IPM Network – Measuring Capacity, Framing the Future - Mueller

Dr. Daren Mueller, professor and extension plant pathologist at Iowa State University, summarized results of the 2023 survey about the current state of integrated pest management (IPM) in the United States, along with opportunities for improvement and future activities. Integrated pest management (IPM) currently has a solid foundation with programs in all 50 states and four regional IPM centers.  While funding for IPM programs has been fairly consistent during the 16 years covered in the survey, inflation has increased costs. Also, IPM funding is awarded to states through a competitive process, and some states receive much more funding than others. This does affect the quality and amount of each state's IPM impacts.  Since IPM provides essential support when new invasive pests threaten farm profits or human health, it would be beneficial to increase IPM funding, create an opportunity for national leadership and presence, and add staff dedicated to communication and evaluation activities. Watch the full video for more details. Speaker provided links referenced in this webinar: National IPM Roadmap (USDA NIFA): https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/... Regional IPM Centers: https://www.ipmcenters.org Crop Protection Network (CPN): https://cropprotectionnetwork.org USDA SARE (for comparison to IPM infrastructure models): https://www.sare.org Tactical Sciences – Building a Coordinated Framework: https://tacticalsciences.org