Field Crops Needs Assessment Don't know Chemigation Nematicides ? ground: self-applied Fungicides % ground: custom Herbicides % aerial Insecticides % transgenics 5 % seed treatments 4 Vertebrates 3 Nematodes 2 % acres scouted Diseases 1 no. of acres Weeds CROP a) Indicate your level of interest in each crop. 1 = least interested; 5 = most interested. Insects 1. We would like to learn more about your interest and management practices in the following crops: We are conducting a survey to identify the most important pest management needs in several field crops. (Cotton, vegetable, melon and tree crops are not included.) Your responses will help direct future Cooperative Extension research and outreach efforts. This survey is anonymous and your responses are confidential. Thank you! d) For each type of c) Rate your level of e) Indicate pesticide concern (1 to 5) about pesticide, indicate the % of b) Indicate the delivery methods used on number of acres you each category of pest in applications reported to acres you have identified. the state on form L-1080. each crop. 1 = not are involved with for Check all that apply. concerned, 5 = each crop. Indicate the extremely concerned. percent of acres professionally scouted by a PCA. least ------ most Important! Only respond on those crops you are involved in or have recent experience with. Alfalfa Alfalfa (seed) Wheat Barley Sudangrass Other small grains Corn (silage) Corn (grain) Sorghum (silage) Sorghum (grain) Dry beans Canola Safflower Bermudagrass (hay) Bermudagrass (seed) Write in other crops: Mail to: Al Fournier, Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Rd., Maricopa, AZ, 85138 Field Crops Needs Assessment Sudan grass Barley Wheat Seed Alfalfa Alfalfa Aphids Egyptian alfalfa weevil Lepidopterans Leafhoppers Stem nematode Broadleaf weeds Grasses Sedges Lygus Aphids Broadleaf weeds Canary grass Other grasses Volunteer/wild oats Aphids Broadleaf weeds Grasses not sure many options 5 easy -------- difficult few options Control 2 3 4 no good options 1 none labeled not sure most yrs. Occurrence some yrs. Only respond for crops you are involved in! Write in other key pests in spaces provided. a & b) Indicate pest frequency of c) Indicate status of occurrence and difficulty of control. registered pesticides. Check only one. Check only one. Check only one. never 2) Tell us about key pests & their management in each crop you are involved in. d) For each pest, choose up to 3 Pest Management Topics (below, right) for which you need more information. Write numbers in space provided. Write the numbers from the key that correspond to the most important topics you need more information about to manage each pest. Top information needs: Dry Beans type:___________ Sorghum (silage) Sorghum (grain) Corn (silage) Corn (grain) Armyworm Rootworm Mites Broadleaf weeds Grasses Lepidopterans Earworm Armyworm Broadleaf weeds Grasses Earworm Armyworm Broadleaf weeds Grasses Lygus Aphids Anthracnose Sclerotinia (white mold) Broadleaf weeds Grasses not sure many options 5 easy -------- difficult few options 1 Control 2 3 4 no good options not sure most yrs. some yrs. Occurrence never Only respond for crops you are involved in! Write in other key pests in spaces provided. none labeled Field Crops Needs Assessment Write the numbers from the key that correspond to the most important topics you need more information about to manage each pest. Top information needs: Other Burmuda Burmuda Safflower Canola Crop grass(seed) grass(hay) not sure many options 5 easy -------- difficult few options 1 Control 2 3 4 no good options not sure most yrs. some yrs. Occurrence never Only respond for crops you are involved in! Write in other key pests in spaces provided. none labeled Field Crops Needs Assessment Write the numbers from the key that correspond to the most important topics you need more information about to manage each pest. Top information needs: Broadleaf weeds Grasses Leafhoppers Broadleaf weeds Grasses Spider mites Mirids Crop: Pest: Pest: Additional comments (continue on back if needed): Demographics: 3. Indicate which counties you work in with respect to the crops on this survey. Check all that apply. Cochise LaPaz Mohave Pinal Statewide Graham Maricopa Pima Yuma Other counties: 4. Which best describes you? Check only one. 5. IF you are a grower: (a) Please indcate your level of production: Grower / producer Regulatory personnel 50 acres or more Less than 50 acres Pest control advisor University / researcher (b) Are you interested in organic production? No Yes Ag industry member Other IF yes, list crops: