Videos

Inside the Average American Brain: A Path to Better IPM Communications
In this session, we talk about how communicators contribute to the public understanding of IPM and sustainable farming by equipping them with communication tools for strategic framing . . .

Supporting New York Field Crop Growers for 2029 Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment Regulations
With upcoming Birds and Bees Act regulations in 2029 expected to significantly shape pest management decisions for New York field crop growers, both challenges and opportunities lie . . .

Research on the impact of feeding on grapevines and wine - SLF Summit
Metabolic Impacts of Spotted Lanternfly Feeding on Grapevines. Michela Centinari, Associate Professor, Penn State University. Andrew Harner, Assistant Professor, VA Tech. Threshold-Based . . .

State Regulatory Operational Updates. California, Washington, South Carolina - SLF Summit 2026
Joanna Fisher, California Department of Food and Agriculture. Joshua Milnes, Washington State Department of Agriculture. Matthew Howle, Clemson University Department of Plant Industry . . .

Host Suitability and Survival on Specialty Crops, Holly Shugart - SLF Summit 2026
Holly Shugart, Assistant Research Professor, Penn State University. 3/3/2026

An update on Canadian research efforts for management and risk assessment - SLF Summit 2026
Chandra Moffat, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Lauren Des Marteaux, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Michelle Franklin, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Anna Turbelin, Canadian . . .

Parasitoid Dryinid Wasps for Biocontrol - SLF Summit 2026
Host Range Testing of Dryinis sinicus. Hannah Broadley, USDA-APHIS-PPQ. Field Collections and Evaluation of North American Dryinid. Lexi Johnson, University of Rhode Island. 3/3/2 . . .

Modeling, Data Science, and Ecosystem Effects, Matthew Helmus - SLF Summit 2026
Matthew Helmus, Associate Professor, Temple University. 3/3/2026

Ant-Collected eDNA Approach for SLF Detection, Scotty Yang - SLF Summit 2026
Putting ants to work: Scotty Yang, Associate Professor, Texas A&M. 3/3/2025

Grape Industry Stakeholder Panel - SLF Summit 2026
Moderated by Donnell Brown, President, National Grape Research Alliance Panelists: Emily Hodson, Veritas Vineyard & Winery, Afton, VA Rufus Isaacs, Professor, Michigan State University Eric . . .

Behavior & Phenology, and What We've Learned, Julie Urban - SLF Summit 2026
Julie Urban, Associate Research Professor, Penn State University 3/3/2026

Economic Impact - SLF Summit 2026
Spotted Lanternfly Socioeconomic: Grape Grower and Consumer Perceptions. Gigi Digiacomo, University of Minnesota; Alexa Lamm, University of Georgia. 3/5/2026

National Program Update, USDA - SLF Summit 2026
Introduction from Scott Schirmer, Illinois Dept Agriculture. Melinda Sullivan, National Policy Manager, USDA APHIS PPQ EDP. Brianna Flonc, National Operations Manager, USDA APHIS PPQ . . .

Urban Farms, Tricia Bethke - SLF Summit 2026
Challenges and Opportunities. Tricia Bethke, Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator, Morton Arboretum. 3/5/2026

State Regulatory Operational Updates; Illinois, Michigan - SLF Summit 2026
Scott Schirmer, State Plant Regulatory Official, Illinois Department of Agriculture. Rob Miller, Invasive Species Prevention and Response Specialist, Michigan Department of Agriculture . . .