The inaugural IR-4 Project Research Symposium took place on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Recorded presentations on entomology, plant pathology, and weed science IS and product performance projects are now available to be viewed.
Category: News
IR-4 Supports New Tool to Fight Weeds in Fig Orchards
Treevix by BASF has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use in fig orchards to control broadleaf weeds.
2022 SOAR Award Nomination Period Now Closed
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.
New Tool Identified in Fight Against Fungal Disease on Pomegranates
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.
IR-4 Project at NC State University to Host Four International Borlaug Fellows in 2022
Four mid-career researchers from Indonesia, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam will join the IR-4 team for 19 days in fall of 2022.
IR-4 Project Awarded Four-Year, $56 Million Grant from USDA
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.
Virtual Crop Tour Series: Coffee
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.
North Central Regional Analytical Laboratory to Close July 31, 2022
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.
The IR-4 Project Completes Transition to NC State University
Effective October 1, 2021, The IR-4 Project headquarters has officially transitioned operations to NC State University.
Debbie Carpenter Named Associate Director and Chief Regulatory Officer with the IR-4 Project
Debbie Carpenter, Ph.D., has been named IR-4’s associate director and chief regulatory officer.