FACILITATING REGISTRATION OF PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR SPECIALTY CROPS AND SPECIALTY USES

• Sponsoring Institution: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
• Project Status: COMPLETE
• Funding Source: HATCH
• Reporting Frequency: Annual
• Accession No.: 1008754
• Multistate No.: NRSP-4
• Project Start Date: Jan 5, 2016
• Project End Date: Sep 30, 2020
• Program Code: [(N/A)]- (N/A)

Project Director
Ransom, C.

Recipient Organization
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
(N/A)
LOGAN,UT 84322

Performing Department
Plants, Soils & Climate

Non Technical Summary
This program has helped in securing clearances for registration of certain pesticide uses on these Utah crops: alfalfa, apple, apricot, asparagus, bean (dry), broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, caneberry, canola, cantaloupe, carrot, cauliflower, cherry (sweet), cherry (tart), clover, field corn, honey and beeswax, honeydew melons, lettuce, onion (dry), pasture grass, peach, pear, plum, potato, pumpkin, rangegrass, raspberry, safflower, snap bean, spinach, squash (winter/summer), sweet corn, tomato and watermelon.

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
211	5220	1060	33%
212	5220	1060	33%
213	5220	1060	34%

Knowledge Area
212 - Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants; 211 - Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants; 213 - Weeds Affecting Plants;

Subject Of Investigation
5220 - Pesticides;

Field Of Science
1060 - Biology (whole systems);

Keywords

minor crops

small acreage crops

Goals / Objectives
Food Program: Obtain regulatory approval of safe and effective pesticides for fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty food crops and minor uses on major food crops with an emphasis on low hazard or reduced risk products and uses that are compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Annually, IR-4 will initiate about 100 multiyear residue studies consisting of 600 field trials and 50 efficacy/crop safety trials to facilitate pesticide tolerances and registrations. IR-4 will also assist specialty crops through the establishment of international Maximum Residue Levels to remove pesticide residues as a barrier to trade which allows producers better access to lucrative export markets. The need for IR-4â¿¿s services will increase with introduction of new/invasive pests, with pests becoming resistant to available pesticides, with increased need for product performance data, with increased complexity of regulatory data requirements, with internationalization of data requirements, and with emerging regulatory issues (e.g. pollinator protection). Biopesticide/Organic Support Program: Research to enhance the development and registration of biochemical pesticides, microbial pesticides, plant incorporated protectants and other technology to manage pests for use in conventional and organic production systems. IR-4 will also assist public sector associates and small biopesticide companies by providing guidance on how to successfully navigate through EPAâ¿¿s biopesticide registration process. IR-4 will also provide regulatory support for USDA deregulation of genetically modified organisms associated with plant incorporated protectants. IR-4â¿¿s intends to conduct 20 studies to determine which biopesticide(s) exhibit potential to manage critical pests and provide regulatory support for at least two project, annually. The need for IR-4â¿¿s Biopesticide Program services will increase given growing demand for a more natural approach to pest management, including organics, for the continued challenge of new pests or pests becoming resistant to available pesticides, and for emerging regulatory issues (e.g. pollinator protection) with conventional pesticides. There is also anticipation that there will be emerging biopesticides (e.g. RNAi) that will require IR-4â¿¿s assistance. Ornamental Horticulture Program: Develop efficacy and/or plant safety data with biopesticides and conventional pesticides that expands the number of nursery, floral, and other ornamental crops or pests, including invasive pests registered. Emphasis will be placed on using products that are compatible with IPM and resistance management programs. Annually, IR-4 will initiate at least six research projects consisting of at least 200 field trials. The need for services in the ornamental area will increase given the introduction of new/invasive pest, pests becoming resistant to available pesticides, increased complexity of regulatory requirements, and emerging regulatory issues (e.g. pollinator protection).

Project Methods
The State Liaison Representative will:A. Develop information on minor use needs of Utah's agricultural producers.B. Update lists of state and regional priorities annually at regional meetings in conjunction with the regional staff, headquarters personnel, growers and representatives of commodity organizations.C. Assist in implementing field work and residue studies by identifying appropriate qualified cooperators and facilitate their cooperation with IR-4.D. Keep informed of IR-4 activities to better coordinate state and federal research personnel working on minor use projects.E. Assist the Quality Assurance Unit personnel in conducting Good Laboratory Practices reviews/inspections.

Progress 01/05/16 to 09/30/20

Outputs
Target Audience:Specialty crop producers and producers with pesticide needs that are not currently available. Changes/Problems:None What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Each year, except for 2020, I have attended the meeting for Western IR-4 State Liaisons and representatives of the Crop Liaison Committee in different production areas of the Western US. These meetings are informative as the discussion of pesticide needs is discussed from every Western State. In addition, tours allow participants to become familiar with production practices and needs in the area where the meeting is being held. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The role this program plays in meeting critical needs for pesticide registration in minor crops has been presented at various extension meetings and has been communicated when specific calls on pesticide use and/or needs are personally received. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Move forward in reviewing minor crop pesticide needs under the renewed project.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1. Food Use: During the duration of this project the Western IR-4 program has received hundreds of requests for minor crop pesticide uses. These requests have been reviewed by state Liaisons and by commodity representatives and then prioritized based on the most critical needs. During this time frame the program has conducted approximately 773 tolerance (residue) trials and 193 efficacy trials. This program benefits Utah by providing specialty crop producers needed solutions for pest management. 2. Ornamental Program: During this project Western IR-4 has conducted approximately 733 trials. 3. Biopesticides Program: During this period, WIR-4 has conducted 19 biopesticide trials. The limitation for trials is due to the lack of biopesticides for testing. Numerous projects during this project have addressed needs in various crops and settings important to Utah.

Publications

Progress 10/01/18 to 09/30/19

Outputs
Target Audience:Specialty crop producers and producers with pesticide needs that are not currently available. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Attendance at the Western IR-4 SLR/CLC meeting provides training on pesticide tolerance and residue issues and helps to communicate pest problems occurring in adjacent states. In 2019 that meeting was held in Mt. Vernon, WA. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Pesticide requests were forwarded to State Extension Specialists to identify projects that are important to Utah. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?In 2019, efforts will continue to identify minor crop producer pesticide needs and ensure they are represented to IR-4 at Regional and National levels.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1. Food Program: In 2019, residue trials are in process to establish tolerances for pronamide use in pasture grasses. This project will have large benefits for Utah. During 2019 the Western IR-4 program conducted 164 tolerance trials and 40 efficacy trials. This program benefits Utah by providing specialty crop producers needed solutions for pest management. 2. Biopesticide/Organic Support Program: The Western IR-4 completed several trials and has 4 biopesticide projects in process for 2019. 3. Ornamental Horticulture Program: Within this program in 2019, 129 total trials were conducted.

Publications

Progress 10/01/17 to 09/30/18

Outputs
Target Audience:Specialty crop producers and producers with pesticide needs that are not currently available. Changes/Problems:None What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Attendance at the Western IR-4 SLR/CLC meeting provides training on pesticide tolerance and residue issues and helps to communicate pest problems occurring in adjacent states. In 2018 that meeting was held in Davis, CA. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Pesticide requests were forwarded to State Extension Specialists to identify projects that are important to Utah. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?In 2019, efforts will continue to identify minor crop producer pesticide needs and ensure they are represented to IR-4 at Regional and National levels.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1. Food Program: In 2018, residue trials have been approved to establish tolerances for pronamide use in pasture grasses. This project will have large benefits for Utah. During 2018 the Western IR-4 program conducted 142 tolerance trials and 37 efficacy trials. This program benefits Utah by providing specialty crop producers needed solutions for pest management. 2. Biopesticide/Organic Support Program: The Western IR-4 completed several biopesticide trials from 2016, and continued work on biopesticide trials started in 2017. Trials on caneberry, apple, and ornamentals will benefit Utah producers. 3. Ornamental Horticulture Program: Within this program in 2018, 138 total trials were conducted, with 17 completed and 121 in process.

Publications

Progress 10/01/16 to 09/30/17

Outputs
Target Audience:Specialty crop producers and producers with pesticide needs that are not currently available. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Attendance at the Western IR-4 SLR/CLC meeting provides training on pesticide tolerance and residue issues and helps to communicate pest problems occurring in adjacent states. In 2017 that meeting was held in Colorado Springs, CO. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Pesticide requests were forwarded to State Extension Specialists to identify projects that are important to Utah. A presentation on the process of special product registrations and the need for pesticide tolerance data was given at a meeting of the Oasis Alfalfa Seed Growers. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?In 2018, efforts will continue to identify minor crop producer pesticide needs and ensure they are represented to IR-4 at Regional and National levels.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? 1. Food Program: In 2017, trials were initiated to establish tolerances for pronamide for foxtail barley control in pasture. This is a critical use for Utah producers. During 2017 the Western IR-4 program conducted 163 tolerance trials and 47 efficacy trials. This program benefits Utah by providing specialty crop producers needed solutions for pest management. 2. Biopesticide/Organic Support Program: The Western IR-4 initiated 10 biopesticide trials in 2017, with trials on crops important to Utah, including caneberry and ornamentals. One trial was also initiated on honey bees. 3. Ornamental Horticulture Program: Within this program, 166 trials were conducted in 2017.

Publications

Progress 01/05/16 to 09/30/16

Outputs
Target Audience:Target Audience Specialty crop producers and producers with pesticide needs that are not currently available. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Opportunities Attendance at the Western IR-4 SLR/CLC meeting provides training on pesticide tolerance and residue issues and helps to communicate pest problems occurring in adjacent states. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Dissemination Pesticide requests were forwarded to State Extension Specialists to identify projects that are important to Utah. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Plan of Work In 2017, efforts will continue to identify minor crop producer pesticide needs and ensure they are represented to IR-4 at Regional and National levels. For 2017, 450 field trials are scheduled to generate tolerance data and 100 efficacy trials are planned to support registrations where tolerance data is complete.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? Accomplishments 1. Food Program: In April 2017, I hosted the annual SLR/CLC Meeting, giving Western Region Program staff and other State Liaison Representatives and members of the Commodity Liaison Committee an opportunity to see some of the specialty crops grown in Utah. During this past year 238 Product request were submitted nationally, with 29 request originating from the Western US. Three product requests were supported by Utah. At the National IR-4 priority setting meeting a project to develop tolerances for pronamide for foxtail barley control in pasture was selected as a priority for 2017 with support from Utah and surrounding states. This potential use will be extremely useful for Utah producers, who currently have limited options to control foxtail barley in pasture. During 2016 the Western IR-4 program conducted 164 tolerance trials and 37 efficacy trials. This program benefits Utah by providing specialty crop producers needed solutions for pest management. 2.Biopesticide/Organic Support Program: The Western IR-4 initiated 5 biopesticide trials in 2016, with trials on crops important to Utah, including apple, caneberry and ornamentals. One trial was also initiated on honey bees. 3.Ornamental Horticulture Program: Within this program, 139 trials were conducted in 2016.

Publications