Source: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY submitted to NRP
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT EXTENSION IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, 2022-2024
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
OTHER GRANTS
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
1027021
Grant No.
2021-70006-35348
Cumulative Award Amt.
$819,000.00
Proposal No.
2021-05162
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Sep 1, 2021
Project End Date
Aug 31, 2024
Grant Year
2023
Program Code
[EIP]- Extension Implementation Program
Recipient Organization
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
2229 Lincoln Way
AMES,IA 50011
Performing Department
Plant Pathology & Microbiology
Non Technical Summary
The Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management (ISU IPM) team serves the university, external stakeholders and the people of Iowa by coordinating and supporting IPM activities at ISU, seeking innovative ways to train and educate about IPM principles and practices and maintaining IPM activities valued by our stakeholders. Our overall goal is to provide science-based IPM information to Iowans to increase productivity and economic competitiveness while reducing human health risk and protecting the environment from the adverse impacts of unnecessary or inappropriate pest management strategies. ISU IPM is housed within ISU Extension and Outreach and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We work with faculty and staff at ISU and collaborate with external agencies, other universities and industry partners. Through these collaborations, programmatic efforts impact regional and national stakeholders, as well as address the needs of Iowans. Critical IPM needs are identified by our diverse stakeholders oand coincide with multiple 2021 focus areas within the CPPM program. To meet stakeholder needs, ISU IPM seeks funding in three priority areas: agronomic crops (60%), communities (25%) and support for pest diagnostic facilities (15%). Within priority areas, ISU IPM conducts projects that address critical issues identified by stakeholders, the CPPM RFP, the NCIPM Center or the National IPM Roadmap.
Animal Health Component
(N/A)
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
(N/A)
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
2161820116010%
2161510116015%
2161820113010%
2161510113015%
2160699116010%
2160699113010%
2162300114010%
2162123116010%
2162123113010%
Knowledge Area
216 - Integrated Pest Management Systems;

Subject Of Investigation
1510 - Corn; 1820 - Soybean; 2123 - Bedding/garden plants; 0699 - Trees, forests, and forest products, general; 2300 - Weeds;

Field Of Science
1130 - Entomology and acarology; 1160 - Pathology; 1140 - Weed science;
Goals / Objectives
The Iowa State University Integrated Pest Management (ISU IPM) team serves the university, external stakeholders and the people of Iowa by coordinating and supporting IPM activities at ISU, seeking innovative ways to train and educate about IPM principles and practices and maintaining IPM activities valued by our stakeholders. Our overall goal is to provide science-based IPM information to Iowans to increase productivity and economic competitiveness while reducing human health risk and protecting the environment from the adverse impacts of unnecessary or inappropriate pest management strategies. ISU IPM is housed within ISU Extension and Outreach and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We work with faculty and staff at ISU and collaborate with external agencies, other universities and industry partners. Through these collaborations, programmatic efforts impact regional and national stakeholders, as well as address the needs of Iowans. To meet stakeholder needs, ISU IPM seeks funding in three priority areas: agronomic crops (60%), communities (25%) and support for pest diagnostic facilities (15%).
Project Methods
IPM in Agronomic CropsObjective 1. Develop and deliver general IPM-related information for agronomic crops. We continue to deliver agronomic IPM information through diverse in-person programs, video, printed and electronic publications, online resources and apps.Delivering IPM information in Iowa is one of our primary activities; however, much of our agronomic IPM information is applicable in multiple states that grow corn and soybean. Obj. 1 Focal Project: Partner with Crop Protection Network (CPN) to create and deliver multi-state agronomic IPM resources. Outputs such as interactive disease severity training, webinars, pest encyclopedias and information on new crop diseases are housed on a central website.Objective 2. Develop and deliver crop scouting training to youth, interns and agronomic stakeholders. Along with providing crop scouting resources and learning modules, one of our primary offerings is the annual Youth Crop Scouting Competition, which is coordinated by the IPM Core Team. We will develop a Virtual Multi-State Field Crop Scout School.Specialists from 13 Midwestern states will present on crop scouting topics, saving time and costs associated with individual state programs. This includes on-demand viewing of presentations and live, interactive sessions where specialists answer participant questions.Objective 3. Produce podcast-based IPM educational offerings. The ISU IPM Program developed a podcast called "Welcome to Class" in 2019. The IPM Core Team also developed a podcast called "I See Dead Plants" focused on making plant science accessible to farmers and the general public. The podcast is supported with a resource website. Objective 4. Address pest resistance to pesticides and genetics through IPM research and education. Drs. D. Mueller, A. Robertson and E. Hodgson annually establish fungicide and insecticide research plots at multiple locations across Iowa. We also work with Take Action - Pesticide Resistance Management and the Iowa Pest Resistance Management Plan (IPRMP), which helps communities of farmers better understand and deal with resistance issues.IPM in CommunitiesObjective 1: Develop and deliver general IPM-related information for homes, gardens and landscapes. We will work with Extension, state agencies and professional organizations to provide IPM content for programs such as the Master Gardener Program, Iowa Community Tree Steward Program and Master Conservationists. We will reach professionals at the ISU Shade Tree Short Course and the Iowa Turfgrass, Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Iowa Pest Management Association conferences. We will provide IPM programming for the Mosquito and Ornamentals and Turf Pesticide Applicator continuing education. We partner with Bugwood, creator EDDMapS, to track lily leaf beetles. We keep Iowans informed via videos, social media, pamphlets, newsletters, radio and media interviews. IPM staff are key content providers for the HHPNwebsite and theYard and Garden News.Obj. 1 Focal Project: Support needs-based community tree health and establishment. This initiative will educate people about 1) proper tree selection based on site constraints, increasing tree diversity and selecting cultivars less likely to suffer from pests; 2) maintenance of young trees including proper watering, mulching and pruning; and 3) tree pest IPM including how to identify and manage insect pests and disease. We will amend recommended tree lists for proper tree selection in home landscapes.Objective 2: Support ISU extension county-based horticulture specialists, office staff and Master Gardeners to promote, practice and make specific IPM recommendations.We will workwith horticulture experts, creatinga "community of practice" using bi-weekly Zoom video sessions (Hort Zoom). These training sessions provide insight into plant problems and issues that accompany them. The MG program is a primary vehicle for IPM training conducted by county offices and MGs volunteer approximately 100,000 hours annually. The IPM Core Team has previously provided in-person training and hands-on workshops for topics such as plant pathology, entomology, IPM and pesticide safety. More than 150 members post photos and comment on plant questions to solve plant health problems, identify plants and insects and discuss gardening recommendations.Obj. 2 Focal Project 1: Expand the IPM "Community of Practice" to county staff lacking horticulture training. We will develop a predictive calendar based on degree days and existing knowledge that address common pest questions, scouting details (symptoms, signs and timing) and management information. The IPM Core Team with the Extension Horticulture Team will update the calendar and use it as the basis for social media posts, video topics and newsletter articles.Obj. 2 Focal Project 2: Reimagine Master Gardener IPM training as they move primarily to online training.We will develop an online, asynchronous and interactive curriculum with Extension educators. The curriculum will include videos, interactive activities and incorporate our Plant Sleuths Facebook group. We will also ensure that MGs have access to the Hort Zoom sessions and predictive calendar produced.Objective 3: Involve youth in gardening and pollinator protection by teaching them how to grow plants and protect pollinators with IPM. We provide educational training opportunities for youth throughout Iowa such as "Monarchs on the Move" and the "Native Bee Challenge." We will create "Watch Me Grow" programming to reach low income, underserved and urban youth. We are piloting a program called 'Watch Me Grow' in ten Iowa counties and are providing planting kits designed for youth grades 5-8 to gain educational experience growing their own food. This program targets low income, underserved and urban youth with no experience in horticulture or agriculture. Two lessons were created and piloted in 2020. We will expand to six lessons and include pests and IPM.IPM in DiagnosticsObjective 1. Help Iowans diagnose diseases, insects and plants, and provide IPM-based solutions. We provide science-based, unbiased diagnoses and IPM-based solutions to clients. To increase diagnostic speed, we will implement automated nucleic acid extraction from plant samples and compare different DNA-based techniques for detecting pathogens such as those causing oak wilt and verticillium wilt, which can be difficult to detect using traditional culturing methods. We also will incorporate automated nematode detection for quicker and more accurate enumeration of soybean cyst nematode.Objective 2. Provide resources and training to increase diagnostic capability of county extension staff and volunteers. PIDC staff have previously developed educational material for DIY Diagnosticians.To help DIY Diagnosticians confidently handle questions or know when they should send the sample to the PIDC, we will set up a three-fold approach: 1) include diagnostics in MG training and encourage DIY Diagnosticians to participate in the Facebook group The Plant Sleuthstrain Iowa's DIY Diagnosticians to use crowdsourcing tools such as BugGuide and iNaturalist to identify plants and insects; and 3) create a hands-on diagnostic training for 15 common plant disease, insect pest and abiotic stress scenarios, initially focused on woody plants. IPM staff will continue to produce resources and training for DIY Diagnosticians but also intentionally improve gaps in their ability to answer clients' questions. Training for crowdsourcing tools and hands-on diagnostics will be piloted in 2021 with county horticulture agents that partnered in the creation of materials.

Progress 09/01/21 to 06/26/24

Outputs
Target Audience:Target audience varies widely depending on the objective but including farmers, students, extension workers, agricultural industry, youth, and other members of the general public. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?We help Certified Crop Advisors to earn continuing education credits. We offer the Wild-harvested Mushrooms Certification course. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The IPM Program provides information to stakeholders in a variety of ways and can include: • Publications are available at ISU's Extension Distribution Center and through a professional society • Electronic publications and apps are available via download or on electronic devices • Educational events • Direct email responses and telephone calls • Online newsletters for both field crops and horticulture • Videos • Podcast • Direct download of learning presentations from the internet • Communication initiated by physical sample submissions to the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic • Information posted on various social media accounts across multiple platforms What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Nothing Reported

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? IPM in Agronomic Crops Priority Obj. 1. Develop and deliver general IPM-related information for agronomic crops. Distributed publications through the Extension Distribution Center. Produced IPM YouTube videos including Stuck and Starving: Insect Trapping to Help Farmers, Armyworm Invasion: What You Need To Know, Tar Spot: Not Created by Evil A.I. to Wipe Out Humans, Frogeye Leaf Spot: The Silent Killer of Soybeans, This plant disease causes premature death: SDS, Here's WHY BEAN Leaf Beetle Could be BAD this YEAR! Obj. 1 Focal Project: Partner with Crop Protection Network (CPN) to create and deliver multi-state agronomic IPM. The CPN is a venue for producing regional extension outputs, and ISU IPM is heavily involved in the creation and maintenance of CPN resources. A survey of CPN extension specialists indicated client knowledge change and behavior change resulting from knowledge change for new disease issues, fungicide efficacy, disease identification and management, mycotoxins, and crop production. The CPN continues to improve its website functions and has expanded available crop information to include wheat and cotton. CPN X (formally Twitter) account had over 1 million impressions from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024; over double the impressions from the previous reporting period. Certified Crop Advisors earned continuing education credits through online CPN exams Work continues to increase the available resources and scope of CPN. Obj. 2. Develop and deliver crop scouting training to youth, interns, and agronomic stakeholders. The 2023 annual Crop Scouting Competition had over 60 youth participants; more than any other year since its inception at Iowa State University. Planning for the 2024 Crop Scouting Competition in July is underway. The CPN released 10 new videos for season 2 of CPN TV. Obj. 2 Focal Project: Develop a Virtual Multi-State Field Crop Scout School. Eight new presentations were added to the Virtual Crop Scout School offerings. Obj. 3. Produce podcast-based IPM educational offerings. Obj. 3 Focal Project: Expand IPM learning through podcast-centered education and help lead multi-state podcast efforts. Episodes of the "I See Dead Plants" podcast were released on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This podcast consists of interview with both field crop and horticulture plant scientists about their science. Episodes are released on a weekly basis now, instead of the previous biweekly basis. The podcast had 3,911 downloads of 35 episodes from June 2023 to May 2024. Obj. 4. Address pest resistance to pesticides and genetics through IPM research and education. IPM research across the state relating to pesticide use was undertaken. Information was released regarding resistance management. ISU IPM website houses Iowa Pest Resistance Management Plan information. IPM Implementation in Communities Priority Obj. 1. Develop and deliver general IPM-related information for homes, gardens, and landscapes. Distributed PDF publications through the Extension Distribution Center such as Oak Wilt - Identification and Management and Emerald Ash Borer Management Options Online, timely articles were released on the Yard and Garden (formally Horticulture and Home Pest News) website and through the newsletter. Social media was used to promote consumer horticulture-related outreach activities. The ISU Yard and Garden X (formally Twitter) received 57,000 impressions and the Yard and Garden Facebook account had nearly 77,000 pages reaches From June 2023 to May 2024. Produced YouTube videos including "Who Milks the Bees?," Salsa's Demise, Pruning for Prosperity: A Guide to Tackling Dieback in Your Vineyard, Essential Tips for Pruning Your Blueberry Bushes, Don't Spend $$$ on Bed Bug Management if You Have This, Water Wisley: Tips for Reducing Root Rot and Nurturing Healthy Plants. Obj. 1 Focal Project: Support needs-based community tree health and establishment. Developed outreach: YouTube videos including Pruning Perfection: Failsafe Tip to Prevent Ripping and Ensure Success, This Pest Has Killed MILLIONS of Trees (EAB), Jake the Bear vs the Firewood Movers, You Can't Handle the Truth! A Cherry Tree's Sticky Situation, Windbreaks: More Than Just a Line of Trees, Pulp Non-Fiction: Heroic Tree Surgeon Talks Presented outreach: Presentations/workshops at the annual Shade Tree Short Course conference. Obj. 2. Support ISU extension county-based horticulture specialists, office staff and Master Gardeners to promote, practice and make specific IPM recommendations. Bi-weekly Hort Zoom sessions with extension county office staff provide insight into plant problems and issues that accompany them. A past survey showed that 56% of attendees increased their ability to solve plant problems and provide insect and disease management information. The Facebook group (The Plant Sleuths) allows open discussion of plant problems and IPM recommendations and is also open to Master Gardeners who answer a portion of horticulture inquiries in county offices. Obj. 3. Involve youth in gardening and pollinator protection by teaching them how to grow plants and protect pollinators with IPM. Provide educational opportunities for youth through Monarchs on the Move and the Native Bee Challenge. Hired two high school interns to learn the fundamentals of IPM, be involved in all aspects of the IPM program, and identify ways IPM can be made relevant to their peers. IPM in Support of Pest Diagnostic Facilities Priority Obj. 1. Help Iowans diagnose diseases, insects and plants, and provide IPM-based solutions The PIDC received 2,698 physical samples and 1,640 phone and email consultations in 2023. Diagnostic samples continue to be received in 2024. A past survey of certain PIDC clients showed that 74% of respondents learned they did not need to use a pesticide and 66% reduced pesticide use based on our recommendations. Past survey results show the best predictor of intentions is "satisfaction with the usefulness of management options." When clients understood management options in diagnostic reports and felt they could be useful, they were more likely to use them. Specific IPM techniques clients were more likely to use were disease-resistant plants, crop rotation, and sanitation.??

Publications

  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Webster, R., McCaghey, M., Mueller, B., Groves, C., Mathew, F., Singh, A., Kabbage, M., Smith, D. 2023. Creation of New Soybean Varieties with High Levels of Resistance to White Mold. CPN 5011. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20230801-0.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Sisson, A., Musser, F., Crow, W., Bick, E., Brown, S., Davis, J., DiFonzo, C., Graham, S., Greene, J., Ludwick, D., Malone, A., Owens, D., Reisig, D., Roberts, P., Royer, T., Seiter, N., Thrash, B., Tilmon, K., Villanueva, R. 2023. Soybean Invertebrate Loss Estimates from the United States - 2022. CPN 1029-22. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20231220-0
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Webster, R., Nicolli, C., Allen, T., Bish, M., Bissonnette, K., Check, J., Chilvers, M., Duffeck, M., Luis, J., Mueller, B., Pierce, P., Price, P., Robertson, A., Ross, T., Schmidt, C., Schmidt, R., Schmidt, T., Shim, S., Telenko, D., Wise, K., Smith, D. 2023. Tar Spot Prediction in Corn: The Weather Matters. CPN-5012. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20231220-1
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Check, J., Byrne, A., Singh, M., Steinke, K., Widdicombe, W., Chilvers, M. 2024. How do Agronomic Choices Affect Tar Spot Severity? CPN 5013. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20240119-0
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Reisig, D., Graham, S., Bateman, N., Studebaker, G., Meyer, R., Reay-Jones, F., Wise, K., Owens, D., Buntin, G., Smith, J., Seiter, N., Sisson, A., Zukoff, A., Villanueva, R., Hamby, K., Cramer, M., Yang, F., Hutchison, B., Crow, W., Towles, T., Floyd, C., Bradshaw, J., Peterson, J., Beauzay, P., Knodel, J., Krupke, C., Tilmon, K., Baute, T., Varenhorst, A., Brown, S., Kerns, D., Porter, P., Malone, S., Bick, E. 2023 Corn Invertebrate Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada  2023. CPN-2019-23. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20240219-1
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Faske, T., Sisson, A. 2024. Cotton Disease Loss Estimates from the United States. CPN 7001-23. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20240219-0
  • Type: Other Status: Other Year Published: 2024 Citation: Corn Disease Working Group. 2024. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Foliar Diseases. CPN 2011. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20190620-002
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: North Central Regional Committee on Soybean Diseases. 2024. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Seedling Diseases. CPN-1020. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20190620-015
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: North Central Regional Committee on Soybean Diseases. 2024. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Foliar Diseases. CPN 1019. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20190620-014
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Sikora, E., Faske, T., Meyer, R., Koehler, A., Kemerait, B., Mideros, S., Telenko, D., Robertson, A., Mueller, D., Sisson, A., Onofre, R., Wise, K., Price, T., Chilvers, M., Malvick, D., Allen, T., Bish, M., Jackson-Ziems, T., Broderick, K., Bergstrom, G., Heiniger, R., Ahumada, D., Friskop, A., Paul, P., Duffeck, M., Tenuta, A., Roth, G., Collins, A., Esker, P., Muller, J., Plumblee, M., Shires, M., Kelly, H., Isakeit, T., Anderson, N., Langston, D., Zeng, Y., Smith, D. 2024. Corn Disease Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada  2023. CPN 2007-23. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20240315-0
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Sikora, E., Faske, T., Spurlock, T., Koehler-Betts, A., Grabau, Z., Small, I., Kemerait, B., Mideros, S., Telenko, D., Mueller, D., Sisson, A., Onofre, R., Bradley, C., Padgett, B., Price, T., Watson, T., Chilvers, M., Malvick, D., Allen, T., Bish, M., Mangel, D., Bergstrom, G., Lux, L., Makell, S., Webster, W., Lopez-Nicora, H., Duffeck, M., Tenuta, A., Collins, A., Esker, P., Roth, G., Mueller, J., Plumblee, M., Shires, M., Kelly, H., Isakeit, T., Langston, D., Zeng, Y., Smith, D. 2024. Soybean Disease Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada  2023. CPN-1018-23. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20240315-1
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: North Central Regional Committee on Management of Small Grain Diseases. 2024. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Wheat Diseases. CPN 3002. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20190620-031
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Lopez-Nicora, H., Mangel, D., McCoy, A., Webster, R., Robertson, A., Chilvers, M., Tenuta, A., Mueller, D., Wise, K. 2024. An Overview of Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot. CPN-1021. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20240503-0
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2024 Citation: Legleiter, T., Butts, T., Essman, A., Ikley, J., Lancaster, S., Werle, R. 2024. Adjuvants with Herbicides. When and Why They Are Needed. CPN 4010. DOI to be determined.


Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23

Outputs
Target Audience:Target audience varies widely depending on objective, but incuding farmers, students, extension workers, agricultural industry, youth, and other memebers of the general public. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? We help Certified Crop Advisors to earn continuing education credits. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? The IPM Program provides information to stakeholders in a variety of ways and can include: Publications are available at ISU's Extension Distribution Center and through a professional society Electronic publications and apps are available via download or on electronic devices Educational events Direct email responses and telephone calls Online newsletters for both field crops and horticulture Vidoes Podcast Direct download of learning presentations from the internet Communication initiated by physical sample submissions to the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic Information posted on various social media accounts What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The ISU IPM Program will continue to: Deliver IPM information to clients using diverse methods. Coordinate/deliver IPM services such as scouting training and diagnostics. Direct IPM-relate research. Invest in the future of pest-related disciplines through IPM education for students. Leverage EIP funds to further IPM oatreach and education.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? This project has nine objectives over three priority areas. This is the second progress report for this project. Evaluation efforts for IPM activities are ongoing. IPM in Agronomic Crops Priority Obj. 1. Develop and deliver general IPM-related information for agronomic crops. Distributed publications through the Extension Distribution Center. Produced IPM YouTube videos including What is this?!? It's CRAZY TOP, What are COVER CROPS?, Weed Destructor: One More Tool to Manage Herbicide Resistance, and Crops for Kids: How do crops grow?. Contributed blog posts to the Integrated Crop Management Blog. Obj. 1 Focal Project: Partner with Crop Protection Network (CPN) to create and deliver multi-state agronomic IPM. The CPN is a venue for producing regional extension outputs, and ISU IPM is heavily involved in the creation and maintenance of CPN resources. A survey of CPN extension specialists indicated client knowledge change and behavior change resulting from knowledge change for new disease issues, fungicide efficacy, disease identification and management, mycotoxins, and crop production. The CPN continues to improve its website functions and has expanded available crop information to include wheat and cotton. CPN Twitter had 472,635 impressions and 1,197 new followers through May 31. A 514% increase in impressions from the previous reporting period. Certified Crop Advisors earned continuing education credits through online CPN exams Work continues to increase the available resources and scope of CPN. Obj. 2. Develop and deliver crop scouting training to youth, interns, and agronomic stakeholders. Planning for the annual Crop Scouting Competition in July is underway. The CPN released 8 new videos for its Virtual Crop Scout School. Obj. 2 Focal Project: Develop a Virtual Multi-State Field Crop Scout School. Eight new presentations were added to the Virtual Crop Scout School offerings. Obj. 3. Produce podcast-based IPM educational offerings. Obj. 3 Focal Project: Expand IPM learning through podcast-centered education and help lead multi-state podcast efforts. Episodes of the "I See Dead Plants" podcast were released on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This podcast consists of interview with both field crop and horticulture plant scientists about their science. Episodes are released on a weekly basis now, instead of the previous biweekly basis. Obj. 4. Address pest resistance to pesticides and genetics through IPM research and education. IPM research across the state relating to pesticide use was undertaken. Information was released regarding resistance management. ISU IPM website houses Iowa Pest Resistance Management Plan information. IPM Implementation in Communities Priority Obj. 1. Develop and deliver general IPM-related information for homes, gardens, and landscapes. Distributed PDF publications through the Extension Distribution Center such as Oak Wilt - Identification and Management and Emerald Ash Borer Management Options Online, timely articles were released on Horticulture and Home Pest News website and through the newsletter. Social media was used to promote consumer horticulture-related outreach activities. The ISU Horticulture Twitter and Facebook account has 75,210 impressions and 13,317 pages reaches, respectively, through May 31. Produced YouTube videos including How to Harvest Acorn Squash, What is this black tar on my tree?, don't kill your tree, Rhizosphaera Needle Cast, and This is a squash bug nymph. Obj. 1 Focal Project: Support needs-based community tree health and establishment. Developed outreach: YouTube videos Rhizosphaera Needle Cast, don't kill your tree, and What is this black tar on my tree? Presented outreach: Presentations at the annual Shade Tree Short Course conference. Obj. 2. Support ISU extension county-based horticulture specialists, office staff and Master Gardeners to promote, practice and make specific IPM recommendations. • Bi-weekly Hort Zoom sessions with extension county office staff provide insight into plant problems and issues that accompany them. A past survey showed that 56% of attendees increased their ability to solve plant problems and provide insect and disease management information. • The Facebook group (The Plant Sleuths) allows open discussion of plant problems and IPM recommendations and is also open to Master Gardeners who answer a portion of horticulture inquiries in county offices. Obj. 3. Involve youth in gardening and pollinator protection by teaching them how to grow plants and protect pollinators with IPM. Provide educational opportunities for youth through Monarchs on the Move and the Native Bee Challenge. IPM in Support of Pest Diagnostic Facilities Priority Obj. 1. Help Iowans diagnose diseases, insects and plants, and provide IPM-based solutions • The PIDC received 1,259 physical samples and 1,038 phone and email consultations in 2022. Of this, 490 soybean cyst nematode counts and 179 complete nematode counts were performed. Diagnostic samples continue to be received in 2023. • A past survey of certain PIDC clients showed that 74% of respondents learned they did not need to use a pesticide and 66% reduced pesticide use based on our recommendations. • Past survey results show the best predictor of intentions is "satisfaction with the usefulness of management options." When clients understood management options in diagnostic reports and felt they could be useful, they were more likely to use them. Specific IPM techniques clients were more likely to use were disease resistance plants, rotation, and sanitation.?

Publications

  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: NCERA-184. 2023. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Wheat Diseases. Crop Protection Network. CPN-3002. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20190620-031.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Faske, T. and Sisson, A. 2023. Cotton Disease Loss Estimates from the United States-2022. Crop Protection Network. CON-7001-22. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20230405-0.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: The Corn Diseases Working Group. 2023. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Corn Diseases. Crop Protection Network. CPN 2011. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20190620-002.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Mueller, D., Wise, K., and Sisson, A. 2023. Corn Disease Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada-2022. Crop Protection Network. CPN-2007-22. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20230207-0.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: NCERA-137. 2023. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Seedling Diseases. Crop Protection Network. CPN-1020. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20190620-015.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: NCERA-137. 2023. Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Soybean Foliar Diseases. Crop Protection Network. CPN-1019. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20190620-014.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Wise, K., Bish, M., Mueller, D., Onofre, R., Price, T., Telenko, D., and Tenuta, A. 2023. Three Corn Diseases to Watch for in 2023. Crop Protection Network. CPN-2021. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20230405-1.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Reisig, D., Kesheiner, K., Bateman, N., Studebaker, G., Meyer, R., Reay-Jones, F., Wise, K., Owens, D., Buntin, G.D., Smith, J., Seiter, N., Hodgson, E., Sisson, A., Zukoff, A., Villanueva, R., Towels, T., Hamby, K., Cramer, M., DiFonzo, C., Hutchison, B., Potter, B., Crow, W., Bish, M., Bradshaw, J., Peterson, J., Beauzay, P., Knodel, J., Tilmon, K., Tracey, B., Varenhorst, A., Brown, S., Kerns, D., Porter, P., Bick, E., Conley, S. 2023. Corn Invertebrate Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada-2022. Crop Protection Network. CPN-2019-22. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20230421-0.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2023 Citation: Allen, T., Mueller, D., and Sisson, A. 2023. Soybean Diseases Loss Estimates from the United States and Ontario, Canada-2022. Crop Protection Network. CPN-2018-22. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20230421-1.


Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22

Outputs
Target Audience:Target audience varies widely depending on objective, but includes farmers, students, extension workers, agricultural industry, and other members of the general public. Changes/Problems: Nothing Reported What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?We help Certified Crop Advisors to earn continuing education credits. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The IPM Program provides information to stakeholders in a variety of ways and can include: Publications are available at ISU's Extension Distribution Center and through a professional society Electronic publications and apps are available via download or on electronic devices Educational events Direct email responses and telephone calls Online newsletters for both field crops and horticulture Videos Through a podcast Direct download of learning presentations from the Internet Through communications initiated by physical sample submissions to the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The ISU IPM Program will continue to: Deliver IPM information to clients using diverse methods. Coordinate/deliver IPM services such as scouting training and diagnostics. Direct IPM-related research. Invest in the future of pest-related disciplines through IPM education for students. Leverage EIP funds to further IPM outreach and education.

Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals? This project has nine objectives over three priority areas. This is the first progress report for this project. Evaluation efforts for IPM activities are ongoing. IPM in Agronomic Crops Priority Obj. 1. Develop and deliver general IPM-related information for agronomic crops. Distributed publications through the Extension Distribution Center and is working to revise Field Crop Insects and The Corn and Soybean Field Guide. Produced YouTube videos including Severe Yield Loss: A Closer Look at Tar Spot and Pesticide Mixing Demo: Why Labels are Important! ISU IPM Twitter account had 200,000+ impressions 765 retweets through May 31. Data from across priority areas. Obj. 1 Focal Project: Partner with Crop Protection Network (CPN) to create and deliver multi-state agronomic IPM. The CPN is a venue for producing regional extension outputs, and ISU IPM is heavily involved in the creation and maintenance of CPN resources. A survey of CPN extension specialists indicated client knowledge change and behavior change resulting from knowledge change for new disease issues, fungicide efficacy, disease identification and management, mycotoxins, and crop production. The CPN developed and released a new website and expanded an online resource for yield loss estimates from diseases in corn, soybean, and wheat. New fungicide efficacy tables were released for corn and soybean. CPN Twitter had 77,000+ impressions, 18,000+ profile visits, and 340 new followers through May 31. Certified Crop Advisors earned continuing education credits through online CPN exams A web book on white mold was released. Work continues to increase the available resources and scope of CPN. Obj. 2. Develop and deliver crop scouting training to youth, interns and agronomic stakeholders. Planning for the annual Crop Scouting Competition in July is underway Obj. 2 Focal Project: Develop a Virtual Multi-State Field Crop Scout School. New presentations were added to the virtual crop scout school offerings including Understanding Herbicide Resistance Traits in Crops and Tips for Taking Quality Diagnostic Photos Using a Smartphone. Obj. 3. Produce podcast-based IPM educational offerings. Obj. 3 Focal Project: Expand IPM learning through podcast-centered education and help lead multi-state podcast efforts. Episodes of the "I See Dead Plants" podcast were released on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This podcast consists of interview with plant scientists about their science. Obj. 4. Address pest resistance to pesticides and genetics through IPM research and education. IPM research across the state relating to pesticide use was undertaken. Information was released regarding resistance management. ISU IPM website houses Iowa Pest Resistance Management Plan information. IPM Implementation in Communities Priority Obj. 1. Develop and deliver general IPM-related information for homes, gardens and landscapes. Distributed PDF publications through the Extension Distribution Center such as Oak Wilt - Identification and Management and Emerald Ash Borer Management Options Produced YouTube Shorts videos including Mealybugs (Watch Out HOUSEPLANTS!) and Spider mites (Watch Out HOUSEPLANTS) Online articles were released at Hort and Home Pest News Social media was used to promote outreach Obj. 1 Focal Project: Support needs-based community tree health and establishment. Developed or presented outreach: YouTube videos How to Plant a Bare Root Tree (Tips from the Experts!) and Make Sure to Water on a Regular Basis (Wet the Root Zone!); and Diagnosing Health Problems of Woody Plants Workshop at the Shade Tree Short Course. Obj. 2. Support ISU extension county-based horticulture specialists, office staff and Master Gardeners to promote, practice and make specific IPM recommendations. Bi-weekly Hort Zoom sessions with extension county office staff provide insight into plant problems and issues that accompany them. A past survey showed that 56% of attendees increased their ability to solve plant problems and provide insect and disease management information. The Facebook group (The Plant Sleuths) allows open discussion of plant problems and IPM recommendations and is also open to Master Gardeners who answer a portion of horticulture inquiries in county offices. IPM staff contributed to multiple chapters in a new Master Gardener Resource Guide including Integrated Pest Management, Plant Pathology, and Entomology; and began filming video for Master Gardener training. Obj. 3. Involve youth in gardening and pollinator protection by teaching them how to grow plants and protect pollinators with IPM. Provide educational opportunities for youth through Monarchs on the Move and the Native Bee Challenge. IPM in Support of Pest Diagnostic Facilities Priority Obj. 1. Help Iowans diagnose diseases, insects and plants, and provide IPM-based solutions The PIDC received 667 physical samples and 1,126 phone and email consultations in 2021. Another 1,066 soybean cyst nematode egg counts were performed as well as 225 complete nematode counts. Diagnostic samples continue to be received in 2022. A past survey of certain PIDC clients showed that 74% of respondents learned they did not need to use a pesticide and 66% reduced pesticide use based on our recommendations. Past survey results show the best predictor of intentions is "satisfaction with the usefulness of management options." When clients understood management options in diagnostic reports and felt they could be useful, they were more likely to use them. Specific IPM techniques clients were more likely to use were disease resistance plants, rotation and sanitation.

Publications

  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Smith, D., Sisson, A., Chilvers, M., Kabbage, M., McCaghey, M., and Willbur, J. 2022. White Mold of Soybean. Crop Protection Network. CPN 1026. doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20210607-0.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Resource Guide for Iowa Master Gardeners. Master Gardener Program. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. MG 15.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2021 Citation: Hodgson, E., Dean, A., and Sisson, A. 2021. Guide to Moths in Iowa Field Crops. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. CROP 3174.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Friskop, A., Mueller, D., and Sisson, A. 2022. Wheat Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada  2018. Crop Protection Network. CPN 3018-18.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Friskop, A., Mueller, D., and Sisson, A. 2022. Wheat Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada  2019. Crop Protection Network. CPN 3018-19.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Friskop, A., Mueller, D., and Sisson, A. 2022. Wheat Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada  2020. Crop Protection Network. CPN 3018-20.
  • Type: Other Status: Published Year Published: 2022 Citation: Friskop, A., Mueller, D., and Sisson, A. 2022. Wheat Disease Loss Estimates From the United States and Ontario, Canada  2021. Crop Protection Network. CPN 3018-21.