The mission of IR-4, more formally know as Interregional Research Project #4, is to facilitate the registration of sustainable pest management technology for specialty crops and minor uses.  Since all horticultural uses are minor in the big picture of pest management, IR-4 is instrumental in expanding labels to include ornamentals, fruits and vegetables. The IR-4 team recently opened  a Grower & Extension survey to help them focus theirresearch efforts on diseases, insects, and weeds. They will target thosediseases, insects, and weeds that impact crop production but do not… Read More →