NIFA Invests $4.1 Million in IPM Regional Coordination for Crop Protection and Pest Management

Posted on October 18, 2018 by southernipmcenter

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently awarded four Regional Coordination Program Area grants to provide an Integrated Pest Management Center (IPMC) in each region of the United States. IPMCs increase regional and national coordination of integrated pest management research and extension efforts that address priority pest issues impacting agricultural production, natural resources, and urban areas. IPMCs facilitate local and regional collaboration across states and disciplines to promote the development and adoption of integrated pest management practices through information networks, team building, broad-based stakeholder participation, and enhancement seed grants. These awards are a part of NIFA’s Crop Protection and Pest Management Program.

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The IPM Symposium is coming – get ready

Posted on February 24, 2015 by southernipmcenter

The 8th International IPM Symposium to be held March 23-26,2015 in Salt Lake City, UT is approaching.  Thank you to those of you who have already registered for the meeting.

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Crop Protection RFA is available

Posted on May 22, 2014 by southernipmcenter

The Crop Protection and Pest Management Program RFA was released on Monday, May 19.

The purpose of the Crop Protection and Pest Management program addresses 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 increase food security and respond effectively to other major societal challenges with comprehensive IPM approaches that are economically viable, environmentally sound and will help protect 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 supporting more vital communities.

Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 19, 2014.

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President’s budget may change the way IPM programs are funded

Posted on February 17, 2012 by southernipmcenter

In the proposed President’s budget for USDA-NIFA for FY2013, there are significant funding line changes being proposed.  If you receive funding directly or indirectly from NIFA, you should be aware of these proposed changes and weigh in on the discussions that will be scheduled.  NIFA is planning a series of listening sessions, the first of which will occur at the conclusion of the 7th International IPM Symposium on March 29, 2012, from 2-5 PM, in Memphis, TN.  Originally, this listening session was to discuss the E-IPM State IPM Coordinator funding, next year’s RFA and related issues.  NIFA is trying to reissue the Federal Register Notice to expand the listening session to discuss the changes proposed in the President’s FY2013 budget. If you are attending the 7th International IPM Symposium, I urge you to attend this session.  NIFA intends to have additional listening sessions at later dates and welcomes written comments, as well. The purpose of the listening sessions is to gather stakeholder input on how the new “Crop Protection” line item should be implemented.

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Why I Became a Member of IPM Voice, Harold Coble

Posted on August 15, 2011 by southernipmcenter

This post contains a letter that NCSU Professor Emeritus Harold Coble wrote in support of his involvement with IPM Voice:

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Strike 2: House Ag Approps Passes on IPM Funding

Posted on July 2, 2010 by jimvankirk

According to the Cornerstone Report, key IPM programs were not restored to the budget plan by the House Ag Appropriations subcommittee:

Unfortunately, funding was not restored for three other 406 programs: Regional IPM Centers, Crops at Risk from FQPA Implementation, and FQPA Risk Mitigation Program for Major Food Crops. We are hopeful that the Senate will restore funding for these programs as well as those restored by the House.

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IPM Research Funding at Risk

Posted on June 24, 2010 by southernipmcenter

An article in the June 21st issue of Delta Farm Press online explains the IPM funding situation.

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