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Post Author: Jennifer Heiss

Ginseng and Lowbush Blueberry Growers Have New Tool in Fight Against Fungal Disease

Posted on July 12, 2022February 13, 2025 — David Kuack, Jennifer Heiss

Thanks to international partnerships and IR-4 research, ginseng and lowbush blueberry growers have a new tool to improve crop health and yields.

Posted in Food Use, News, Success StoryTagged ginseng, lowbush blueberry, Syngenta

U.S. Hop Growers Have a New Tool to Manage Two-Spotted Spider Mite

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

Two-spotted spider mites are attacking hops. Hop growers now have a new tool to fight back thanks to IR-4 research.

Posted in Food Use, News, Success StoryTagged BASF, hops, spider mite

2022 SOAR Award Winners

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

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.

Posted in Environmental Horticulture Program, Food Use, News

Virtual Crop Tour: Hops

Posted on March 28, 2022June 3, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

Experts gathered on April 18, 2022, to provide an overview of the hop industry, pest management issues, and international demand for American-grown hops.

Posted in Food Use, NewsTagged crop tour, hops

2021 Annual Report and Executive Director Message

Posted on March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

The 2021 IR-4 Project Annual Report and Year-End Summary are now available.

Posted in Biopesticide & Organic, Environmental Horticulture Program, Food Use, News

Commodity Liaison Committee Elects New Chair, Vice Chair

Posted on March 14, 2022March 28, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

Todd Scholz and Keith Pitts have been elected chair and vice chair of the IR-4 Commodity Liaison Committee, respectfully.

Posted in News

Save the Dates: 2022 Industry Technology Session and Food Use Workshop

Posted on February 15, 2022February 21, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

Dates announced for the 2022 Industry Technology Session and Food Use Workshop. More information on each event will be available later this year.

Posted in Food Use, News

2022 SOAR Award Nomination Period Now Closed

Posted on January 28, 2022March 2, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

The SOAR Award was established to recognize external partners who excel in serving growers of specialty and minor use crops. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, February 28, 2022, at 5 p.m. EST.

Posted in News

New Tool Identified in Fight Against Fungal Disease on Pomegranates

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

Historically growers have not had fungicides available for use on pomegranates. Labels for use of Merivon on pomegranates are expected to be approved in 2022 in California and Florida.

Posted in Food Use, News, Success Story

IR-4 Project at NC State University to Host Four International Borlaug Fellows in 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022January 12, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

Four mid-career researchers from Indonesia, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam will join the IR-4 team for 19 days in fall of 2022.

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