Food Crop Researcher Resources

General Researcher Resources

Glossary of Acronyms
US Crop Production Region Map
CDMS (agrichemical label database)
Efficacy/Crop Safety Reporting Form
Monthly Activity Reports

GLP Researcher Resources

IR-4 Guidance Documents and Advisories Page
2022 IR-4 GLP Handbook

EPA GLPs:40 CFR Part 160
EPA GLP Preamble
EPA GLP Advisories

Find eQA and site SOP resources on the QA page.

Electronic Field Data Book

Comprehensive eFDB resources and training for 2025 and beyond can now be found on the intranet!

eFDB Website
eFDB Document Upload Guide
Equipment guide for QAU In-Life Audit
Western Region IR-4 Works eFDB Resources

How to schedule a 30-minute eFDB help session:
IR-4 eFDB Open Office Hours

Region and State Contacts

Regions and USDA-ARS
State Liaison Representatives
Field Research Directors

EPA Regulatory Documents

EPA 40CFR180 Tolerances for Pesticide Chemical Residues in Food/Feed Commodities
EPA Indexes to Part 180 Tolerance Information for Pesticide Chemicals in Food/Feed Commodities
EPA Minor Uses/Grower Resources Page
EPA Residue Chemistry Test Guidelines
EPA Conventional Pesticide Work Plans

Education and Training Resources

2023 National Education Conference Presentations
2020 National Education Conference Presentations