Category Archives: IPM Training

Chemical Component of IPM Gets the Spotlight during National Pesticide Safety Education Month

Posted on January 17, 2019 by stoetzer

The second annual National Pesticide Safety Education Month gets underway February 1st, to reinforce core principles of safe handling and use and to raise awareness of and support for the land-grant university Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEPs). Pesticide safety is … Continue reading →

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Southwest Indiana Melon and Vegetable Association Spring Meeting

Posted on December 13, 2018 by stoetzer

The annual spring meeting of the Southwest Indiana Melon and Vegetable Association will take place on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the French Lick Resort and Casino, 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432.  Registration starts at 8:30 … Continue reading →

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Solutions to Problem Pests in Elderly and Disabled Public Housing Seminar

Posted on October 30, 2018 by stoetzer

Join us for this free webinar training to hear Drs. Gouge, Li, and Nair describe efforts to implement an IPM program in HUD subsidized multiunit properties that house low-income elderly and persons with disabilities. Results over 2.8 years, across 5 … Continue reading →

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking stakeholder feedback

Posted on September 26, 2018 by stoetzer

As the primary extramural funding agency within USDA, The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking stakeholder feedback to inform the research, extension and education priorities of NIFA. We are attempting to ensure that we reach a broad spectrum … Continue reading →

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Midwest Grows Green Lawn and Land Forum Workshop Scheduled

Posted on September 21, 2018 by stoetzer

The Midwest Grows Green Lawn and Land Forum Workshop is scheduled to take place on Monday, Oct. 29, at the Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This workshop will foster peer-to-peer learning of best natural lawn care and … Continue reading →

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Biological pesticides are included in integrated pest management systems

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Laurie Vial

From IPM in the South By Rosemary Hallberg In Southeast Farm Press Biological pesticides can play a key role in a successful integrated pest management program and can be useful in increasing sustainability on the farm. Speaking at a symposium … Continue reading →

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Conference on cover crops and soil health

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Laurie Vial

Pre-registration is ending next week for the Second National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health, being held Dec. 7-8 in Indianapolis, IN.  The pre-registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 7.  After November 7th, the conference registration price goes from $150 to $200 for ag professionals (including university, agency, … Continue reading →

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Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research and Education Annual Research Symposium: Turf Trends for Changing Times

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Laurie Vial

 From IPM in the South By Rosemary Hallberg The turf industry is facing many challenges in terms of changes in climate, regulations, pest populations, technology. The objective of this symposium is to present and discuss what these challenges will be in … Continue reading →

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Plants on the Move: How Public Gardens Can Help Control Invasive Plants proceedings released

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Laurie Vial

The summit proceedings from Plants on the Move: How Public Gardens Can Help Control Invasive Plants, held at The Morton Arboretum in November 2016 is now available at the following website http://www.mortonarb.org/courses/plants-move-how-public-gardens-can-help-control-invasive-plants In order to move this initiative forward, we will … Continue reading →

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City of New Orleans Pest Academy set for Oct. 10-12

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Laurie Vial

City of New Orleans Pest Academy, October 10-12, 2017 From IPM in the South By Rosemary Hallberg Join the City of New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board for a great learning experience at the City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans … Continue reading →

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