achieved better outcomes with reduced pesticide applications.
- Farmer Success Stories: Understand why all participating farmers opted to abandon their traditional pest management programs in favor of the innovative IPM strategy implemented by Waters and Schreiber.
- Cost Savings: Gain insights into how adopting these strategies can lead to substantial savings on pesticide expenses while maintaining high crop quality.
- Sustainability Insights: Explore the role of IPM practices in promoting long-term agricultural sustainability and supporting healthier ecosystems.
This webinar presents an excellent opportunity to learn from some of the leading experts in entomology and pest management.
Meet Our Speakers
Tim Waters serves as a professor and regional vegetable specialist for Washington State University (WSU) Extension, covering Franklin and Benton counties. With deep expertise in the Entomology and Horticulture departments at WSU, he is highly regarded for his knowledge and presentations on potato farming.
Alan Schreiber brings a wealth of experience with a background in agriculture, having grown up on a diverse farm in the Midwest. He holds a B.S. in Biology as well as Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in entomology, specializing in pesticide toxicology. Schreiber’s extensive career includes work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and over 250 research trials focused on potato pest management through his private agriculture research company.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights and strategies that can enhance your pest management practices. Register for the webinar now.
