Providing pest management solutions for specialty crops and specialty uses.
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Jun 11
We had a fantastic time yesterday on our annual crop tour with colleagues from @EPA and @USDA. Thanks to our attendees & hosts for the engaging discussions and learning opportunities at each stop. We even saw a rainbow on the bus ride back ๐ #ir4project #umd #delmarva
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The Grower & Extension Survey is now welcoming responses to help shape future priority discussions for #IR4Project Environmental Horticulture research. #Ornamental producers, share your #pestmanagement challenges and needs with the IR-4 team:
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The IR-4 Project retweeted
The @IR4_Project works with Extension specialists and industry representatives to bring pest control resources to specialty crop growers.
#Greenhouse #Greenhouses #Floriculture #Horticulture #IR4 #PestControl #PestManagement
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Registration is now open for the 2026 Food Use Workshop! This yearโs event will be held September 15-17 in Austin, TX. Visit the event web page to register, book your hotel room & learn more about this annual priority setting workshop:
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#ir4project #IR4FUW
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IR-4 extends our gratitude to Craig Kleppe at @BASF for being an outstanding liaison for many years, always engaged and helpful throughout our research process. We're glad to have Shannon Owings stepping in to take Craig's placeโthanks, Craig & welcome, Shannon! #ir4project #basf
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May 19
Keeping it fresh ๐๐ซ๐ฆ Working alongside growers, researchers, and the #MintIndustryResearchCouncil, IR-4 helps secure access to game-changing #pestmanagement tools for US #mint growers. Read more in our latest story:
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Photos courtesy of #MIRC
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May 18
IR-4 in action! Jennifer Fisher, IR-4 field research director at @rutgersu, reconfigures a new boom for a peach tree application during a recent visit with QA auditor Jane Forder.
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May 14
At IR-4, we get to work on ALL the coolest crops. Check out these #tropicalfruits photographed by Southern Regional Field Coordinator Kristen Searer-Jones at our @UFIFAS #Homestead research site:
๐ฒ Dragon fruit
๐ด โจ Miracle fruit
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๐ฆ๐ Sugar apple
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May 13
This winter, we visited Bohicket Farms on Wadmalaw Island, SC. Led by @CUESNews Zack Snipes, we heard from growers about the challenge of sustaining local agricultural heritage in a rapidly developing area. A key strategy? Growing high-value, niche crops like #CarolinaGoldRice.
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This spring, IR-4's regional teams hosted their State Liaison Representative meetings to discuss pest challenges in each state. This time to connect around shared challenges and gaps in tools for growers helps teams prep for the Food Use Workshop. The work starts early! ๐ฆ๐ชฑ
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Nicole Soldan, Regional Field Coordinator for IR-4 at @canratmsu, took the cake for Best Photo at Work in our team's recent photo contest. Her selfie among the cherries during a residue harvest made everyone smile ๐๐ค๐
#michigancherries #ir4project
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Apr 29
IR-4 provided regulatory assistance for the resistant citrus rootstock now approved by @EPA to combat citrus greening. Exciting to see this tool cross the finish line! This work helps keep oranges in our juice glasses & farmers in business ๐
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Apr 22
Happy #EarthDay! ๐ We feel lucky to work in agriculture, with growers and researchers who are deeply dedicated to being stewards of the land. Get outside today and enjoy this home we share! We all have a role to play in protecting this special place for generations to come.
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Apr 16
Get to know IR-4's new Executive Director, Lina Quesada-Ocampo, through our new video ๐ฟ Until we can introduce her in person, we invite you to learn more about her specialty crop roots her vision for IR-4. Welcome, @IR4_Director! Full video here: ncst.at/b7IH50YKnSx
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Apr 13
Analyzing peppers and cranberries in the lab makes for a festive photo! Matt Hengel's shot took the win for Best Equipment Setup in our team's photo contest ๐ This pic was taken in IR-4's Western Region Analytical Lab, based at @ucdavis ๐ @a5150phd
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It's a great day to be a Florida gator! Moriah Murrin, a chemist at IR-4's @uf_ifas lab, submitted this photo to our team's recent contest. It was the winning photo in the "most interesting critter encounters" category. Thanks for introducing us to Lisa the gator, Moriah! ๐ท
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Mar 31
This #WomensHistoryMonth (& every day), weโre proud to work with the incredible women who drive IR-4 forward and serve in every corner of the organization: from our new director at HQ, to our regional field & lab teams, to our advisors & stakeholdersโwe celebrate you! ๐ฉโ๐พ
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Mar 30
IR-4's Southern Region and HQ leadership honored Connie Crawford with a Special Recognition Award at the NEC. Connie is known for going above and beyond in her key role as administrative assistant for IR-4โs Southern Region team at @uf_ifas ๐ Read more:
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Mar 26
Top ๐ Tier ๐ Teamwork ๐ Thriving ๐ Through ๐ Tough ๐ Times ๐
The Western Region Analytical Lab Team @ucdavis was recognized at the NEC for their talent and commitment to moving projects forward despite significant challenges. We applaud these teammatesโ service to IR-4!
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