The IR-4 Project is known within the specialty crop agriculture community to be a highly productive government funded research project that has delivered many registrations of necessary crop protection products to growers.
Category: Food Use
Ginseng and Lowbush Blueberry Growers Have New Tool in Fight Against Fungal Disease
Thanks to international partnerships and IR-4 research, ginseng and lowbush blueberry growers have a new tool to improve crop health and yields.
Tolerance Success: Mandestrobin
Mandestrobin was registered for use on lettuce head and lettuce leaf.
Registration Open for 2022 Food Use Workshop
Registration is open for the 2022 Food Use Workshop taking place September 13-15 in Bloomington, MN
U.S. Hop Growers Have a New Tool to Manage Two-Spotted Spider Mite
Two-spotted spider mites are attacking hops. Hop growers now have a new tool to fight back thanks to IR-4 research.
Tolerance Success: Buprofezin
Buprofezin was registered for use on crops within bushberry subgroup 13-07B.
2022 SOAR Award Winners
IR-4 is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 SOAR Award. This award honors partners who exemplify Service, Outreach, Altruism, and Research, while supporting growers and the mission of the IR-4 Project.
Virtual Crop Tour: Hops
Experts gathered on April 18, 2022, to provide an overview of the hop industry, pest management issues, and international demand for American-grown hops.
2021 Annual Report and Executive Director Message
The 2021 IR-4 Project Annual Report and Year-End Summary are now available.
Save the Dates: 2022 Industry Technology Session and Food Use Workshop
Dates announced for the 2022 Industry Technology Session and Food Use Workshop. More information on each event will be available later this year.