IPM News and Events Roundup 02/10/23
A weekly collection of IPM news, webinars, employment, funding opportunities, and more from the Northeastern IPM Center
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This past fall, the Northeastern IPM Center launched a series of webinars to highlight and foster diversity in IPM. We invited presenters from historically marginalized groups to discuss topics related to their research, or to share their perspectives on overcoming barriers and succeeding in their chosen profession.
To learn more, register for an upcoming webinar, or view recordings of past webinars in the series, visit www.northeastipm.org/ipm-in-action/deij-in-ipm/
If you registered for "Language Justice: A Webinar on the Intersection of Language, Justice, and Agriculture Offering Practical Strategies for Cross-language Communication" with Adriana Pericchi and Ethan Grundberg on January 9, 2023.
We hope you enjoyed it, and for those who missed it, the recording is available at the following link: https://neipmc.org/go/CLhm
Northeastern IPM Center-Led Study Explores IPM Adoption and Impacts
The Northeastern Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center is pleased to announce the publication of a new paper on IPM impacts, barriers to IPM adoption, and strategies for increasing IPM adoption, recently published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management.
The paper is based on a study led by the Northeastern IPM Center with assistance from the other three regional IPM centers. David Lane, evaluation specialist for the Northeastern IPM Center, is lead author of the paper. The co-authors are Tegan Walker, evaluation specialist for the Southern IPM Center, and Deborah G. Grantham, Northeastern IPM Center director.
The paper, “IPM Adoption and Impacts in the United States,” was published January 3, 2023.
Research
Mycoviral gene integration converts a plant pathogenic fungus into a biocontrol agent (pnas.org)
Mycovirus-mediated hypovirulence is a prime example of multitrophic interactions and has attracted attention for its biocontrol potential. However, direct release of mycovirus-infected fungi is risky due to potential loss of virus overtime, overshadowing its application. Besides, little is known about how hypovirulence is conferred in virus-infected fungi at the molecular level. Here, we have discovered a mycovirus SlAV1 from plant pathogen S. lycopersici, which confers hypovirulence and pigmentation loss by inhibiting fungal biosynthesis of a phytotoxin Altersolanol A. Genomic integration and expression of a key SlAV1 gene in fungal host converts the pathogen into a biocontrol agent and provides enhanced plant resistance against virulent strains. This opens a promising and low-risk path to contain plant diseases via biocontrol.
An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and Capacity for Their Supply (nap.nationalacademies.org)
Extreme weather and wildfires, intensified by climate change, are damaging the native plant communities of landscapes across the United States. Native plant communities are foundational to thriving ecosystems, delivering goods and services that regulate the environment and support life, provide food and shelter for a wide range of native animals, and embody a wealth of genetic information with many beneficial applications. Restoring impaired ecosystems requires a supply of diverse native plant seeds that are well suited to the climates, soils, and other living species of the system.
One dramatic impact of the acute decline in global biodiversity includes losses of once-common species and the potential cascading effects of their absences on ecosystems. Using 23 y of data, 14,457 surveys across 2.8 million km2 in the western United States, we demonstrate negative impacts of increasing temperatures and drought and identify nitroguanidine neonicotinoids as the pesticides most impacting the formerly common pollinator, the western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis). By the 2050s, our most optimistic scenario predicts occupancy declines in almost half of ecoregions; more severe scenarios predict declines in all ecoregions ranging from 51 to 97%. The precipitous decline of this generalist species is a bellwether for loss across many taxa sensitive to environmental changes around the globe.
Contributions of nearby agricultural insecticide applications to indoor residential exposures (sciencedirect.com)
Pesticide exposure has been associated with adverse health effects. We evaluated relationships between proximity to agricultural insecticide applications and insecticides in household dust, accounting for land use and wind direction.
Response of black swallowwort (Vincetoxicum nigrum) to herbicides plus mowing (cambridge.org)
Authored by: Lindsey R. Milbrath, Jeromy Biazzo, Scott H. Morris, and Antonio DiTommaso
The invasive vine black swallowwort [Vincetoxicum nigrum (L.) Moench = Cynanchum louiseae Kartesz & Gandhi, Apocynaceae] is difficult to control, and herbicide studies are lacking. This long-lived perennial species is primarily found in high-light environments in natural areas and perennial cropping systems in northeastern North America. We conducted a 3-yr herbicide efficacy study, with or without mowing, in an old-field site infested with V. nigrum in Dutchess County, NY, USA.
Weeds of the Northeast | Second Edition
by Joseph C. Neal, Richard H. Uva, Joseph M. DiTomaso and Antonio DiTommaso
This fully updated second edition of the best-selling Weeds of the Northeast provides lavish illustrations for ready identification of more than 500 common and economically important weeds in the Northeast and in the Upper Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states. This new edition covers the region south to North Carolina, north to Maine and southern Canada, and west to Wisconsin. This practical guide includes descriptions and photos of floral and vegetative characteristics, giving anyone who works with plants the ability to identify weeds before they flower.
Research in the News
Wild bumblebee queens lured and killed in commercial hives (news.cornell.edu)
A new study finds that nest boxes of commercial eastern common bumblebees (Bombus impatiens) lead to the deaths of wild queens who are attracted to the brightly colored hives.
The boxes draw wild B. impatiens queens (and those of other species) engaged in usurpation, a natural behavior in which a queen who has yet to establish her own nest takes over another queen’s nest for a potential advantage. These usurping wild queens are killed by workers upon entry, as commercial hives have many more workers than natural nests.
Other News
2022-2023 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Mammals (aphis.usda.gov)
Avian influenza is caused by influenza Type A virus (influenza A). Avian-origin influenza viruses are broadly categorized based on a combination of two groups of proteins on the surface of the influenza A virus: hemagglutinin or “H” proteins, of which there are 16 (H1-H16), and neuraminidase or “N” proteins, of which there are 9 (N1-N9). Many different combinations of “H” and “N” proteins are possible. Each combination is considered a different subtype, and related viruses within a subtype may be referred to as a lineage. Avian influenza viruses are classified as either “low pathogenic” or “highly pathogenic” based on their genetic features and the severity of the disease they cause in poultry. Most viruses are of low pathogenicity, meaning they causes no signs or only minor clinical signs of inflection in poultry.
H5N1 avian flu has existed for a quarter century. Only rarely have human cases occurred, with no sustained transmission reported. But “we cannot assume that will remain the case,” WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a news conference. New, frequent reports that the disease has crossed into small mammals like minks, otters, foxes, and sea lions are cause for alarm, given the species’ similarities with humans, he noted.
Farmers drive tractors through Paris, France in protest at pesticide bans (euronews.com)
French farmers drove hundreds of tractors into Paris on Wednesday to protest against pesticide restrictions and other environmental regulations they say are threatening farm production in the European Union’s largest agricultural power.
The action follows an EU court ruling last month that overturned a French policy allowing sugar beet growers to use an insecticide banned by the EU, raising concern of a further decline in beet plantings and of sugar factory closures.
Soybean cyst nematodes continue to cause chaos (morningagclips.com)
If growers followed the adage “seeing is believing,” they’d have thrown in the farming towel years ago. There are simply too many diseases and pests lurking beneath the soil for growers to have a wait-and-see attitude. The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the most destructive pest soybean growers face today, and once growers recognize the obvious SCN symptoms, it’s too late.
Pesticide Safety Education Programs (epa.gov)
EPA supports land-grant university Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEPs) for the education and training of certified pesticide applicators. PSEPs provide pesticide applicator training on the safe use of restricted use pesticides by applicators in agricultural, commercial and residential settings. Most states have a PSEP. Contact the PSEP in your state or territory for information on training and study materials.
Links to each state available.
Protection of Managed Pollinators | Department of Agriculture and Markets
Wild and managed pollinators are critically important to the health of New York State’s environment and agricultural economy. The State has more than 7 million acres of agricultural production, and many
of the State’s leading crops – such as apples, cabbage, and berries – rely heavily on pollination by insects. These crops’ plants use pollen to produce a fruit or seed and cannot reproduce without pollen
carried to them by foraging pollinators. However, the pollinator population has declined drastically during the last three decades due to, among other issues, invasive pests and diseases (including
American foulbrood – a highly contagious and very destructive bacterial disease), exposure to pesticides and other chemicals, and changing climate. In 2016, the State developed the New York State
Pollinator Protection Plan (Plan) to address the high loss of pollinators in the State. The Plan is a multi-agency effort, with the Department primarily responsible for managed pollinators, typically honey
bees. Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services they provide. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, honey bees pollinate $15 billion worth of crops in the
United States each year. About one-third of the food eaten by Americans comes from crops pollinated by honey bees, including more than 130 types of apples, melons, cranberries, pumpkins, squash,
broccoli, and almonds, to name just a few. Therefore, honey bees are the United States’ primary commercial pollinator.
New York agency could do more to protect honeybees, audit says (timesunion.com)
The Pollinator Protection Plan was created in 2016 under the state departments of Agriculture and Markets and Environmental Conservation in response to a rapid loss of pollinators. The plan estimated managed honeybee colony losses at more than 50 percent and some migratory colony losses in excess of 70 percent over several years. In a review of Ag and Markets' work, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said that department could be doing more to detect diseases and parasites, including improving its registry and inspection of apiaries and developing new procedures to inspect honeybee shipments.
Pushing for Preemption (pctonline.com)
While pest management professionals will certainly face new regulatory challenges in 2023, the new year also brings an opportunity for the pest control industry to earn a victory in a long-fought battle: Congressional codification of state level pesticide preemption.
At this year’s NPMA Legislative Day, set for March 22-24, the goal of Capitol Hill visits will be to urge the 118th Congress to codify the role of state lead agencies as co-regulators of pesticides alongside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Human Health
Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) (cdc.gov)
Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The fungus is known to live in the soil in the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico and Central and South America. The fungus was also recently found in south-central Washington. People can get Valley fever by breathing in the microscopic fungal spores from the air, although most people who breathe in the spores don’t get sick. Usually, people who get sick with Valley fever will get better on their own within weeks to months, but some people will need antifungal medication. Certain groups of people are at higher risk for becoming severely ill.
Valley fever, historically found only in the Southwest, is spreading. It can have devastating consequences (nbcnews.com)
The fungus is endemic to the hot, dry soils of the Southwest; 97% of all U.S. cases of Valley fever are reported in Arizona and California, according to the California Department of Public Health.
But that could change: Fungal infections, including Valley fever, are increasingly being diagnosed outside of their usual ranges. One study in the journal GeoHealth projected that, due to climate change, the range of Valley fever could spread east, through the Great Plains and north, to the Canadian border, before the end of the century.
Slightly Off the IPM Path
Syracuse University's beloved red-tailed hawk pair died from bird flu Cornell confirms (cnycentral.com)
Sad news indeed. After testing at Cornell University Veterinary Medicine’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center in Ithaca, preliminary results were confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory that SU-Sue and Otto were positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also more commonly known as bird flu. Only five days after the death of Syracuse University’s resident female red-tailed hawk SU-Sue, her mate, Otto, died as well.
Requests for Input
EPA’s Workplan for Endangered Species is seeking comments
The EPA is seeking comments on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update. Proposed changes to pesticide labeling are found in the appendix beginning on page 21, which is where feedback to questions asked is being solicited.
The example label language in the table on page 28 has fourteen MITIGATION measures listed that would apply to both surface water runoff and soil erosion mitigation. Depending on the product being applied, a grower will have to pick at least one (likely more) and have it in place to legally apply the product. The mitigation measures are long term measures a grower will need to implement and maintain on their farms. They are not something that can be thought about after a pest problem is noticed.
As you read through the descriptions of the 14 measures (pages 29-37), consider whether growers have at least some in place already or if there will be problems. Note the size requirements of the different measures and consider smaller and/or specialty farms. Also comment if there are measures that farmers are already taking that should be added to the pick list.
There are also changes to prevent drift outlined by application method in the tables on pages 41-46 and changes to how pesticide treated seeds are handles and disposed of (by burying) explained in section 6 and pollinator stewardship in section 7.
These new requirements will start appearing on all pesticide labels and it sounds like the rollout will be as quick as possible. This is the time to communicate to EPA about any problems these requirements might pose in specific cropping systems.
Comments due by February 14, 2023, here: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0908/document
Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides Document ID
EPA-HQ-OPP-2017-0750-0034(regulations.gov)
Thanks to Donald Baumgartner for the reminder, comments are due by February 13, 2023.
This notice announces the availability of EPA's proposed interim registration review decisions and opens a 75-day public comment period on the proposed interim decisions for the following rodenticides: Brodifacoum, bromadiolone, bromethalin, chlorophacinone, cholecalciferol, difenacoum, difethialone, diphacinone (and its sodium salt), strychnine, warfarin (and its sodium salt), and zinc phosphide.
Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides Document ID
EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0754-0020 (regulations.gov)
This notice announces the availability of EPA's proposed interim registration review decisions and opens a 75-day public comment period on the proposed interim decisions for the following rodenticides: Brodifacoum, bromadiolone, bromethalin, chlorophacinone, cholecalciferol, difenacoum, difethialone, diphacinone (and its sodium salt), strychnine, warfarin (and its sodium salt), and zinc phosphide.
Webinars, Seminars, Meetings, and More
What’s Bugging You? First Friday Events (New York State IPM Program)
Fridays | 12:00 pm. – 12:30 p.m. EDT | Zoom | Free; registration required
In this monthly virtual series, we explore timely topics to help you use integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. What is IPM? It's a wholistic approach that uses different tools and practices to not only reduce pest problems, but to also address the reasons why pests are there in the first place. Each month, our speakers will share practical information about how you can use IPM.
2023 What’s Bugging You First Friday Schedule
Join us Live, on the first Friday of every month from Noon to 12:30 EST on Zoom.
- March 3: Carpenter ants | Carpenter bees
- April 7: Avoiding wildlife at home | Slug/snail management
- May 5: Spotted lanternfly update | Stinging insect ID
- June 2: Common Garden insects | Poison ivy management
- July 7: Pest of home berry plants | Spiders in the home
- August 4: Groundhog management | Bat exclusion
- September 1: Right plant, right place | Transplanting trees/shrubs
- October 6: Jumping worms | Roof gutter pests
- November 3: Winter Garden prep | Tick check reminder
- December 1: Houseplant IPM | Firewood pests
Register for upcoming events before our session on March 3, 2023.
What’s Bugging You First Friday events are in Spanish this year. Individuals interested in these events can find more information on this website: https://cals.cornell.edu/new-york-state-integrated-pest-management/outreach-education/events/whats-bugging-you-webinars/conozca-su-plaga
And can register using this form: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3OQDpakcGrSd3tc
The Vector Biology Boot Camp is offered by the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases to provide hands-on learning opportunities in vector surveillance program operations.
The program is designed for vector-borne disease professionals working in the Northeast, covering tick and mosquito species of medical importance to this region. Ideal program applicants include professionals whose job duties specifically involve vector surveillance and/or control.
We are happy to announce that the in-person Vector Biology Boot Camp is back! We will be hosting this 3-day hands-on training event in partnership with the Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension in May 2023.
- When: Tuesday May 16 to Thursday May 18, 2023
- Where: Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Blvd., State College, PA 16803
- Cost: Attendance to this event is no-cost. Participant housing and meals are included. Attendees are responsible for travel to and from the training site.
- Agenda: The final agenda for the 2023 Vector Biology Boot Camp will be available shortly. You can access a general overview of the modules included in this training event here.
Complete the application form below by Monday January 30, 2023, Monday February 13, 2023, for consideration for the 2023 Vector Biology Boot Camp program. We will notify accepted applicants in February 2023.
Food Solutions and the Climate Crisis
Register separately for each session using live links.
Webinar Series - Thursdays, February 9 – March 16, 2023 - 3pm ET
- 16 February – Farm to School Programs in NY – Panel Discussion featuring the Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York Team
- 23 February – Plant-Rich Diet Efforts in Extension Programs in New York State and Beyond – with Jenna Walczak, Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest NY
- 2 March – Alternative Proteins – Rajni Aneja, Managing Director, Cornell Institute for Food Systems Industry Partnership Program (CIFS-IPP), Food Science
- 9 March – Reducing Food Waste Educational Programs – Karen Mort, Cornell Cooperative Extension Resource Educator, Albany County, and Dr. Lori Leonard, Professor and Chair, Cornell Global Development
- 16 March – What is Next? Moving Forward with Food Systems and Climate Education – Featuring Jenna Walczak, Agriculture Climate Resiliency Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York
For questions, contact Marianne Krasny (mek2@cornell.edu) or Celeste Carmichael (cjc17@cornell.edu). Use “Food Climate Webinar” in subject line.
FUNGAL BIOPESTICIDES - A GROWING OPTION IN PEST CONTROL (90-minute webinar)
Biological pesticides, or biopesticides, are usually inherently less toxic than conventional pesticides and generally affect only the target pests and closely related organisms. This free webinar will discuss various fungal biopesticides — Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium, Isaria (Cordyceps) — and their effective applications to manage pests such as bed bugs and mosquitoes. The featured speakers will provide an overview on how fungal pesticides work and an update on current successful use cases. Presenters: Stefan Jaronski Adjunct Professor at Virginia Tech University; insect pathologist and entomologist, USDA-ARS ; Speaker and Moderator: Marcia Anderson, Ph.D., US EPA
When: February 21, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Lobster mobsters, jumping plant lice, and more invasive species talks coming
Invasive species pose a threat to Michigan's environment, economy, and sometimes even human health. What is at stake? What is being done? This webinar series will explore how agencies, universities and locally led organizations are working together to protect Michigan's natural resources through the Michigan Invasive Species Program. If you are concerned about the impacts of invasive species or interested in the techniques used to control them, join us as we examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species. A question-and-answer period will follow each presentation.
UMass Extension’s Invasive Insect Webinar Series 2023
Join UMass Extension’s Landscape, Nursery, and Urban Forestry Program and UMass Extension’s Fruit Program presents for this series of FREE webinars focusing on the impact, monitoring, and management of invasive insects in Massachusetts and the nation! Topics to include spotted lanternfly updates, management, and entomopathogens, forest pest risk re. climate change; the beech leaf disease nematode; and invasive forest insects. Please note while participants from anywhere are invited to attend, much of the material presented will be specific to Massachusetts and New England.
Event date/time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 9:00am
Event Type: Online
Price: Free (grant subsidized)
Join us on February 23-24, 2023, at USDA's largest and premiere annual gathering!
USDA’s 99th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), will be held in-person at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on February 23-24, 2023, and all sessions will be livestreamed on a virtual platform.
More than 30 sessions and 100 agriculture leaders and subject matter experts will discuss key issues impacting the sector including:
- USDA’s initial forecast for the agricultural economy, commodity markets, and trade in 2023 and the U.S. farm income situation
- Climate smart agriculture
- Supply chain challenges and solutions
- Factors impacting U.S. trade update & the global marketplace
- Food prices outlook
The RISCC management symposium brings together natural resource managers, scientists, and the invasive species community to discuss challenges and solutions to managing habitats dually impacted by invasive species and climate change. Our next symposium will take place virtually via Zoom on February 14-15th, 2023. Sessions will take place over two days from 11:00am-3:30pm (Eastern) each day. Be sure to register in advance, and check back for the agenda in early 2023!
Enhancing Overwintering Hypena opulenta Surveys & Swallow-wort Control on Carleton Island
Hosted by SLELO PRISM’s Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow Wort Collaborative (ELOSC) please join us on Monday, February 13th from 1 pm-2 pm for an informative webinar
This webinar will share SLELO PRISM’s hypena opulenta release and survey history, along with plans to enhance H. opulenta overwintering surveying efforts through partner and volunteer engagement; Thousand Island Land Trust will also be sharing the history and management practices of swallow-wort control conducted on Carleton Island.
Event Date: February 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Spotted lanternfly in Massachusetts: Quarterly Update, February 2023
Quarterly series of webinars, hosted by the Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources, to provide the green industry, environmental groups, and other interested parties with the latest information about spotted lanternfly occurrences, survey updates, and more. This 1-hour session is eligible for the following education credits: 1 Mass. pesticide license credit (all categories and license types), 1 MA Forestry or Timber Harvesters License credit, and the following association credits: 1 MCA credit, 1 MCH credit, 1 MCLP credit, ¾ ISA credit, or ½ MQTW credit; attendance for the full session and response to poll questions will be required to receive credits.
February 15, 2023, 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Buglady Predator Release Workshop
Live Hands-on Demos, Unpacking bios, Quality control check, Beneficial storage, Application methods, Scouting, Q&A,Tour of Pride’s Corners, And more…..
Date and time: Monday, February 20, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Prides Corner Farms 122 Waterman Road Lebanon, CT 06249
Spotted Lanternfly Summit 2023
Save the Dates: March 1st and 2nd 2023 more details to follow.
Description: The insect world is diverse and includes a collection of critters that provide important
functions in the ecosystem. Some are pollinators, some decomposers, and many are food for the birds,
reptiles and mammals we enjoy in our landscapes. To avoid becoming a food item and defend their
colony, some insects sting, while others bite to obtain food. This presentation will help you to better
understand the stinging and biting insects found around your home, provide some insights about
reducing encounters with them, and options for effective management when necessary.
We will also discuss:
• Do mosquitos only come out at dusk?
• Brown recluse? Black widow? Joro spider? What is actually in our area?
• What bug is that crawling in my bed?
Other pest arthropods like wasps and biting flies will also be discussed!
Presenter: Dr. Matt Frye, Community IPM Extension Educator with
NYS Integrated Pest Management
February 28, 2023 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this webinar here!
Science & Management Webinar of this Invasive Weed
The webinar is intended to share information on control of Japanese knotweed, Fallopia japonica, with researchers, land managers, and landscape professionals who work with riparian weeds. The webinar will emphasize attempts at practical control strategies for California's Central Coast within a broader context of its ecology.
Hosted by the Marin Knotweed Action Team (MKAT).
Save the date
DATE: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
SPEAKERS & AGENDA: coming soon
REGISTRATION: opens in 2023
QUESTIONS: email llevinger@ucanr.edu
Exploiting the Vulnerabilities of Weeds
Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Regional Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program and the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program are pleased to present “Exploiting the Vulnerabilities of Weeds” on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Farmers who grow field crops, vegetable crops, fruit crops, and horticultural crops will learn weed biology and how to exploit weed vulnerabilities to develop a cultural weed management plan and improve the effectiveness of herbicides. Pesticide applicator recertification credits will be available.
Weeds are a universal challenge for all farmers. Fortunately, much research has been done over the last several years to understand weeds and develop cultural techniques to manage them. Herbicides are also more effective when strategized based on weed biology. Several weed experts from Cornell University and the University of Illinois will present at this workshop, along with experienced farmers and Cornell Cooperative Extension educators. Farmers do not have to be frustrated with weeds anymore. The workshop will provide a foundation of weed management for all farmers.
March 7, 2023, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Italian-American Community Center, 257 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205
Cost: $60.00 per person
Registration: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=169
Online registration is now open for The Native Plant Center's 2023 Spring Landscape Conference, Sources and Solutions: Essential Native Plant Partnerships, March 13. The event will take place virtually.
Whether in a forest, meadow, or yard, ecological restoration takes a big-picture approach and the cooperation of many people. Discover strategies being used to confront challenges such as invasive species, climate change, and native plant supplies and how you play a role.
Event Details
Date: March 13, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Information: See event details and Essential Native Plant Partnerships here.
Please register by March 9, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.
SPOTTED LANTERNFLY - UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS (90-minute webinar)
A pest of concern to both ornamental plants and agriculture is the highly invasive spotted lanternfly. This voracious leafhopper is moving outward from the Mid-Atlantic states, damaging trees, ornamental plants, and agricultural crops. Vineyards are especially sensitive to this pest. Experts will review the environmental and economic challenges caused by the spotted lanternfly invasion, present the latest data on their range, and discuss research into prevention and control techniques with an emphasis on the grape industry.
When: March 14, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Employment Opportunities
Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Beneficial Insects Lab
UMass Amherst
Conduct research on biological control of the emerald ash borer (EAB) with a focus on population dynamics of both the target pests and introduced parasitoids. Research will occur both in a laboratory and in forests across the U.S. and involves modeling both spatial and temporal dynamics of North American ash recovery in relation to levels of EAB infestations or densities due to the impact of both introduced and endemic natural enemies in various climatic/geographic regions in North America.
Application deadline not listed
Staff Entomologist / Educational Specialist
National Pest Management Association
The Staff Entomologist / Educational Specialist is responsible for development of technical support materials and providing entomological and scientific support for NPMA members and to other NPMA departments.
The National Pest Management Association has a unique culture that empowers individuals to move the Association and Industry forward through new initiatives, innovative solutions, and creative endeavors. Although we have a nearly 90-year history as an organization, NPMA still offer employees the flexibility and ingenuity to make a positive impact on our shared future.
IR-4
The IR-4 Project is seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to join its headquarters team, based on NC State’s Centennial Campus.
Reporting to the National Quality Assurance Unit Manager, the incumbent is a member of the IR-4 Project Quality Assurance Unit and is responsible for various types of quality assurance audits of IR-4 Project generated raw data and reports. The incumbent would be responsible for performing inspections of field sites and lab analyses during critical phases of a study as well as conducting facility inspections.
This vital role helps ensure the quality and integrity of IR-4 Project submissions to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). Many of the functions of this position are required for the IR-4 Project to achieve compliance with US EPA Federal Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs – as documented in Chapter 40- Code of Federal Regulations, Part 160).
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), EHRA non-faculty position.
View the job posting and apply here!
University of Maryland (several positions posted)
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Job Links:
Home & Garden: Business Services Specialist
Home & Garden: Program Management Specialist
Plant Science & Landscape Architecture: Assistant Clinical Professor - PTK
Plant Science & Landscape Architecture: Asst. Professor Agriculture and Extension Education
Plant Science & Landscape Architecture: Assistant Prof. and Extension Spec. – Weed Ecology
Environmental Science & Technology: Nutrient Management Advisor (4 Positions)
1)Baltimore County, 2)Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, 3)Worcester County and 4)Talbot County
Cornell University
We are seeking a Program/Extension Aide II who will closely collaborate with the NYSIPM Digital Outreach and Development Coordinator to take on the following responsibilities in our program.
- Collaboratively build python modules and Django web apps
- Deploy basic Django web apps to test and evaluate python modules using coding best practices.
- Perform basic non-critical planned updates to existing Django web apps, following plan of work documents.
- Research and synthesize new information about online target audience needs.
- Build mockups of digital tool interfaces for user testing.
- Participate in planned Digital Outreach Team meetings and team-building activities.
Greenhouse Supervisor, Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station
Cornell University
The Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station (Cornell AES) is dedicated to sustainable "science for life," in its two-core separate but related functions -- the operation of world-class research facilities throughout the state and the generation and application of research-based knowledge through the administration of federal formula grants.
The Cornell AES greenhouse operations on and around the Cornell Campus are, with 127,000 square feet, the largest non-commercial greenhouse facility in the state. The 146 compartments are primarily used as teaching and research facilities, housing 300 to 400 research projects at any given time. Plant services for all these projects are provided by the dedicated greenhouse staff, which is responsible for the setup, daily care and maintenance.
Paul Smith’s College – Adirondack Watershed Commission
Full-Time Year-Round Positions:
Are you interested in joining our full-time year-round staff? Our team conducts scientific research, advances stewardship and community outreach efforts, and is dedicated to our mission of protecting clean water. Our current openings range from administrative support, working with our Stewardship Team, or with our science team.
Seasonal Positions:
Are you interested in having a positive impact with people and the lands & waters of the Adirondack Park? AWI hires over 100 people for summer jobs throughout the Adirondack region. These seasonal jobs offer experience in environmental science, environmental interpretation, and natural resource management. Positions range from watercraft inspection stewards working on the front lines of aquatic invasive species spread prevention, to research technicians assisting with lab and field operations in our environmental research lab.
Supervisory Research Ecologist/Entomologist/Plant Pathologist
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has an opening for a research leader position at the ARS Invasive Plant Research Lab (IPRL) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The position offers a tremendous opportunity for the individual with expertise in invasive plant science and has an interest in a range of ecological and theoretical approaches for research and practical applications for management. The diversity of stakeholders in Florida and the entire region makes for outstanding collaborators and some of the strongest supporters and include local weed management districts, state water agencies, and colleges and universities, as well as private industry and other federal agencies. The team of scientists and support staff the IPRL are second to none and are known internationally for their research on biology, ecology, application technology, and tactics for integrated management. Florida offers some of the best recreational and sight-seeing activities in the country and has year-round warm weather.
WNY PRISM is Hiring! All 2023 Summer Positions are Open!
Join the WNY PRISM team and spend the summer gaining valuable experience in invasive species management! Multiple positions are open with varying responsibilities, timeframes and necessary qualifications, so take a look and see what interests you! The application deadline for all positions is March 3, 2023.
For more information, including full job descriptions and to apply, visit www.rfhiring.com
Rutgers University
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is searching for a community-engaged scholar to provide statewide leadership, educational programming, and applied research-based expertise in our Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM), focusing specifically on tree and small fruit production. This 12-month, 100% Extension-funded tenure-track position, to be housed at an off-campus Rutgers NJAES Extension Research Farm or county Extension office (TBD), offers an exciting opportunity for developing new strategic and innovative initiatives in the areas of tree and small fruit production and sustainability.
Posting Close Date 05/01/2023
Assistant Extension Specialist
Rutgers University
The Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics invites qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Extension Specialist (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in Farm Viability. This is a 12-month tenure track position, housed in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics. The Assistant Extension Specialist will hold a majority appointment in Rutgers Cooperative Extension and is expected to be an active member of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics. The successful candidate is expected to develop and lead externally funded research and extension programs that support and strengthen the viability of New Jersey farms, spanning different scales, commodities, and production systems. The expected outcomes are identifying needs and providing program outreach to underserved farmers and agricultural constituencies. Programmatic emphases will include sustainable agricultural production, diversified farming systems, climate resilience, feasibility analysis, farm management and business decision-making, and the development of marketing strategies. In addition, the Specialist is expected to participate in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and advisement of independent research projects in the field of expertise.
Funding Opportunities
Two of our critical grants management systems, CREEMS and ezFedGrants, are nearing the end of their lifecycle and require replacement. NIFA will chose a new grants management solution from these Federally managed technology providers.
This Grants Modernization Initiative is a key priority for NIFA, and our goal is to keep you informed and engaged. Ultimately, this initiative will transform how we do business so that it is more seamless for staff and customers, improves our ability to track and report outcomes, and helps achieve the agency mission more efficiently and effectively.?
Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The FY 2023 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Applied Research and Development Program (ARDP) under the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Competitive Grants Program is now available
The purpose of the Crop Protection and Pest Management program is to address high priority issues related to pests and their management using IPM approaches at the state, regional and national levels. The CPPM program supports projects that will ensure food security and respond effectively to other major societal pest management challenges with comprehensive IPM approaches that are economically viable, ecologically prudent, and safe for human health. The CPPM program addresses IPM challenges for emerging issues and existing priority pest concerns that can be addressed more effectively with new and emerging technologies. The outcomes of the CPPM program are effective, affordable, and environmentally sound IPM practices and strategies needed to maintain agricultural productivity and healthy communities. ?
Current closing date: February 13, 2022
Methyl Bromide Transition Program
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The Methyl Bromide Transition Program (MBT) addresses the immediate needs and the costs of transition that have resulted from the phase-out of the pesticide methyl bromide. Methyl bromide has been a pest and disease control tactic critical to pest management systems for decades for soilborne and postharvest pests. The program focuses on integrated commercial-scale research on methyl bromide alternatives and associated extension activity that will foster the adoption of these solutions. Projects should cover a broad range of new methodologies, technologies, systems, and strategies for controlling economically important pests for which methyl bromide has been the only effective pest control option. Research projects must address commodities with critical issues and include a focused economic analysis of the cost of implementing the transition on a commercial scale.
The RFA announcement and technical assistance webinar related to this FY 2023 funding opportunity is scheduled. Please access the details about the webinar, such as the zoom link, date, time, etc., through the Webinar heading above.
Current closing date: February 13, 2022
2023 Capital Region PRISM Requests for Proposals
The Capital Region PRISM is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the 2023 calendar year. The PRISM has a dedicated amount of funding for partner organizations throughout the Capital Region for invasive species related projects. Awarded projects must be located or serving areas within the ?boundary of the CR-PRISM.
The CR-PRISM hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County is funded through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) via the Environmental Protection Fund. As part of the agreement with the NYSDEC, we are pleased to announce another round of funds to be released for contract on behalf of the CR-PRISM. The PRISM Steering Committee has requested that the proposals align with the greater goals and objectives of the Capital Region PRISM 2023 Work Plan.
The CR-PRISM is offering three levels of proposal requests in which potential applicants can apply for funding. Project requests can now fall within one of the three category levels below based on financial need of partners and proposed project work. Please review the following documents before filling out your application: 2023 Request for Proposals Pre-Application Guide Subcontract deadline for receipt of proposals February 21,2023 at 9:00 am
Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management 2023 Request for Proposals
The Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (Lower Hudson PRISM) is a group of organizations and agencies that work cooperatively to promote the prevention, early detection
and strategic management of invasive species to protect conservation targets. In addition to conducting public education, outreach and management activities, we support community engagement and citizen
science projects addressing the ecological impact and effective control of invasive species. The Lower Hudson PRISM is one of eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management or
PRISMs in New York State. These partnerships are supported by the New York Invasive Species Council and are funded by the Environmental Protection Fund through contract with the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The LH PRISM is now accepting applications for the 2023 calendar year. Approximately $100,000 is expected to be available for management and outreach activities related to invasive species in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York. We expect that most funded projects will range between $2,000 and $20,000. Projects submitted in response to this RFP are subject to review and approval by NYSDEC.
Applications are due by February 28, 2023, at 9 a.m.
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects.
USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2023.
A pre-recorded webinar on Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants | USDA provides an overview of the grants’ purpose, project types, eligibility, and basic requirements for submitting an application.
NYS DEC 2022 - Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program
This grant is now open, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and in the order received until funds are exhausted. See the Request for Applications (RFA) (PDF) for detailed information. The December 9, 2022 information session is now available to view. This is a special grant opportunity made possible in part by federal and state funds. (Information on Round 16 of the regular Urban and Community Forestry Grant will be updated below as dates are finalized.) Up to $350,000 will be available for Tree Planting in Disadvantaged Communities after Ash Loss. The November 9th information webinar was recorded. (Please note that the presentation starts at about 14 minutes in to the recording.) Eligible applicants include NYS Municipalities, Indian nations, or tribes, and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit (NFP) corporations.
Application Deadline:
2:00 pm, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, or when funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (nrcs.usda.gov)
NRCS works one-on-one with producers to develop a conservation plan that outlines conservation practices and activities to help solve on-farm resource issues. Producers implement practices and activities in their conservation plan that can lead to cleaner water and air, healthier soil and better wildlife habitat, all while improving their agricultural operations. EQIP helps producers make conservation work for them. Financial assistance for practices may be available through EQIP. Some producers may also qualify for advance payment. Targeted EQIP financial assistance is available through several conservation initiatives. See which initiative is available in your state.
Dune and Riparian Ecosystem Restoration Project
Background: The Nature Conservancy has entered into an agreement with the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation to host the SLELO PRISM to deliver core functions of an invasive species management program including the creation and delivery of the Aquatic and Riparian Restoration Initiative, designed to identify the most deserving areas in need of monitoring, management, and restoration in the Eastern Lake Ontario region. The Nature Conservancy intends to enter into agreement with a subcontractor for the purpose of administering the Aquatic Restoration Initiative Phase IV, of the South Sandy Creek Project and Phase III of the North Sandy Pond Special Project. It has been determined by the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario partners Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) and steering committee that working with a subcontractor is desirable and beneficial towards producing the deliverables sought for this project. It is the desire of the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) hosted by The Nature Conservancy to continue the Restoration Initiatives, South Sandy Creek Phase IV and North Sandy Pond Phase III, initiated in 2020. The objective of 2023 is the delivery and administration of a comprehensive project including the management of invasive species, restoration of native species in aforementioned sites in Eastern Lake Ontario enabling natural ecological processes to reestablish resulting in site resiliency. The detailed Request for Quote can be found below.
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