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The IR-4 Project Helps Growers Gain Ground on Lettuce Drop

Posted on August 30, 2023November 27, 2023 — David Kuack

In 2022, EPA approved the use of mandestrobin on lettuce for protection against lettuce drop.

Posted in Food Use, News, Success StoryTagged 2023, epa, food crop program, food crops, food use, ir-4, ir-4 project, lettuce, mandestrobin, specialty crops, tolerance

IR-4 Petition Yields First Conventional Pesticide Tolerance for Hemp

Posted on May 9, 2023May 12, 2023 — Hannah Ross

Ethalfluralin has been approved by EPA for use on hemp seed; this is the first conventional pest management option for hemp growers.

Posted in Food Use, New Registrations, News, Success StoryTagged 2023, epa updates, ethalfluralin, food crop program, food crops, food use, hemp, hemp seed, ir-4, ir-4 project, specialty crops

IR-4 Aids in Expanded Fungicide Label for Ginseng Growers

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 — David Kuack

Isofetamid is now an option for rusty root disease management on ginseng. Learn about IR-4’s work securing this new use through EPA.

Posted in Food Use, New Registrations, News, Success StoryTagged 2023, epa updates, food crop program, food crops, food use, fungal disease, ginseng, ir-4, ir-4 project, north central, specialty crops, wisconsin

2023 Industry Technology Session

Posted on February 28, 2023September 18, 2023

The 2023 Industry Technology Session took place virtually on Thursday, July 20.

Posted in Events, Food UseTagged 2023, events, food use, industry technology session

IR-4 Honors Outstanding Team Members with Awards at 2023 NEC

Posted on February 21, 2023March 3, 2023 — Hannah Ross

Employees honored with National Recognition of Excellence Awards, Technical and Meritorious Service Awards

Posted in NewsTagged 2023, blueberry, epa updates, food crop program, food crops, food use, ir-4, ir-4 project, specialty crops, sulfur dioxide

Cooperative Effort Yields Powdery Mildew Control Product for Greenhouse Vegetables

Posted on February 2, 2023February 3, 2023 — David Kuack, Van Starner

EPA has approved new tolerances for Pyriofenone on greenhouse cucumbers and fruiting vegetables.

Posted in Food Use, New Registrations, News, Success Story, Tolerance SuccessTagged 2023, Canadian PMC, epa updates, final rule, food crop program, food crops, food use, greenhouse, Greenhouse Vegetables, ir-4, ir-4 project, PMC, powdery mildew, specialty crops

EPA Approves Post-Harvest Tolerance for Blueberry Growers

Posted on January 23, 2023April 6, 2023 — Hannah Ross

EPA has approved a new tolerance for sulfur dioxide on blueberries. Read more here.

Posted in Food Use, News, Success StoryTagged 2023, blueberry, epa updates, food crop program, food crops, food use, ir-4, ir-4 project, specialty crops, sulfur dioxide

Revised Crop Group Table Now Available

Posted on October 31, 2022January 25, 2023 — Hannah Ross

The EPA recently released the sixth Final Rule in a series of updates to pesticide crop groupings. The revised crop group table is now available here.

Posted in Food Use, NewsTagged crop group updates, crop grouping, epa, final rule, final rule IV, food crops, food use

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  • About IR-4
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    • Careers
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      • Headquarters Staff
      • National Directory
      • Regional Field Coordinators
    • History
    • Mission & Vision
    • News
    • Outreach
    • Participants in the Process
  • Food Crops
    ▼
    • Biopesticide Regulatory Support Program
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    • Database: Food Crops
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    • Upload Files
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