IPM News and Events Roundup 03/28/2025
A weekly collection of IPM news, webinars, employment, funding opportunities, and more from the Northeastern IPM Center
If you have IPM-related research, events, or other IPM news you would like to have included, please email Jerrie Haines at jlh472@cornell.edu. If you would like to subscribe to the weekly Roundup, please email northeastipm@cornell.edu. Past Roundups are archived on our website.
This work is supported by The Northeastern IPM Center, project reward Grant #2022-70006-38004, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. government determination or policy.
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Northeastern IPM Center News
The topics and programs highlighted in this report illustrate the impact of the Northeastern IPM Center on the study and implementation of IPM through our activities in 2024.
Exploring Alternatives to Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments: Case Studies in Vegetable Crops
April 3, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. (eastern)
Register at cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zVZwbjCKSICe-uJriHTtug#/registration
The onion maggot and seedcorn maggot present significant challenges for vegetable growers. While insecticide seed treatments are commonly utilized for maggot control, their effectiveness differs by region and rising environmental concerns have prompted the search for safer alternatives. This study investigated alternatives to neonicotinoid seed treatments (thiamethoxam and imidacloprid) for controlling maggots in onions, snap beans, dry beans, and sweet corn. As restrictions on neonicotinoids increase due to their effects on pollinators and beneficial insects, this research aims to identify effective and environmentally responsible pest control options. These findings will assist growers in making informed pest management decisions in the future.
Leonardo (Leo) Salgado
Entomology PhD Student, Cornell University
Leo is an entomologist whose research focuses on applied insect ecology and integrated pest management (IPM) in vegetable crops. He is currently pursuing a PhD in entomology at Cornell University under Dr. Brian Nault. Before joining Cornell, Leo earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences from the Universidad Nacional de Agricultura (UNAG) and completed an internship in IPM for sugarcane and rice with Dr. Blake Wilson. This experience motivated him to pursue a master’s degree in entomology with a minor in experimental statistics at Louisiana State University (LSU). Leo’s current research aims to enhance pest management strategies for onion maggots and seedcorn maggots, focusing on their species composition, insecticide efficacy, susceptibility to active ingredients, and genetic structure across onion production regions. His research projects have enabled sugarcane growers in Louisiana and vegetable growers in New York and beyond to successfully implement solutions to their pest problems, maximizing their yields.
GROW: Bringing Research and Tools for Integrated Weed Management to Farmers
April 8, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. (eastern)
Register at cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D-9H8leLR56d1zmGTVJn0g#/registration
GROW (Getting Rid of Weeds) is a nationwide collaborative network of scientists and communications professionals working to coordinate and promote research on integrated weed management (IWM) to help farmers fight herbicide resistance. This webinar will introduce their outreach platform, IWM resources, and ongoing research on topics such as cover crops, harvest weed seed control, and precision weed management.
Emily Unglesbee
Director of Outreach & Extension, GROW/Virginia Tech
Emily oversees outreach and communications for the GROW network, and helps manage the organization’s flagship website, www.growiwm.org, as well as its travel and content production. Her background is in journalism (she earned an MA in Journalism & Mass Communications from the University of Missouri), and she reported on crop production for DTN/The Progressive Farmer as a staff reporter for a decade before her transition to GROW in 2022.
Michael Flessner
Extension Weed Specialist, Virginia Tech
Michael is an Associate Professor of Weed Science at Virginia Tech. He earned his MS and PhD in Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences from Auburn University. His current research and extension program focuses on solving weed management challenges currently facing Virginia, with emphasis placed on sustainable and economic solutions to problems like mounting herbicide resistance. He also co-leads the GROW network.
John Wallace
Extension Weed Specialist, Pennsylvania State University
John Wallace is an Associate Professor of Weed Science and Extension Specialist at Penn State University. His extension and research program focuses on developing integrated weed management practices in field and forage crop systems that utilize no-tillage or conservation tillage. He is also a member of the GROW network’s leadership team.
Research in the news
Practical resistance to spinosad in an onion maggot (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) population in New York (academic.oup.com)
Onion maggot, Delia antiqua (Meigen), is a significant constraint on onion production across the temperate regions of North America. Early season infestations can reduce plant stands up to 75% if untreated. Effective management of D. antiqua has historically relied on insecticide seed treatments, with spinosad being among the most commonly used options. However, declining control efficacy observed on a New York onion farm over several years raised concerns about the potential development of insecticide resistance. The purpose of this research was to (i) evaluate the efficacy of spinosad seed treatment in managing D. antiqua in the affected field from 2021 to 2024 and (ii) to assess the population’s susceptibility to spinosad using a laboratory bioassay. Results from field trials revealed that the percentage of control of D. antiqua using spinosad seed treatment relative to a noninsecticide treatment declined from 51% in 2021 to −83% in 2024. Laboratory bioassay results showed an increase in LC50 values from insects collected from nontreated and spinosad-treated plants in 2023.
Researchers Discover Achilles Heel of Lyme Disease Pathogen (asm.org)
Researchers have discovered that an enzyme can serve as an ideal target for developing new therapeutics against Lyme disease and, likely, other tick-borne diseases, as well. The finding was reported in mBio, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.
Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne illness in the U.S. and Europe. Its causative pathogen, Borrelia burgdorferi, has evolved unique metabolic pathways to cope with its enzootic life cycle, some of which are specific and ideal targets for developing new ways to treat Lyme disease.
Bittersweet Challenges: Postharvest Disease Management in Sugarbeet and Sweetpotato (apsjournals.apsnet.org)
Root crops like sugarbeet and sweetpotato possess an aggregated value that sets them apart from other crops. This aggregated value includes not only their economic importance but also their high nutritional content, which can enhance global food security. However, the economic and nutritional value of these crops is significantly compromised by postharvest diseases, presenting major socio-economic challenges. Postharvest diseases, caused by various fungal and bacterial pathogens, affect crops during field growth, harvest, handling, and storage. Addressing these challenges requires improving several key aspects of disease management that are often lacking in postharvest pathosystems. These aspects include but are not limited to diagnostic methodologies, cultural practices, chemical control, host resistance, and pathogen monitoring among others. Emerging technologies and strategies from various fields offer promising solutions to these challenges. In this manuscript, we review new approaches to address common challenges in postharvest diseases of sugarbeet and sweetpotato. This review highlights important considerations for the implementation, modification, and creation of new approaches to maintain or increase the value of these commodities, which are threatened by postharvest diseases.
Response of Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis) from New York Vineyards and Orchards to Paraquat and Diquat (journals.ashs.org)
Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis L.) is a troublesome species in specialty crops, including orchards and vineyards. Some growers in New York have adopted paraquat [photosystem I (PSI) electron diverter] for in-season weed control as an alternative to glyphosate. This change was facilitated by concerns about possible crop injury and herbicide resistance to glyphosate. In response to weed control failures following paraquat applications in a vineyard (NY-Gr) and apple orchard (NY-Ap), whole-plant dose–response assays were conducted to confirm putative resistance. The paraquat rates required to reduce NY-Gr and NY-Ap biomass by 50% (GR50) were 0.63 and 0.56 kg a.i./ha, respectively; these values were 31- and 28-fold greater than the mean estimated GR50 value (0.02 kg a.i./ha) for the paraquat-susceptible checks from a roadside (NY-Ro) and a soybean field (NY-So). The diquat rates required to reduce the biomass of the NY-Gr and NY-Ap populations by 50% were 0.019 and 0.052 kg a.i./ha, respectively.
Integrated Approaches Are Needed To Manage Weeds in Organic Apple Orchards (journals.ashs.org)
Prolific weed growth during rainy, humid summers coupled with poor efficacy of available weed management strategies remains a major barrier to adoption of organic apple production in New York. The effects of multiple, in-row weed management strategies on weed cover and biomass, soil health, and tree growth and productivity were assessed via a split-plot experiment implemented in 2016 in a certified organic apple orchard in Ithaca, NY, USA. Main treatments included cultivation with a Wonder Weeder (cultivation), surface-applied wood chip mulch (mulch), and an untreated control (main).
Plant patch can detect stress signals in real time (sciencedaily.com)
Environmental conditions can cause damaging stress to plants, posing challenges for home gardeners and farmers. Therefore, early detection -- before leaves visibly discolor, wilt or wither -- is crucial. Now, researchers have created a wearable patch for plants that quickly senses stress and relays the information to a grower. The electrochemical sensor attaches directly to live plant leaves and monitors hydrogen peroxide, a key distress signal.
Tick feeding or vaccination with tick antigens elicits immunity to the Ixodes scapularis exoproteome in guinea pigs and humans (science.org)
Ixodes scapularis is a primary vector of tick-borne pathogens in North America. Repeated exposure to these ticks can induce a humoral response to tick antigens and acquired tick resistance. However, identifying antigens contributing to this resistance is challenging because of the vast number of I. scapularis proteins secreted during feeding. To address this, we developed I. scapularis rapid extracellular antigen monitoring (IscREAM), a technique to detect antibody responses to more than 3000 tick antigens. We validated IscREAM with immunoglobulin G (IgG) from guinea pigs vaccinated with tick antigens, including a cement antigen cocktail that induced tick resistance. Furthermore, we explored the natural response to tick bites by profiling antigens recognized by IgG isolated from a tick-resistant individual, as well as from others with Lyme disease and tick-bitten guinea pigs and mice, to identify 199 recognized antigens. We observed that several antigens contained histamine-binding domains. This work enhances our understanding of the host immune response to I. scapularis and defines immunogen candidates for future antitick vaccines.
Recycling honey bee drone brood for sustainable beekeeping (academic.oup.com)
Pollination by insects is vital for global agriculture, with honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) being the most important pollinators. Honey bees are exposed to numerous stressors, including disease, pesticides, and inadequate nutrition, resulting in significant colony losses. This study investigates the use of drone brood to mitigate these problems. Drone brood, which is normally discarded during varroa mite (Varroa destructor, Anderson and Trueman) management, is rich in proteins, fats, and essential minerals. We compared drone brood with an already suggested pollen supplement (Tenebrio [Tenebrio molitor L.] flour). The results indicate that drone brood flour is a viable source of proteins, fats, and minerals and is potentially antimicrobial due to its high content of elements with known antimicrobial properties. It meets the nutritional needs of honey bees while mitigating the effects of varroa mites. The use of drone brood flour can provide high-quality beeswax, surplus of pollen, and improve bee health, which promotes sustainable beekeeping.
News
North Central IPM Center March Newsletter
Highlights include
- Drones and IPM
- Avian influenza updates
- This is IPM campaign
Pest Talks (growertalks.com)
What the ... ?
A New Pest in NY
New Insecticide Posters
New Training Courses
The Answer is ...
Are Thrips a Death Sentence to Your Plants? (morningagclips.com)
In this blog, we’ll discuss how thrips damage plants, ways to identify infestations, and the most effective control methods. We’ll also explore some tips to help you prevent future infestations, keeping your plants healthy and thriving.
US honeybee deaths hit record high as scientists scramble to find main cause (theguardian.com)
Honeybee deaths have hit record highs in the US, with the unprecedented loss of colonies pushing many beekeepers close to ruin as scientists scramble to identify the main cause of the huge declines.
Commercial beekeepers have reported losing more than 60% of their colonies, on average, over the winter, according to an ongoing Project Apis m. survey that covers more than two-thirds of America’s managed bees.
Surveys
We (researchers at the UMass, Amherst) are conducting a research study to understand the link between the timing of life-cycle transitions (phenology) of invasive plants, the timing of chemical and mechanical invasive species control efforts and the efficacy of these interventions. The purpose of this study is to better understand when in the field season different kinds of mechanical and chemical control methods are deployed for specific invasive plants, and whether practitioners have needed to adjust the timing of these interventions in recent years due to shifts in plant phenology brought about by climate change. The survey will take between 15-25 minutes to complete.
You may participate in this study if you are a natural resource manager who deals with invasive plants. Your participation is completely voluntary and no identifying information will be collected. You are free to skip any question that you choose and can stop the survey at any time. If you have any questions about the research prior to taking the survey, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Bethany Bradley, at bbradley@eco.umass.edu.
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Preliminary survey about IPM Identity
Professionals such as you are the only source we have to collect information on this topic and we value your opinions and perspective. Please review the consent information and complete the questionnaire, which will take approximately 10 minutes. If you consent to complete this survey, click the “I AGREE to participate” button to access and complete the survey.
A research team at Cornell University is conducting a survey to understand the many ways farmers are growing and using cereal rye, including for grain, forage, and as a cover crop. Our team is also developing new rye varieties and want to understand important breeding priorities for different end uses. We would like to invite you to take part in a farmer survey as part of this project. We expect the survey to take 5-10 minutes. Participation is voluntary and we appreciate your time and responses.
Navigation: If you exit the survey before completion, you can come back and finish it using the same link you started with. If you finish the survey, you will not be able to retake it again using the same device.
Results: At the end of this project, research results will be shared through presentations, published in peer-reviewed publications, and shared with stakeholders via a white paper and farmer/industry publications. These publications will also be shared on faculty webpages.
You can find the survey here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IIMvWYX1Rulio6
Your input needed! National SWD Impact Survey
2024 SWD Impact Survey
Dear Berry and Cherry Growers:
As part of a national team of entomologists studying the management of spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), we are reaching out with a request for assistance to help understand the current impacts of SWD on your farm and how these impacts may have changed in the last 10 years.
If you are willing to share insights from your farm, farms you manage, or growers you work with, please complete this short survey, which will take about 15 minutes or less: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW6rCcyM9vf_sjLJDj0J_6G03jlVbBLZt5rlX7kmzSj0Ypog/viewform
How will this information be used? This information will be used to develop new research goals as part of a USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative proposal under development. It will also be compared to information collected in similar surveys in 2013 and 2014 to help us understand where challenges still exist for SWD management and what improvements have been made over the last 10 years and shared in extension and scholarly publications.
Invasion Risk Assessment Study
Study Overview:
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst are looking for adult participants in a study about the information that ecological professionals use to judge the risk a non-native plant species may pose to an environment. This study seeks professional experience around risk assessment of non-native plant species in the United States.
What Is Required?
Eligible participants will conduct a short online questionnaire, estimated to take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
You May Qualify If You:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Have professional experience with assessing non-native plant risk in the United States
Survey Link:
Submissions needed
You're Invited: Present ?at the 2025 Invasive Species Expo!
We are excited to invite you to submit a presentation abstract for the 3rd biennial New York State Invasive Species Expo, to be held September 14th-16th, 2025 at Saratoga Spa State Park. The expo is an event that features creative, interactive, and hands-on experiences in addition to classic presentations and posters. We are looking for content exploring the ABC's of Invasive Species: Advance Actions, Bridge Boundaries, and Connect Community.
We are seeking:
- Traditional presentations
- Hands-on workshops
- Interactive demonstrations
- Poster presentations (Students welcome!)
- Local field trips
- Creative walk & talks
- ...and any other unique ideas you have for expo content!
Accepted content will be delivered at the Expo, either at the public-facing Community Conservation Day on Sunday Sep 14th, or the Expo Professional Days on September 15-16. There are indoor and outdoor spaces available for presentations and workshops. Abstract submissions are due April 30th. Presenters will be notified via email of abstract status by June 30th. Note: Due to constraints within the abstract submission form, only one abstract can be submitted per attendee. If you would like to submit multiple abstracts, please have co-presenters submit under their profile, or contact us at is.summit@dec.ny.gov. There is no limit to the number of abstract submissions, and we encourage presenters to explore multiple types of content! For more information, please visit the Expo webpage at https://nyis.info/new-york-invasive-species-expo/. If you have any questions related to submitting an abstract, please email is.summit@dec.ny.gov.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) news and updates
Newly featured this issue
Bird Flu Battle Stations (morningagclips.com)
In late fall, approximately 237,000 wild birds, representing 32 waterfowl species, fly south along the Atlantic Flyway from their Arctic home and settle along the Delmarva Peninsula. The impressive figure, calculated by the University of Delaware from surveys conducted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, includes the familiar snow geese, Canada geese and ducks. In all, our temporary avian visitors rest and co-mingle in our local region before returning north at the beginning of spring.
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A new online Avian Flu Resource Center provides reliable and accessible information for members of the general public, farmers, wildlife professionals, state and public health agency partners, and veterinarians.
Frequently asked questions about bird flu in New York state
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s response to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza response in New York state is a coordinated effort of the NY Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN).
CCE educators and specialists can reach out to Amy Barkley, livestock and beginning farm specialist with the SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program at (amb544@cornell.edu) or (716) 640-0844 for more information and/or to suggest additions to the FAQ.
For information on HPAI in dairy cattle, you can visit the CALS website.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation reporting form for wild bird mortalities, https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/dee381c0ee8a4114a83dc1892fc0f7ed
Positive cases in commercial and backyard poultry: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/commercial-backyard-flocks
Positive cases in wild birds: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
NYS Ag and Markets also updates their website to share positive avian cases in NYS. This is also a landing page to see any restriction for things like import/export, shows, sales, etc. https://agriculture.ny.gov/animals/poultry
USDA-APHIS also updates in detections in mammals and livestock, and you can find those links here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections
Webinars, seminars, meetings, and more
Wildlife Damage Management Series
April 1
IPM for Rodent Control: A Framework for Improving Effectiveness Against Wascally Wodents
To register:
https://extension.zoom.us/meeting/register/Li6_8iOaRWasBUJT3mD8YA#/registration
NYSIPM Academic Seminar Series
Sign up to attend these virtual seminars via the link above.
4/9/25. 11:15am–12:15pm EST
The Threat Posed by ‘Inert’ Ingredients to Bees.
Edward Straw, Trinity College Dublin
Weed Control in Horse Pastures
Discover effective strategies for managing weeds in horse pastures without immediately reaching for herbicides. While some weed presence is natural, excessive growth can disrupt pasture health and productivity. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to assess weed issues, explore non-chemical management options, and determine when, if ever, herbicides are necessary. Empower yourself to make informed decisions that support both your horses and your land.
Register By: April 24, 2025
This event is free of charge.
Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day
You’re invited to a Cover Crop & Soil Health Field Day from 2-5pm on Thursday, April 24! Features will include new cover crop breeding material, the first National Cover Crop Variety Trials, cover crop decision support tools, cover crop root research demonstrations, and soil health demonstrations. You may RSVP at www.covercropbreeding.com/events to help us plan...but walk-ins are welcome! Sponsored by the Cover Crop Breeding Network, Cornell CALS, Center for Regenerative Agriculture at University of Missouri, and NY Soil Health. Free & open to the public!
Apr 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Freeville, 133 Fall Creek Rd, Freeville, NY 13068, USA
CERTIFIED TREE STEWARD TRAINING 2025
April 22, 2025; April 23, 2025; April 25, 2025; April 28, 2025; April 30, 2025; May 2, 2025
The Tree Steward Program is a comprehensive workshop dealing with arboriculture. Through both classroom learning and outdoor exercises, the participants will learn all about tree biology, identification, pruning, planting, rigging and much more. Personal protection as well as tree protection will be emphasized.
Flyer and registration: 2025 Westchester County Tree Steward Training
Spongy Moth: Managing a Tree-Devastating Pest
The spongy moth (formerly known as the gypsy moth) poses a significant threat to our shade trees, with recent resurgences reported in some areas. These caterpillars feed voraciously on tree foliage, and during peak activity, their falling droppings can even mimic the sound of rainfall!
In this program, we’ll explore how to identify this pest, understand its life cycle, and assess the damage it can cause. We’ll place particular emphasis on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, as well as pesticide treatments, to help manage these pests effectively using environmentally friendly approaches. We’ll also talk about the natural biocontrols that can help manage future outbreaks.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM *Zoom*
DEC Credits: 1 credit in 3a, 25, 6a and 9
ISA Credits: Available upon agency approval
Flyer: spongy moth
Register: Webinar Registration - Zoom
What’s Bugging You First Friday is a monthly virtual series that explores 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. IPM is 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.
The 2025 What’s Bugging You First Friday schedule is available on the program’s website, and you can register for multiple events using our registration form.
April 4: Pest rats explained | Myth: cats for rat control
May 2: Spongy moth caterpillar management | Feeding Friendly Insects: Plan to prep your soil
June 6: Spotted lanternfly update | Recognizing wild parsnip
July 4: Grow green lawns with overseeding | Beech leaf disease
August 1: Making a mosquito bucket trap | Feeding Friendly Insects: Pick plants
September 5: Top 5 rodent exclusion tips | Feeding Friendly Insects: Get ready to plant
October 3: Winterize your home orchard | Feeding Friendly Insects: Fall is for planting
November 1: Understanding indoor cockroaches | Invasive tawney field cockroach
December 5: IPM for clothes moths and pantry moths
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University of Maryland College Park
Nutrition educator with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) conducted by the University of Maryland Extension. The educator will deliver nutrition education programs to limited-income families living in Maryland counties to help improve their diet and health and to prevent chronic disease risks according to the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines.
University of Maryland College Park
The IT Coordinator supports all aspects of computer and technical support in the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The IT Coordinator responds to requests for service on all UM computers and peripherals; sets up and records when needed video conferences; installs and troubleshoots hardware and software issues; sets up and manages user accounts, user groups, shared drives, folders and calendars. Works with faculty and Executive Coordinator to add content to and maintain the department web page. Maintains database of all AV/IT capital equipment plus full inventory of all UM tagged inventory (computers, screens, peripherals) and purchases new software and equipment as needed. As the Systems Administrator, the IT Coordinator maintains all user accounts and performs regular virus scans and data backups. The coordinator also stays up to date with technological changes by attending classes, workshops and webinars annually. Performs other duties as they are assigned and needed.
Extension Educator II - Turf Landscape (Hybrid Opportunity)
The Turf and Landscape Educator II will be an integral part of UMass Extension’s Commercial Horticulture group, supporting the development and implementation of educational resources and programming; including organization, presentation, and delivery of relevant research-based information to meet the needs of horticultural stakeholders statewide, with the enhancement of economic, human, and environmental health and sustainability of relevant industries as priorities. This position will support and deliver turf and landscape management and cross-commodity programming in collaboration with Extension staff and faculty, and other internal and external collaborators.
Coordinator, Nutrient Management Advisor
University of Maryland Extension (UME) Agriculture and Food Systems (AgFS) Program seeks candidates for a 12-month Agricultural Nutrient Management Program (ANMP) Nutrient Management Advisor. ANMP Nutrient Management Advisors develop nutrient management plans for agricultural producers to balance nutrient inputs with crop requirements, thus optimizing production potential, improving farm profitability, reducing excess nutrient inputs into the Chesapeake Bay and enabling producers to comply with the State of Maryland’s Water Quality Improvement Act of 1998.
Agent (Extension Specialist – Entomology in Ornamental Horticulture IPM)
University of Maryland Extension (UME) invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track position at the Agent or Senior Agent level to conduct applied research, provide educational programming, and offer entomology expertise in integrated pest management (IPM) in the commercial ornamental horticulture industries and UME personnel throughout Maryland. Specifically, the Extension Specialist will provide IPM leadership in entomology and delivery of educational programming in insect pest management to Maryland’s green industries including nursery, greenhouse, cut flower, arboriculture, Christmas tree, and landscape maintenance industries. The Extension Specialist will be expected to respond to a broad set of entomology needs within ornamental horticulture production and maintenance including delivery of information on IPM, biological insect management, evaluation of novel insecticide delivery options, monitoring and disseminating information on emerging pests, and other topics.
POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST: Fruit Pathology and Fungal Biology
With anticipated approval, the Valley Laboratory at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (Windsor, CT) is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position with an approximate start date of June 1, 2025, to conduct field and laboratory-based research on Colletotrichum siamense, the causative agent of strawberry anthracnose crown rot. The position is for 24 months, with a salary of $56,982/yr. Benefits include competitive medical and dental insurance.
Assistant Extension Specialist in Fruit Pathology
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Applicants are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate student success through active participation with departmental colleagues in classroom instruction, experiential learning opportunities, internships, directed research, and community engagement activities.
Extension scholarship and outreach to the grower community is aimed at educating stakeholders on the practical applications of improved disease management strategies for tree fruit, wine grape, and small fruit including the use of precision agriculture and other new technologies ultimately leading to successful implementations in crop production.
University of Maryland College Park
The position will be responsible for providing administrative support to the academic programs’ unit (graduate and undergraduate.) Graduate Program support will involve communicating with graduate constituents both internal and external; administrating the graduate program including admissions, communicating with and advising students, maintaining records, keeping up-to-date on changes that impact both programs, assisting with recruitment by coordinating advertising and meeting with prospective undergraduate and graduate students and giving tours, planning, executing and running departmental and recruiting events such as the Graduate Student Review Day and the Annual Symposium, and maintaining the graduate program website. Undergraduate Program Support will involve serving as the departmental scheduling officer for classrooms and courses, assisting with advising and recruitment activities, coordinating online course evaluations, assisting with new student orientations, and preparing administrative paperwork for both programs.
University of Maryland College Park
The Coordinator, Business position (127837) is in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences (ANSC) at the University of Maryland, College Park, and supports our financial operations and business administrative services. This is a 12-month Full-Time Exempt Staff position. Under general supervision from the Business Manager, the Coordinator, Business delivers proficient fiscal and business administrative services to ANSC. Duties include the exclusive responsibility for managing and coordinating department travel (via CONCUR), procurement, internal billing, finance transaction requests, and reviewing proposal budgets and justifications for department PIs.
Agent Associate - Home Horticulture Educator & Master Gardener Coordinator
University of Maryland College Park
The Home Horticulture Educator and Master Gardener Coordinator is a part-time (.6 FTE - 24 hours per week) position that will work in support of the Baltimore City Home Horticulture Extension Program, which falls under UME’s Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) program area. The mission of ENR is to strengthen and improve individuals’ knowledge, skills and aspirations to make changes in their lives and the lives of others that positively affect the economy, the environment and the associated natural resources for current and future generations. The Educator will support the ENR programmatic area by educating the public on the research-based best practices regarding home and non-commercial horticulture.
Director Administrative Services
University of Maryland College Park
Provide financial oversight for the department to include administration of the state, revolving, and research budgets, presently totaling approximately $6.2 M; prepare and administer memoranda of understanding with various federal and state agencies; administer faculty grant funding accounts and provide account balance updates to each faculty at regular intervals. Managing the departmental budgets and ensuring the financial integrity of the department. Maintain long-term financial plan and projections for the department. Oversee administrative functions to ensure efficient and consistent operations. Assist faculty in preparing grant proposals, including a review of proposed budgets, cost-share justifications, and routing forms. Supervise support personnel to fulfill budgetary, computer hardware/software, word processing, office logistics, travel, personnel, and secretarial needs for the faculty, staff, and students.
Maryland SNAP-Ed Agent Associate - Prince George's County Nutrition Educator and Project Leader
The Nutrition Educator and Project Leader will deliver SNAP-Ed programs that encourage a
nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and
promoting physical activity to low-income residents in Prince George's County with emphasis on
reaching SNAP recipients. SNAP-Ed's goal is to provide comprehensive programs that consist of
nutrition education lessons, indirect education and policy, system and environmental-level
changes at partnering sites.
Maryland SNAP-Ed Agent Associate - Garrett County Nutrition Educator and Project Leader
The Nutrition Educator and Project Leader will deliver SNAP-Ed programs that encourage a nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and promoting physical activity to low-income residents in Garrett County with emphasis on reaching SNAP recipients. SNAP-Ed's goal is to provide comprehensive programs that consist of nutrition education lessons, indirect education and policy, system and environmental-level changes at partnering sites.
The Department of Environmental Science & Technology (ENST) at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, (UMD) is pleased to offer three Postdoctoral Associate positions.
Two of the Postdoctoral Associate positions will be led by Dr. Stephanie Lansing. One position will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that is developing an app for food diversion and will oversee adding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions values for diversion strategies. The second will work with a team on food waste and grass co-digestion at the county-level and oversee a life cycle assessment (LCA) of food waste and yard waste diversion. For more information and to apply please click on the following link: (2) Post-Doctoral-Associate Positions_JR100632
WNY PRISM is Hiring! All 2025 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!
For more information, including full job descriptions and to apply, visit https://www.rfhiring.com/jobs.asp.