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NewsFlash is a monthly news update with important information from within the southern region and across the nation.
Southern Region Updates
*NEW* Insect Pathologist Opening with the University of Tennessee
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology , University of Tennessee has been given permission to search for an Insect Pathologist to work with
invasive insects. More...
*NEW* Fall clean up essential for healthy plants
As the 2005 gardening year draws to a close, now is the time to help ensure a successful gardening season next year. Sanitation is a cornerstone of integrated pest management and essential for good plant health management. More...
*NEW* Texas Cooperative Extension Offers Chances for Continuing Education Units in December
Area residents have opportunities to earn Texas Department of Agriculture and Structural Pest Control Board continuing education units in December through training sessions conducted by Texas Cooperative Extension specialists. More...
*NEW* Virginia Tech Seeks Area
Specialist, Grape Pathology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's AHS Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) (http://arecs.vaes.vt.edu/arec.cfm?webname=winchester) is seeking to hire a plant pathologist to primarily serve the extension and research needs of Virginia's wine grape industry, with additional opportunities in other small fruits. More...
*NEW* Oklahoma State University seeks Associate Director, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
The Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University, is inviting nominations and applications for the position of Associate Director, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. More...
*NEW* Clemson University Completes Development of IPM Curriculum for 4th and 5th Grades
The curriculum is currently being implemented as a pilot project at an elementary school in South Carolina. More...
2006 Southern Region Grantsmanship Workshop
February 8, 1 p.m.-Feb. 9, 12 p.m. More...
Study: Cockroaches, Bugs Triggering School Allergies
University of Florida researchers said insects and cockroaches inside schools are one of the leading causes of allergies for students.
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N.C. State honors district
The Public Schools of Robeson County was honored Monday by N.C. State University for eliminating the routine application of pesticides in its schools. More...
National Updates
*NEW* NCR-SARE 2006 National Conference Seeks Presenters
We want to learn from you! Don't miss the opportunity to share your research findings, educational successes and on-farm experiences with a large audience interested in innovative agriculture, community development, renewable energy and more at the August 2006 national SARE conference. More...
*NEW* New Book Helps Farmers Work With Nature to Manage Insect Pests
Nationwide, farmers are in need of insect pest management strategies that are effective, affordable and environmentally sound. To help meet this need, the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) announces the release of Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies, a pest management primer designed to help farmers improve their farms' natural defenses against insect pests. More...
USDA to Expand Soybean Rust Tracking and Management Projects
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced today that USDA is again funding projects to track the spread of soybean rust and create the Pest Information Platform for Extension and Education to provide producers with information about additional legume pests and diseases. More...
Integrated Organic Program RFA
The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) is pleased to announce the release of the Integrated Organic Program’s Request for Applications (RFA).
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Modern Gives Presentation at Culinary Arts School
Modern Pest Services was invited recently to give an in-depth presentation on sanitation and pest identificaiton to first year culinary Arts students at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I. More...
Integrated Pest Management Program Key in Schools; National Pest Management Association Urges Careful Pest Professional Selection
A recent news segment on Good Morning America pointed out the importance of integrated pest management (IPM) programs in schools, a position wholeheartedly supported by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). More...
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