This $200,000 federal Project Grant, awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) Competitive Grants Program (CFDA 10.329), focuses on improving weed management in agriculture through a multidisciplinary approach aligned with integrated pest management (IPM) principles. The key products and services to be delivered under this 3-year award include conducting field experiments to examine the impacts of diverse cropping systems, fertilizer applications, and herbicide use on soil microbial communities, weed seed banks, seedling emergence, and crop-weed competition. The research team will leverage advanced technologies like drones equipped with multi-spectral cameras to monitor crop and weed growth throughout the season. In addition to the research, the project aims to share the findings with farmers and stakeholders through educational materials, webinars, field days, and producer meetings to help promote the adoption of effective and sustainable weed management practices.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $200.0k | 9/7/24 |