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Project Manager Position Available with IPM Institute
September 1, 2010. The successful candidate will lead the Pesticide Risk Mitigation Engine (PRiME) project team developing a new, subscription-based, online pesticide risk evaluation and mitigation tool for agriculture (http://ipmprime.org). This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled professional to lead a cutting edge effort with national and international impacts. More.
Two Free Webinars Sponsored by Northeastern IPM Center
August 31, 2010. The first webinar, entitled Wide-area Monitoring in the Northeast—What's Happening and How Can You Fit in? will take place on Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-12:00. The second, entitled Delivery Methods for Wide-area Monitoring in the Northeast will be held on Oct. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m. More.
Plant Disease Diagnostician Position Available at Utah State University
August 27, 2010. The Department of Biology and the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory (UPPDL) at Utah State University are seeking a Plant Disease Diagnostician. The successful candidate is expected to provide diagnostic services (identification of biotic and abiotic diseases and management recommendations when applicable) to USU Extension personnel, homeowners, agricultural and horticultural producers, state and federal agencies. More.
MSU Extension Presents Beneficial Insect Field Days
August 23, 2010. The field days will be held on September 2nd and 9th. They will highlight ongoing MSU research funded by the USDA-SARE program to measure natural enemy and native bee response to flowering plants in beneficial insect habitat on Michigan fruit farms. More.
New Website Provides Information on Using Pesticides Responsibly
August 20, 2010. A new website for pesticide stewardship provides one-stop shopping for anyone who needs to use a pesticide—and wants to know how to use it properly. Located at http://pesticidestewardship.org, the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship (PES) website contains information about pesticide use, storage, disposal and handling. More.
NIFA Offers 2nd National Workshop on Systems-Based Grant Programs
August 18, 2010. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture National Program Leaders, in partnership with Washington State University, are offering a 1-day national workshop on September 8, 2010, on the preparation and management of competitively awarded, systems-based grant applications. More.
July/August Issue of PESPWire Available
August 11 , 2010. The July/August issue spotlights agricultural Integrated Pest Management (IPM). During
the summer growing season, growers face many challenges including pests. Agricultural PESP partners are demonstrating the benefits of practicing IPM - crop protection with minimal pesticide risk to workers, consumers, and the environment. More.
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EPA and CDC Release Joint Statement on Bed Bugs
August 9 , 2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have developed a document to highlight emerging public health issues associated with bed bugs (Cimex lectularius ) in communities throughout the United States. More.
Six Month Advisor Position Available with New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
August 4 , 2010. New Zealand's MAF is recruiting to fill a six month fixed term position for an Advisor/Senior Advisor to manage and maintain key surveillance programs in the plant health and/or horticultural areas and contribute to the implementation of the Biosecurity Surveillance Strategy. More.
Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) Seeks Executive Director
August 3 , 2010. OFRF focuses its "energies and resources on supporting farmer-driven research and working to create federal policy that strengthens organic family farms and farmers." The Board and staff have recently engaged in joint planning that has resulted in a compelling strategic framework that builds the infrastructure and political will so that: Organic family farmers have a strong voice and are effectively represented in developing policy and research agendas that improve the future of farming...More.
Green Shield Certified Project Assistant Position Available
August 3 , 2010. Project assistant position available with the IPM Institute of North America. This is an excellent opportunity to work with progressive professionals in the pest management industry and with leading environmental organizations nationwide, including those working on green buildings and environmentally friendly landscape design and maintenance. Email us for more information.
International Symposium on Formosan Termites to be Held in New Orleans
August 2, 2010 . The symposium will be held May 15-18, 2011 in New Orleans at the JW Marriott Hotel on world famous Canal Street. The symposium will highlight a variety of session topics from international experts discussing Phylogeography, Sustainable Management Practices, Colony Social Organization, Behavior, Physiology and Genomics to name a few. More.
Five Native Pollinator Workshops to be Held in Wisconsin
July 30, 2010. Five native pollinator day-long workshops will be held around Wisconsin during the month of August. These workshops will equip conservationists, land managers, educators and agricultural professionals with practical science-based
approaches to increasing crop security and reversing the alarming trend of pollinator decline, especially in heavily managed agricultural landscapes. More.
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