NE PMC Insider
Internal newsletter of the Northeastern Pest Management Center.
Issue 12, June 2002
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NE PMC InsiderInternal newsletter of the Northeastern Pest Management Center. Issue 12, June 2002 |
Northeast
National
- Delaware: June issue of Pesticide Briefs
- In the Center: New issue released
- Maryland: New course on pesticide technology, regulation and policy
- New Jersey
- If Plants Could Talk wins NACAA award
- NJinPAS update
- new web pages augment list serves
- new pesticide registrations web pages
- apple crop profile released
- peach PMSP progress
- School IPM web page
- New York:
- Endorse turf fungicide registered
- NY IPM: the year in review
- Propamocarb Section 18 request withdrawn
- NOFA Northeast annual meeting set
- Northeast Weather Association (NEWA) free this year
SARE-NE Reminder: June 14 Pre-Proposal Deadline
- School IPM manual
- Vermont approves tutorials for CEUs
- West Virginia projects
- EPA Pesticide Regulatory News from Wilfred Burr
- Azinphos-methyl Memorandum of Agreement Signed
- Conventional "Reduced-Risk" Status Granted for Fenproximate
- Emergency exemption authorized for fenbuconazole on blueberries
- The Farm Bill
- IPM Symposium 2003
- West Nile Virus National Pest Alert
- USDA: $43.5million for Homeland Security
International
About the Insider
Latest Pesticide briefs at: http://www.udel.edu/pesticide/briefs.htm Includes "Does Delaware have orphan crops"?
submitted by Susan Whitney
A new issue of NE PMC's newsletter In the Center is available this week online or printed (contact Liz Thomas for a copy). Topics include the New England Pest Management Network, NE PMC's vegetable cwg, an overview of crop profiles, and a survey about the newsletter.
PESTICIDE TECHNOLOGY, REGULATION, AND POLICY: IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
topA new course this Fall semester, 2002. PESTICIDE TECHNOLOGY, REGULATION, AND POLICY: IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH Instructors: Drs. Amy Brown and Galen Dively, University of Maryland at College Park, Department of Entomology
This 2 credit course will be taught at an introductory level suitable for graduate and upper level undergraduate students, particularly in agricultural sciences or environmental policy, who want a practical understanding of pesticides. Lectures will review the history of pesticide use and regulations in the United States, the nature and current use of pesticides, and risks and benefits of pesticides, and will then concentrate on providing the student with a broad knowledge of current pesticide policy, regulation, and technology. Environmental and health considerations will be emphasized throughout the course.
While the course is designed to appeal to any students with an interest in agriculture and the environment, it will be especially valuable for anyone considering future work with environment/agriculture-oriented government agencies, extension service, consulting firms, non-profit groups, or private industry.
submitted by Sandy Sardanelli, Maryland IPM
If Plants Could Talk site wins NACAA award
The website If Plants Could Talk received a first place National award from the NACAA (National Association of County Agricultural Agents) Last year the group received the first place national award for the IPCT television series.
If Plants Could Talk features gardening tips from local university experts, successful farmers, master gardeners, and many other plant experts. Topics include new and interesting plant varieties, safe and effective pest control, step-by-step cultural tips for landscape and garden, and visits to local farms, arboretums, and backyard gardens.
submitted by Bill Hlubik
NJ Information Network for Pesticides & Alternative Strategies (NJinPAS)
NJinPAS has recently added project webpages to augment the NJinPAS listservs that may be accessed through the Project homepage. Active pages include: Listserv Enrollment, Crop Profiles, Pest Management Strategy Plans, Pesticide Use Surveys, and NJinPAS Links.
NJinPAS is also hosting webpages for pesticide registrations for the member states of the Mid-Atlantic Information Network for Pesticides and Alternative Strategies. The website provides each state a listing of their Section 18 exemptions so they can provide revisions as needed. Pages are also set up for future listing of 24C exemptions.
Dean Polk, Statewide Fruit IPM Agent completed a crop profile for apple for New Jersey using pesticide use data that he collected himself from Jersey's apple growers. It has been posted to the NJinPAS Crop Profile webpage, and its release has been announced to the NJinPAS Fruit listserv.
NJinPAS Project Leader George Hamilton and Workgroup Leader Peter Shearer recently facilitated a meeting of the Workgroup for a Peaches Pest Management Strategy Plan for New Jersey. After discussing key pest problems for peaches in the State, the Workgroup formulated teams to work on different aspects of the Plan. Teams included Extension Specialists, Agents, growers as well as an IR-4 representative.
submitted by Pat Hastings and George Hamilton
New Jersey's new School IPM web site is online.
Endorse Turf Fungicide Registered
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation accepts for general use registration in New York State Endorse WP Turf Fungicide (EPA Reg. No. 68173-2-66330) which contains the new active ingredient polyoxin D zinc salt. Endorse WP contains 2.5% of the active ingredient, polyoxin D zinc salt and is a systemic, foliar applied turf fungicide for control of Brown Patch and Large Patch caused by Rhizoctonia. Endorse is applied at the rate of four ounces of product in a minimum of 0.5 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet (or 0.006 lb ai/1000 sq. ft.) at seven- to 14-day intervals with no maximum application rate stated. The inerts do not appear to be solvent carriers.
submitted by Bill Smith, Cornell PMEP
New York IPM: The Year in Review
New York IPM has released a new annual report, The Year in Review 2001-2002. The colorful 10-page brochure includes highlight articles, lists of funded projects, contact information, and more. Watch the NY IPM home page for an electronic version, or contact Janet Garlick for a printed copy.
Propamocarb Section 18 request withdrawn
New York Withdraws Section 18 Request. On May 22nd, after BEAD's conclusion that the registered alternatives provide comparable control was communicated, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation withdrew its exemption request for the use of propamocarb on tomatoes.
Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) 28th Annual Summer Conference
August 8-11, 2002 - Amherst, MA, Hampshire College, for more information contact the NOFA Summer Conference, 411 Sheldon Road, Barre, MA 01005 at 978/355-2853, email jackkitt@aol.com http://www.massorganic.org
The Northeast Weather Association (NEWA) has just received word that the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program will provide funding to allow free access to the NEWA information website in 2002. The IPM Program has indicated that the suspension of NEWA membership fees is only guaranteed for 1 year and the fees may need to be reinstated next year depending on future funding of the IPM Program. All NEWA members who have already paid their subscriptions for 2002 will be offered the choice of receiving a refund or donating their subscription to NEWA to use to upgrade its weather and computer network. Free access is scheduled to begin June 3, 2002.
NEWA is an organization offering farmers, consultants, food processors, agricultural industry representatives, and others access to the information provided by a network of electronic weather instruments. This information is tailored to fit the specific needs of individual members. NEWA is a partnership among farmers and food processors that have purchased weather instruments and the New York State IPM Program that operates the data collection and summarization network.
This is an excellent opportunity to look at and use the weather data and pest forecasts on the NEWA website.
submitted by Curt Petzoldt, NY IPM
The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which funds research and education grants and professional development grants, asks all applicants to submit one-page pre-proposals for the 2003 funding cycle. Pre-proposals must be postmarked on or before June 14. Research and Education Grants are typically for between $30,000 and $150,000. The Professional Development Grants support training and skill development in sustainable agriculture for Cooperative Extension, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and other agricultural professionals. Projects are typically funded for between $15,000 and $125,000.
Integrated Pest Management for Northeast Schools provides schools with the background to develop their own integrated pest management (IPM) program. (IPM is an ecology-based approach to solving pest problems.) The 60-page book begins with an in-depth discussion about IPM -- what it is, what the benefits are, and why schools should consider it. Key components of an IPM program are described, including inspection and monitoring, action thresholds, treatment options, education, and record keeping. Another section defines the IPM policy statement, discusses the roles of the school community in an IPM program, explains how to develop a school pest management plan, and offers guidance about developing bid specifications and contracts. The second half of the book provides specific information to help in managing specific pests commonly found in Northeast schools, including bees, wasps, ants, cockroaches, flies, head lice, and rats. Five appendixes include a school IPM checklist, example action thresholds for specific pests, Northeast IPM contacts, and IPM record forms. Also included are a glossary, bibliography, and extensive reference section. (2002)
The State of Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets has approved 20 of the University of Florida computer-verified training tutorials for CEUs and recertification of pesticide applicator licenses in 11 categories. These tutorials are developed by Tom Fasulo and collaborators at University of Florida. For details see the University of Florida Buggy Software site.
In Mason County, WV, along the Ohio river, the Extension agent and Dr. John Baniecki are testing Monsanto's Yieldgard, as an alternative to using foliar applications of an insecticide for European corn borer management in field corn.
In Mineral Country, WV, the Extension agent and Dr. John Baniecki are testing a seed treatment of Gaucho, a Gustafson product, for management of corn flea beetle to indirectly manage Stewart's bacterial wilt. Gaucho is an alternative to using foliar applications of an insecticide.
submitted by Jack Baniecki
EPA and Pesticide Regulations (all from Wilfred Burr's Newest News)
Azinphos-methyl Memorandum of Agreement Signed. On May 22, 2002, EPA, Bayer, and Makhteshim-Agan signed a Memorandum of Agreement for azinphos-methyl (AZM) to implement the conditions of reregistration set out in the IRED, as well as the changes to the reregistration decision resulting from stakeholder comments received during the post-IRED comment period. In addition, EPA met with representatives of Bayer to discuss the data required as a condition of reregistration for AZM uses with time-limited registrations. The registrations for these uses will expire in October 2005 unless the registrant applies for an amendment to continue a use and the Agency grants the request, following a re-evaluation of risks and benefits based on the submitted data.Conventional "Reduced-Risk" Status Granted for the New Miticide and Insecticide, Fenproximate, First Food Crop Uses in the U.S. for Apples, Grapes and Cotton. On May 21st, the Agency's Reduced Risk Committee granted the Nichino America, Inc. miticide and insecticide, fenproximate, conventional "reduced-risk" status on apples, grapes and cotton. Fenpyroximate is soft on beneficial insects and predatory mites. It will work with IPM strategies. Resistance management is a problem with mites since there are numbers of generations in a year. Fenpyroximate will add another miticide to the growers set of tools that will allow them to rotate this product with others on the market to control the mites. Fenpyproximate will control mites on cotton, grapes and apples. It also controls leafhoppers and mealybugs on grapes.
Among six Emergency Exemptions Authorized nationally this Week, one was for fenbuconazole on blueberries for mummy berry disease in Massachusetts .
items of interest in the Northeast from Wilfred Burr's "Newest News"
A new six-year farm bill was signed by President Bush on May 13 and contains some important incentive programs aimed at helping farmers curb air, water, and soil pollution, protect wildlife habitat, and defend farmland from development. Some of the major environmental provisions of the bill include: 1) a conservation security program to reward farmers for applying conservation practices to working lands rather than idling lands ($2 billion); 2) an environmental quality incentives program to fund producers who comply with soil, water, air, and wildlife habitat regulations ($9 billion); 3) a conservation reserve program which provides money to farmers who set aside sensitive lands ($1.52 billion); 4) a grassland reserve program to protect prairies by purchasing development rights from ranchers ($254 million); 5) a wetlands reserve program to pay farmers who preserve wetlands ($1.5 billion); 6) a wildlife habitat incentives program to pay farmers who create and protect wildlife habitat on their property ($700 million); and 7) a farmland protection program which provides matching funds for states, local governments, and organizations to buy farmers' development rights and prevent sprawl ($985 million). In addition to the conservation title, the new farm bill contains important energy programs to promote the use of alternative fuels and forestry programs to encourage the protection of our forests. The following Web sites have more detailed information about this bill: http://www.eenews.net/sr_farmbill.htm. and http://www.usda.gov/farmbill/.
Other useful sites:Farm Service Agency Farm Bill Implementation
from Wilfred Burr's "Newest News"
North Central IPM Facilitator Sue Ratcliffe has led the development of a new 1-page alert on West Nile Virus. Produced in cooperation with USDA CSREES and the Regional Pest Management Centers, it is available in printed form (in the northeast, contact Jim VanKirk) or online as a pdf. made this happen. Links to online resources for West Nile information are provided online.
A national integrated pest management (IPM) symposium is planned for April 8-10, 2003, in Indianapolis. The theme will be “Building Alliances for the Future of IPM,” and topics addressed will include biological control, risk assessment, invasive species, the building of alliances, urban IPM (landscapes, schools, homes), international IPM, new technologies, IPM for vertebrate pests, communicating and marketing IPM, and the transition to ecologically based IPM. Details are on the web.
TopAgriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced May 30 that USDA is releasing more than $43 million in state grants and cooperative agreements to bolster food and agricultural homeland security protections. The resources are part of $328 million approved by President Bush and the Congress earlier this year to strengthen USDA’s homeland security preparedness. More in the USDA press release.
topWASHINGTON, DC, June 3, 2002 (ENS) - A 21 year comparison of farming methods has shown that organic farming produces crops that average about 20 percent smaller than crops produced using conventional methods. The study by Swiss scientists also found that organic farmers use land. Article
Environmental News Service
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