IPM News and Events Roundup 07/18/2025
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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Zap On Over to GROW's New Weed Electrocution Page
There's a lot happening in the world of electrical weed control, and GROW (Getting Rid of Weeds) has a new educational web page on weed electrocution. [Read more]
Cornell IPM (formerly the New York State IPM Program) continues to bring IPM practices that reduce risks to human health, the environment, and the community to all of New York's 20 million residents. [Read more]
IPM Institute Welcomes Christopher Stevenson as Executive Director
The Board of Directors of IPM Institute is proud to announce the appointment of Christopher Stevenson as the new Executive Director. IPM Institute is dedicated to improving sustainability in agriculture and communities. [Read more]
Working at the Intersection of IPM and Organic
Abby Seaman, Cornell Integrated Pest Management, has been interested in the cultural and biological control aspects of IPM throughout her career. In this article, she discusses her experiences with both IPM and organic production practices. [Read more]
Northeastern IPM Center Releases 2024 Annual Report
The Northeastern Integrated Pest Management Center has published its annual report for 2024. [Read more]
EPA / FDA / USDA / NIFA News
Snake Venom: A Tell-tail Ant Repellent
In a recently published paper, Robert Vander Meer, research leader for the Imported Fire Ant and Household Insects Research Unit at the Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology in Gainesville, FL, and his research collaborator Paul Weldon of the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, studied ants’ reactions when encountering different snake secretions.
Farmer-Led Research Identifies Plants With the Power to Attract Pollinators
With many native pollinator populations on the decline, many farmers are striving to attract beneficial insects that ensure adequate pollination of key crops. Designing on-farm habitats to feature hardy plants that attract pollinators may be one practical method of boosting pollination and protecting yields.
With support from a Western SARE Farmer/Rancher grant, Susan Fluegel of Colfax, WA., set out to explore whether habitats featuring plant species of varying architectures could influence pollinator abundance and diversity. Plants were intentionally selected for traits such as drought tolerance, long blooming periods, and low maintenance, making them particularly suited to challenging conditions. Using time-lapse video surveillance, Fluegel identified plant species attractive to specific pollinators.
Research in the news
The impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus infection on dairy cows (nature.com)
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus has been associated with severe mastitis in dairy cows, leading to decreased milk production. Here we investigated the impact of H5N1 virus infection in health and production parameters in an affected dairy herd in Ohio. Clinical disease, which lasted for about three weeks, was recorded in 20.0% (777/3876) of the adult cows. Milk losses of ~900 kg per cow were recorded in affected cows during a 60 day-post-outbreak period. Seroprevalence was 89.4% (570/637) in the herd, with 76.1% (485/637) of seropositive animals being sub clinically infected. Clinically affected cows presented an increased risk of death (6 times) and of premature herd removal (3.6 times) when compared to non-clinical cows. Economic losses due to decreased milk production, mortality, and early herd removal were estimated at $950 per clinically affected cow for a total cost of ~$737,500 for the herd during the observation period.
Harmful algal bloom species Microcystis aeruginosa releases thiamin antivitamins to suppress competitors (journals.asm.org)
In environmental ecosystems, vitamin concentrations are often exceedingly low, and auxotrophy, or reliance on exogenous vitamins or vitamin precursors, is widespread. We show here that the widespread harmful algal bloom (HAB) species Microcystis aeruginosa, threatening freshwater aquatic ecosystems globally, releases a complex mixture of thiamin antivitamins, including bacimethrin and methoxythiamin, which induce thiamin deficiency in the model green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Putative biosynthetic genes for bacimethrin were upregulated in M. aeruginosa when grown in co-culture, resulting in a greater production of bacimethrin.
Updated Pesticide Risk Tool Now Available (ipminstitute.org)
IPM Institute is excited to announce that the latest update to the Pesticide Risk Tool is live as of June 2025. This online decision-support tool helps growers, advisors and sustainability professionals evaluate risks related to pesticide use, enabling informed pest management decision-making and promoting healthier people, pollinators and ecosystems.
Why the Pesticide Risk Tool?
Pesticides can pose risks to human health, biodiversity and the broader environment. Making informed, science-based decisions that consider the various risks associated with pesticide use is key to adopting a robust Integrated Pest Management program, protecting natural resources and advancing sustainable agriculture. Choosing products with lower risks also improves farm worker health and safety, protects the health of farming communities and addresses consumer concerns about pesticide residues on food.
Sterile insect technique and incompatible insect technique, emerging alternatives to insecticides for adult mosquito control (academic.oup.com)
Adult mosquitoes are vectors for many infectious diseases, such as the dengue, Zika, and West Nile viruses, and thus are significant threats to public health. Reducing mosquito populations decreases the risk of vector-borne diseases in human populations. Integrated management of mosquitoes includes targeting larvae with biological controls and insect growth regulators, while adulticides are commonly used for adult population reduction. Secondary effects of these insecticides can include insecticide resistance, non-target effects, and potential human health impacts.
‘Molecular shield’ placed in the nose may soon treat common hay fever trigger (eurekalert.org)
Approximately 40% of the European population are allergic to pollen, and their symptoms cause an estimated loss of 100 million school- and workdays every year. The prevalence of hay fever has been surging for decades and this is likely to continue– a change so fast that genetic and health changes can’t be solely responsible. Improved hygiene, the widespread use of antibiotics and antiseptics, lifestyle changes, diet, pollution, and the climate crisis are also thought to play a major role in this increase.
But now there is new hope for sufferers. As proof-of-principle, researchers have engineered an antibody from mice, which when applied to the inside of the nose stops mice from developing hay fever and asthma symptoms in response to mugwort pollen. Mugwort is the most common cause of pollen allergies in central Asia and parts of Europe, where between 10% and 15% of people with hay fever are allergic to it.
Deep learning-based laser weed control compared to conventional herbicide application across three vegetable production systems (scijournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com)
Herbicides are the primary weed management method for processing vegetable growers, but challenges such as limited chemical options, herbicide resistance, crop injury risks, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer preferences are driving interest in nonchemical alternatives like laser weeding. In 2024, three research trials in New Jersey and New York evaluated the effectiveness of laser weeding using a commercial unit and comparing it with pre-emergence- and postemergence-applied herbicides on beet (Beta vulgaris L.), spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.), and pea (Pisum sativum L.).
News
Deer spread parasites that harm Adirondack moose (news.cornell.edu)
Wildlife managers have speculated on why New York’s moose populations have failed to grow beyond 600 to 800 individuals, while moose numbers in other states are much higher. Now, a new study published in June in Ecology Letters has uncovered one reason: deer in the Adirondacks are spreading deadly parasites to moose.
New Trap Improves Detection of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (entomologytoday.org)
When a devastating forest pest infiltrates a new area, finding the infestation in its infancy can greatly enhance control efforts but requires a deep understanding of the pest. Where does it live at its different life stages? When do they occur? How, when, and where does it reproduce? Is it mobile? How is it mobile—e.g., does it fly, crawl, or create tiny parachutes to catch the wind? The need-to-know list goes on and on and is critical in selecting and using the right detection tools.
Pigeon Fever Expands East: A Guide for Horse Owners (extension.psu.edu)
Pigeon fever, despite its name, has nothing to do with pigeons and everything to do with horses. This bacterial infection, caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, gets its unusual name from the characteristic swollen chest appearance it creates in affected horses, resembling a pigeon's puffed-out breast.
Fragments of Lyme Disease Bacteria Linked to Liver Dysfunction (the-scientist.com)
In the United States and Canada, the incidence of Lyme disease has risen steadily in recent years, driven by climate change and a host of other interconnected factors. Lyme disease, which is caused by the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, can manifest as severe headaches, nerve pain, arthritis, and cardiac dysfunction if it is left untreated. Even after antibiotic treatment, however, as many as 15 percent of people may continue to experience symptoms like fatigue and pain, due to a condition known as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS).
Soybean Aphids are Resistant to Pyrethroids, Now What?
Farmers are facing a return of soybean aphid infestations, especially in Iowa. One contributing factor to these outbreaks is the resistance of aphids to the most commonly used insecticides, pyrethroids. Dr. Matt O’Neal will summarize over three years of field data revealing how common insecticide-resistant soybean aphids are and options for managing them.
The recording will be added to the NCIPMC YouTube channel.
Using Bees to Spread Pesticides (ambrook.com)
Scientists say “bee vectoring” could help control pests — but how viable is it?
A bumblebee prepares to leave its hive. But first, it passes through a dispenser and picks up a dusting of biofungicide, a pesticide made of mycelium, that it will soon pass on to every strawberry flower it visits.
Unwanted Volunteers: How Much Corn Are You Losing at Harvest? (growiwm.org)
Volunteer corn is the surprise guest of the growing season, sprouting where it’s unwanted, lowering yields, and throwing a wrench in farmers’ weed management plans.
Recently, a team of weed scientists led by University of Nebraska weed scientist Dr. Amit Jhala investigated just how many kernels escape harvest, and how likely they are to disrupt the next growing season by germinating.
Think Lyme Disease Is Bad? Meet Its Meaner Cousin (morningagclips.com)
Most people are familiar with Lyme disease, but did you know there’s another tick-borne illness quietly spreading like wildfire? The Centers for Disease Control reports more than 110,000 suspected cases were identified between 2010 and 2022. Unlike Lyme disease, this one has no cure and can completely upend your life.
Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation (nbcnews.com)
PANNONHALMA, Hungary — Tens of thousands of centuries-old books are being pulled from the shelves of a medieval abbey in Hungary in an effort to save them from a beetle infestation that could wipe out centuries of history.
The 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is a sprawling Benedictine monastery that is one of Hungary's oldest centers of learning and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Dung beetles combat flies; insecticide overuse harms beetles (cals.cornell.edu)
Insecticides added to cattle feed to combat flies “significantly lower” populations of dung beetles, which control flies naturally, new research finds.
Anyone who has walked through a barn or cattle pasture in the summer knows that flies are a nuisance and even a health hazard. Face flies can spread diseases like pink eye to cattle, and horn flies – biting flies that live on cows and take up to 20 blood meals per day – in large enough numbers can impact animals’ health and growth. But insecticides frequently used to combat these pests may actually be reinforcing the problem by killing dung beetles, which naturally control flies, and potentially harming other beneficial insects.
Survey
2025 Grower & Extension Needs Survey
This survey is the best way to tell IR-4 how we can help ornamental growers successfully manage pests and produce healthy crops. Please fill out the form below to help us learn which disease, pest, and weed control issues are primary concerns for the green industry, both regionally and nationally.
In addition to this survey, the Project Clearance Request form is the best way to seek IR-4's assistance when you know which product you would like to see registered for a specific pest problem. Another effective way to share and discuss your needs is by contacting your IR-4 Regional Field Coordinator (RFC).
The deadline for submitting a survey for 2026/2027 research is August 29, 2025.
This 5-minute industry survey aims to identify research and Extension priorities focused on native plant propagation and production.
Except for your time, there are no risks or conflicts of interest associated with participation in this study and participation is voluntary. All responses will remain confidential. Your anonymous input for the survey will help identify research and Extension priorities in the United States.
If you or your business currently grow or are interested in propagating and growing native plants, and are willing to participate in this short survey, please click on the link below.
Dr. Danielle Tufts is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health. He is reaching out to invite you to take part in a quick, 5-minute survey that could help protect Pennsylvania livestock from invasive ticks and the diseases they may carry.
If you raise cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or a combination of these animals, your insights are incredibly valuable! We want to hear about your experiences with ticks, your knowledge of tick-borne diseases, and the steps you take (if any) to protect your animals.
By participating, you’ll be contributing to vital research that can help inform better protection strategies for farmers like you. Your responses are completely anonymous and used solely for research purposes. We are also seeking individuals who would allow us to sample their pastures and animals for ticks. If you are interested, please provide your contact information at the end of the survey.
Ready to share your experience? Click the link below to take the survey:
https://qualtricsxmyq2cqwt77.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qrl6kTpZJDzlI2
Webinars, seminars, meetings, and more
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NYS Food Systems Curriculum application for the 2025/2026 eCornell cohort!
Engage in the following sections of each module:
- Watch the "Ask the Expert" videos
- Create the specific section of the "Action Plan" tied to that module and come ready to discuss
- Participate in the module forum and respond to at least two cohort member's posts with a thoughtful response
Participate in the 10 scheduled zoom check-ins to debrief content and learn from others in the cohort - time commitment of ~4-6 hours/week of time
Apply the knowledge learned throughout the curriculum into your county work through conversations with stakeholders, connections with others across the state, and enhanced programming
The application is rolling, but will close one month prior to each cohort period (August 29th, 2025 & Dec 23rd 2026) at which point all applications will be reviewed by the CCE Food Systems Curriculum committee. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance within two weeks of that time period. Payment for participation in the cohort experience will occur through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County invoices.
Actively participate in the cohort experience from the period of one of the following:
Sept 12th - Nov 14th, 2025 (Fridays at 9am via zoom)
January 6th - March 10th, 2026 (Tuesdays at 1pm via zoom)
March 18th - May 20th, 2026 (Wednesdays at 9am)
Vermont Composting Short Course
Composting turns food scraps, yard trimmings, and other organic waste into nutrient- and biologically-rich material that improves soils in gardens & landscapes. It’s practical, convenient, low-cost—and now required by law in Vermont. Learn how to compost (without attracting wildlife!) in our 6-week hybrid course.
A Hybrid Certificate Course
It is considered a hybrid course because you will participate in both online and in-person sessions. The online portion is offered through the national Extension Foundation Campus website, using a Moodle software platform. You will need a free Extension Foundation Campus account to register and participate in the course. See below for instructions on getting an account.
You will also participate in at least one of three in-person workshops at community composting sites around Vermont.
We consider this a certificate course because if you desire, you may successfully complete homework assignments, quizzes/final exam, and a project customized for your situation to receive a certificate of completion. The certificate is a great addition to your resume and personal accomplishments!
Registration for the 2025 Vermont Composting Shortcourse is open!
The registration fee is $50 per person for Vermonters, and $150 per person for participants who live outside Vermont. All materials, including the required texts, are included in the fee.
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Enhance your knowledge of blueberry production by joining our four-part webinar series, featuring leading experts who will share research-based strategies for managing common challenges in blueberry cultivation. Each session will focus on a key topic: disease management with Dr. Bill Cline (September 30), insect management with Dr. Rufus Isaacs (October 7), weed pest management with Dr. Thierry E. Besançon (October 14), and fertility and nutrition with Kathy Demchak (October 21).
Register By: September 29, 2025.
Tuesdays
September 30, 2025, and October 7, 14, & 21, 2025
(1:00 PM-2:00 PM)
See event fee details
Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo
Save the Date
2025 Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo
November 12 & 13, 2025
Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel and Expo Center
Join us for the 2025 Maine Rodent Academy in Portland (or virtually!)
Join us for a Rodent Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training (Rodent Academy) led by nationally recognized rodentologist Dr. Bobby Corrigan, hosted by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. This engaging, credit-approved training takes place August 28–29 in Portland, Maine (virtual option available on August 28) and offers up to 11 Maine pesticide credits (6 credits for virtual attendees). Pre-register at this link to be the first to hear when registration opens. Slots fill up very quickly!
Communicating with Farmers Under Stress
Join Extension Educators for this event for professionals who serve the agricultural industry and work with farmers and their families. This webinar will help ag professionals recognize the signs of stress and how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance.
Who is this for?
- Ag Professionals
- Farm Employees
What will you learn?
- How to identify signs of stress
- Discover tips for handling stress on the job and when working with clients
- Become aware of resources available for you or your clients
Register By: August 18, 2025 | This event is free of charge.
August 19, 2025
(1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET)
Events to offer IPM Strategies to Protect Corn and Soybean Seeds in the Absence of Neonicotinoid Insecticide Treatments
- July 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., “IPM Strategies to Protect Corn and Soybean Seed in New York State,” Cobleskill, NY
- July 25, 2025 , 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Life After Neonics: Exploring The Effect of Manure, Cover Crops, and Seed Treatment on Early Pest Risk in NY Field Crops,” Aurora, NY (during Aurora Farm Field Days)
- July 30, 2025 from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m., “IPM Strategies to Protect Corn and Soybean Seed in New York State,” Hamburg, NY
Join a GROW Farmer Forum on Weed Electrocution in the Field
GROW will be hosting a Farmer Forum on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET.
The forum’s farmer panel and moderator will explore how electrical weed control units fit into a weed management program.
Listen in and bring your questions as farmers from Maryland and Ohio discuss their in-the-field experience with the Weed Zapper! CCA CEU credits will be available.
Farmer Panel:
- Jim Jacobs, Thistledown Farms, Napoleon, Ohio
- Aaron Cooper, Cutfresh Organics, Eden, Maryland
Moderator:
- Ryan Hamberg, Texas A&M
Registration is free! Sign up here
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2025 UMASS TURF RESEARCH FIELD DAY!
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Location: UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center
23 River Road, South Deerfield, MA
The day will feature:
- Take a guided research tour with presentations and demos
- Hear about and see projects in the field
- Talk turf with UMass faculty and staff
- Network with colleagues in a festive atmosphere
- Meet with industry exhibitors at the on-site trade show
- Enjoy a continental breakfast and a hearty BBQ lunch
Get pesticide and professional re-certification credits
Save the Date!
New York State Agritourism Conference
November 10 and 11, 2025
Saratoga Springs, NY
2025 Webinar Series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals.
These monthly webinars address topics of plant health and greenhouse operations and award one New England pesticide applicator recertification credit each.
Monthly, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, $10 each.
Registration and more info: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2025/01/2025-webinar-series-greenhouse-nursery-garden-center-professionals
July 29 | Bacterial leaf spots: diagnosis and management with Dr. Bo Liu, UNH
August 26 | Ultra low volume sprayers: Are foggers right for you? Calibrating and mixing with Jason Grimmett, Dramm Corporation
September 30 | How to choose pesticides and build effective spray regimens with Jonathan Ebba, UNH
October 28 | How to train employees to water with Jonathan Ebba, UNH
November 25 | A biocontrol starter pack with Jonathan Ebba, UNH
December 16 | In-house root zone testing with Jonathan Ebba, UNH
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.
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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The Central Maryland Research and Education Center – Beltsville Facility is seeking an Agricultural Technician Lead. Under general supervision the Agricultural Technician Lead will assist facility manager in the day to day operations and maintenance of farm and specialized agricultural research equipment. Working with the manager to coordinate activities for researchers and others performing research and extension activities at the facility. Carrying out field work - tilling, planting, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting-for traditional and non-traditional agricultural crops and research plots.
IR-4 Project Executive Director
The primary function of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NCARS) unit is to develop the knowledge and technology needed to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability of industries in agriculture and the life sciences; develop ways to conserve and improve the state’s natural resources and environment; improve the health, well-being and quality of life of North Carolina’s citizens; and provide the science based research for academic and extension programs.
The IR-4 Project is a national Federal/State partnership research program to assist farmers of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, ornamentals, and other specialty crops by facilitating registration of safe and effective chemical and bio-based pest management products. The IR-4 Project is needed because the crop protection industry focuses their research efforts on major crops such as corn, soybean, and cotton that provide the companies adequate return on their development investment. The IR-4 proactively identifies available and emergent products to provide strategic pest-management tools to enhance profitability and sustainability outcomes for farmers of specialty crops. IR-4 Project Headquarters provides national leadership, coordination and regulatory compliance for the IR-4 Project research activities performed by approx. 125 scientists at over 20 public sector research farms and four analytical laboratories throughout the United States.
Work with a team of innovative researchers and educators to help us conduct applied agricultural research in sustainable pest management. Projects include work on fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops, as well as insect, plant disease, and weed pests. Work will be done both on research farms in Geneva, and on commercial farms in central and/or western NY (requiring some travel, but no overnight stays). This is a fully in-person position located at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY. Specific tasks may include: helping maintain field trials, measuring field soil data and plant parameters, scouting for insects, entering data, taking pictures, helping with crop harvest, assessing plant quality, and assisting with logistics for educational events (either virtual or in-person). Plant maintenance tasks may include loading and driving supplies to fields in a project assigned pickup truck, mowing with a walk-behind mower, weeding, pruning, and keeping appropriate records of activities and results. You may work with plants that have been treated with pesticides. We will provide all necessary personal protective equipment and training.
4-H Extension Educator II - Mt. Ida (Hybrid Opportunity)
The 4-H Extension Educator for the Norfolk and Suffolk Counties, located at the Mount Ida Campus, will provide programmatic leadership and management for the Massachusetts 4-H Youth Development Programs. Develop and implement educational programs and resources for youth ages 5-18 while providing support and oversight for collaborating with adult volunteers and partner organizations. The Educator is part of a team that coordinates activities, processes and functions with other 4-H educators and administrators across the state.
EIQ and Neonicotinoid Economics Support Specialist
The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) at Cornell AgriTech is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The Program/Extension Aid III will provide support to the improvement of the EIQ, a web-based decision support tool that consolidates potential pesticide risks to farm workers, consumers, and non-target organisms into a single metric. As a critical tool for promoting sustainable pesticide use and mitigating environmental and human health risks, the EIQ requires ongoing maintenance and enhancement. With the availability of new pesticide exposure data, there is a need to refine the calculation methodology to improve its accuracy and applicability. This person will support the expansion and improvement to strengthen the NYSIPM scientific rigor, usability, and impact of the EIQ, ensuring its continued role as a valuable resource for sustainable pesticide management in New York and beyond.
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.
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.