May 20, 2013 AFRI Food Security Challenge Area

USDA NIFA. Focusing on food availability and accessibility, this program seeks projects that reduce pre- and post-harvest losses caused by diseases, insects, and weeds in crop and animal production systems. Total funding: ~$5 million. Deadline: July 17, 2013.

May 16, 2013 Regional Agricultural IPM Grants

US EPA. Supports efforts to increase the adoption of IPM in order to reduce the risks associated with the use of pesticides in agriculture. Total funding: $422,000. Deadline: July 1, 2013.

May 15, 2013 Small Steps to Help Honeybees

Scientists are trying to stop the small hive beetle (SHB, Aethina tumida) that carries pathogens into honeybee colonies.

May 14, 2013 Designing Stink Bugs Out of Landscapes

Researchers want to know whether the brown marmorated stink bug can be designed out of landscapes.