NCR201: Integrated Pest Management
(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)
Status: Inactive/Terminating
NCR201: Integrated Pest Management
Duration: 10/01/2001 to 09/30/2006
Administrative Advisor(s):
NIFA Reps:
Non-Technical Summary
Statement of Issues and Justification
This is a proposal to replace the previous NCS-3 and IPM Coordinators Joint Committee. The
role of this NCR committee will continue in its previous context as a service and advisory
committee to the regional administrative structure and to the pest management staff at CSREES-
USDA. The advisory role will be in multiple areas including drafting an RFP for North Central
competitive IPM Grant Program and advising CSREES on North Central regional needs and
priorities as it relates to National IPM Programs. This process is driven by the requirements
(AREERA) for new research guidelines for all multistate activities.
Losses due to pests and costs associated with management/control of pests represents significant
costs to production agriculture. Pests and pesticide use also represent a significant challenge in
areas of public health, manufacturing, food processing, urban and residential landscape(s) and the
environment. Pest management faces major potential challenges from current actions by EPA in
implementing FQPA, i.e., the potential loss of pesticides that are critical in several use areas.
The use of genetic engineering to provide an alternative control tactic to move away from
traditional pesticides also face serious challenges in the public arena. This alternative method of
control is also under serious challenge from EPA and, is being scrutinized by other federal
agencies.
The diversity of pests and multiple impacts emphasize the importance of a multistate and multi-
disciplinary approach. Leveraging the knowledge and resources of integrated pest management
expertise in the North Central Region is key to addressing pest problems. Leveraging will be
accomplished through communication and interaction with other entities that are involved in
various aspects of pest management, for example, IR-4.
This regional multistate committee would provide a framework for bringing together IPM
researchers and educators with diverse backgrounds to explore common issues, offer insights and
identify priorities. This committee will develop documentation via an RFP for IPM research,
education programs and activities in the North Central region. This committee will also provide
a forum for information sharing with the North Central Pest Management Centers. The
continuation of the NCS-3 function will provide a base for interacting with the North Central
Pest Management Center which was established in late 2000. Each region has a committee as is
being proposed in this document to serve their respective region. Plans and RFPs are shared
across the regions. Representatives from each region are on a National IPM committee to
provide coordination and input to CSREES. The National Committee meets minimally once a
year in D.C.
Objectives
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Enhance multi disciplinary, multistate communication.
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Review priority needs for IPM.
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Foster cooperative programmatic development with other relevant entities/organizations, including North Central Pest Management Center, IR-4, etc.
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Develop the RFP for the North Central IPM Grants Program for review by USDA-CSREES.
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Procedures and Activities
Expected Outcomes and Impacts
- Research and education programs that enhance implementation of integrated pest management systems. Pests do not recognize state boundaries. One outcome would be an expectation for the committee to foster the development of multistate activity to initiate a research or education program.
- Development of "standardized" approaches for assessing IPM across the NC region and surrounding areas, for example, IPM measurement tools designed to assess IPM adoption. AREERA requires reporting of accomplishments. Draft protocols will be reviewed and refined to assist states in meeting reporting requirements.
- Routine use of user-friendly computer technologies for implementing IPM as well as increasing availability of information. As an information sharing committee there will be an exchange of ideas and technology for use by member states. For example, arrangements could be made to share evolving technology, joint web sites, etc.
- Increased collaboration with both public agencies, private industries as well as other stakeholders. Inviting regional EPA, SARE and consultants to meetings, for example, would potentially broaden the base for IPM both in terms of needs identification and potential for resource enhancement.
- Identification and recommendations on key and emerging IPM issues including the uses of new world wide web based communication tools and implementation of insect resistance management plans as more transgenic cultivars are deployed for pest management purposes.
- Develop a draft RFP for the North Central Regional IPM Grants Program. The draft RFP is reviewed, approved or modified by USDA-CSREES. An RFP may be used for more than one year but would be reviewed annually by the Committee. The Regional IPM Grants Program is a federally funded (CSREES) program and as such its management is in their domain. The region serves as an advisor and facilitator to USDA-CSREES.
Projected Participation
View Appendix E: ParticipationEducational Plan
see outcomes/impacts
Organization/Governance
The recommended Standard Governance for multistate research activities include the election of a Chair, a Chair-elect, and a Secretary. All officers are to be elected for at least two-year terms to provide continuity. Administrative guidance will be provided by an assigned Administrative Advisor and a CSREES Representative.
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