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With spring being a popular time to relocate, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue signed a national proclamation to declare April "Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month," during a critical time when damaging invasive species emerge and can be easily spread in the things people pack and move.

This guide summarizes reported pesticide effects as of October 2018. The guide presents the most up-to-date information about the impacts of fungicides, insecticides, microbicides, and growth regulators on bees that pollinate tree fruits.

Northeast SARE has released its 2018 annual report. The report takes a closer look at six of the 76 projects completed within the past year and provides a listing of projects funded in 2018. It includes grant project highlights and lists 2018 project awards by state.

To better understand the impact invasive species have on federal infrastructure, the National Invasive Species Council Secretariat sent a questionnaire to the federal agencies that manage infrastructure. The research demonstrated that impacts range from nonexistent to significant and identified areas for improvement in awareness and management.

The Plant Science and Entomology departments at The Pennsylvania State University are searching for a full-time Research Technologist to provide technical support to research programs on insect-plant interactions with two new invasive insects, Spotted Lanternfly and Allium Leafminer. The successful candidate will primarily work with grapevines and Allium (onion, leeks, scallions, garlic) plants. This individual will be expected to conduct research projects on the effect of Spotted Lanternfly on grapevine physiology and production and perform insecticide trials with Allium plants under the direction of the supervisor and other team members. Primary duties include: establish, maintain, and harvest grapevines and Allium plants; setup and maintenance of multiple field experiments and projects; apply treatments and accurately collect insect and plant research data in the field; oversee the activities of seasonal and part-time wage staff and students; conduct minor equipment repairs and maintenance in order to perform accurate data collection; instruct others in the use of research protocols and instrumentation; interact with faculty, staff graduate students and cooperating growers; perform laboratory analysis to assess fruit maturity; operate equipment including tractors and pesticide sprayers. Outreach duties will include contributing to original content to engage audiences through innovative educational methods such as online courses, videos, mobile apps, and electronic publications in addition to traditional publications and in-person presentations. Read more and apply online.