Source: IOWA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION submitted to NRP
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT COORDINATION PROGRAM
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
3D GRANT
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
0222414
Grant No.
2010-41534-21323
Cumulative Award Amt.
$747,960.00
Proposal No.
2010-01583
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Aug 1, 2010
Project End Date
Jul 31, 2014
Grant Year
2012
Program Code
[QQIPM]- Extension Integrated Pest Management - Coordination
Recipient Organization
IOWA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
(N/A)
AMES,IA 50011-2026
Performing Department
Plant Pathology
Non Technical Summary
Each year approximately 24 million acres of Iowa's 36 million acres are planted to corn and soybean, with an additional 1 million acres planted to alfalfa (USDA-NASS). In 2007, the net value of production from these crops exceeded $15 billion for the Iowa economy. During the past decade, corn and soybean producers have experienced volatility in both costs of production inputs and commodity prices. For example, from 2000 through 2008, seed and chemical costs per acre increased by approximately 180% for corn and 130% for soybean. The sheer volume of acres coupled with recent economic volatility associated with producing Iowa's major crops has increased farmers' needs for education and advice regarding IPM. The ISU IPM program is instrumental in providing both on-going and situation-specific, research-based information through educational programs and publications. These efforts outline the basic principles of IPM (for example, monitoring techniques, using thresholds and appropriate management techniques) and are designed to increase grower knowledge and ultimately encourage growers to adopt IPM practices.
Animal Health Component
100%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
100%
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
2161510302010%
2161820302010%
2162199302010%
2160699302010%
9031510302010%
9031820302010%
9032199302010%
9030699302010%
2165220302010%
9035220302010%
Knowledge Area
216 - Integrated Pest Management Systems; 903 - Communication, Education, and Information Delivery;

Subject Of Investigation
1510 - Corn; 2199 - Ornamentals and turf, general/other; 1820 - Soybean; 0699 - Trees, forests, and forest products, general; 5220 - Pesticides;

Field Of Science
3020 - Education;
Goals / Objectives
The goals for the Iowa State University (ISU) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program are to A) provide science-based IPM information to Iowans to increase their productivity and global competitiveness while also protecting the environment; B) complement ISU faculty and staff in the Departments of Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Pathology in conducting applied research to provide science-based pest management information that supports IPM decision-making; C) coordinate IPM services (i.e., scouting and diagnostic services) that enhance client access to extension information and support IPM decision-making; and D) leverage Extension IPM funds to further IPM research and education that is relevant and responsive to stakeholders. Activities to accomplish these include communicating to stakeholders, developing educational material, participating in ISU Extension activities and conducting research relevant to stakeholders.
Project Methods
The IPM program is an integral part of Iowa State University (ISU) Extension, especially as corn and soybean production experiences new pest problems, rapidly changing input costs, and volatile market price fluctuations. Activities of the full-time IPM staff members will center on scouting for corn and soybean pests; managing Iowa's soybean rust extension program; coordinating on-farm applied research; and diagnosing diseases, insects, and weeds. To further accomplish IPM goals and objectives, staff will write or present information about IPM and lead or assist with IPM-based research. The ISU IPM program will emphasize the timely collection of stakeholder input to provide direction to ISU IPM activities, which respond to the needs of Iowans. These activities, as well as newly identified IPM needs, will be the programmatic focus for IPM staff members as they work with ISU faculty and staff, Extension field agronomists, and Corn and Soybean Initiative partners. The IPM program will evaluate the success of the program (attain stakeholder feedback) through a Research Roundtable, which allows the 70 Corn and Soybean Initiative partners to have direct interaction with ISU Extension and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researchers to discuss current research and extension needs. Stakeholder feedback also is collected through an Integrated Crop Management teleconference, soybean rust Fast Track System, specific IPM program efforts, and the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic.

Progress 08/01/10 to 07/31/14

Outputs
Target Audience: The very nature of this grant dictates that the audience be wide and varied: Farmers Agribusiness and Agribusiness personnel Pre-collegiate students School teachers and 4H teachers Commodity groups General public Homeowners Landscapers Master Gardeners Pest Management professionals ISU County Extension staff Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Changes/Problems: The alfalfa field guide was not printed or designed, but is still in development. The previous videographer is no longer with the IPM program, but a new one was hired. Development of a database for all Iowa fungicide data on corn and soybean was initiated but is not yet developed further. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Please see above accomplishments entry and previous "Products" and "Other Products" pages. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Please see above accomplishments entry and previous "Products" and "Other Products" pages. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? ACTIVITIES: IPM Coordination: The ISU IPM program worked with ISU faculty and staff, state agencies, other North Central (NC) IPM programs and National Extension Programs. Scouting networks continued for black cutworm and western bean cutworm; results are posted to NC ipmPIPE at www.ncipmpipe.org, which is also used to track several pests in Illinois. We coordinated the Iowa Soybean Rust Fast Track System. IPM in Agronomic Crops: We developed or were involved with publications or presentations on insects, disease, and scouting. We contributed to ISU's online "Integrated Crop Management News," which has 5,020 subscribers and 966 Twitter followers, and several ongoing Extension programs. We worked with agriculture teachers across Iowa providing IPM resources. We organized an annual crop scouting competition for Iowa secondary students. Approximately 35 students and 11 team leaders were present at the second Crop Scouting Competition for Iowa Youth. This included a 100% return on team leaders from 2011 and was over 300% growth in number of teams from the first year. The competition is ongoing and is now on its fourth iteration. We partnered with ScoutPro to develop apps based on ISU publications. ISU worked to provide unbiased research data with ISU Farmer-Assisted Research and Management. In 2012, there were more than 50 cooperators and over 130 trials, many related to IPM. In 2012, the ISU IPM program took over leadership of the ISU Extension Farm (also named Field Extension Education Laboratory – FEEL) and have continued to manage it into 2014. The Extension Farm organizes on-station demonstration plots for Extension and industry-led events targeting farmers, agribusiness personnel, and students. Several field days taking place at FEEL are listed in the "other products" category. IPM Training for Consumer/Urban Environments: We focused on IPM of common diseases and insects in Iowa, as well as, on new and emerging problems the public should be aware of and report. We worked to develop IPM learning materials for pre-collegiate students, partnering with 4-H. We spoke to 800 people at conferences for Iowa Pest Management Association, Turfgrass Institute, Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association, Shade Tree Shortcourse, regional gardening fairs, etc in one year. We incorporated insects (such as the brown marmorated stink bug) and diseases (such as thousand cankers) into Master Gardener programming that reaches 400 new Master Gardeners annually. Activities, products, and events included updates and articles in the "Horticulture and Home Pest News;" participation in the multi-agency Iowa Forest Health Council which coordinates the state agency response for emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, thousand cankers, etc.; "Grape Spray Guide;" and "Midwest Tree Fruit Spray Guide." IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: On a yearly basis, we diagnose over 1,500 physical samples. Additionally, we provide one-on-one interactions with stakeholders and respond to an average of 1,800 inquiries about insect and disease-related questions via e-mail and telephone. Also, an average of 400 soil samples per year are processed for nematode analysis. The IPM team, along with ISU Extension plant pathologists, worked with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Crop Improvement Association to devise scouting methods to ensure we locate diseases of phytosanitary concern in corn and soybean seed production fields and nurseries. The Clinic reviewed an average of 650 phytosanitary corn and soybean samples for disease. We provided a Clinic Update for each issue of "Horticulture and Home Pest News," which receives a million unique hits annually and has over a thousand subscribers. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators: Many thousands of private and commercial applicators were trained and certified on pesticide safety topics. RESULTS: IPM Coordination: ISU Extension had infrastructure for information delivery to stakeholders, allowing us to help ISU staff incorporate IPM in their programs, such as USDA NIFA Climate CAP grant. IPM information ensured Iowa youth, farmers, agronomists, horticulturalists and home owners increased IPM knowledge. Increased IPM knowledge can lead to decreased pesticide use in urban settings and economic, environmental, and human benefits. IPM in Agronomic Crops: Ag teachers, farmers, and agribusiness become knowledgeable on IPM from insect scouting networks, the scouting competition, talks and publications. Broad adoption of IPM leads to reduction of irresponsible pesticide use in corn and soybean, improving economics for farmers and preserving environmental resources. In one year, one hundred percent of scouting competition team leaders surveyed agreed that "Preparing for the Crop Scouting Competition was a useful learning tool for students" and that "The Crop Scouting Competition itself was a useful learning tool for students." The competition may have helped develop IPM knowledge in Iowa youth and also helped to prepare them for a career in agriculture where they can apply IPM principles as part of their decision making processes. The ScoutPro app allowed users to keep records of scouting activities to plan for future years, increase access to information, potentially expand the audience of the original IPM publications they were based on, and provide tools not available in print versions. IPM Training for Consumer/Urban Environments: Master Gardeners, landscape and pest management professionals, and the public learned about IPM through publications, interviews, and meetings. Awareness of new invasive pests helped Iowans to make good choices regarding the land the own and their resources. IPM Implementation for Specialty Crops: Midwest Tree Fruit and Small Fruits Spray Guides emphasized IPM and included information on monitoring, thresholds, life cycles, organic alternatives, beneficial organisms, minimizing non-target effects, and pesticide resistance management. Used in 11 states, they reach approximately 317 producers selling fruits worth over an estimated $10 million. IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: Through identification and IPM information, we reduced client pesticide use. Past surveys showed 75% learned a pesticide was not necessary for a problem. Of those using a pesticide, 75% followed our application guidelines and 70% will use less pesticide after consulting us. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators: Knowledge of pesticide safety and application was instilled in handlers and applicators resulting in improved effectiveness and decreasing environmental and human risks. Training helped applicators store, handle, transport and apply pesticides in a safe manner which benefits the citizens of Iowa and the environment. The training directly results in jobs retained or created; so many thousands of commercial applicators were able to obtain jobs or continue working at current pesticide application jobs. At an average salary of $45,000 per year, this equates to new and retained employment worth $420 million. Grant Extension Information 2013: After the original grant period was over in mid-2013, we received an extension to continue to use remaining funds. We worked on developing a library of short videos, establishing and maintaining plots at the ISU Extension Farm, delivering workshops and field days, further writing on an afalfa field guide, and creating a new ISU IPM webpage at http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/. Undergraduates collected data for an on-farm network, and the process of creating the fungicide database for Iowa has been started.

Publications

  • Type: Websites Status: Other Year Published: 2014 Citation: Development of ISU IPM webpage: http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/


Progress 08/01/12 to 07/31/13

Outputs
Target Audience: The very nature of this grant dictates that the audience be wide and varied: Farmers Agribusiness and Agribusiness personnel Pre-collegiate students School teachers and 4H teachers Commodity groups General public Homeowners Landscapers Master Gardeners Pest Management professionals ISU County Extension staff Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Changes/Problems: We have started several new projects within the IPM program, but we are alsotrying to summarize some of our previous efforts. Some of the new projects include developing a library of short videos, expanding our ISU Extension Farm to include more IPM-related plots, and developing a new IPM webpage. We also need to summarize our field crop fungicide data from over the past six years. Remaining work tasks are to: Create IPM videos for education purposes for iBooks, newsletters, webpages, etc. Establish and maintain plots at our ISU Extension Farm Develop a database for all Iowa fungicide data on corn and soybean, present fungicide data at field days, conferences, etc Developing the Alfalfa field guide and related scouting cards. No changes in the original scope of work. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Please see above accomplishments entry and previous "Products" and "Other Products" pages. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Please see above accomplishments entry and previous "Products" and "Other Products" pages. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? The original grant period is over but we have received an extension. We have started several new projects within the IPM program, but we are alsotrying to summarize some of our previous efforts. Some of the new projects include developing a library of short videos, expanding our ISU Extension Farm to include more IPM-related plots, and developing a new IPM webpage. We also need to summarize our field crop fungicide data from over the past six years. Remaining work tasks are to: Create IPM videos for education purposes for iBooks, newsletters, webpages, etc. Establish and maintain plots at our ISU Extension Farm Develop a database for all Iowa fungicide data on corn and soybean, present fungicide data at field days, conferences, etc Developing the Alfalfa field guide and related scouting cards.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? IPM Coordination: The ISU IPM program worked with ISU faculty and staff, state agencies, other North Central (NC) IPM programs and National Extension Programs. A scouting network continued for black cutworm; results are posted to NC ipmPIPE at www.ncipmpipe.org, which is also used to track several pests in Illinois. We coordinated the Iowa Soybean Rust Fast Track System. IPM in Agronomic Crops: We developed or were involved with publications or presentations on insects, disease, and scouting. We contributed to ISU’s online "Integrated Crop Management News," which has 5,020 subscribers and 966 Twitter followers, and several ongoing Extension programs. We continue to work with agriculture teachers across Iowa providing IPM resources. Approximately 35 students and 11 team leaders were present at the second Crop Scouting Competition for Iowa Youth. This included a 100% return on team leaders from 2011 and was over 300% growth in number of teams from the first year. We partnered with ScoutPro to develop apps based on ISU publications. ISU worked to provide unbiased research data with ISU Farmer-Assisted Research and Management. In 2012, there were more than 50 cooperators and over 130 trials, many related to IPM. In 2012, the ISU IPM program took over leadership of the ISU Extension Farm (also named Field Extension Education Laboratory – FEEL) and have continued to manage itinto 2013. The Extension Farm organizes on-station demonstration plots for Extension and industry-led events targeting farmers, agribusiness personnel, and students. IPM Training for Consumer/Urban Environments: We focused on IPM of common diseases and insects in Iowa, as well as, onnew and emerging problemsthe public should be aware of andreport. We workedto develop IPM learning materials for pre-collegiate students, partnering with 4-H. "We spoke to 800 people at conferences for Iowa Pest Management Association, Turfgrass Institute, Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association, Shade Tree Shortcourse, regional gardening fairs, etc. We incorporated insects, such as, the brown marmorated stink bug and diseases, such as, thousand cankers into Master Gardener programming that reaches 400 new Master Gardeners annually. Activities, products, and events including updates and articles in the "Horticulture and Home Pest News;" and participation in the multi-agency Iowa Forest Health Council which coordinates the state agency response for emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, thousand cankers, etc. and "Grape Spray Guide" and "Midwest Tree Fruit Spray Guide." IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: On a yearly basis, we diagnose over 1,500 physical samples. Additionally, we provide one-on-one interactions with stakeholders and respond to an average of 1,800 inquiries about insect and disease-related questions via e-mail and telephone. Also, an average of 400 soil samples per yearare processed for nematode analysis. The IPM team, along with ISU Extension plant pathologists, works with theIowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Crop Improvement Association to devise scouting methods to ensure we locate diseases of phytosanitary concern in corn and soybean seed production fields and nurseries. The Clinic reviews an average of 650 phytosanitary corn and soybean samples for disease. We provide a Clinic Update for each issue of "Horticulture and Home Pest News," which receives a million unique hits annually and has over a thousand subscribers. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators: Many thousands of private and commercial applicators were trained and certified on pesticide safety topics. IPM Coordination: ISU Extension has infrastructure for information delivery to stakeholders, allowing us to help ISU staff incorporate IPM in their programs, such as USDA NIFA Climate CAP grant. IPM information ensures Iowa youth, farmers, agronomists, horticulturalists and home owners increase IPM knowledge, leading to decreasing pesticide use in urban settings and economic, environmental, and human benefits. IPM in Agronomic Crops: Ag teachers, farmers, and agribusiness become knowledgeable on IPM from insect scouting networks, the scouting competition, talks and publications. Broad adoption of IPM leads to reduction of irresponsible pesticide use in corn and soybean, improving economics for farmers and preserving environmental resources. One hundred percent of scouting competition team leaders surveyed agreed that “Preparing for the Crop Scouting Competition was a useful learning tool for students” and that “The Crop Scouting Competition itself was a useful learning tool for students.” The competition could help develop IPM knowledge in Iowa youth and also help prepare them for a career in agriculture where they can apply IPM principles as part of their decision making processes. The ScoutPro app allows users to keep records of scouting activities to plan for future years,increase access to information, potentially expand the audience of the original publications, as well as, provide tools not available in print versions. IPM Training for Consumer/Urban Environments: Master Gardeners, landscape and pest management professionals, and the public learned about IPM through publications, interviews, and meetings. Awareness of new invasive pests helped Iowans to make good choices regarding the land the own and their resources. IPM Implementation for Specialty Crops: Midwest Tree Fruit and Small Fruits Spray Guides emphasize IPM and include monitoring, thresholds, life cycles, organic alternatives, beneficial organisms, minimizing non-target effects, and pesticide resistance management. Used in 11 states, they reach approximately 317 producers selling fruits worth over an estimated $10 million. IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: Through identification and IPM information, we reduce client pesticide use. Past surveys showed 75% learned a pesticide was not necessary for a problem. Of those using a pesticide, 75% followed our application guidelines and 70% will use less pesticide after consulting us. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators: Knowledge of pesticide safety and application was instilled in handlers and applicators resulting in improved effectiveness and decreasing environmental and human risks. Training helped applicators store, handle, transport and apply pesticides in a safe manner which benefits the citizens of Iowa and the environment. The training directly results in jobs retained or created; so many thousands of commercial applicators were able to obtain jobs or continue working at current pesticide application jobs. At an average salary of $45,000per year (data from previous year), this equates to new and retained employment worth $420 million.

Publications

  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Mueller, D.S., Wise, K.A., Dufault, N.S., Bradley, C.A., and Chilvers, M.I. 2013. Fungicides for Field Crops. The American Phytopathological Society Press, St. Paul, MN.
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Smith, D.L., Watson, Q., Willis, D.K., German, T.L., Phibbs, A., Mueller, D.S., Dittman, J.D., Saalau-�Rojas, E., and Whitham, S.A. 2013. First Report of Soybean Vein Necrosis Disease Caused by Soybean Vein Necrosis-�Associated Virus in Wisconsin and Iowa. Plant Disease. 97(5):693
  • Type: Journal Articles Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Leandro, L.F., Robertson, A.E., Mueller, D.S., and Yang, X.B. 2012. Climatic and Environmental Trends Observed During Epidemic and Non-epidemic Years of Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome in Iowa. Plant Health Progress. May 2013. doi:10.1094/PHP-2013-0529-01-RS
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2012 Citation: Jesse, L. 2012. Prevention, Detection, and Control of Bed Bugs in the Home. IPM 73A.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2012 Citation: Sisson, A., Hodgson, E., Jesse, L., Mueller, D., and Rice, M.E. 2012. Identifying Moths in Black Light and Pheromone Traps in the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0022.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2012 Citation: Saalau-Rojas, E., Midwest Fruit Workers Group contributor. 2012. Midwest Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide. Iowa State University Extension. PM 1375.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Bestor, N. 2013. ISU FARM Research Report 2012. Iowa State University Extension: ISRF12-�99.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2012 Citation: Robertson, A., Mueller, D., and Bestor, N. 2012. Scouting for Gosss Wilt of Corn. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0021.
  • Type: Conference Papers and Presentations Status: Published Year Published: 2012 Citation: Mueller, D.S. and Bestor, N.R. C. 2012. Integrated Pest Management, Filling in the Cracks. Climate and Corn-�based Cropping Systems Coordinated Agricultural Project (CSCAP) 2012 Annual Meeting. CSCAP-0115-�2012.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Heidel-Baker, T., Hodgson, E., and Sisson, A. 2013. Scouting for Two Spotted Spider Mites in Corn and Soybean. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0023.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Sisson, A. and Mueller, D. 2013. Hail and Fungicides Update 2013. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www/extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2013/0717sissonmueller.htm
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Sisson, A., Jesse, L., and Hodgson, E. 2013. Western Bean Cutworm Scouting Update. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2013/0710sisson.htm
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. 2013. Corn Rootworm Egg Hatch Underway in 2013. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2013/0614hodgsonsisson.htm
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2012 Citation: Mueller, D. and Bestor, N. 2012. Mid-season Soybean Disease and Fungicide Update. Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management News. http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0726muellerbestor.htm
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Wise, K.A., Mueller, D.S., Bestor, N., Giesler, L., and Bradley, C.A. 2013. Analysis of Yield Benefits From Foliar Fungicide and Insecticide Applications in Soybean. World Soybean Research Conference: Plant Protection: Plant Pathology/Disease Control. Durban, South Africa
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2012 Citation: Mueller, D., Brueland, B., and Sisson, A. 2012. Iowa State University Partners with Pioneer Hi-Bred International to Deliver Integrated Pest Management Educational Material. Agronomy Society of America Conference. Cincinnati, OH. October 21-24, 2012.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Hodgson, E., and Sisson, A. 2013. Stalk Borers Moving in Southern Iowa. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2013/0603hodgson.htm
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Sisson, A., Jesse, L., and Hodgson, E. 2013. Black Cutworm Scouting Advisory. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2013/0517sissonjessehodgson.htm
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. 2013. Bean Leaf Beetle Survival Just Above Average. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2013/0502hodgsonsisson.htm
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2013 Citation: Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. 2013. 2013 Alfalfa Weevil Hatch Delayed. Integrated Crop Management News. Online://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2013/0502hodgson.htm


Progress 08/01/11 to 07/31/12

Outputs
OUTPUTS: IPM Coordination: The ISU IPM program worked with ISU faculty and staff, state agencies, other North Central (NC) IPM programs and national extension programs like USDA ipmPIPE. We participated in National Soybean Rust and LegumePIPE teleconferences, established plots and uploaded information to ipmPIPE websites and attended national field crop rust meetings. Scouting networks continue for western bean and black cutworm; results are posted to NC ipmPIPE at www.ncipmpipe.org, which is also used to track several pests in Illinois. The IPM program attended the ipmPIPEfitters meeting in Washington D.C. IPM in Agronomic Crops: We developed or were involved with publications on field crop insects, diseases, and scouting. We contributed to ISU's online Integrated Crop Management News, which has 4,366 subscribers and 398 Twitter followers, and several ongoing extension programs. We continue to work with agriculture teachers across Iowa providing IPM resources and printed materials. Thirteen students participated in the first Crop Scouting Competition for Iowa Youth. We evaluated seed treatment and foliar fungicides and insecticides. We initiated studies on white mold, sudden death syndrome, and climate change through external funding. We partnered with ScoutPro to develop apps based on ISU publications. ISU works to provide unbiased research data with ISU Farmer-Assisted Research and Management. In 2011, there were 39 cooperators and 90 trials completed, most related to IPM. IPM Training for Consumer/Urban Environments: We focused on IPM of common diseases and insects in Iowa, as well as, new and emerging problems we want the public aware of and to report. We spoke to 800 people at conferences for Iowa Pest Management Association, Turfgrass Institute, Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association, Tri-State Forestry, regional gardening fairs, etc. We incorporated insects, such as brown marmorated stink bug, and diseases,such as thousand cankers, into the Master Gardener programming that reaches 400 new Master Gardeners annually. Activities, products, and events include creation and upkeep of Thousand Cankers Disease website; participation in Master Gardeners in Prison; school IPM; and multi-agency Iowa Forest Health Council which coordinates state agency response for emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, thousand cankers, etc. IPM Implementation for Specialty Crops: We contributed to Midwest Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide and Midwest Tree Fruit Spray Guide. We contributed to an Iowa vineyard insect survey. IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: We diagnosed over 1,585 physical samples since July 2011 and provided IPM-based management recommendations. We handle as many phone calls and emails. We provide a Clinic Update for each issue of Horticulture and Home Pest News, which receives a million unique hits annually and has 1,457 subscribers. The Clinic reviewed more than 600 phytosanitary corn and soybean samples for disease. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators: A total of 15,995 private applicators and 9,315 commercial applicators were trained and certified on pesticide safety topics. PARTICIPANTS: Daren S. Mueller (Extension Plant Pathologist and IPM Coordinator), Laura C. Jesse (Extension Program Specialist and Manager of the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic), Adam Sisson (IPM Extension Specialist) and Erika Saalau-Rojas (IPM Extension Specialist and Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic Diagnostician). College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty and staff collaborated on many extension and research projects; assisted with diagnostics of diseases, insects and weeds. Integrated Pest Management staff builds relationships with agribusiness, organizational and media partners; obtain stakeholder feedback to improve existing relationships and identify new extension and research needs. Master Gardener Program staff provided opportunities for ISU IPM staff to train Master Gardeners about IPM. Agribusiness and media partners cooperated in on-farm research; published IPM messages to growers through traditional and innovative methods. Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) communicated about pesticide registration and use in Iowa; First Detector training; phytosanitary seed inspections. Iowa Department of Natural Resources worked with ISU IPM group through several committees, including the Iowa Forest Insect and Disease Management Council, the Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Team, and the Iowa Gypsy Moth Steering Committee. Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association co-sponsored the Shade Tree Short Course. Iowa Pest Management Association cooperated on a jointly sponsored annual conference and trade show for pest management professionals; provided stakeholder feedback to the ISU IPM group. Iowa Soybean Association collaborated on numerous research and educational projects. For example, ISA has been involved with the development of the Field Crop Insects publication, soybean rust First Detector training program and pesticide stewardship related research. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. sponsored the printing of Field Crop Insects and the series of scouting cards. ISU IPM program also worked outside of Iowa. North Central IPM Center - North Central Extension Entomologist Working Group; Great Plains Working Group; sponsors IPM extension and research. Plant Management Network - housed On-farm Research Conference proceedings; continue to investigate new opportunities for IPM information to be housed on their website. TARGET AUDIENCES: Growers, agribusiness professionals, consumers, urban residents, landowners and Master Gardeners attended conferences, read our newsletters, were clients for the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic and participated in on-farm research. High school and community college educators received copies of the Field Crop Insects publication. High school students and team leaders attended the 2011 Crop Scouting Competition in August. Soybean rust Fast Track Members received targeted communications related to soybean rust. Iowa Crop Improvement Association was able to certify grain being shipped to other countries because of inspections done by the IPM staff. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Two Extension specialists - Josh Dunn and Nate Bestor - were hired to work with the IPM program. Josh's position is based at the Field Extension Education Lab as coordinator of the research and demonstration farm. Nate's position will consist of helping to coordinate on-farm research data from trials across Iowa (ISU FARM) and scouting fungicide and insecticide trials across the state. These additions coincide with Daren Mueller shifting from an Extension Specialist to an Assistant Professor.

Impacts
IPM Coordination: ISU Extension has infrastructure for information delivery to stakeholders, allowing us to help ISU staff incorporate IPM in their programs, such as USDA NIFA Climate CAP grant. IPM information ensures Iowa youth, farmers, agronomists, horticulturalists and home owners increase IPM knowledge, leading to decreasing pesticide use in urban settings and economic, environmental, and human benefits. IPM in Agronomic Crops: Ag teachers, 4-H leaders, farmers, and agribusiness become knowledgeable on IPM from insect scouting networks, talks and publications. Broad adoption of IPM leads to reduction of irresponsible pesticide use in corn and soybean, improving economics for farmers and preserving environmental resources. Team leaders were surveyed and all agreed preparing for the Crop Scouting Competition, the Crop Scouting Competition itself, and the prepared Scouting Report were useful learning tools for students. The competition could help develop IPM knowledge in Iowa youth and also help prepare them for a career in agriculture where they can apply IPM principles as part of their decision making processes. The ScoutPro app allows users to keep records of scouting activities to plan for future years, as well as, increase access to information and potentially expand the audience of the original publications, as well as, provide tools not available in print versions. IPM Training for Consumer/Urban Environments: Master Gardeners,landscape and pest management professionals, and the public learned about IPM through publications, interviews, and meetings. First Detectors were trained to ID emerald ash borer. Awareness of new invasive pests helped Iowans avoid pesticide use before pest arrival and ensures they seek Extension advice if they see symptoms and signs of pests. IPM Implementation for Specialty Crops: Midwest Tree Fruit and Small Fruits Spray Guides emphasize IPM and include monitoring, thresholds, life cycles, organic alternatives, beneficial organisms, minimizing non-target effects, and pesticide resistance management. Used in 11 states, they reach approx. 317 producers selling fruits worth over an estimated 10 million dollars. IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: Through identification and IPM information, we reduce client pesticide use. Surveys showed 75 percent learned a pesticide was not necessary for a problem. Of those using a pesticide, 75 percent followed our application guidelines and 70 percent will use less pesticide after consulting us. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators: Knowledge of pesticide safety and application was instilled in handlers and applicators, resulting in improved effectiveness and decreasing environmental and human risks. Training helped applicators store, handle, transport and apply pesticides in a safe manner, which benefits the citizens of Iowa and the environment. The training directly results in jobs retained or created, so 9,315 commercial applicators were able to obtain jobs or continue working at current pesticide application jobs. At an average salary of 45,000 dollars per year, this equates to new and retained employment worth 420 million dollars.

Publications

  • ISU FARM (Farmer Assisted Research and Management) Research Report. 2012. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: ISRF11-99.
  • Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. 2012. Speed Scouting for Soybean Aphid. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: CSI 0015.
  • Saalau, E. 2012. High Risk for Oak Wilt. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-503 (4) March 21, 2012.
  • Saalau, E. 2012. Mild Winter Weather and Plant Diseases. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-503 (5) April 4, 2012.
  • Jesse, L. 2011. Another 'New' Insect Pest in Iowa: European Elm Flea Weevil. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (12) July 13, 2011.
  • Jesse, L. 2011. Fascination with Horntail Wasps. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (13) July 27, 2011.
  • Tylka, G. L., Sisson, A. J., Jesse, L. C., Kennicker, J., and Marett, C. C. 2011. Testing for plant-parasitic nematodes that feed on corn in Iowa 2000-2010. Online. Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2011-1205-01-RS.
  • Arbuckle, Jr., J. G., Mueller, D., and Sisson, A. 2011. Climate change in the classroom: a survey of Iowa agricultural educators. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: CSCAP-0001-2011-IA.
  • Mueller, D. and Sisson, A. 2011. Scouting White Mold in Soybean. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 020.
  • Esker, P., Peltier, A., Bradley, C., Chilvers, M., Malvick, D., Mueller, D., and Wise, K. 2011. Management of White Mold in Soybean. North Central Soybean Research Program.
  • Sisson, A., Mueller, D., Hodgson, E., and Schaefer, K. 2012. Early Season Soybean Scouting. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 006.
  • Jesse, L., Hodgson, E., Lewis, D., O'Neal, M., and Sisson, A. 2012. Stink Bugs of the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension: PM 3012.
  • Hodgson, E., O'Neal, M., and Sisson, A. 2011. Soybean Aphid Field Guide, Second Edition. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0011.
  • Sisson, A., Mueller, D. et al. 2012. Mid-Season Soybean Scouting. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0007.
  • Sisson, A., Mueller, D. et al. 2012. Late Season Soybean Scouting. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0008.
  • Sisson, A., Mueller, D. et al. 2012. Early Season Corn Scouting. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0017.
  • Sisson, A., Mueller, D. et al. 2012. Mid-Season Corn Scouting. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0018.
  • Sisson, A., Mueller, D. et al. 2012. Late Season Corn Scouting. Iowa State University Extension: CSI 0019.
  • Hodgson, E., Sisson, A., Mueller, D., Jesse, L., Saalau-Rojas, E., and Duster, A. 2012. Field Crop Insects. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: CSI 0014.
  • Hahn, J. Pelliteri, P., Jesse, L., and Lewis, D. 2012. Common Spiders in and Around Homes. Iowa State University Extension (with University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin): PM 1722.
  • Hahn, J. Jesse, L., and Pelliteri, P. 2011. Insect Pests of Stored Products. Iowa State University Extension (with University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin): IC 407.
  • Schaefer, K., Mueller, D., Sisson, A., Pope, R., McGrath, C. and Hartzler, B. 2011. Weed Identification Field Guide E-Book. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: CSI 003. Http://www.iasoybeans.com/productionresearch/publications/WeedID/inde xFF.html.
  • Bestor, N.R., Mueller, D. S. and Robertson, A. E. 2011. Economic Analysis of Small Plot and On-farm Fungicide Trials on Soybean in Iowa. APS Abstract.
  • Sisson, A. J., Mueller, D. S., and Staker, J. W. 2012. Development of an IPM Curriculum and Crop Scouting Competition for Iowa Youth. 7th International IPM Symposium. March 27-29. Memphis, TN.
  • Mueller, D. S. and Sisson, A. J. 2012. Partnering with ScoutPro for Developing Field Scouting Applications. 7th International IPM Symposium. March 27-29. Memphis, TN.
  • Jesse, L., Sisson, A., Hodgson, E., Lewis, D., and Parker, S. 2012. Preparing for the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Iowa. 7th International IPM Symposium. March 27-29. Memphis, TN.
  • Mueller, D. 2011. End of Season Soybean Rust Update. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2011/1017mueller2.htm
  • Mueller, D. 2011. Frogeye Leaf Spot Resistance NOT Found in Iowa. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2011/1017mueller1.htm
  • Robertson, A., Mueller, D., Leandro, L., Tylka, G., and Yang, X.B. 2011. Begin Scouting for Sudden Death Syndrome. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2011/0720robertson.htm
  • Robertson, A. and Mueller, D. 2011. Foliar Fungicides on Corn. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2011/0718robertsonmueller.h tm
  • Robertson, A., Mueller, D., Wiggs, S., and Hodgson, E. 2012. 2011 Evaluation of Fungicide and Insecticide Seed Treatments on Soybean in Iowa. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0222robertsonhodgsonmu eller.htm
  • Mueller, D., Robertson, A., Wiggs, S., O'Neal, M., and Hodgson, E. 2012. Evaluation of Foliar Fungicides and Insecticides on Soybean in 2011. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0103mueller.htm
  • Sisson, A., Jesse, L., and Hodgson, E. 2012. Black Cutworm Scouting Advisory. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0425sissonjessehodgson .htm
  • Sisson, A. 2012. Western Bean Cutworm Cooperators Needed. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0515sisson.htm
  • Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. 2012. Start Scouting for Stalk Borer. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0508hodgsonsisson.htm
  • Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. 2012. Alfalfa Weevil Hatch is Early in 2012. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0402hodgsonsisson.htm
  • Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. 2012. Mild Winter for Bean Leaf Beetle. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0312hodgsonsisson.htm
  • Sisson, A. 2012. Cooperators Needed for Black Cutworm Monitoring. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0228sisson.htm
  • Jesse, L., Hodgson, E., Lewis, D. 2012. Moths Abundant Around Iowa. Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0426jesse.htm
  • Hodgson, E. Jesse, L. 2012. What Does This Warm Winter Mean for Insects Integrated Crop Management News. Online: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/CropNews/2012/0217hodgsonjesse.htm
  • Jesse, L. 2012. Will Mild Winter Mean More Insects Next Summer Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-503 (2) February 8, 2012.
  • Jesse, L. 2012. Ticks Are Plentiful This Spring. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-503 (5) April 4, 2012.
  • Jauron, R. and Jesse, L. 2012. Freeze Injury to Landscape Plants. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-503 (6) April 18, 2012.
  • Jesse, L. 2012. Woodboring Beetles in Landscape Trees. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-503 (7) May 2, 2012.
  • Saalau, E. 2012. Boxwood Lovers: Beware of the Blight. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-503 (3) March 7, 2012.
  • Jesse, L. 2011. Asian Longhorned Beetle Update. Beetles Found in Ohio. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (14) August 10, 2011.
  • Jesse, L. 2011. Cyclamen Mite Damage to Green Peppers. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (16) September 14, 2011.
  • Jesse, L. 2011. Grass-Carrier Wasps. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (18) October 12, 2011.
  • Jesse, L. 2011. Larger Yellow Ants. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (19) November 16, 2011.
  • Saalau, E. 2011. Sticky Situations on Cherry Trees. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (12) July 13, 2011.
  • Saalau, E. 2011. Bacterial Canker of Tomato. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (13) July 27, 2011.
  • Saalau, E. 2011. Wilting Cucurbits: How to Identify Problems in the Field. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (15) August 24, 2011.
  • Saalau, E. 2011. Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic Update - September 28, 2011. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (17) September 28, 2011.
  • Saalau, E. 2011. Raspberry Leaf Spot. Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (17) September 28, 2011.
  • Saalau, E. 2011. Disease Control For Next Year: Start Now! Horticulture & Home Pest News: IC-502 (20) December 7, 2011.


Progress 08/01/10 to 07/31/11

Outputs
OUTPUTS: IPM Coordination: ISU IPM program collaborated with ISU faculty and staff (brown marmorated stink bug, sudden death syndrome, white mold), state agencies, other North Central (NC) IPM programs and national extension programs like USDA ipmPIPE (soybean rust and legume). This included establishing and scouting plots and uploading data and commentary to the ipmPIPE website. We participated in National Soybean Rust teleconferences and attended national soybean rust meetings to gauge disease activity and to communicate with experts. Scouting networks continue for western bean and black cutworm with data from scouting networks loaded on the newly developed NC ipmPIPE website (www.ncipmpipe.org). The IPM Program was successful leading or collaborating to bring in external funding of more than $650K this past year and was involved in the USDA NIFA Climate CAP grant ($20 million). IPM in Agronomic Crops: "Soybean Diseases" - a publication developed with the Iowa Soybean Association - is a compilation of common Iowa soybean diseases. We developed or were involved with publications on soybean cyst nematode, soybean aphid, sudden death syndrome and white mold. We contributed to ISU's online newsletter "Integrated Crop Management News" and several ongoing extension programs, as well as, the CropWatch Blog with "Iowa Farmer Today". We continue to work with Ag teachers across Iowa providing IPM curriculum and printed materials. We evaluated seed treatment and foliar fungicides for corn and soybean disease management and initiated studies on white mold, sudden death syndrome and climate change through funding from commodity groups and USDA. We are expanding ISU FARM (farmer-assisted research management) out of NW Iowa. IPM Training for Consumer/Urban Environments: We emphasized invasive pests in programming to Master Gardeners, pest management professionals and the public. Activities, products and events included creation and upkeep of a Thousand Cankers Disease website; educating 600 new Master gardeners with webinars and hands on training; participation in Master Gardeners in Prison; educating landscape professionals and golf course employees at Iowa Turfgrass Conference and participation in the multi-agency Forest Health Tour which included training in Emerald ash borer identification. IPM Implementation for Specialty Crops: We contributed to the regional publications "Midwest Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide" and "Midwest Tree Fruit Spray Guide". IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: We diagnosed over 1400 physical samples. We wrote articles for our horticulture newsletter which led to the detection of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Iowa. We participated in the Tri-State Forestry Conference discussing diagnosing diseases and new and emerging diseases and providing training at the Shade Tree Short Course on common problems. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators: We conducted approximately 270 agronomy Pesticide Safety Education Program meetings with approximately 16,500 attendees this past year. We developed video training for pesticide applicators on the importance of identification for IPM and submitting samples to the PIDC. PARTICIPANTS: Daren S. Mueller (Extension Program Specialist; IPM Coordinator), Laura C. Jesse (Extension Program Specialist; Manager of the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic) and Adam Sisson (IPM Extension Specialist). College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty and staff collaborated on many extension and research projects; assisted with diagnostics of diseases, insects and weeds. Corn and Soybean Initiative staff built relationships with agribusiness, organizational and media partners; obtains stakeholder feedback to improve existing relationships and identify new extension and research needs. Crop Adviser Institute staff developed educational computer modules on specific plant diseases and insects, developed on-farm research modules, and will be developing scouting modules. Department of Sociology staff helped with Program Logic Model and continue to lead stakeholder input surveys for ISU IPM projects such as the field guides and the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic. Master Gardener Program staff provided opportunities for ISU IPM staff to train Master Gardeners. Corn and Soybean Initiative agribusiness and media partners cooperated in on-farm research and published IPM messages to growers through traditional and innovative methods. Iowa Certified Crop Advisors co-sponsored development of field guides and provided input about ISU IPM programming needs. Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) communicated about pesticide registration and use in Iowa, First Detector training, and phytosanitary seed inspections. Iowa Department of Natural Resources worked with ISU IPM group on several committees, including the Iowa Forest Insect and Disease Management Council, the Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Team, and the Iowa Gypsy Moth Steering Committee. Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association co-sponsored the Shade Tree Short Course and the Diseases of Herbaceous Perennials book. Iowa Pest Management Association cooperated on a jointly sponsored annual conference and trade show for pest management professionals and provided stakeholder feedback to the ISU IPM group. Iowa Soybean Association, a Corn and Soybean Initiative organizational partner, collaborated on numerous research and educational projects. For example, ISA has been involved with the development of the soybean field guides, soybean rust First Detector training program and pesticide stewardship related research. Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. sponsored the printing of both corn and soybean field guides; sponsored the development of Weed ID field guide and worked with Crop Advisor Institute and ISU IPM program for scouting training. ISU IPM program also worked outside of Iowa. North Central IPM Center - North Central Extension Entomologist Working Group; Great Plains Working Group; sponsors IPM extension and research. Plant Management Network - housed On-farm Research Conference proceedings and continue to investigate new opportunities for IPM information to be housed on their website. TARGET AUDIENCES: Growers, agribusiness professionals, consumers, urban residents, landowners and Master Gardeners attended conferences, read our newsletters, were clients for the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic and participated in on-farm research. High school and community college educators received two of our field guides and complementary PowerPoints that explained IPM. Soybean rust Fast Track Members received targeted communications related to soybean rust. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Erika Saalau and Audra Duster (part time) were hired to work for the IPM program. Erika's position is based in the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic, but will extend beyond the clinic as an expert in urban IPM.

Impacts
IPM Coordination: ISU Extension has infrastructure for IPM information delivery to stakeholders allowing us to help ISU staff incorporate IPM in their programs (i.e. involvement in USDA NIFA Climate CAP grant). IPM information ensures Iowa growers, agronomists, horticulturalists and home owners know more about IPM issues leading to decreasing pesticide use in urban settings and economic, environmental and human benefits. IPM in Agronomic Crops: Ag teachers, 4-H leaders, growers and agribusiness personnel become knowledgeable on IPM from talks and publications. Soybean growers and agronomists know the risk of soybean rust and are not spraying fungicides as a result. Goss's wilt and northern leaf blight of corn were problems in 2010. Therefore, we spoke at meetings and created publications. Growers can access real-time distributions of corn insects and receive scouting information. An evaluation to determine the level of learning and changes in action as a result of attending the 2010 Crop Advantage Series showed 73.4 percent scouted frequently for soybean aphids and 81.8 percent scouted before applying insecticide as a result of what they learned. Improved scouting skills were reported by 56.5 percent and 56.4 percent reported increased confidence in decision-making skills. The producers attending the Crop Advantage Series are responsible for approx. 20 percent of all row-crop acres in Iowa (approx. 4.5M acres). Broad adoption of IPM leads to reduction of pesticides in corn and soybean improving economics for farmers and preserving environmental resources. IPM Training for Consumer/Urban Environments: Master Gardeners, landscape and pest management professionals learned about IPM and make IPM-based decisions. Through publications, interviews and meetings, the public has a better awareness of invasive pests. First Detectors were trained to ID emerald ash borer. Awareness of new invasive pests helps Iowans avoid pesticide use before pest arrival and ensures they contact us if they see symptoms and signs of pests. IPM Implementation for Specialty Crops: Extension fruit specialists of the NC region collaborated on annual Midwest Tree Fruit and Small Fruits Spray Guides which emphasize IPM and include monitoring, thresholds, life cycles, organic alternatives, beneficial organisms, minimizing non-target affects and pesticide resistance management. They are used in 11 states, reaching approx. 317 producers selling fruits worth over an estimated $10M. Use of guides reduces pesticides, operator risks and residues on fruit for fresh or processed markets. IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities: We reduce client pesticide use through identification and IPM information. Surveys show 75 percent learned a pesticide was not necessary for a problem. Of those using a pesticide, 75 percent followed our application guidelines and 70 percent will use less pesticide after consulting us. IPM Education for Pesticide Applicators: Applicators attended trainings and learned IPM-related information. Knowledge of pesticide safety and application was instilled in handlers and applicators resulting in improved effectiveness and decreasing environmental and human risks.

Publications

  • Jesse, L.C., Shour, M., Gleason, M., Randall, J., and Lewis, D. 2011. Common Problems of Ash Trees. Iowa State University publication, SUL21.
  • Sisson, A., Mueller, D., Robertson, A., Hodgson, E., and Schaefer, K. 2011. Early season soybean scouting. Iowa State University Extension, CSI 006.
  • Leandro, L., Mueller, D., Robertson, A., and Sisson, A. 2011. Sudden death syndrome-resistant soybean varieties for Iowa. Iowa State University Extension, PM 3009.
  • Jesse. L.C. 2010. Ant Swarmers Fill the Air. Horticulture and Home Pest News.
  • Jesse. L.C. 2010. Brown Marmorated Stink Bug-A New Invasive Species. Horticulture and Home Pest News.
  • Jesse. L.C. 2011. Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Detected in Iowa. Horticulture and Home Pest News.
  • Jesse. L.C. 2010. Have you seen this Stink Bug Horticulture and Home Pest News.
  • Mueller, D. S. and Robertson, A. E. 2010. Summary: Foliar Fungicide on Soybean in Iowa (2006-2009). Integrated Crop Management News. Mueller, D. S. and Robertson, A. E. 2010. Summary: Foliar Fungicide on Corn in Iowa (2007-2009). Integrated Crop Management News. Mueller, D. S. 2010 Soybean Rust Update. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Robertson, A.R., Jesse, L.C., Iriarte, F., Hodgson, E. 2010. Common, Weird and Unusual Spots Showing up on Corn. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Robertson, A. E. and Mueller, D. S. 2010. Be on the Lookout for Soybean Diseases. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Sisson, A. J., Jesse, L. C., Hodgson, E. 2011. Black cutworm scouting advisory. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. J. 2011. More bean leaf beetles predicted this summer. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Hodgson, E. and Sisson, A. J. 2011. Alfalfa weevil hatch happening now. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Batzer, J. C., Hernandez Rincon, S., Mueller, D. S., Petersen, B. J., Le Corronc, F., McManus, P. S., Dixon, P. M., and Gleason, M. L. 2010. Effect of temperature and nutrient concentration on the growth of six species of sooty blotch and flyspeck fungi. Phytopathol. Mediterr. 49:3-10.
  • Mueller, D., Sisson, A., Hodgson, E., Mallarino, A., McGrath, C., O'Neal, M., Pedersen, P., Pilcher, C., Pope, R., Rice, M., Robertson, A., Sawyer, J., Schaefer, K., Simon, K., Tylka, G., and Wright, D. 2011. Soybean Field Guide Second Edition. Iowa State University Extension, CSI 010.
  • Mueller, D., Robertson, A., Sisson, A., and Tylka, G. 2010. Soybean Diseases. Iowa State University Extension, CSI 004.
  • Mueller, D., Robertson, A. Sisson, A., and Tylka, G. 2011. Soybean Diseases E-book. Iowa State University Extension, CSI 004 (E-book). Online. http://www.iasoybeans.com/productionresearch/publications/SBDiseases/ index.html
  • Sievers, J., DeJong, J., Licht, M., Kassel, P., Rossiter, L., Roush, W., and Rusk, R. 2011. 2010 Northwest Iowa On-Farm Research. Edited by A. Sisson and D. Mueller. Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  • Leandro, L., Robertson, A., and Mueller, D. 2010: The Year of Sudden Death Syndrome. Proceedings Crop Advantage Series, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. January 2011. Robertson, A. and Mueller, D. 2011. Re-emergence of Goss's wilt and Northern leaf blight of corn in Iowa. Proceedings Crop Advantage Series, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. January 2011.
  • Jesse. L.C. 2010. Hummingbird Moths Attract Attention in Late Summer. Horticulture and Home Pest News.
  • Jesse. L.C. 2010. Mosquito Repellents are the Way to Go. Horticulture and Home Pest News.
  • Mueller, D., Sisson, A., McGrath, C., Abendroth, L., Robertson, A., Hodgson, E., Schaefer, K., and Elmore, R. 2011. Scouting Fields Learning Module. Crop Adviser Institute. Department of Agronomy. Iowa State University.
  • Sisson, A. J. 2011. Businesses can sponsor soybean field guide reprints. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Sisson, A. J. and Jones, R.T. 2011. Cooperators needed for black cutworm monitoring. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Sisson, A. J. 2010. Sudden death syndrome-resistant soybean variety list available. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Sisson, A. J. and Jesse, J. C. 2010. Iowa western bean cutworm monitoring network summary. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Sisson, A. J. and Jesse, J. C. 2010. Western bean cutworm scouting update. Integrated Crop Management News.
  • Sisson, A. J. 2010.Iowa State University corn field guide reprints to be available. Integrated Crop Management News.