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The Southern Region Integrated Pest Management Center (SRIPMC) fosters the development and adoption of Integrated
Pest Management (IPM), a science-based approach to managing pests in ways that generate economic, environmental and human health
benefits.
We work in partnership with stakeholders from agricultural, urban and
rural settings to identify and address regional priorities for
research, education and outreach.
IPM South - the latest from our blog
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Jan-18-2012
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CABI compiles list of worst plant pests threatening world crops
Agricultural pests have long been considered one of the greatest threats to food security. Insect pests and diseases cause about a 40% loss in global production each year. And scientists warn that the problem will probably get worse.
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Comprehensive News from the Southern Region
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Feb-03-2012
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Ryegrass survey reveals disturbing resistance trends in Arkansas
According to a recent survey of over 250 ryegrass samples herbicide, resistance is on the rise in Arkansas ryegrass populations. This survey involved both random samples and samples taken from fields where either burndown or post-applied wheat herbicides had failed. The survey also included samples from industrial sites, roadsides and commercially available seed.
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Feb-03-2012
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Extension IPM Coordination and Support Program Listening Session
On February 1, 2012, NIFA announced in the Federal Register its intention to hold a listening session regarding the Extension IPM Coordination and Support Program (EIPM-CS) on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Feb-03-2012
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Agriculture professor named Auburn University Presidential Administrative Fellow for 2012
Henry Fadamiro, Alumni Professor in the College of Agriculture's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University, has been named the university's Presidential Administrative Fellow for 2012.
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Funding Opportunities
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Dec-1-2011 |
SRIPMC Critical Issues RFA Open
The Southern Region IPM Center offers funding for Critical and Emerging Issues. This RFA has no deadline and will be open for the entire FY 2011. Most awards are for no more than $5,000. Go to the RFA page to learn more about it. |
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Feb-03-2012
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EPA Webinar on grants process
The Office of Grants and Debarment is please to announce that it is hosting another EPA Grants Award Process Webinar for our external grants community! We'd appreciate it if you could pass this information along to anyone you think might be interested. Please note that registration is limited. Continue reading →
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Employment Opportunities
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Feb-03-2012
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Assistant Professor, Field Crop Plant Pathologist, 12 month, tenure track
The University of Tennessee is seeking candidates for a Field Crop Plant Pathologist, to be stationed at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson, Tennessee. Continue reading →
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The ipmPIPE is a national warning system originally designed originally designed to help soybean farmers protect their crop from the devastating disease Asian Soybean Rust (SBR). It has saved millions of dollars since 2005 and has expanded to include other crops and pests.
Director
Jim VanKirk
phone: 919-513-8179
Associate Director (Regulatory Issues)
Steve Toth
phone: 919-513-8189
Writer/Editor
Rosemary Hallberg
phone: 919-513-8182
Programmer
Sandy Sferrazza
phone: 919-513-0466
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