Crop protection and pest management grants - Apply now

Nov 28, 2023

Calling all individuals and organizations interested in pest management and food security: the Crop Protection and Pest Management (CPPM) program has opened doors to funding opportunities. CPPM is dedicated to addressing crucial issues related to pests and their control through integrated pest management (IPM) approaches at various levels, from local to national.

What sets CPPM apart is its commitment to supporting projects that are economically viable, environmentally responsible, and safe for human health. The program places significant importance on ensuring food security while effectively tackling societal pest management challenges using comprehensive IPM strategies.

Economic viability is a key criterion for CPPM-funded projects, ensuring that proposed initiatives are not only effective but also economically sustainable. Moreover, ecological prudence is a top priority to safeguard the environment and promote sustainable pest control practices. CPPM also emphasizes human health and safety, making it a well-rounded funding option for pest management endeavors.

CPPM doesn't stop at addressing existing pest concerns; it also encourages projects to explore new and emerging technologies to enhance pest management efforts. By staying at the forefront of innovation, CPPM-funded initiatives remain effective and adaptable in a changing landscape.

For those interested in CPPM funding, the application deadline is February 15, 2024. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria and application procedures, can be found in the CPPM funding announcement.

Source : wisconsinagconnection

Video: Evolution of Beef Cattle Farming

The Clear Conversations podcast took to the road for a special episode recorded in Nashville during CattleCon, bringing listeners straight into the heart of the cattle industry. Host Tracy Sellers welcomed rancher Steve Wooten of Beatty Canyon Ranch in Colorado for a wide-ranging discussion that blended family history and sustainability, particularly as it relates to the future of beef production.

Sustainability emerged as a central theme of the conversation, a word that Wooten acknowledges can mean very different things depending on who you ask. For him, sustainability starts with the soil. Healthy soil produces healthy grass, which supports efficient cattle capable of producing year after year with minimal external inputs. It’s an approach that equally considers vegetation, animal efficiency, and long-term profitability.

That philosophy aligned naturally with Wooten’s involvement in the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, where he served as a representative for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. The roundtable brings together the entire beef supply chain—from producers to retailers—along with universities, NGOs, and allied industries. Its goal is not regulation, Wooten emphasized, but collaboration, shared learning, and continuous improvement.