Southern IPM Center

10/13/2026

🚨THREE DAYS 🚨

Only three days left to submit your nominations for the 2027 Friends of IPM Awards!

Learn more and submit your nominations here: https://southernipm.org/friends-of-ipm/

10/09/2026

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Creature Feature: Yellow-Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina) 🐝⚠️

Meet the Yellow-legged Hornet, an invasive species that poses a serious threat to honey bees and other pollinators. If you spot a suspected Yellow-legged Hornet, help protect our ecosystems by reporting it to EDDMapS.org. Early detection is critical for tracking and responding to invasive species before they spread.

📍 Report sightings: EDDMapS.org
📸 Include clear photos and location details whenever possible.

10/09/2026

🚨ONE WEEK🚨

Only one week left to submit your nominations for the 2027 Friends of IPM Awards!

Learn more and submit your nominations here: https://southernipm.org/friends-of-ipm/

10/09/2026

Interested in applying for a 2027 Southern IPM Grant?

Join us for a Southern IPM Grants Listening Session Webinar
When: Thursday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. Eastern!

During the webinar, we'll walk through the 2027 Southern IPM Grants NOFO, including:
- Walkthrough of NOFO and expectations
- Types of projects
- Funding amounts
- Changes to and reorganization of the NOFO
- Changes to scoring rubric criteria
- Q&A

Whether you're planning to apply or just want to learn more about the funding opportunity, this session is a great chance to get familiar with the 2027 grants process.

Register today!
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jGK93NY7SM-Ot4XoHu91Rg #/registration

10/08/2026

🌟 The 2027 Friends of IPM Awards are now open! 🌟

Nominations are accepted until October 16.

Check out this inspiring Master’s Student story from our 2026 Friends of IPM Awards!

Learn more and submit your nominations here: https://southernipm.org/friends-of-ipm/

10/06/2026

🌟 The 2027 Friends of IPM Awards are now open! 🌟

Nominations are accepted until October 16.

Check out this inspiring IPM Implementer story from our 2024 Friends of IPM Awards!

Learn more and submit your nominations here: https://southernipm.org/friends-of-ipm/

10/05/2026

Now Accepting Proposals: 2027 Southern IPM Grants

Are you working on innovative solutions to address food security and agricultural pest management? The Southern IPM Center is now accepting applications for our 2027 competitive grants program!

We fund outcome-based projects that address key challenges like invasive species, endangered species, pest resistance, and impacts resulting from regulatory actions.

💡 3 Eligible Categories:
- Seed Projects
- Capstone Projects
- Working Groups

💰 Funding Details:
Total Targeted Funding - $200,000
Individual Project Limit - up to $40,000

🗓️ Important Dates
Deadline to Apply: November 20th, 2026 5:00PM ET
Review Panel: Mid January 2027
Projected Start Date: March 1st, 2027 (pending USDA_NIFA approval)

⚠️ We strongly recommend reading through the entire Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) before starting your application.

Apply now & view full guidelines: https://southernipm.org/grants/southern-ipm-grants/

10/02/2026

🚨 TWO WEEKS 🚨

Only two weeks left to submit your nominations for the 2027 Friends of IPM Awards!

Learn more and submit your nominations here: https://southernipm.org/friends-of-ipm/

10/01/2026

🌟 The 2027 Friends of IPM Awards are now open! 🌟

Nominations are accepted until October 16th.

Check out this inspiring IPM Hall of Fame story from our 2026 Friends of IPM Awards!

Learn more and submit your nominations here: https://southernipm.org/friends-of-ipm/