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May 30 (1:30 pm EDT). Property owners/managers and those responsible for bed bug control at multifamily properties will learn about IPM for bed bugs. Registration is free.
May 9, 2012 Methyl Bromide Transitions Program
USDA NIFA. Supports practical pest management alternatives to methyl bromide uses or minimize methyl bromide emissions for which the U.S. requests critical use exemptions. Total funding: ~$1.9 million Deadline: June 19, 2012.
April 30, 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant - NY
NYS Dept. of Agriculture. Aims to enhance the competitiveness of New York specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, maple, honey and horticulture crops). Priority is given to projects that focus on research and grower education, food safety, and marketing. Total funding: $1 million. Deadline: May 16, 2012.
April 26, 2012 Native Parasitoids Hold Promise in Stink Bug Defense
Researchers teach workshop participants to recognize natural enemies of brown marmorated stink bug, part of the strategy to control the invasive insect.
April 23, 2012 IPM Resource: Wild Pollinators of Eastern Apple Orchards and How to Conserve Them
This full-color guide helps readers identify wild pollinators, provide them with food and habitat, and avoid pesticides that are toxic to them.
April 23, 2012 Biodiversity, Landscapes, and Human Health Email List
A new email list will facilitate information sharing and discussion among a Biodiversity, Landscape Change and Human Health Community of Practice.
April 19, 2012 Extension IPM Coordination and Support Program
USDA NIFA. Helps agricultural producers and other pest managers adopt alternative practices through training, demonstration, evaluation. Total funding: $330,000 Deadline: May 29
March 21, 2012 Regional IPM Centers Receive International Award of Excellence
for "groundbreaking work" as a collaborative network. Centers are among those honored at the 7th International IPM Symposium in Memphis, TN.
March 9, 2012 Interested in parasitoids of the brown marmorated stink bug?
Contact Dr. Christine Dieckhoff to learn about future workshops that would provide tools to identify indigenous parasitoids of Halyomorpha halys.
February 28, 2012 National Small Farm Conference
The 6th National Small Farm Conference will be held September 18–20, 2012 in Memphis, TN. The conference will consist of short courses, oral and poster paper presentations, exhibits, success stories and educational tours. Abstracts are due by Feb. 29, 2012.
January 19, 2012 7th International IPM Symposium Travel Grants
Affiliated with an 1890 institution? Apply for a travel grant!
May 21, 2011 New Organic Farming Presentations Online
Sessions recorded at the USDA's 2011 Organic Farming Systems Research Conference are available.
Workshop on Systems-Based Grant Programs
The archived videos and presentations from this 2010 NIFA workshop are recommended for all who prepare and manage competitively awarded, systems-based grant applications.
