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Richard Merritt (MSU, NCA-15 Secretary), Gary Brewer (NDSU), Dale Gallenberg (SDS) Thomas German (WI, NCA-15 Chair), Robert Wiedenmann (Illinois Nat. Hist. Survey), Steve Yaninek (Purdue U., IN), Mark Ascerno (U. Minn,) Joel Coats (ISU), Marc Lint (U. Missouri), Sonny Ramaswamy (KSU), Z. B. Mayo (UNL), Tom Holtzer (CSU), John Obrycki (U. Kentucky), Tom Payne (U. Missouri, NCA Administrative Advisor), Tom German (UW)

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1. Continental Breakfast and meeting called to order by Tom German, NCA-15 Chair

2. Rich Merritt was voted in as secretary for this meeting and John Obrycki will be secretary of next years meeting.

3. Welcome remarks Rick Meyer (CSREES) was a gracious host and welcomed us to Washington DC. He handed out a summary sheet and presented an overview and discussion of the Presidents FY 2004-5 USDA CSREES Budget and Initiatives. There is a 9.25% rescission overall, but it will not affect formula funds. The only growth in the budget is in Homeland Security. NSF and NIH funding increased. Overhead rate of CSREES will increase from 20% to 25% this next year.

4. Department reports were presented and discussed by each participant. Hard copies were passed out and all will be shared with NCA-15 committee electronically. Marc Linit agreed to modify the Department Status Report Form to better accommodate Chairs that represented joint or merged departments.

5. Review of Regional Projects.

Projects for Mid-term Review:

Title: NCR46Development, optimization and delivery of Management Strategies for Corn Rootworms (10/01  2006.)
Action: Approved

Title: NCR193Plant Health: Managing Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants (10/01- 2006)

Action: Approve with suggestion to update recent activities and extent of progress given. The role of NCR-103 in facilitating the different activities should be emphasized. It was not possible to determine what the committees actual accomplishments have been or when they occurred.

Title: NCR200--Management Strategies to Control Major Soybean Virus Diseases in the North Central Region (10/01  2006

Action: Approved

Title: NCR201Integrated Pest Management (10/01- 2006)

Action: Approve/continue with revision. Revise priorities and objectives to better justify existence as soon as possible, and tie together efforts with North Central IPM Center. There was a disconnect on what is on paper and what committee actually does.

Renewals

Title: NC125--Biological Control of Soil-and Residue-Borne Plant Pathogens

Action: We did not review this project because it did not deal with insects, just plant pathogens.

Title: NC215--Persistence of Heterodera glycines and Other Regionally Important Nematodes

Action: Continue project with revision. Needs more specific details of the procedures to use, information on who does what, information on attempts to leverage external funding. Also, spelling errors and reference citations incomplete. Better justification of why this project should be done and better definition of other milestones and how this was tied in with previous project. They need to describe efforts to develop extension publications, nematode identication methods, etc., and how barcodes will be developed and used.


Title: NC226--Development of Pest Management Strategies for Forage Alfalfa Persistence

Action: This project was asking for a 1-year extension, not a renewal, and there was no form available to fill out. We felt that it should be given a 1-year extension.

Title: NCR148 (now NC temporary 1097)--Migration and Dispersal of Agriculturally Important Biota

1. Action: Approved. This is a committee with a reputation for promoting strong interdisciplinary interactions, and routinely engaging the scientific community through workshops and symposia. They embrace a large number of collaborators from around the country, and across institutional and disciplinary boundaries. They were one of the first multi-state committees to established a functional website, but this has not been kept current in recent years. The committee has had a strong project with realistic objectives and reasonable expected outcomes and impacts. The committee might benefit by highlighting invasive species, emerging pests/diseases, and potential bio-threat agents as additional pest targets/categories. It would also help to have the recent annual reports and meeting minutes posted on NIMSS. Overall, this committee is doing an excellent job and should continue to share their expertise with other multi-state research committees when the opportunity arises.

Tom PayneAdministrator Advisor to NCA-15Tom handed out the ESCOP FFY 06 Priorities and Sub Categories Initial Ranking List. Primary categories, in order of rank, were: Environment, Food and Health/Consumer Behavior, Genomics, Rural Community Vitality, Homeland Security, and Facilities.

We also discussed the fact that it was not easy to access all the updates on regional projects necessary to review current progress. Tom indicated that he would look into this so we could more easily locate updates on the NIMSS system next year when we are assigned to review the regional projects.
The log-on for the NIMSS system is: www.lgu.umd.edu. The person to call if you have problems is Nicole Nelson at the NCRA Office in Madison, Wisconsin (608-262-2349) and her email is: nnelson@cals.wisc.edu. She was extremely helpful and assisted me in finding forms and submitting them for regional project reviews.

6:00 pmWhere to Meet Next Year: It was decided that we should try and meet at the Center for International Maize and Wheat Research in Mexico. Second choice was Raleigh, North Carolina. Time to Meet: Mid-January or second week in February 2005. Sonny Ramaswamy will investigate the Mexico connection and report back to Rich by March 2004. John Obrycki (UK) was nominated as secretary for next years meeting, but see my note about last years minutes above.

6:30 pm. Meeting Adjourned. Dinner at Tony Chengs Mongolian Restaurant where discussions were continued.

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We et at Water Front Center 3454 A&B for continuation of meeting with USDA-CSREES and NSF representatives. Introductory greetings from Dr. Ralph Otto, Deputy Administrator, Plant and Animal Systems, and Dr. Anna Palmisano, Deputy Administrator, Competitive Programs.<br /> <br /> Dr. Ralph Otto stated that there has been a large turnover in Agency leadership. The budget in FY 04 appears flat, but most line items took 10% cuts. Congressional mandated projects increased, while other general categories did not. FY 05 budget picture is looking better, however, especially in Homeland Security issues. Globally, EPA and USDA in 2005 have taken a big hit compared to NSF and NIH, but land grant universities have been important in keeping things stable. The problem with Agriculture is that we have been very successful and therefore funding is not available for good programs that solve problems. A discussion ensued over low overhead charges by USDA and how this affects the indirect cost system at universities. <br /> <br /> Dr. Anna Palmisano welcomed the Chairs and stated that USDA-CSREES needed to do a better job at selling their agency to Congress. They need to create a greater visibility and work with other scientists doing this. It was suggested that they engage Experiment Station Directors and Vice Presidents for Research at Universities to help increase their visibility. Dr. Karl Glasener, Executive Director of Co-FARM and Director of Science Policy, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America gave an interesting overview of some problems we, as scientists, have in getting our message out to congressional leaders. He stated that scientists have a general distaste for policy making and generally do not get involved. We have no money or political clout. Our agency of Chairs (CEDA) has joined Co-Farm, but the Ent. Society of America has not. They should consider joining as we as entomologists need grass roots advocacy. Tom Payne suggested that Dr. Glasener meet with the ESA Board about joining Co-Farm. <br /> <br /> Dr. Glasener had some interesting things to say with respect to getting the attention of congressmen or congresswomen and senators. It has been much more difficult for legislators to receive direct mail because of 9/11 and other terrorist activities. Therefore, email is a better way to communicate with them. Phone calls and personal visits also are important. <br /> <br /> The National Coalition for Food and Agricultural Research (C-FAR) is an example of types of coalitions to set-up for better clout. Position statements on various topics are important and he handed out some one-page examples of the most effective way to communicate important topics to congressional leaders. He also noted that the Plant Pathologists have done a good job with lobbying in Washington with a full time lobbyist hired by their Society. <br /> <br /> Dr. Dan Byers, Staff Director, House Committee on Science (Majority) stated that money is fragmented across Washington--many funds are earmarked for specific projects with this Administration. Therefore, one has to: 1) organize with a big picture group; and 2) get localized with your State connection, so that when an issue comes up, you can obtain funding. He used Emerald Ash Borer as an example and the proper connections with the District are important. The NRI does not have a comparable voice like CNSF (Council for the National Science Foundation), which sends scientists emails out on a regular basis. <br /> <br /> Dr. Byers emphasized that the 3 questions that congressional staffers ask every time they visit with constituents are: 1) who are you, 2) what do you want; and 3) why should I care with respect to the re-election of my congressman/woman or senator. <br /> <br /> Dr. James B. Woolley, Program Director, Biodiversity Surveys and Inventories, National Science Foundation discussed the Biological Sciences Organization within NSF and emphasized that International Research and Education were high priorities in the next few years at NSF. Also, Cyber Infrastructure is an important area. The website to different NSF divisions is: www.nsf.gov/bio . There is a new Emerging Frontiers Division, which includes things like the Biocomplexity, Nanoscience, Assembling the Tree of Life, Microbial Genome Sequencing Program, Ecology of Infectious Diseases, Research Collaborative Networks, Frontiers in Integrative Biological Research (FIBR). There are also a number of other grants such as NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network) coming online. He mentioned that one of the things that reviewers of grants are being ask to examine much more closely in their merit review criteria are what are the broader impacts of the proposed work? Make sure this section is taken seriously in your proposals.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

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AC-12 Attendees: James Harper (NCSU), Michael Williams (Auburn)
NCA-15 Attendees: Richard Merritt (MSU, NCA-15 Chair), Casey Hoy (OSU / OARDC), Thomas German (UW), Robert Wiedenmann (Illinois Nat. Hist. Survey), Steve Yaninek (Purdue U., IN), Mark Ascerno (U. Minn,) Jon Tollefson (ISU), Marc Linit (U. Missouri), Sonny Ramaswamy (KSU), Z. B. Mayo (UNL), Tom Payne (U. Missouri, NCA Administrative Advisor), John Obrycki (UK, NCA-15 Secretary)
CSREES Attendees: Kitty Cardwell

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AC-12 and NCA-15 Annual Meeting

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center)
Texcoco, Mexico

February 6-7, 2005



SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2005 Board Room, Main Office Bldg.

Welcome -- R. Merritt (Chair)
Local Arrangements Update -- S. Ramaswamy
Acknowledgement -- David Bergvinson (CIMMYT Host) for his excellent coordination of our visit

1. Regional Project Reviews

NC205: Ecology and Management of European Corn Borer and Other Stalk-Boring Lepidoptera

Primary reviewer: Mark Ascerno
Secondary reviewer: Mark Linit

M. Ascerno agreed to enter data for Appendix H. It was noted that this group is very productive, however the title does not reflect the breadth of activity of this project. Appendix E contains duplication of information and also some omissions. Committee recommended that sections of this project be re-written to reflect broader scope of project. Discussion followed that included relationship of NC 205 and NC 46, transgenic events, evolution of this regional project, and ecosystem management approaches. Encourage NC 205 to continue to hold overlapping meetings with NC 46 to integrate activities, but recommended NC 205 and NC 46 remain separate projects.

Motion to approve NC 205 with revisions suggested -- M. Lint, Second -- R. Merritt. Motion carried unanimously

NC_temp1801: Integrated Pest Management

Primary reviewer: Steve Yaninek
Secondary reviewer: Jon Tollefson

S. Yaninek agreed to enter data into the system. J. Tollefson discussed the history of this project. This project has evolved relative to the functions of the NC IPM Center. Questions raised regarding the role of this committee, given the functions of the NC IPM Center. This was a very short proposal (3 pages) that lacked details. NC 201 can provide a link between states and the NC IPM Center and also serve as an information exchange group. This project might provide a broader perspective for the NC IPM Center. There needs to be a clear mission statement for this project. There is little support for the project, as written, suggest a re-write to include multidisciplinary perspectives, possibly including representatives from regional research committees. Consider contacting M. Fitzner regarding a workshop to address NC IPM issues.

Motion to grant a one-year extension (without approval of project) to prepare a re-write -- S. Ramaswamy Second -- M. Ascerno.
Motion carried unanimously


NC_TEMP1845: Mycotoxins: Biosecurity and Food Safety

Primary reviewer: Z. B. Mayo
Secondary reviewer: Robert Wiedenmann

Suggested that this project be reviewed by Plant Pathology (NCA-14) committee.
The proposed project does not provide all requested information. The project focuses on an important area of science and has been productive but the proposal is incomplete. The proposed project needs a significant re-write to include outcomes, summary of previous project accomplishments, and potential technology transfer. The make-up of this committee should be expanded to include multiple disciplines.

Motion to approve project with revisions, with a recommendation that the project be reviewed by NCA-14 (Plant Pathology) -- M. Ascerno Second -- S. Yaninek
Motion carried unanimously

2. Discussion of funding of regional projects within each state followed.

3. Discussion of NIMSS (National Information Management Support System),

Recommend that NIMSS be considered for modification; the system is not transparent or intuitive. Also recommended that both reviewers have access to project documentation. The secretary for the NCA-15 meeting will only be required to take notes of the discussion of each project during the meeting.

Motion: Recommendation that for all future meetings, the assigned reviewers will
enter reviews in the NIMSS system. S. Ramaswamy Second - M. Ascerno
Eleven in favor; one opposed.

Additional suggestions for NIMSS:
Maintain the same number for a project (the temporary number assignment is
confusing)
Designate one or two individuals to review each project
All chairs would have access to revised projects
Add another category -- Decision deferred pending major revision
Add a non-applicable option to Form H (e.g., questions 7.2, 8, 9.2)

4. Department reports

Reports were presented and discussed by each participant.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2005 Board Room, main office bldg.

4. Continuation of Department Reports

5. NCA business
Next year's meeting will be in Orlando, FL, February 4-6, 2006
R. Merritt agreed to make local arrangements.
The representative from Ohio will be the secretary for 2006;
most likely the new Chair, Susan Fisher
The departmental reporting form will be modified to follow southern region's form

Additional items discussed:
Relevancy of Entomology for the University and College of Agriculture
Directions of future research; CEDA White papers
What is lost when a Department of Entomology is lost at a University?
Broaden entomological research beyond an agriculture pest mandate
Entomological programs -- extension - applied research & teaching &
fundamental research activities are not mutually exclusive.
Shared positions -- what do departments give up -- due to declining budgets

6. Comments from Tom Payne NCA-15 Administrative Advisor

Budget overview; concerns about Hatch funding levels

7. Comments from Kitty CardwellCSREES Representative

Plant Sciences Update, Summary of grants, information on Homoptera workshop

8. CIMMYT -- Vision of CIMMYT
Presentations by Massa Iwanage, K. Pixley, David Bergvinson (CIMMYT)
Tour of CIMMYT facilities with scientists, Entomology Lab,
Plant Genetics Resources Center

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Orlando Worldgate, Orlando, FL
February 5-6, 2006

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2005

Welcome and introductionsRob Wiedenmann (Chair)
Local Arrangements UpdateRich Merritt

1. Comments from NCA-15 Administrative Adviser

Tom Payne spoke about changes that are occurring in funding in CSREES and the consequences of those changes for NCR. Dr. Payne stressed the need for obtaining good examples of how investments made in agriculture save time, money and lives.

2. Regional Project Reviews

NCR 193 (NCR_temp193) Plant health: Managing insects and diseases of landscape plants

Primary Reviewer: Mark Ascerno
Secondary Reviewer: James Nechols

It was not clear from the proposal whether it was to be considered as an NCERA or NCCC proposal. We recommend NCERA status is most appropriate given the strong links between extension and research in the project. Therefore, the proposal needs to be expanded to include specific research and extension objectives. The absence of specific citations and references throughout the proposal needs to be addressed in the revision. A motion was made and seconded to renew with appropriate revisions. The motion passed unanimsouly.
NCR201 (NC_temp1801) Integrated Pest Management

Primary Reviewer: Steve Yaninek
Secondary Reviwer: Fred Baxendale

Dr. Yaninek noted that he reviewed the proposal last year and approved with significant revisions. The proposers needed to identify goals, realistic objectives and provide much more detail. The current proposal is much stronger. A coordination plan is in place. The objectives listed are achievable. The procedures could still be more detailed and a description of how priorities would be developed by the group would be helpful. Motion to approve NCtemp1801 with normal revision. The motion carried unanimously.

NCR202 (NCR_temp202) Health and survival of honey bee colonies

Primary Reviewer: Gary Brewer
Secondary Reviewer: Walter Goodman

The reviewers noted that the proposal had a strong scientific justification. The current proposal was basically the same as the previous one. One goal is to put together a regional publication which they havent done. They group has a website with links to other websites but not coordination is evident. The goals and objectives of the proposal are good but the group hasnt shown the capacity to deliver on them. Lots of good research activities but all of the ones described are state projects with little regional integration. It was hard to find evidence that the group was having annual meetings as there were no reports or minutes. In general , the proposal has lots of potential but needs to be significantly revised. A motion was made and seconded to approve the proposal with major revisions. The motion passed unanimously.

NCD202 (NCDC_temp206) Impact of changing management systems on soil nematode communities

Primary Reviewer: Dale Gallenberg
Secondary Reviwer: Tom Holtzer

This project proposal is well done with two exceptions: 1) There is no statement of milesones provided for time-linked accomplishments; 2) The proposal does not provide an outreach plan explicitly in the format requested. At least a brief outline should be included under the heading outreach plan, rather than simply stating outreach plans are integrated with the project objectives

NCERA200 (NCERA_temp200)

Primary Reviewer: Jon Tollefson
Secondary Reviewer: Robert Sharp

Entomologists and plant pathologists are well represented on this proposal and interdisciplinary linkages are evident. The group is establishing operating procedures and an identity that brings both groups together. The group is making good headway on its goals by discussion of virus and vector prevalence and experimentation to minimize disease impacts. A recommendation was made to require details of the methods used in this proposal. A motion was made and seconded to accept the proposal with revison. The motion passed unanimously.

NCR46 (NCR_temp46) Development, optimization and delivery of management strategies for corn rootworms

Primary Reviewer: Susan Fisher
Secondary Reviwer: Lee Solter

The proposal is comprehensive both in terms of what will be evaluated (efficacy of many treatments ranging from transgenics to new insecticides) and the geographic, settings in which the evaluations will take place. The research is timely and up to date and includes new technologies, e.g., computer simulation modeling. The proposal is flexible and will look at broad regional trends while still being nuanced enough to pick up emerging site-specific issues. The working group is well coordinated and very active. A governance mechanism is in place. However, no record of meetings was presented or minutes. A list of all projects being conducted under this project would be a welcome addition. A motion was made and seconded to support with normal revisions. The motion passed unanimously.

3. Report from CSREES representative.

Bob Nowierski, CSREES, gave a brief report, focusing on the permitting process for importation of alien species. He noted that, due to persistent lobbying, the prohibition against hand-carrying has been eliminated. Some carriers refuse to ship biological specimens because they are afraid of bioterrorism. A consistent policy across countries is needed. NCA members thanked Bob for doing yeomans work on having the prohibition against hand-carried specimens eliminated.

4. Department reports

Summaries from each institution were distributed and discusses.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2006

4. Continuation of Department Reports

5. NCA business

Next years meeting will probably take place in Albuquerque, NM from January 14-16 with the plant pathologists. Jim English will confirm time and date with the plant pathologists.
J. Obrycki has agreed to be the local arrangements chair for the 2007 meeting.
After being nominated and seconded from the floor and voted into office by acclamation, Jon Tollefson graciously agreed (upon seeing no recourse) to be secretary for 2007.
Some discussion took place regarding the format for the 2007 meeting that would streamline the presentations of department reports, thus, freeing up time for discussion with the plant pathologists on issues of substance.

6.Adjournment at 12:00.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan W. Fisher
Secretary, 2006

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