Perceptions and Management of Ventenata by Producers in the Inland Pacific Northwest

Authors

Lisa Jones, University of IdahoFollow
John Wallace, Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
Kathleen Painter, University of IdahoFollow
Pamela Pavek, Natural Resource Conservation ServiceFollow
Timothy S. Prather, University of IdahoFollow

Volume

60

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.60.02.10

Abstract

Ventenata is an annual grass that has invaded agricultural and wildland settings in the Inland Pacific Northwest, causing economic and ecological losses. We know little about producers’ perceived risks and management of ventenata. We present results of surveys in 2011 and 2014 targeting producers across affected counties in Idaho and Washington. Awareness of ventenata and costs to producers increased across that time interval. Respondents attending ventenata Extension events adopted recommended management strategies more than those who did not attend. Our study documents the importance of continued integrated pest management research in concert with stakeholder engagement and education.

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Recommended Citation

Jones, L., Wallace, J., Painter, K., Pavek, P., & Prather, T. S. (2022). Perceptions and Management of Ventenata by Producers in the Inland Pacific Northwest. The Journal of Extension, 60(2), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.02.10