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Post Author: Jennifer Heiss

IR-4 Project Awarded Four-Year, $56 Million Grant from USDA

Posted on December 8, 2021December 23, 2021 — Jennifer Heiss

For the first time, IR-4 has received a four-year grant for its operations, rather than a traditional one year grant. NC State University will award funding each year to IR-4’s regional host universities through subawards built into the grant. Indirect costs have been waived for the first year.

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

Virtual Crop Tour Series: Coffee

Posted on December 7, 2021April 19, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

Experts from Hawaii and Puerto Rico provide a high level overview of the coffee crop, including pest management issues, economic value of domestically-produced coffee, and more.

Posted in Events, Food Use, NewsTagged coffee, crop tour

North Central Regional Analytical Laboratory to Close July 31, 2022

Posted on November 24, 2021November 29, 2021 — Jennifer Heiss

The analytical laboratory located at Michigan State University will close effective July 31, 2022. The closure will have no impact on current or future IR-4 research or studies.

Posted in Food Use, News

The IR-4 Project Completes Transition to NC State University

Posted on October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 — Jennifer Heiss

Effective October 1, 2021, The IR-4 Project headquarters has officially transitioned operations to NC State University.

Posted in News

Debbie Carpenter Named Associate Director and Chief Regulatory Officer with the IR-4 Project

Posted on October 8, 2021 — Jennifer Heiss

Debbie Carpenter, Ph.D., has been named IR-4’s associate director and chief regulatory officer.

Posted in News

International Approval Underway to Improve Disease Management on Citrus

Posted on September 27, 2021October 28, 2021 — Jennifer Heiss, Robin Siktberg

International approval of mandipropamid MRLs on citrus is currently being evaluated by Codex.

Posted in Food Use, News, Success Story

2021 Food Use Workshop Project Nomination Lists Posted

Posted on September 10, 2021September 6, 2022 — Jennifer Heiss

Projects nominated as “A” priorities have been posted for viewing in advance of the 2021 Food Use Workshop. Only projects nominated as “A” priorities will be considered for funding at the annual priority setting event.

Posted in Food Use, News

Nomination Period for Food Use Workshop Begins August 18

Posted on August 18, 2021September 14, 2021 — Jennifer Heiss

Nominations for 2022 research projects will be accepted from August 18 through September 1. Research projects that were submitted must be nominated in order to be considered at the workshop.

Posted in Food Use, News

Registration Open for 2021 Food Use Workshop

Posted on July 26, 2021September 14, 2021 — Jennifer Heiss

Registration is now open for the 2021 Food Use Workshop! Research priorities for food residue studies, efficacy and crop safety research, as well as integrated solutions projects for 2022 will be identified during this four-day virtual workshop.

Posted in Food Use, News

Greenhouse Vegetable and Herb Growers Get New Tool for Common Pests

Posted on June 29, 2021August 4, 2021 — Jennifer Heiss, Robin Siktberg

Producers of greenhouse-grown vegetables and herbs have a new tool in the fight against thrips, mites and other insects thanks to efforts of the IR-4 Project.

Posted in Food Use, News, Success Story

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