Category: Central Issue

Dry soybean pods in a field ready for harvest

October 2026 Central Issue

The October 2026 Central Issue newsletter shares tips for dealing with fall pests like spiders, stinkbugs, armyworms, and lady beetles, along with other info about how to prep apple orchards and alfalfa fields for winter.

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Aerial view of cotton jassid adult showing distinct black dots on the wings.

September 2026 Central Issue

The September 2026 Central Issue from the North Central IPM Center features the latest integrated pest management news, research, pest alerts, funding opportunities, webinars, podcasts, and upcoming events for agriculture and pest management professionals.

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Side view of an adult spotted lanternfly

August 2026 Central Issue

This issue features spotted lanternfly detection and management, upcoming NCIPMC Critical Issue and Working Group grants, USDA and EPA regulatory updates, advances in weed and pest management, soybean aphid and soybean tentiform leafminer activity, sunflower pests, fall armyworm, southern rust, and other seasonal pest concerns.

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Green lettuce salad on a white plate ready for eating.

July 2026 Central Issue

Stay informed with the July 2026 Central Issue from the North Central IPM Center. Explore the latest integrated pest management news, including insect, weed, and plant disease updates, pollinator research, Extension resources, pest alerts, webinars, and practical IPM tools for agriculture and natural resource professionals.

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Two adult monarchs resting on a coneflower.

June 2026 Central Issue

The June 2026 Central Issue features emerging pest alerts, pollinator health innovations, extension publications, webinars, podcasts, and practical strategies for managing insects, weeds, diseases, and invasive species.

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View of a forest with a tick warning sign on a tree

May 2026 Central Issue

Highlights of the May 2026 Central Issue include RNAi technology for managing Varroa mites in honey bee colonies, Pollinator Week resources, weed and plant disease podcasts, tick and Lyme disease awareness materials, and practical integrated pest management strategies that protect agriculture, pollinators, human health, and the environment.

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Weed control robot prototype

April 2026 Central Issue

April 2026 Central Issue includes updates on invasive pests, pollinator protection, pesticide safety, crop disease and weed management, educational webinars, and emerging IPM research that supports sustainable agriculture, healthy communities, and environmental stewardship.

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Soybean field with yellow and light green leaves caused by disease.

March 2026 Central Issue

The March 2026 Central Issue features the latest integrated pest management news, research, webinars, and extension resources for agriculture, natural areas, schools, and communities.

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Frontal view of a pinned New World screwworm adult

February 2026 Central Issue

This issue highlights the Pesticide Risk Tool, genetic biocontrol research for New World screwworm and spotted wing drosophila, biological pesticides, plant breeding for disease resistance, pesticide stewardship, and practical IPM strategies for sustainable agriculture.

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A hand clipping a grape vine during the dormant season.

January 2026 Central Issue

The January 2026 Central Issue highlights emerging pest management research, biological control, pollinator health, invasive species updates, webinars, and practical science-based strategies for managing insects, weeds, and plant diseases.

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