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 Resources

2022 IR-4 GLP Handbook
Field Data Book
EPA GLP Preamble
EPA GLP Advisories
IR-4 Laboratory Guidance Document
IR-4 Advisories and Guidance Documents Page
EPA GLPs:40 CFR Part 160
IR-4 Operational Handbook

Find eQA and SOP resources on the QA page.

Electronic Field Data Book

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