The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a 3-year $227,296 Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Project Grant to Clemson University Division of Research. The grant supports integrated pest management (IPM) research and extension activities in South Carolina, focusing on priority areas such as IPM implementation in agronomic and specialty crops, IPM support for pest diagnostic facilities, and IPM for pollinator health. The program aims to increase knowledge and capabilities of South Carolina producers and pest managers to adopt cost-effective and environmentally sound IPM practices, providing long-term solutions to key pest management issues. The grant will strengthen statewide extension IPM efforts through collaborative, interdisciplinary training and demonstration activities, and the development of online and mobile IPM tools. This project builds upon Clemson's previous CPPM-EIP program activities to further advance IPM adoption across the state.
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