IPM News and Events Roundup 11/18/2022
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.
There will be no Roundup next week, November 21, 2022
Enjoy your holiday break.
Northeastern IPM Center News
2022 Outstanding Achievements in IPM Award
We are now accepting nominations for this year’s Outstanding Achievements in Integrated Pest Management Award, which aims to recognize one professional and one student based on their efforts and accomplishments in IPM. Winners receive $500 each and agree to provide a story for the Northeastern IPM Center website and/or newsletter and social media outlets, and/or to present a webinar hosted by the Northeastern IPM Center.
We are seeking nominations of growers, consultants, researchers, educators, managers, and college/university students in the Northeast region. To submit a nomination, you must be a grower, consultant, researcher, educator, or manager working in IPM. Alternatively, you may co-nominate with someone who meets those criteria.
Learn more or submit a nomination.
Deadline has been extended!
Nominations now due by Friday, December 2, 2022.
Upcoming Webinar from Northeast IPM Center’s StopPests in Housing Program
No More Prep! A Progressive Approach to Bed Bug Preparation (Northeastern IPM Center’s StopPests in Housing Program)
December 6, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Eastern | Free and open to the public
Tired of making your residents prepare for bed bug treatment? Tired of all the chaos and arguing associated with prep work? While prep may be necessary in a small percentage of problematic units, it should not be required to eliminate bed bugs in 90-95% of infestations. This seminar will present a progressive way to treat for bed bugs that does not include preparation in most apartments. Join StopPests in Housing for this presentation with Jeffrey White, CEO/owner of White Mantis Consultants.
- Information page: http://www.stoppests.org/ipm-training/training-opportunities/stoppests-webinars/no-more-prep-a-progressive-approach-to-bed-bug-preparation/
Registration page: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nKBy9XchRWS2v3gOGR4Qvg
This fall, the Northeastern IPM Center launched a series of webinars to highlight and foster diversity in IPM. We have 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/
December 7, 2022, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register at cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s3qDbj5hQoCrFDCJsaN-Cw
December 14, 2022, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register at cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DzoOzJ4sR26m1DklwqbKMQ
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Research in the News
How Biocontrol Agent Release Technologies for the Greenhouse Are Evolving (Greenhouse Grower | October 16, 2022)
Biological control agents (BCAs), beneficial insects, mite, and insect predators are a hot topic among growers looking to reduce their pesticide use and environmental impact. No matter how plants are being grown – in the greenhouse, in the field, or even warehouse production – there exists a BCA release strategy appropriate for that setting. Modern insectaries actively test out new release strategies in both traditional, low-tech operations and modern, technology-heavy settings to fine tune product performance. This article will review traditional methods alongside some exciting developments in the field of BCA release technology.
Environmental Impact Statements Determination of Nonregulated Status for Blight-Tolerant Darling 58 American Chestnut (Regulations.gov)
Advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) and draft plant pest risk assessment (PPRA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts and plant pest risk that may result from the approval of a petition for nonregulated status for blight-tolerant Darling 58 American chestnut ( Castanea dentata ) from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The trees have been developed using genetic engineering to express an oxalate oxidase enzyme from wheat as a defense against the fungal pathogen Cryphonectria parasitica, making Darling 58 American chestnut tolerant to chestnut blight. We are making the draft EIS and draft PPRA available for public review and comment.
Dates
We will consider all comments that we receive on or before December 27, 2022.
University of Florida/IFAS awarded over $16 million in research grants to fight citrus disease
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty have secured over $16 million in new funding to advance research projects to combat the deadly citrus greening disease that threatens the Florida citrus industry. The funding is awarded from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension (ECDRE) program, designed to provide solutions to U.S. citrus growers.
“Talking Todes Together with BASF” video series highlights how to actively manage SCN (Morning Ag Clips | November 15, 2022)
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is a stealthy thief, robbing yields from seemingly healthy fields.
“Our yields seemed to stagnate in that 55- to 60-bushel-an-acre range. Explosive yields for some fields showed we had good genetics, but we didn’t have the consistency across our acres to pull up the average,” says Dan Ory, a fifth-generation farmer in southwest Iowa. “We knew we had issues with sudden death syndrome (SDS). We dug deeper and realized we had problems with SCN.”
Groups call for Congress to reaffirm federal pesticide preemption (Morning Ag Clips | November 16, 2022)
In a letter to congressional leadership, more than 300 agriculture, environment, academic, infrastructure, and other stakeholder groups are calling on Congress to reaffirm federal pesticide preemption on labeling and packaging. Failing to do so, the groups warn, could hold disastrous consequences for our food security, the environment, public health, vital infrastructure, and other uses where pesticides provide important societal benefits.
Why you should pay attention to fly vomit (phys.org | September 19, 2022)
New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst concerning "synanthropic" flies—or the non-biting flies that live with us—argues that we need to pay far more attention to them as disease carriers. While epidemiologists have focused their attention on the biting flies that can spread diseases by transferring infected blood from host to host, it turns out that what the non-biting flies regurgitate is a far greater risk to human health.
'Non-native species aren’t the boogie man.' Brown biologist calls for more balanced view (Brown.edu | October 6, 2022)
In a review article published on Thursday, Oct. 6, in Trends in Ecology and Evolution, Sax and two co-authors pointed out that most research on non-native species focuses on their negative consequences. They argued that long-standing biases against non-native species within the scientific literature have clouded the scientific process and hindered public understanding. In the article, the authors try to shift the focus to consider the benefits of non-native species for a more balanced discussion.
USDA NIFA Workshop Report on Toxic Elements in Food is Released (Umass.edu | October 20, 2022)
There is great interest in reducing exposure to toxic metals in food, particularly for infants, young children up to the age of five and women who are pregnant and/or lactating. Recent Congressional reports on baby food and toxic heavy metals have highlighted the significance and severity of toxic metals’ presence in many food commodities.
Autonomous robots to help modernize grape, wine industry (Cornell Chronicle | November 15, 2022)
The new Cornell project focuses on bringing VitisGen’s genetic and technological innovations into the vineyard by combining plant pathology, computer vision, AI and robotics. This work is crucial for encouraging growers to embark on widespread plantings of new disease-resistant grape varieties made possible by VitisGen. Nearly all grape varieties grown today are highly susceptible to powdery mildew and downy mildew – which, for the last 140 years, growers worldwide have managed using multiple applications of chemical fungicides.
Wine-Drinkers of the World Rejoice! New Research, led by UMass Amherst, Finds Key to Billion-Dollar Problem (University of Massachusetts)
Recently, an international cohort of researchers, led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, announced a previously unknown mechanism that is deployed by a group of pathogenic fungi working in concert and which are responsible for the death of the grapevines. Thankfully, it would seem that a fairly easy, cost-effective solution may be on the horizon.
Other News
November 17, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $20.5 million in grants to help states or federally recognized tribes establish temporary bridge programs to protect water resources during forest-related operations and to assist wood processing facility owners to establish, reopen, retrofit, or expand. The grants are focused on sawmills or other wood processing facilities that purchase and process byproducts from forest restoration activities in areas of severe fire risk and insect or disease infestation.
USDA Announces New Resources to Empower Indigenous Food Sovereignty (USDA.gov)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new resources and new agreements of the USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative, which promotes traditional food ways, Indian Country food and agriculture markets, and Indigenous health through foods tailored to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) dietary needs. USDA is partnering with tribal-serving organizations on these projects to reimagine federal food and agriculture programs from an Indigenous perspective and inform future USDA programs and policies. The USDA Food Sovereignty Initiative was one of several efforts announced at the 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit to better serve tribal governments, citizens, and organizations.
United States Register of Introduced and Invasive Species - Publication date November 4, 2022
The United States Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (US-RIIS) (ver. 2.0, November 2022, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9KFFTOD), as of 2022-10-23, is comprised of three lists, for the localities of Alaska (AK, with 545 records), Hawaii (HI, with 5,628 records), and the conterminous (or lower 48) United States (L48, with 8,527 records). Each includes introduced (non-native), established (reproducing) taxa that: are, or may become, invasive (harmful) in the locality; are not known to be harmful there; and/or have been used for biological control in the locality. To be included in the US-RIIS, a taxon must be non-native everywhere in the locality and established (reproducing) anywhere in the locality. Native pest species are not included.
Protect your home from rats and mice Without harming wildlife
Rodents are wild animals that will naturally seek food and shelter. When they move into places that people live, rats and mice can cause property damage, contaminate food and pose risks to human health. There are many methods to get rid of rodent problems, or better yet – prevent them from occurring in the first place. However, certain methods of rodent control can have unintended effects on pets or wildlife.
The CHEMSWEEP Program Deadline is March 31st (Penn State Extension)
As we approach winter, it's a great time to think about cleaning out our pesticide storages and take inventory. If you have canceled, suspended, or unwanted pesticides, you can schedule disposal through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) CHEMSWEEP Program.
Weird, Tiny, White, Fluffy 'Boogie-Woogie' Bugs Filmed Dancing Around Leaf (Msn.com | October 28, 2022)
The strange, dancing bugs seem to be beech blight aphids (Grylloprociphilus imbricator), affectionately nicknamed "boogie-woogie" aphids, according to entomologists. They can be found across the U.S., with their range extending from Maine all the way to Florida.
Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys (Morning Ag Clips | November 15th, 2022)
As of early November, this outbreak had led to the culling of over 50 million birds from Maine to Oregon, driving up prices for eggs and poultry – including holiday turkeys. This matches the toll from a 2014-2015 bird flu outbreak that previously was considered the most significant animal disease event in U.S. history. Yuko Sato, an associate professor of veterinary medicine who works with poultry producers, explains why so many birds are getting sick and whether the outbreak threatens human health.
On the sunny side,
This farm offers turkey cuddling. No, really. (Washingtonpost.com |November 14, 2022)
“Every morning I would do my chores and Spring would follow me around and talk to me,” she said, explaining that by ‘talk’ she meant the turkey made small chirping noises. “One day when she talked to me for a longer time, I put down my rake and sat on the ground.” Spring climbed into her lap and fell asleep, Laks said. “I sat there for a good 25 minutes, and she closed her eyes, and we had a good cuddle,” she said. “I was singing her little songs and telling her how beautiful she was, and it was just a special moment.”
Survey’s
This is a very quick and completely anonymous survey of growers, land managers, extension and industry personnel, and other stakeholders to describe the distribution and type of herbicide resistance in New York (NY) State. Participants from outside of NY can also reply
Three surveys and reports in the bee and honey program
NASS has three surveys and reports in the bee and honey program: The Honey report is an annual report of number of colonies producing honey, yield per colony, honey production, average price and value, and honey stocks. The Honey Bee Colonies report is an annual report of honey bee colonies, lost colonies, added colonies, renovated colonies and colonies affected by stressors by State and U.S. The Cost of Pollination report is an annual report that tracks the fees associated with crop producers’ use of honeybee pollination.
Webinars, Seminars, Meetings, and More
NAISMA’s Annual Weed Biocontrol Summit communicates the latest in weed biocontrol research to North American invasive plant managers and educators. The Summit aims to connect researchers to on-the-ground practitioners and experiences. In 2022, we are focusing on weed management practitioners who utilize weed biocontrol within their integrated weed management programs throughout North America. Managers and researchers will share implementation stories, challenges, and successes. This year’s summit integrates the research and implementation of biocontrol from regional land managers’ perspectives.
December 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm CST
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
The first Friday of each month, spend half an hour over lunch learning about practical solutions for pest problems with the New York State IPM Program. Each presentation will end with an IPM Minute.
Register to attend these monthly events. Submit photos of how you are implementing IPM to the “IPM and You Photo Contest.”
Recordings of past presentations are also available.
Upcoming First Friday Events:
- December 2, 2022: Homeowner update on emerald ash borer management (IPM Minute: Creepy crawly Christmas—what to do if you find insects in your Christmas tree)
There’s a Fly in My Soup – IPM in Restaurants
Restaurants are in business to feed people, but unfortunately, they can also be a breeding ground for pests because they provide food, water, and shelter. Restaurants are held to a high standard for managing pests by customers and their local food safety inspectors. This webinar focuses on the major pests found in restaurants (flies, cockroaches, and rodents) and the IPM tactics for their prevention and control. Flies in kitchens, food storage, service, and eating areas can cause food contamination and pose a health risk. Key species include house, fruit, and drain flies, and many others. Correct identification of flies is important and influences management decisions because different species have distinct needs and behaviors. Also discussed will be the importance of selecting a pest management service provider.
Webinar registration page: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7650471600249648652
Presenters: Tim Stock; MSc, School IPM Program Director, Oregon State Univ.; Dr. Dawn Gouge; Urban Entomologist, University of Arizona – MAC ; Dr. Bennett Jordan; Staff Scientist at Ecolab; Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 6, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET
Webinar: Understanding ISPM 15 to Reduce the Risk of Pests in Wood Packaging
ISPM 15 was fully implemented in the United States in 2006 to reduce the risk and spread of quarantine pests associated with wood packaging. This session will review the ISPM 15 program and how it has evolved to successfully achieve its goal, and where there are efforts of continuous improvement so that wood packaging can be used effectively and safely to facilitate safe trade.
Date: December 21, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST
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, January 25, 2023 - 9:00am
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 9:00am
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
Save the Date - 2023 RISCC Symposium
It's time to mark your calendars! We're getting excited for our next symposium, which is scheduled to take place virtually via Zoom on February 14-15th, 2023. Sessions will take place over two days from 11am-3:30pm (Eastern).
Employment Opportunities
Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Hudson Valley, New York
The Climate Resiliency program provides research and educational support to New York agriculture to guide adaption and mitigation in response to climate change. You will help farmers maximize carbon sequestration potential through land-management strategies, reduce and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and provide guidance for farmers to contribute to New York State climate change goals.
Application deadline November 20, 2022
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST)
A nonprofit organization established in 1972 and headquartered in Ames, Iowa, CAST is seeking an executive vice president/chief executive officer (EVP/CEO) to advance its mission as a leader in science communication, maintain its strong publishing reputation, increase public visibility and impact, and lead strong fundraising efforts to ensure and sustainably manage the organization’s financial resources.
The EVP/CEO reports to the board of directors (BOD) and serves as the chief brand ambassador, a nonvoting member of the BOD and the board of representatives, the legal representative of CAST, the editor-in-chief for CAST publications, and supervisor of the CAST staff.
The EVP/CEO provides visionary leadership to the organization and will work with staff and the BOD to manage operations and projects necessary to implement and operationalize CAST’s strategic goals:
- Produce quality and relevant information in a timely manner for our stakeholders.
- Strengthen our communications with stakeholders through social media and other means.
- Maximize the value of our products to our stakeholders.
- Build a strong financial base for the long-term stability of CAST.
Preferred start date is May 2023.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Medical Entomology
University of Delaware
The Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in vector biology/medical entomology. The position is a 9-month appointment (paid over 12 months) with responsibilities in teaching and research, allocated as 55% research, 40% teaching, and 5% service.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2022, with interviews in early 2023
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
Extension Associate in Community IPM
New York State IPM Program (position based in Rochester, NY)
The community IPM extension associate will serve as a leader in the Western New York region and as part of a statewide team to conduct outreach to diverse urban, suburban, rural, and agricultural audiences. Responsibilities include conducting in-person education, training, and consultations; developing an applied research program; and performing other regular extension duties in Western NY and statewide as needed.
Application deadline December 2, 2022
Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association
The Association is seeking to contract with a person to be its Executive Director Designate. The successful contractor would serve as Deputy Executive Director for a transition period of six to twelve months under the retiring Executive Director to allow for a smooth transition. Upon the satisfactory completion of the transition period and approval of the Board, the contractor would then assume the Executive Director position when the current Executive Director retires. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing and administering the activities and business of the Association under the direction of the Board of Directors. The Association will offer competitive compensation commensurate with the contractor’s abilities and experience.
The Association plans to begin reviewing applications as they are received until a suitable candidate is identified. The tentative plan is for the successful contractor to begin as Deputy Executive Director in October 2022 or as soon thereafter as possible.
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.
Central Pine Barrens Commission
The Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission, through the Suffolk County Water Authority is currently accepting applications for an Ecologist to assist in with ecological management and stewardship projects within the Central Pine Barrens to foster biological diversity, natural resource conservation, and ecosystem protection and restoration.
This position will be strongly focused on management plan development and implementation especially for prescribed burns; pre and post management monitoring; and long-term monitoring to improve forest and grassland health, resiliency to emerging species (such as southern pine beetle) and habitat for rare and endangered species.
Individuals with a strong research background; experience in fire ecology; leading and/or supporting prescribed fires; conducting habitat restorations, and ecological monitoring activities are encouraged to apply.
Suffolk County Water Authority
The Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking a Fire Management Specialist to perform key roles in managing the comprehensive prescribed fire program operated by the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission for the Central Pine Barrens region. Responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of all aspects of the prescribed fire management program; the supervision and training of prescribed fire crews; conducting fuels, smoke and wildland fire management/mitigation; assisting with public education and outreach and the preparation of prescribed and wildland fire management plans for ecological and fuel management in collaboration with other agencies and stakeholders. The overarching programmatic goals for the prescribed fire program include fostering biological diversity, natural resource conservation and restoration and wildfire risk reduction within the Central Pine Barrens. This position is full time (37.5) hours a week and will be a designated term position that exists as long as the commission receives NYS funding to implement a prescribed fire program.
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!
Executive Director Job Announcement
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is hiring an Executive Director to replace our current director who is leaving after years of excellent dedicated service. We are seeking a creative change agent able to take OEFFA to the next level while addressing the challenges of a rapidly shifting agricultural landscape, nonprofit sector, and policy environment.
The ideal start date for this position is December 27, 2022.
Funding Opportunities
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant RFP
YFVI is pleased to partner with New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) to manage the competitive grant program for New York State’s USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program application. The RFP will be open on October 25th and Applications are due on December 11, 2022. Learn more here.
Veg Out - Managing Aquatic Vegetation in Canals: Design and build solutions for managing canal aquatic vegetation for a share of $345,000 in prizes
For more than 100 years, the Bureau of Reclamation has brought water to arid lands to support agriculture and economic development. Today, Reclamation’s 8,000 miles of canals deliver water across the western United States. These canals are negatively impacted by aquatic vegetation. Existing management methods have various drawbacks. The Veg Out Challenge aims to reduce the cost and labor of aquatic vegetation management in canals while minimizing undesirable impacts to water quality or downstream users. The challenge seeks to identify, develop, and test novel, sustainable, scalable solutions that can be used across a range of canal types. A total prize purse of $345,000 will be distributed across the three phases of concept, prototyping, and demonstration.
Submission deadline: January 11, 2023
Crop Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program
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. ?
There will be a Technical Assistance Webinar about this funding opportunity on December 01, 2022, at 11 am CST. Pre-registration is required. https://www.nifa.usda.gov/cppm-applied-research-development-rfa-technical-assistance-webinar