This Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Competitive Grants Program provides $254,981 to Colorado State University's Sponsored Programs division to support IPM implementation activities across Colorado. The key objectives are:
a) Improving integrated pest management (IPM) for arthropod pests, diseases, and weeds in wheat, quinoa, and diverse specialty crops (fruit trees, vegetables, and urban trees);
b) Enhancing IPM education and outreach resources for home horticulture and master gardener programs;
c) Strengthening IPM support for pest diagnostic facilities to meet stakeholder demand; and
d) Developing IPM-focused continuing education courses for agricultural pesticide applicators.
The grant period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. The activities will include pest and disease surveillance, developing predictive models, demonstrating effective IPM methods, and providing accessible online resources to support sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally-conscious pest management.
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