NCERA_old222: Integrated Pest Management

(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)

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Date of Annual Report: 09/07/2017

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Annual Meeting Dates: 03/21/2017 - 03/22/2017
Period the Report Covers: 04/01/2016 - 03/01/2017

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Brief Summary of Minutes

Please see attached file for NCERA222's annual report.

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NCERA222 Report FY2017.docx

Accomplishments

Publications

See attached publication list.

Impact Statements

Date of Annual Report: 05/21/2018

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Annual Meeting Dates: 03/19/2018 - 03/19/2018
Period the Report Covers: 02/28/2017 - 02/28/2018

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Brief Summary of Minutes

See attached file for NCERA222's 2017/2018 annual report.

Minutes Attachment:

2018 NCERA 222 annual report.pdf

Accomplishments

Publications

Impact Statements

Date of Annual Report: 05/10/2019

Report Information

Annual Meeting Dates: 03/12/2019 - 03/13/2019
Period the Report Covers: 03/01/2018 - 03/01/2019

Participants

Bill Hutchison - University of Minnesota
Bob Wright - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Bryan Jensen - University of Wisconsin
Cliff Sadof - Purdue University
Daren Mueller - Iowa State University/NC IPM
Diane Plewa - University of Illinois
Ethan Stoetzer - Iowa State University/NC IPM
Frannie Miller - Kansas State University
Herb Bolton - USDA NIFA (online)
Jeff Jacobsen - NCRA Executive Director/Michigan State University
Jim Jasinski - The Ohio State University
Joy Landis - Vice Chair - Michigan State
Laura Iles - Iowa State University/NC IPM Center
Lee Miller - Chair - University of Missouri
Lynnae Jess - NC IPM Center
Pat Beauty - North Dakota State University (online)
Rubella Goswami - USDA NIFA (online)

Brief Summary of Minutes

See attached file below.

Minutes Attachment:

2019 NCERA 222 - Meeting Minutes.pdf

Accomplishments

The North Central IPM Center provided support for and launched a multistate project in 2018 entitled the Agricultural Production Pollinator Habitat Utilization Survey. The aim was to assess the distribution of bee and pollinators in agricultural settings throughout the North Central region. Eleven state participated in the survey which involved 10 weeks of pollinator monitoring at at least 6 locations. The iPipe app was used for data collection and archival. A potential goal is to accumulate this data for a regional publication. The North Central IPM Center also operates numerous working groups that involve some of the members of this NCERA group. At a stakeholder meeting held in September, working groups presented "one big thing" to demonstrate the interaction and coordination among members. Highlights are below. <ul> <li>Ag and Wildlife Coexistence Working Group - Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference, Generation of 10 Ag-focused wildlife damage factsheets.</li> <li>Food Narrative Project - Use strategic frame analysis to develop better ways to communicate about farming</li> <li>Great Lakes Fruit Working Group - Stone Fruit IPM for Beginners, Pocket Guide: Apple Harves and Storage Disorders</li> <li>Northern Plains IPM Working Group - Developing web-based app for wheat disease identification</li> </ul> Individual states also reported accomplishments and impacts to the group. One impact from each state is outlined below. Indiana - USB Multi State Take Action Program.  Purdue is the lead institution on this activity (Johnson is the PI) and funding totals are approaching $3,000,000 so far. USB Multi-State Herbicide Resistant Weeds and Crops (Take Action) is an Extension program.  The funds are distributedamong the collaborators to use to support their extension activities and develop new and unique educational pieces to help with addressing herbicide resistant weeds and proper use of new herbicide-resistant soybean varieties.  Each year Johnson host’s an all-day meeting a number of conference calls of the PI’s involved with this regional extension project. After the initial 3 years of the project, USB interest remained high and we were able to obtain funding for an additional 3 years and are currently in the 6thyear of this project. To date, we have developed over 30new publications, held over 250winter workshops and summer field days on herbicide-resistant weeds and soybeans, and have increased awareness of the impact of herbicide-resistant weeds by over 50% during the grant cycle.  With the success of this program, the extension plant pathology and extension entomology community have asked the weed scientists if they can develop similar programs for soybean diseases and insects and house their information under the Take Action umbrella. We have granted them permission to do this and they have started to populate the website with information. Iowa State - The Monarchs on the Move Challenge, an initiative produced by the 2018 4-H Ag Innovators Experience (4-H AIE), concluded this August, in Iowa, having reached over 1,000 youth, at 60 events, across 30 counties. The Monarchs on the Move challenge is the result of a collaboration between the National 4-H Council and Monsanto to create the 2018 4-H Ag Innovators Experience (4-H AIE). The goal of each event is to teach students and children about monarch butterflies and the importance of pollinators in crop and food production. The program encourages students to participate in discussions and activities with the intentions of learning about preserving the monarch population and, in general, increasing biodiversity. Kansas State - The myFieldsplatform is supported largely in part by EIP funding; however, we have successfully leveraged approximately $250,000 additional funds to expand on activities with related projects and collaborations, targeting the goal for IPM adoption to “Ensure a multidirectional flow of pest management information by expanding existing and developing new collaborative relationships with public and private sector cooperators.” In addition, we have initiated discussion with the KSU Office of Commercialization to establish a long-term business model. Nebraska - Coordinated a statewide extension issue team on resistant and invasive pests. Outputs are below. <ul> <li>Three regional webinars on resistant pest management were produced on topics ranging from Bt resistance in western corn rootworm, Palmer amaranth, and frogeye leaf spot. </li> <li>Crop Watch newsletter articles on resistance management concepts</li> <li>2018 Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer amaranth Management Field Day for 105 + clientele. Rated extremely useful and timely to learn about control options for atrazine and HPPD inhibitors-resistant Palmer amaranth. The feedback of 72% attendees suggested excellent or above average improvement in knowledge for management of Palmer amaranth in field and seed corn</li> </ul> Michigan State - Short videos have become an increasingly popular way to receive new information. In our federal IPM Extension grant, we invited MSU researchers to leverage their existing grants with extension videos produced within our grant. During 2018, we produced three videos (see publications). Missouri - The MU Field Crop Plant Pathology program embarked on a broad-based class termed “Summer Scouting Schools”, with training workshops located in each of the four quadrants of the state. These interactive workshops trained over 100 farmers, cooperators, Extension specialists and other stakeholders in identifying and managing common soybean and corn diseases impacting production in Missouri.  In addition to hands-on demonstrations, attendees were trained on the basics of fungicide resistance management, the potential impact of resistant fungal pathogens on production, and which pathogens are high risk. Prior to the workshops, 50% of survey respondents indicated they had little or no knowledge about fungicide resistant pathogens in Missouri field crops, whereas a post-survey indicated 90% of attendees were somewhat to very knowledgeable on the topic. North Dakota State - From 2008 through 2018, approximately 10,500 North Dakota wheat fields have been surveyed as part of the IPM Survey program. To date, no exotic pests have been detected. The negative results have resulted in the following impacts: <ul> <li>Annual savings of $30,000 in diagnostic lab fees</li> <li>Facilitates North Dakota wheat exports valued at nearly $100 million annually</li> <li>USDA now allows North Dakota (and only North Dakota in the entrie U.S.) to certify wheat exports based on official IPM Survey results recognizing North Dakota as an area free from flag smut and dwarf bunt</li> <li>Prevents phytosanitary hindrances on North Dakota wheat exports</li> </ul> Ohio State - The IPM Program has been supporting hops pest management for the past four years by hosting several field days throughout the season plus an annual brewing/hops statewide conference where several OSU speakers help organize, resource, and teach individual sessions. In late 2017, two videos about scouting, general pest management and spider mite biological control in hopyards were produced and placed on the OSU IPM Program YouTube website. During the 2018 field season, ten hops field days were held across the state; four were evaluated for grower impact. Participants reported increased confidence in identifying spider mite injury and downy mildew, and their ability to manage these pests (n=15).  Sixty percent of participants reported being very likely or extremely likely to use at least one of the IPM tactics discussed at the meeting, while 34% of participants reported it was very likely or extremely likely what they learned would save their operation money. Wisconsin - Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) have been important clientele for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension and the IPM Program since the CCA program was implemented in Wisconsin. The IPM program decided to develop a set of YouTube videos designed to meet State CCA Performance Objectives and to also to serve as a reference library for pest managers, producers and other clientele.This reference library now includes 53 videos and over 18 hours of instruction. Videos ranging from 3 to 60 minutes were developed by UW Extension and IPM Staff.  UW IPM staff were also involved with filming, editing and distribution.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES Alford, A. and C.H. Krupke. 2018. A meta-analysis and economic evaluation of neonicotinoid seed treatments and other prophylactic insecticides in Indiana maize from 2000-2015 with IPM recommendations. J. Econ. Entomol. 111:689-699. doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox379 Duffy, A.G., G. Hughes, M. Ginzel and D.S. Richmond. 2018. Volatile and tactile chemical cues associated with Sphenophorus vanutusand S. parvulushost and mate recognition behavior. Journal of Chemical Ecology (Accepted). Duffy, A.G., G.S. Powell, J.M. Zaspel, and D.S. Richmond. 2018. Billbug (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae: Spehenophorus spp.) seasonal biology and DNA-based life stage association in Indiana Turfgrass. Journal of Economic Entomology. Journal Economic Entomology 111:304-313. Quesada C. R. and  C. S. Sadof 2018.  Factors influencing insecticide efficacy against armored and soft scales. HortTechnology 28(3) 267-275 Taylor, S.V. and C.H. Krupke. 2018. Measuring rootworm refuge function: Diabrotica virgifera virgiferaemergence and mating in seed blend and strip refuges for Bt maize. Pest Mgt. Sci. In press. Tooker, J.F., M.R. Douglas and C.H. Krupke. 2017. Neonicotinoid seed treatments: limitations and compatibility with integrated pest management. Agric. Environ. Letters. 2 (1). EXTENSION PUBS Richmond, D.Sand C. Sadof. 2018. Japanese beetles in the urban landscape. Purdue Extension Publication E-75-W. Beckerman J. 2018.  Disease Management Strategies for Horticultural Crops: Fungicide Mobility for Nursery, Greenhouse, and Landscape Professionals. BP-70.  Beckerman J. 2018.  Disease Management Strategies for Horticultural Crops: Fungicide Rotations for Nursery, Greenhouse, and Landscape Professionals.  BP-71 Bordelon, B., Foster, R., Obermeyer, J., Turner, D., Thompson, A., Hermesch, J. 2018. Integrated Pest management Guide for Hops in Indiana. ID-462-W Missouri IPM Website - Newsletters: Published 42 articles in the Missouri Environment and Garden (MEG), 32 articles in Integrated Pest and Crop Management (IPCM), and 14 articles in Missouri Produce Growers (MPG). The website, which includes pest monitoring and other services accounted for 348,321 pageviews during the period (MEG - 182,653; IPCM - 111,724; MPG - 12,125). Protecting Honey Bees and Other Pollinators from Agricultural Insecticides in Field Crops  <a href="https://ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UW_PollinatorFactSheet_final.pdf">https://ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UW_PollinatorFactSheet_final.pdf</a>   Pest Management in Wisconsin Field Crops (revised) https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/pat/files/2018/11/2019_A3646.pdf Commercial Vegetable Production in Wisconsin (revised) <a href="https://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3422.pdf">https://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3422.pdf</a> Field Crop Scouting Manual (revised)<a href="https://ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UW-IPM-ScoutingManual-web.pdf">https://ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UW-IPM-ScoutingManual-web.pdf</a>   EXTENSION VIDEOS Szendrei, Z. <a href="http://bit.ly/squash-bees">http://bit.ly/squash-bees</a> Szendrei, Z. <a href="http://bit.ly/Bees4Cukes">http://bit.ly/Bees4Cukes</a> Landis, D. <a href="http://bit.ly/SavingMonarchs">http://bit.ly/SavingMonarchs</a>

Impact Statements

4. Facilitate multistate programming to share curriculum and educational materials.

Date of Annual Report: 01/01/1970

Report Information

Annual Meeting Dates: 03/30/2020 - 04/01/2020
Period the Report Covers: 03/01/2019 - 03/01/2020

Participants

Anthony Hanson, University of Minnesota; Bob Wright, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Bryan Jensen, University of Wisconsin; Lee Miller, University of Missouri; Pat Beauzay, North Dakota State University; Phil Rozeboom, South Dakota State University; Diane Plewa, University of Illinois; Frannie Miller, Kansas State University; Jim Jasinski, The Ohio State University; Vice Chairperson Cliff Sadof, Purdue University; Chairperson Joy Landis, Michigan State University; Lynnae Jess - NC IPM Center; Daren Mueller, Laura Iles and Ethan Stoetzer, Iowa State University/NC IPM; Seth Dibblee, EPA Region 5: Bob Nowierski - USDA NIFA; Jeff Jacobsen - NCRA Executive Director/Michigan State University.

Participants Attachment:

2020 NCERA222 Annual Meeting Minutes.pdf

Brief Summary of Minutes

Minutes Attachment:

2020 NCERA222 Annual Meeting Minutes.pdf

Accomplishments

ACCOMPLISHMENT 1: Extension Master Gardener: Planting Pollinator Habitat The NDSU Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program with NDSU Extension Entomology is concerned about loss of pollinator habitat and began an educational initiative to promote planting home pollinator gardens. EMGs designed and built public pollinator gardens in prominent locations in North Dakota. These gardens serve as teaching and demonstration gardens for other EMGs and county agents who hold workshops and give tours to educate the public on the importance of pollinators, which native and ornamental flowers to plant for continuous bloom, how to use pesticides safely, and how to promote nesting habitat for bees. With Michigan State University Extension, we developed 3 fact sheets to further educate the public about gardening for better pollinator health. ACTIVITIES: The EMG Program designed and built 27 public pollinator gardens in 20 counties. Prominent locations include the International Peace Gardens (Dunseith), the Chahinkapa Zoo (Wahpeton), the Red River Zoo (Fargo), School for the Deaf (Devils Lake), Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College Gardens (New Town), Hi-Line Prairie Gardens & Orchard (Valley City) and the Williston Research Extension Center. These gardens serve as teaching and demonstration gardens. OUTPUTS: A packaged outreach program is available for use by EMGs and Extension agents and contains 4 Extension publications, a PowerPoint for adults, and a lesson plan for youth. Two NDSU fact sheets were created/revised:  Bee-utiflul Landscapes: Building a Pollinator Garden (H1811) and Butterfly Gardening in North Dakota (E1266). With MSU Extension, we developed 3 additional fact sheets:  Pollination in Vegetable Gardens and Backyard Fruits (H1898), Insects That Look Like Bees (E1914) and Rare and Endangered Pollinators (in preparation). OUTCOMES: Through the Planting Pollinator Habitat project, the EMG Program has certified 103 pollinator gardens in 24 North Dakota counties totaling 305,947 sq ft. Also, the program has certified 14 gardens with large acreage in the surrounding states of Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana totaling 96 acres. We expect the total square footage of new pollinator gardens to continue to increase as a direct result of participants applying what they learn through this educational project. FUTURE PLANS: We plan to continue this project in 2020-2021 using funding provided by our CPPM-EIP grant one year renewal. MILESTONES: See outcomes. ACCOMPLISHMENT 2: 2019 Bine and Dine Hop Webinar Series With significant growth in craft brewing, growers in the North Central states have begun to produce hops, diversifying crops grown at their farms. The influx of new growers to this crop created a demand for information about growing hops and using IPM to manage pests and keep the crop healthy. Through the NC IPM Center, members led the effort to form and continue the Great Lakes Hop working group. ACTIVITIES: Michigan State University Extension educators organized the 2019 Bine and Dine Hop Webinar Series to get information to growers and answer their questions. Six live webinars were offered at noon once a month April-September. Topics covered were when and how to do pest, agronomic and fertility management practices plus discussions of current conditions, upcoming management milestones and emerging pests. SHORT TERM OUTCOMES: The webinars drew 282 attendees from 6 north central states, 8 additional states, 3 Canadian provinces and 2 other countries. User-reported impacts: 93% increased their hop knowledge, 56% Utilized MSU resources; 69% Adopted new management practices including IPM this season; 83% Adopt practices or tools to increase yield, improve quality, or decrease inputs; 98% Reported they would sign up for the webinars in 2020. OUTPUT: Participants were referred to hops.msu.edu (Growing Hops in the Great Lakes Region) where resources are gathered for timely reference. FUTURE PLANS: The second year of the series began April 6, 2020. MILESTONES: This innovative program was shared at our annual meeting and has been leveraged and promoted through the NCIPM Center’s Great Lakes Hops working group. By successfully forming a working group, organizers are able to share activities and resources in multiple states and provinces. ACCOMPLISHMENT 3: 2019 Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition With a continued increase in global demand for a diverse diet and food supply, knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) is now more important than ever for the sustainability of the world’s natural resources devoted to farming. To satisfy the growing demands of careers in the IPM sector, universities need to both attract youth interested in IPM, as well as inspire those without interest. Iowa State University established a Youth Crop Scouting Competition in 2010, and it has since expanded throughout the North Central region, and beyond. ACTIVITIES: Annual crop scouting competitions have taken place since 2010; as of 2019 five states (Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota, Kentucky) compete. Each year, the involved states’ land grant universities hosts a statewide competition, in order to send a representative team to the regional competition. Each year, the host of the regional competition changes. Events vary and include: plant staging, identifying diseases, assessing plant injury, problem solving and written assessments. SHORT TERM OUTCOMES: Seven teams, consisting of 35 youth from the five states competed in Ames, Iowa in the 2019 Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition. OUTPUT: In 2019, the Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition included 35 students from 7 teams from Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota, and Kentucky, each led by one coach. FUTURE PLANS: To make it national with support from national regulators and companies. MILESTONES: The 2019 Regional Crop Scouting Competition saw its first, non-North Central team from Kentucky.

Publications

Ohio State University Acebes-Doria, Angelita L.; Arthur M. Agnello, Diane G. Alston, Heather Andrews, Elizabeth H. Beers, J. Christopher Bergh, Ric Bessin, Brett R. Blaauw, G. David Buntin, Eric C. Burkness, Shi Chen, Ted E. Cottrell, Kent M. Daane, Lauren Fann, Shelby J. Fleischer, Christelle Guédot, Larry J. Gut, George C. Hamilton, Richard Hilton, Kim A. Hoelmer, William D. Hutchison, Peter Jentsch, Greg Krawczyk, Thomas P. Kuhar, Jana C. Lee, Joshua M. Milnes, Anne L. Nielsen, Dilani K. Patel, Brent D. Short, Ashfaq A. Sial, Lori R. Spears, Kathy Tatman, Michael D. Toews, James D. Walgenbach, Celeste Welty, Nik G. Wiman, Janet van Zoeren, and Tracy C. Leskey. September 2019. Season-long Monitoring of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Throughout the United States using Commercially Available Traps and Lures. Journal of Economic Entomology. doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz240  Emanuel, I.B., Farinas, C., Lin, S., Pierzynski, J., Crouch, J., Hand, F.P. 2019. Occurrence of boxwood blight caused by Calonectria pseudonaviculata in Ohio landscapes. Plant Disease. Plant Disease. 103(10):2670. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-19-0520-PDN. NIFA support.  Rosalie Sepesy, Elizabeth Long, Celeste Welty, Jim Jasinski. 2019. Monitoring and Managing Spotted wing Drosophila in Fruit Crops. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/ent-86  Ivey, M.L., Medina, R., and Bergefurd, B. ,2019. Ohio Hop Disease Management Guide 2019.  Watters, H. D., S. W. Culman, A. E. Dorrance, G. A. LaBarge, E. M. Lentz, L. E. Lindsey, M. M. Loux, P. Michel, H. E. Ozkan, P. A. Paul, A. L. Raudenbush, L. H. Rhodes, R. M. Sulc, N. J. Taylor, P. R. Thomison, K.J. Tilmon and J. F. Tooker.  2019.  Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Alfalfa Field Guide.  Ohio State University Extension. Publication 827.  Pekarcik, A., E. Richer, and K. Tilmon. (2020). Entomopathogenic nematodes for control of Asiatic garden beetle in field crops. Ohio State University Extension, Wooster, OH. 1-4. https://cdn.sare.org/wp-content/uploads/20200301151529/AGB_EPN_Handout_Feb2020.pdf Pekarcik, A. K. Tilmon, E. Richer, C. DiFonzo, and B. Mackellar. (2019). Identification, monitoring, & management of Asiatic garden beetle in field crops. Ohio State University Extension, Wooster, OH., and Michigan State University Extension, East Lansing, MI. 1-4. https://aginsects.osu.edu/sites/aginsects/files/imce/AGB%20in%20field%20crops%202019.pdf  Tilmon, K. J. and A. Raudenbush.  2019.  Common Bees of Ohio Soybean. The Ohio State University IPM Program.    Spring, M.R. and M.M. Gardiner. 2019. How to Identify and Enhance Ohio’s Wild Bees in Your Landscape. OSU Extension Fact Sheet Number: ENT-85-19  Jasinski, J. 2019. Using mustard cover crops as biofumigants to control Plectosporium blight on pumpkin, 2019. Plant Disease Management Report. 14:V070.  James Jasinski, Kyle Vernot. 2020. Can Mustard Cover Crops Reduce Plectosporium Blight in Pumpkin? National Association of County Agricultural Agents. Richmond, VA.   Fully or partially supported/maintained these sites: https://ipm.osu.edu, https://u.osu.edu/bedbugs/, http://u.osu.edu/pestmanagement/, https://southcenters.osu.edu/horticulture/other-specialties/hops. https://u.osu.edu/ohscn/  Soybean Cyst Nematode in Ohio https://u.osu.edu/osusoybeandisease/  Soybean Disease Management in Ohio https://stepupsoy.osu.edu Soybean and Small Grain Crop Production https://aginsects.osu.edu/   https://u.osu.edu/dandeliondetectives/    Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations. Include workshops, colloquia, conferences, symposia, and industry meetings in which you presented and/or organized.  Exploring relationships between pheromone trap capture and crop injury. Stakeholder Advisory Panel annual meeting for the multi-State project on brown marmorated stink bug management. Columbus, OH. 2/19/2019. Bergefurd, B.R. (2019). Ohio Hops Research and Production Update. Great Lakes Hop Research Meeting. Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada.  7/30/19http://ncipmc.org/partners/wgroup/hop.php. NIFA acknowledged.  Lindsey, L.E. 2020. Soybean production tips. 2020 Agronomic Outlook Meeting. Brown County, OH. Feb. 20. Attendance: 25  Lindsey, L.E. 2020. How do I get my soybeans through the glass ceiling? West Ohio Agronomy Day. Shelby County, OH. Jan. 13. Attendance: 100  Tilmon, K. J.  2019.  Sink bugs and ‘hole punchers.’  Western Agronomy Field Day.  South Charleston, OH.  July 17.  Attendance:  40.  Tilmon, K. J.  2019.  Insects we need to be on the lookout for this fall.  Summer Corn and Soybean Scouting Night Crawford.  Bucyrus, Oh.  August 13.  Attendance: 25.  Tilmon, K. J.  2019.  Diagnostic demonstration of soybean insect pests.  Southwest Ohio Corn Growers Field Day.  Washington Courthouse, OH.  August 13.  Attendance: 40.  Tilmon, K. J.  2019.  Stink bugs and soybean defoliators.  Farm Science Review/Ohio Agribusiness Association Agronomy College.  9/10/19.  Attendance: 80.   Tilmon, K. J.  2019.  Soybean insect pests.  Ohio Department of Agriculture Inspector Training.  12/2/19.  Attendance:  30.  Dorrance, A.E. 2020. Soybean disease update. Ohio Seed Improvement Association. Doubletree Inn, Worthington, Columbus, OH, OH. 70 attendees  Dorrance, A.E. 2019. Pesticide Applicator Update 2019 for Soybean Pathology. December, 10, 4-H Center, Columbus.  Dorrance, A.E. 2019. Soybean Disease Scouting. Southwest Ohio Corn Growers, August 13, Washington Court House, 100 participants, Fayette county Airport  Dorrance, A.E. 2019. Soybean diseases and SCN. Agronomy Field Day, August 21, Mt. Gilead Ohio, 20 participants.  Dorrance, A.E. 2019. Updates on SCN Management and Frogeye Leafspot. September 10, Molly Caren Farm, Farm Science Review, 60 attendees  Dorrance, A.E. 2019. Updates on SCN Management and Frogeye Leafspot. September 10, Western Ohio, 60 attendees  Michel, AP. 2019 Stink bugs and defoliators in soybean. OSU Western Ag Research Station Field Day. South Charleston, OH. Jul 17. 75 Participants.  Michel, AP. 2019 Insect Update for 2017/2018. Pesticide Applicators Training (PAT) Recertification Field Crop Conference.  Sandusky, OH.  Feb 22.  100 Participants  Michel, AP. 2019 Insect Management in Soybean. Carroll County Agronomy School. Carrollton, OH. Feb 21. 50 Participants  Michel, AP. 2019 Insect Management in Soybean. NE Ohio Agronomy School. Bristolville, OH. Feb 20. 100 Participants  Michel, AP. 2019 Testing for Bt using test strips. OARDC Agronomy School. Wooster, OH. Feb 8. 20 Participants  Michel, AP. 2019 Managing insects without Bt. Ohio Ag Business Association. Columbus, OH. Jan 31. 80 Participants  Michel, AP. 2019 Insect Update for 2017/2018. Pesticide Applicators Training (PAT) Recertification Field Crop Conference.  Akron, OH.  Jan 15.  25 Participants  Gardiner, M.M. Dandelion detectives: A youth citizen science program focused on the value of weeds. One Day Insect University. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH. (10/29/19) (400 participants)   University of Illinois  Peer-Reviewed Articles Dalla Lana, F., Plewa, D. E., Phillippi, E. S., Garzonio, D., Hesterman, R., Kleczewski, N. M., and Paul, P. A. 2019. First Report of Tar Spot of Maize (Zea mays), caused by Phyllachora maydis in Ohio. Plant Disease. 103:1780. Kleczewski, N., Plewa, D.E., Kangas, C., Phillippi, E., and Kleczewski, V. 2019. First report of Red Crown Rot of Soybeans caused by Calonectria ilicicola (anamorph: Cylindrocladium parasiticum) in Illinois. Plant Disease. 103:1777. Kleczewski, N., Chilvers, M., Mueller, D., Plewa, D., Robertson, A., Smith, D., Telenko, D. 2019. Tar Spot. Crop Protection Network. Corn Disease Management Fact Sheet. <a href="https://crop-protection-network.s3.amazonaws.com/publications/tar-spot-filename-2019-03-25-120313.pdf">https://crop-protection-network.s3.amazonaws.com/publications/tar-spot-filename-2019-03-25-120313.pdf</a>  Posters Kangas, M.N. and J.R. Miller. April 2019. Pollinator-targeted conservation program supports and abundance of wild bees. Poster at the US Section of the International Association for Landscape Ecology (US-IALE) in Fort Collins, CO. Kangas, M.N. and J.R. Miller. February 2019. Pollinator-targeted conservation program supports and abundance of wild bees. Poster at the Graduates in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Symposium in Urbana, IL. (Runner-up Poster Award)  Presentations and Lectures Kangas, M.N. July 2019. Lunch with an Expert: The Buzz on Native Bees in East-Central Illinois. Oral presentation at University of Illinois Extension in Champaign, IL. Kangas, M.N. April 2019. Buzzing with life: cemetery prairies as living systems. Oral presentation at the Grand Prairie Friends Annual Meeting in Urbana, IL. Estes, K.A. November 11 & 13, 2019. Ag Pests of Illinois Corn and Soybeans: Common and Invasive Threats. Invited Lecture for Parkland College, AG 232. Champaign, IL. Estes, K.A. August 18, 2019. How are insects responding to the wild weather in 2019. University of Illinois Agronomy Day. Champaign, IL. Estes, K.A. April 23, 2019. Illinois Invasive Insects. University of Illinois Extension Four Seasons Webinar. Estes, K.A. April 25, 2019. Illinois Invasive Insects. Invasive Species Workshop. Bloomington, IL. Plewa, D. E. Sept. 5, 2019. Diagnosing Plant Problems. Master Gardener State Conference. Moline, IL. Plewa, D. E. May 23, 2019. Top 10 Tree Diseases. University of Illinois Extension presentation. Bloomington, IL. Other Written Articles <ul> <li>2 Chapters in the updated Field Crop Scouting Manual</li> <li>9 articles in Home, Yard, and Garden Pest Newsletter (<a href="http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/">http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/</a>)</li> <li>Phytophthora ramorum Alert (<a href="https://uofi.box.com/v/Pramorumalert">https://uofi.box.com/v/Pramorumalert</a>) and internal information for Extension personnel and risk assessment tool</li> <li>Coauthored the Illinois Department of Agriculture press release about Phytophthora ramorum (<a href="https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/20290-Sudden_Oak_Death_Release_(002).pdf">https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/20290-Sudden_Oak_Death_Release_(002).pdf</a>)</li> <li>7 articles for various newsletters and webinars</li> <li>7 radio and TV interviews</li> </ul>   Purdue University’s Indiana Highlights  Regional publications. <ol> <li>Morfin N, Given K, Evans M, Guzman-Novoa E, Hunt GJ. Grooming behavior and gene expression of the Indiana “mite-biter” honey bee stock. Apidologie. 2020;51: 267–275.</li> <li>Smith JL, Difonzo CD, Baute JL, Michel AP and CH Krupke 2019. Ecology and Management of the Western Bean Cutworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Corn and Dry Beans—Revision With Focus on the Great Lakes Region . Journal of Integrated Pest Management 10 (1), 27</li> <li>Mourtzinis S, Krupke, CH Esker PD, Varenhorst A, and NJ Arneson,. 2019. Neonicotinoid seed treatments of soybean provide negligible benefits to US farmers. 2019...Scientific reports 9 (1), 1-722019</li> </ol>   Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations. Include workshops, colloquia, conferences, symposia, and industry meetings in which you presented and/or organized.  <ol> <li>Johnson, W. R. Extension Weed Scientist Field Tour with  Scientists from over 15 states, EPA, and AAPCO West Lafayette, on September 23,2020.</li> <li>Krupke, C. H. (Author & Presenter), Entomological Society of America, "Why IPM and IRM are occasionally mutually exclusive, and what to do about it.," Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC), St. Louis, MO, United States. November, 2019. </li> </ol> <ol start="3"> <li>Richmond, D.S. 2019. National Turfgrass Entomology Workshop - Turfgrass insect management in the era of climate change. October 14-15, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. (Organizer and Program Chair). </li> </ol> <ol start="4"> <li>Sadof, C., J. Beckerman, D.S. Richmond, A. Patton and A. Torres Bravo. 2019. A sustainable approach for creating mobile apps for diagnosing plant problems. Entomological Society of America. St. Louis, MO, November 20, 2019.</li> </ol>   Wisconsin Fund leveraging, specifically, collaborative grants between stations and members. <ul> <li>Harpur, Brock USDA NIFA CARE $299,940 (3 yrs). Title: Which bees are best: Testing the performance of commonly available honey bee stocks for Midwestern and Northeastern beekeepers  </li> </ul> Publications <ul> <li>Managing Corn Insects When Growing Non-Bt Hybrids    <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UWEX_BtFactSheet_Final.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!lwDObqGupMQOeJC_fcsAe8TPLGDFPxJ0UwDs2QOS9-wkKniqKPc2rW9k0DsiNw$">https://ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UWEX_BtFactSheet_Final.pdf</a></li> <li>To Bt or not to Bt: Is that your questions  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UW_ToBT_NotBt_final.pdf__;!!HXCxUKc!lwDObqGupMQOeJC_fcsAe8TPLGDFPxJ0UwDs2QOS9-wkKniqKPc2rW9h2gpZvw$">https://ipcm.wisc.edu/download/pubsPM/UW_ToBT_NotBt_final.pdf</a></li> <li>A sample powerpoint, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/uwmadison.box.com/s/jbuo6it7ujwlrab323wijxli4g6bnfjy__;!!HXCxUKc!lwDObqGupMQOeJC_fcsAe8TPLGDFPxJ0UwDs2QOS9-wkKniqKPc2rW9LhdUc9g$">Hemp Bootcamp</a></li> <li>Leveraged funding: Proactive Research to Track and Manage Corn Earworm Resistance to Pyrethroids,    3 year $10,000/year grant from Midwest Food Processors Association,  Bill Hutchinson, Univ. of Minnesota and Bryan Jensen, Univ. of Wisconsin</li> </ul>   University of Missouri IPM Program Published Written Works Dintelman B, Trinklein D, and K Bradley (2020) Response of Common Garden Annuals to Sublethal Rates of 2,4-D and Dicamba with or without Glyphosate.  HortTechnology DOI: <a href="https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04593-20">https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04593-20</a>   Dintelmann BR, Warmund MR, Bish MD, and KW Bradley (2019) Investigations of the Sensitivity of Ornamental, Fruit, and Nut Plant Species to Driftable Rates of 2,4-D and Dicamba.  Weed Technology doi: 10.1017/ wet.2019.118   Selected Oral/Online Slide Show Presentations Investigations of the Sensitivity of Ornamental, Fruit, and Nut Plant Species to 2,4-D and Dicamba <a href="https://weedscience.missouri.edu/Compressed_Dintelmann_Slides.pdf">https://weedscience.missouri.edu/Compressed_Dintelmann_Slides.pdf</a>   Evaluation of Dicamba and 2,4-D Injury on Common Vegetable and Flower Species <a href="https://weedscience.missouri.edu/Vegetable%20Injury%20with%20Dicamba%20and%202,4-D%202018.pdf">https://weedscience.missouri.edu/Vegetable%20Injury%20with%20Dicamba%20and%202,4-D%202018.pdf</a>   South Dakota State University Posters <ul> <li>Hicks, J., P. Rozeboom, C. Dierks and A. Varenhorst. 2019. A new soybean pest in South Dakota: Soybean gall midge. 74th Annual Meeting of the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 18 March 2019. Cincinnati, OH.</li> <li>Claire, M., P. Rozeboom and A. Varenhorst. 2019. Impact of pollinators on Brassica carinata yields in South Dakota. 74th Annual Meeting of the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 18 March 2019. Cincinnati, OH.</li> </ul> Other Written Articles <ul> <li>Twenty Weekly Pest and Crop Newsletters (<a href="https://extension.sdstate.edu/sdsu-extension-pest-crop-newsletter">https://extension.sdstate.edu/sdsu-extension-pest-crop-newsletter</a>)</li> <li>Fifty-six Extension articles (<a href="https://extension.sdstate.edu/">https://extension.sdstate.edu/</a>)</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., A. Bachmann, P. Rozeboom and P. Wagner. 2019. An identification guide to common ticks of South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., P. Rozeboom, A. Bachmann, and P. Wagner (2019). Grasshopper Mites in South Dakota. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., P. Rozeboom, A. Bachmann, and P. Wagner (2019). Soybean Aphids in South Dakota. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., P. Rozeboom, E. Anderson, A. Bachmann, and P. Wagner (2019). An Identification Guide to Common Natural Enemies (Insects, Spiders & Mites). Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., A. Bachmann, P. Rozeboom, and P. Wagner (2019). An Identification Guide to Ticks of South Dakota. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Johnson, P.O., D. Vos, J. Alms, and L.J. Wrage (2019). Sorghum Weed Control. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Johnson, P.O. (2019). Grassy Weeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Johnson, P.O., D. Vos, J. Alms, and L.J. Wrage (2019). Weed Control in Soybeans, pp. 3-34. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Soybeans. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., P.A. Rozeboom, and P. Wagner (2019). Foliar Insecticides in Soybean, pp. 35-46. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Soybeans. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, P.A. Rozeboom, P.M. Wagner, and A.J. Varenhorst (2019). Soybean Seed Treatments, pp. 47-58. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Soybeans. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, and C. Strunk (2019). Foliar Fungicides in Soybean, pp. 59-72. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Soybeans. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Johnson, P.O., D. Vos, J. Alms, and L.J. Wrage. (2019). Weed Control in Corn, pp. 3-40. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Corn. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., P.A. Rozeboom, and P. Wagner (2019). Foliar Insecticides in Corn, pp. 41-56. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Corn. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, P.A. Rozeboom, P.M. Wagner, and A.J. Varenhorst (2019). Corn Seed Treatments, pp. 57-64. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Corn. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, and C. Strunk (2019). Foliar Fungicides in Corn, pp. 65-76. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Corn. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Johnson, P.O., D. Vos, J. Alms, and L.J. Wrage. (2019). Weed Control in Wheat, Small Grains and Millet, pp. 3-38. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Wheat. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., P.A. Rozeboom, and P. Wagner (2019). Foliar Insecticides in Wheat, pp. 39-46. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Wheat. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, P.A. Rozeboom, P.M. Wagner, and A.J. Varenhorst (2019). Wheat Seed Treatments, pp. 47-60. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Wheat. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, and C. Strunk (2019). Foliar Fungicides in Wheat, pp. 61-72. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Wheat. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Johnson, P.O., D. Vos, J. Alms, and L.J. Wrage (2019). Weed Control in Alfalfa and Forage Legumes, pp. 3-16. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Alfalfa & Oilseeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., P.A. Rozeboom, and P. Wagner (2019). Foliar Insecticides in Alfalfa, pp. 17-24. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Alfalfa & Oilseeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, P.A. Rozeboom, P.M. Wagner, and A.J. Varenhorst (2019). Alfalfa Seed Treatments, pp. 25-28. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Alfalfa & Oilseeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, and C. Strunk (2019). Fungicides in Alfalfa, pp. 29-32. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Alfalfa & Oilseeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Johnson, P.O., D. Vos, J. Alms, and L.J. Wrage (2019). Weed Control in Oilseeds (Sunflower, Safflower, Canola, Flax), pp. 33-50. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Alfalfa & Oilseeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., P.A. Rozeboom, and P. Wagner (2019). Foliar Insecticides in Sunflower & Other Oilseeds (Canola, Flax, Safflower), pp. 51-58. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Alfalfa & Oilseeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, P.A. Rozeboom, P.M. Wagner, and A.J. Varenhorst (2019). Seed Treatments in Sunflower & Other Oilseeds (Canola, Flax, Safflower) pp. 59-66. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Alfalfa & Oilseeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Byamukama, E., D. Yabwalo, and C. Strunk (2019). Foliar Fungicides in Oilseed Crops (Canola, Flax, Safflower, Sunflower), pp. 67-76. In A. Bachmann (ed.), 2019 South Dakota Pest Management Guide, Alfalfa & Oilseeds. Brookings, SD: SDSU Extension.</li> <li>Rozeboom, P., P. Wagner, A. Bachmann, and A. Varenhorst (2018). An Identification Guide to Corn and Soybean Caterpillar Pests in South Dakota. Brookings, SD: iGrow, SDSU Extension.</li> </ul> Scientific and Outreach Oral Presentations <ul> <li>Rozeboom, P. and A. Bachman. September 2019. Using IPM – Pest Management Strategies for Diverse Production.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A. J. 2019. Current and potential insect pests. Northeast Research Farm Field Day.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A. J. 2019. Current and potential insect pests. Southeast Research Farm Field Day.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A. J. 2019. Current and potential insect pests. Volga Farm Field Day.</li> <li>Wagner, P. and A. Varenhorst. 2019. Insects in wheat. West River Field School. Sturgis, SD.</li> <li>Rozeboom, P. May 2019. Utilizing Integrated Pest Management PAMS Techniques to Reduce Risk of Pesticides in Surface Water and Reducing the Potential for Delivery of Chemicals into Water Bodies. Oral presentation in field at USDA site near Buffalo, SD.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A. 2019. Soybean gall midge: A new pest in soybeans. Dakota Farm Show. 4 January 2019. Vermillion, SD.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., M. O’Neal and M. McCarville. 2019. Challenges associated with soybean aphids and Rag genes. 74th Annual Meeting of the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America. 19 March 2019. Cincinnati, OH.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A., C. Dierks and P. Rozeboom. 2019. Gall midge and insect pests. Soy100. 14 March 2019. Brookings, SD.</li> <li>Edwards, L. March 2019. Climate Outlook for the 2019 Growing Season. Oral presentation at the SD Independent Crop Consultant’s Annual Workshop in Brookings, SD.</li> <li>Byamukama, E. March 2019. 2018 Season Review: Role of Weather, Fungicide Efficacy and Fungicide Resistance. Oral presentation at the SD Independent Crop Consultant’s Annual Workshop in Brookings, SD.</li> <li>Rozeboom, P. March 2019. Principals of Integrated Pest Management and Why They’re Important. Oral presentation at the SD Independent Crop Consultant’s Annual Workshop in Brookings, SD.</li> <li>Varenhorst, A. March 2019. Why Scouting for Insects is Important. Oral presentation at the SD Independent Crop Consultant’s Annual Workshop in Brookings, SD.</li> <li>Johnson, P.O. March 2019. Review of 2018 and Challenges for 2019. Oral presentation at the SD Independent Crop Consultant’s Annual Workshop in Brookings, SD.</li> <li>Bly, A. March 2019. Soil Nutrient Cycling. Oral presentation at the SD Independent Crop Consultant’s Annual Workshop in Brookings, SD.</li> </ul> Collaborative Grants: <ul> <li>Research Grant 2019, North Central IPM Center (3/1/19-2/29/20). “IPM for soybean gall midge: Understanding pest ecology and identifying management practices”. Amount requested: $50,000. PI: Anthony McMechan (University of Nebraska). Co-PI: E. Hodgson (Iowa State University), T. Hunt (University of Nebraska), R. Wright (University of Nebraska), A. Varenhorst.</li> <li>Research Grant 2019, North Central IPM Center (12/18-9/19). “Soybean gall midge: Identifying management opportunities for an emerging pest of soybeans”. Amount requested: $60,000. PI: Anthony McMechan (University of Nebraska).  Co-PI: E. Hodgson (Iowa State University), T. Hunt (University of Nebraska), R. Wright (University of Nebraska), A. Varenhorst.</li> <li>Research Grant 2019, North Central Soybean Research Program (3/1/19-2/29/20). “Soybean gall midge: Surveying the north central region, adult monitoring and host plant resistance”. Amount requested: $870,000. PI: Anthony McMechan (University of Nebraska).  Co-PI: K. Estes (University of Illinois), N. Seiter (University of Illinois), J. Spencer (University of Illinois), C. Krupke (Purdue University), E. Hodgson (Iowa State University), R. Whitworth (Kansas State University), S. Zukoff (Kansas State University), C. DiFonzo (Michigan State University), K. Rice (University of Missouri), B. Potter (University of Minnesota), R. Koch (University of Minnesota), T. Hunt (University of Nebraska), R. Wright (University of Nebraska), G. Graef (University of Nebraska), J. Knodel (North Dakota State University), K. Tilmon (Ohio State University), A. Varenhorst, B. Jensen (University of Wisconsin).</li> </ul> Michigan State University Lizotte, Erin. Updated 2020 hop management guide available to Michigan hop growers. 2020. <a href="http://www.msue.msu.edu">www.msue.msu.edu</a>. Lizotte, Erin. 2020 Pest Alert: European Corn Borer in Michigan Hops. <a href="http://www.msue.msu.edu">www.msue.msu.edu</a> Sirrine, R., and Erin Lizotte. Bine and Dine monthly hop webinar series: <a href="https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/bine-and-dine-monthly-hop-webinar-series-1">https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/bine-and-dine-monthly-hop-webinar-series-1</a>   Partially supported/maintained these websites: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ipm.msu.edu">ipm.msu.edu</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hops.msu.edu">hops.msu.edu</a></li> </ul>

Impact Statements

IMPACT 1: Extension Master Gardener: Planting Pollinator Habitat ISSUE: Many honey bees and native bees continue to experience major population declines. Nationally, U.S. beekeepers lost 37.7% of their colonies during winter 2018-19. This is significant because their pollination services are required for food production. North Dakota also leads the nation in honey production. Native bees, such as bumble bees are facing major threats to their existence. In 2017, the rusty patched bumble bee was listed as endangered in the United States. The range of the rusty patched bumble bee used to extend into North Dakota. However, this bumble bee has not been detected in North Dakota since the 1990s. Some butterfly species, such as the monarch have also experienced steep population declines. ACTION: The Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program with Extension Entomology began an educational initiative to promote planting home pollinator gardens. The EMG Program designed and built 27 public pollinator gardens in 20 counties, including the International Peace Gardens (Dunseith), the Chahinkapa Zoo (Wahpeton), the Red River Zoo (Fargo), School for the Deaf (Devils Lake), Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College Gardens (New Town), Hi-Line Prairie Gardens & Orchard (Valley City) and the Williston Research Extension Center. Extension Master Gardeners and their agents hold workshops and give tours in the gardens to educate people on the importance of pollinators, which native and ornamental flowers to plant for continuous bloom, how to use pesticides safely, and how to promote nesting habitat for bees. OUTPUTS: A packaged outreach program is available for use by EMGs and Extension agents and contains 4 Extension publications, a PowerPoint for adults, and a lesson plan for youth. Two NDSU fact sheets were created/revised: Bee-utiflul Landscapes: Building a Pollinator Garden (H1811) and Butterfly Gardening in North Dakota (E1266). With Michigan State University Extension, we developed 3 additional fact sheets: Pollination in Vegetable Gardens and Backyard Fruits (H1898), Insects That Look Like Bees (E1914) and Rare and Endangered Pollinators (in preparation). IMPACT: Impacts of the Planting Pollinator Habitat project include: the EMG Program has certified 103 pollinator gardens in 24 North Dakota counties totaling 305,947 sq ft. Additionally, the program has certified 14 gardens with large acreage in the surrounding states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and Montana totaling 96 acres. IMPACT 2 from 2019 Bine and Dine Hop Webinar Series ISSUE: With tremendous growth in craft brewing, growers in Michigan and other states have begun to produce hops, diversifying crops grown at their farms. For example, according to The Hop Growers of America 2016 Statistical Packet, Michigan increased harvested acreage of hops 103% from 2015-2016. The influx of new growers to this crop created a demand for information about growing hops and using IPM to manage pests and keep the crop healthy. A webinar series is a convenient and effective means to deliver new information to growers in multiple locations and encourage their discussion. ACTION: Michigan State University Extension educators organized the 2019 Bine and Dine Hop Webinar Series to get information to growers and answer their questions. Six live webinars were offered at noon once a month April-September. Topics covered were when and how to do pest, agronomic and fertility management practices plus discussions of current conditions, upcoming management milestones and emerging pests. OUTPUT: Participants were referred to hops.msu.edu (Growing Hops in the Great Lakes Region) where resources are gathered for timely reference. IMPACT: The webinars drew 282 attendees from 6 north central states, 8 additional states, 3 Canadian provinces and 2 other countries. Responses to a participant survey show growth in knowledge, adoption of new practices, use of land grant resources and interest in continued learning. Specific user-reported impacts: 93% increased their hop knowledge, 56% Utilized MSU resources; 69% Adopted new management practices including IPM this season; 83% Adopt practices or tools to increase yield, improve quality, or decrease inputs; 98% Reported they would sign up for the webinars in 2020. This innovative program was shared at our annual meeting and has been leveraged and promoted through the NCIPM Center’s hops working group. IMPACT 3. 2019 Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition ISSUE: IPM is an important crop production strategy, but the knowledge base of IPM and agronomic practices is at risk of dying out. It is imperative that new generations of individuals are educated in these practices to ensure continued food security, and maintain rural population and economies. It is important to engage with students from all socioeconomic levels and regions early to help them develop their knowledge and interest of IPM, and help them develop the communication, critical thinking, and observation skills they will need for successful careers in agriculture. ACTION: The Iowa State University IPM program and 4-H Youth program developed the Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition in 2010, which has expanded to five states. The competition includes task ranging from corn growth staging, field scouting, insect identification, nutrient deficiency, plant diseases, soybean growth staging, and weed identification. In addition to hands on events in the field with agricultural professionals, a written assessment of knowledge was also conducted. OUTPUT & IMPACT: In 2019, the Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition at 35 students from 7 teams from Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota, and Kentucky, each led by one coach. Responses to a participant surveys show the following: All coaches spent at least 16 hours of preparation with youth, and cited university resources as primary reference materials; viewed the competition as a positive experience that helped students learn foundational IPM concepts; and expressed a desire to participate in a larger, national competition. The majority of youth were 4-H participants; several expressed a greater interest in ag-related professions; recommended increasing time at stations, number of stations, and participation numbers. From the survey responses, we concluded that youth time with a community leader was beneficial to youth development. Coaches felt prepared for the competition. The competition was well put together and can be replicated among states. The competition taught youth important IPM tactics and developed skills for future success in an agricultural career, made students more aware of the myriad career paths within agriculture, and generated more favorable opinions of land-grant universities.

Date of Annual Report: 05/04/2021

Report Information

Annual Meeting Dates: 03/24/2021 - 03/24/2021
Period the Report Covers: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2021

Participants

Adam Varenhorst South Dakota State University adam.varenhorst@sdstate.edu
Anthony Hanson University of Minnesota - Field Crops hans4022@umn.edu
Bob Wright University of Nebraska-Lincoln rwright2@unl.edu
Bryan Jensen University of Wisconsin bryan.jensen@wisc.edu
Clement Akotsen-Mensah Lincoln University Akotsen-MensahC@lincolnu.edu
Cliff Sadof Purdue University csadof@purdue.edu
Damon Smith University of Wisconsin-Madison damon.lee.smith@gmail.com
Daren MuellerIowa State University dsmuelle@iastate.edu
Diane Plewa IPM Coordinator at University of Illinois dplewa@illinois.edu
Erin M Lizotte IPM Coordinator and Senior Educatortaylo548@msu.edu
Frannie Miller Kansas State University fmiller@ksu.edu
Jacqueline Pohl Communications specialist NCIPMC jpohl@iastate.edu
Janet Knodel North Dakota State University janet.knodel@ndsu.edu
Jeff Jacobsen Administrative Advisor jjacobsn@anr.msu.edu•
Jim Jasinski Ohio State University jasinski.4@osu.edu
Laura Iles Iowa State University NCIPMC lcjesse@gmail.com
Lee Miller University of Missouri muturfpath@gmail.com
Lynnae Jess North Central IPM Center jess@msu.edu
Marissa Schuh MN- Hort IPMmschuh@umn.edu •
Michelle Wallace Central State mwallace@centralstate.edu
Patrick Beauzay North Dakota State University patrick.beauzay@ndsu.edu
Philip Rozeboom South Dakota State University philip.rozeboom@sdstate.edu

Seth Dibblee Environmental Protection dibblee.seth@epa.gov•
Vijay Nandula National Program Leader at USDA_NIFA vijay.nandula@usda.gov

Brief Summary of Minutes

Minutes Attachment:

NCERA 222 2021Business Meeting Minutes.docx

Accomplishments

Annual Report of NCERA 222 Objective 1: Increase the capacity of members to implement Extension based programs. Accomplishment.  Real Time Sharing of Pest Activity Activities: NDSU shared how they used crop scout data and ARC GIS to create and share timely maps of pest incidence and severity with growers. Readers of the Crop Pest Report Reader were surveyed to determine utility of information. Outputs: Maps were made from scouting visits to 707 wheat, 220 barley, 563 soybean, and 181 sunflower fields and shared on the NDSU website, social and traditional media sites. Outcomes: 91.6% of survey respondents agreed that the IPM information was timely • 91.5% indicated increased knowledge about insects and diseases and management • 94.8% agreed that the information provided on pests, IPM and crop production was reliable and unbiased87% of survey respondents used outputs for pest identification • 90.9% used pictures/videos of pests, pest damage or crop problems • 73.5% used IPM maps of pest incidence and severity • 74% used recommended pest scouting protocols • 75% used economic/action thresholds to make pest management decisions • 74.3% used recommended pest management options for control Future Plans: Continued sharing of tools. Milestones: NDSU website saw 54.1% increase in new visitors Impacts.  See accomplishments. Objective 2: Review, prioritize and disseminate IPM research and Extension needs. (Sync with notes) Accomplishment .  Reassessing information delivery during Covid Activities: COVID-19 reduced the number of face-to-face meetings including field days and classroom training sessions in every state in our working group. As a result, electronic delivery of IPM information as newsletters or blogs became even more important. Each State IPM Program explored and adopted new virtual  live and recorded formats to replace face to face meetings. Outputs:. Representative Virtual Meetings, Electronic Activity by State: Illinois- Expanded program of Distance Presentations to include commercial and home growers. Web sites revised. Iowa – Crop Protection Network conducted webinars. Biweekly Zoom meetings with Extension field staff to improve communication with county offices. Indiana; Virtual Field Days held at 6 farm locations for field and specialty crops. Used 10 years of webinar user data to publish article on best practices for webinars. Kansas  -Kansas State Garden Hour held 15 times over the course of the season., 3833 live, 2523 asynchronous views. Michigan- The Bine and Dine hop and webinar series is representative of activity in the state.  Six webinars were offered to hop growers. Missouri- Missouri Town Hall Series and Video Production held 74 sessions and reached 4,173 attendees. Recordings were used to produce 138 videos (Town Hall Snippets) posted on YouTube that reached 12, 518 viewers. Missouri Weed Science Program produced a field day video series. Minnesota- Weekly webinars were held over 20 weeks to meet requests for updates on agronomic and specialty crops. Five additional episodes were added to the IPM Podcasts for Field Crops. Over 1000 podcast listeners were recorded per day during the soybean aphid outbreak. Ohio  Pumpkin Power Virtual Field Day.… Specialists used new technology to develop a virtual tour of a research plots. Over 80% of attendees liked the format and some thought it easier to fine details of field plots than when in person.  South Dakota–Weekly Webinar Series were recorded and videos produced to supplant meetings. Wisconsin -  Virtual pest management update meetings and on-line scout training classes. reached 450 people. 320,000 Views to You-Tube Channel in 2020. Outcomes: The forced switch to virtual delivery increased reach and engagement of programs in every state. Future Plans: Although, stakeholders responded positively to virtual opportunities, many  appear to prefer the face-to-face meetings. Some form of hybrid live/virtual/ asynchronous programming will be necessary going forward. Program evaluation will be critical to determining the direction in for each commodity and state. Milestones: More users accessed about IPM. Impacts:  Surveys of program attendees in each state indicated significant majorities received IPM information they could use that would be economically advantageous to their operations. Objective 3: Increase collaboration and coordination between state IPM programs, NCIPMC-related working groups and relevant NC multistate committees. Acomplishment 1. Soybean gall midge.   Activities: A stakeholder meeting was held in Nebraska in March 2020 to invite input into research and extension needs on soybean gall midge. Participants included growers, crop consultants, industry agronomists and Nebraska Extension personnel. Roundtable discussions were summarized and share with cooperating entomologists in SD, IA and MN. Outcomes: A website; soybeangallmidge.org was established to share results of multistate research and extension efforts by entomologists from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Iowa State University, South Dakota State University and Univ. of Minnesota. soybeangallmidge.org had over 2,200 unique visitors, 3,994 page views from 26 countries and 39 states within the USA since it became live in May of 2020 Accomplishment 2..Working Groups Supported. These include members from the LGUs in the region: ISU - 14 members; KSU - 5 members; MSU - 47 members; NDSU - 17 members; OSU - 35 members; Purdue - 40 members; SDSU - 5 members; U of IL - 20 members; U of MN - 18 members; U of MO - 3 members; U of NE - 9 members; U of WI - 18 members. 2020 funded Working Groups - Great Lakes Vegetable; Pulse Crops; IPM4Bees; Sunflower Pathology; Great Lakes Hop; Agriculture and Wildlife Co-Existence; Great Lakes Urban Ag IPM; Organic and IPM; Midwest Grows Green Lawn and Land Forum; Midwest Fruit; Public Gardens as Sentinels Against Invasive Plants; North central Nursery IPM; Hemp; Managed Pollinator Protection Plans. There were 607 members for the 16 working groups, including some that belong to more than one working group. Members were from 199 different affiliations (including 57 colleges and universities), and were from 43 states, District of Columbia, 6 Canadian provinces and 2 other countries. Four working groups no longer ask for funding but continue to meet and collaborate. They are the Field Crop Extension Entomologists; School IPM; Great Lakes Fruit Workers; and Food and Farming Narrative. Objective 4: Facilitate multistate programming to share curriculum and educational materials. Activities: Scouting School (Iowa State). We started planning for the multi-state Integrated Pest Management virtual crop scouting program with Iowa State University and other regional state schools. Staff from the Plant Clinic and from the Wide-Area monitoring program keep in close contact with Illinois Department of Agriculture and USDA personnel to update them with new detections or identification of regulated pests or pathogens.