Outline. Why IR 4 remains relevant Accomplishments What keeps me up at night Future

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1 IR 4 Update

2 Outline Why IR 4 remains relevant Accomplishments What keeps me up at night Future

3 Chinese Proverb Truths Is that Safe? (aka Risk Assessment) The IR 4 Program The Future Perfection is the enemy of good

4 Benefits of Pest Management Thanks for bringing your frustration to my attention.

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6 Minor Use Pesticide Problem

7 Minor Use Problem Today Registrations are plentiful but options can be limited (i.e. MRLs with trading partners, pest resistance, use restrictions) Companies more active with registering many specialty crops Efficacy data needs increasing

8 Research Objective 1 Food Crop Program EPA established pesticide tolerances supporting 309 registrations IR-4 submitted 43 petitions to EPA addressing 221 specific IR-4 requests for assistance. IR-4 submitted cucurbit vegetables crop group. Slide 8

9 Research Objective 2 IR-4 Ornamental Program IR 4 data were used in 6 registration decisions and amendments; supporting use on > 1500 species IR 4 conducted 685 research trials; 22 new data summaries were compiled and submitted to industry.

10 Research Objective 3 Biopesticide & Organic Support Program EPA approved one new registration (Tobacco Mild Green Mosaic tobamovirus) and two registration expansions that support an additional 125 new uses of biopesticides. IR 4 submitted an amendment for HopsBeta acid to manage Varroa mites in honey bees Revamped grants program

11 Research Objective 4 Public Health Pesticides Regulatory support for Attractive Toxic/Targeted Sugar Baits (ATSB), a new class of repellents and toxicants, autodissemination devices, ect IR 4 expanded and substantially revised the Public Health Pesticide database that emphasizes the identification of underutilized chemicals

12 Funding from STDF *contributions from manufacturers, USDA, FAO, others Tropical Fruit Residue Study Asia Latin America Project Coordination US, others??? Africa JMPR joint submission

13 IR-4 s International Activities Research Global residue studies Tomato Blueberry

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15 Zoning (Kopper Geiger climate map)

16 What s Next? Short term Global Needs Database Chicago Workshop, identify priorities Identify solutions Find resources to conduct global studies. Intermediate term Next Global Minor Use Summit Global Minor Use Foundation

17 TRUTHS?

18 IR-4 & Pollinator Protection Organized an Ornamental Horticulture & Pollinator Workshop SCRI Grant application SIVANTO Emergency Exemption for HopGuard for Varroa Mite Oriental Beetle Pheromone

19 Growers Value of IR-4 Legal use of needed safe/effective PPP Food Processors Keep supply chain open Economy IR 4 s efforts contribute over $7.2 Billion to annual US Gross Domestic Product and supports 104,650 jobs Public Plentiful supply of reasonably priced fruits and vegetables that contribute to a healthy diet or plants/flowers that that enhance the environment

20 The Year 2050

21 IR-4 Challenges Innovation and ability to changes in pest management practices Changing regulatory environment IR 4 infrastructure Timelines Funding

22 Rejection of Technology

23 Future Crop Protection? Lower risk chemical pesticides Effective biopesticides Biocontrols PIP s RNAi Other technology

24 Value of IR-4 Growers Legal use of safe/effective pest management technology

25 Value of IR-4 Industry Expand registrations/sales Exclusive Use of Data Extension

26 Food Processors Keep supply chain open Value of IR-4

27 Value of IR-4 Economy IR 4 s efforts contribute over $7.2 Billion to annual US Gross Domestic Product and supports 104,650 jobs

28 Value of IR-4 Public Plentiful supply of reasonably priced fruits and vegetables that contribute to a healthy diet & plants/flowers that that enhance the environment

29 THANK YOU! USDA NIFA SAES IR 4 Consumers EPA PEST MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY