The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

Providing pest management solutions for specialty crops and specialty uses. ir4project.org Raleigh, N.C. Joined April 2013

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

6 days ago

"I loved the feeling of camaraderie...even though we were rooting for local projects, in the end, we all understood that the greater mission is to help growers all over the US. I learned a lot about other crops that I didn't even know existed!" -Dalila Rendon on her first #IR4FUW

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

a week ago

Potential project information sheets, project requests, and a final agenda have been posted to help stakeholders prepare for the upcoming Environmental Horticulture Workshop. Find these items under "Workshop Materials" on the event web page: ncst.at/3ctT50X0SKE #IR4EHW

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

2 weeks ago

One more week to register at the early bird rate for the 2025 Environmental Horticulture Workshop! Register by 9/25 to save $100. We hope to see you in Kansas City (or virtually)! #IR4EHW Learn more & register here: ncst.at/C9jn50WYRyG

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

2 weeks ago

Best Food Use Workshop Outfit goes to Kristen Searer-Jones with her "Romaine Calm" shirt and strawberry earrings. It's never too early to start planning your specialty crop-themed outfits for next year's workshop! 🥬🍓 #IR4FUW

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

2 weeks ago

Over 20% of this year's Food Use Workshop participants were first-time attendees (pictured: a small group of our newcomers). We're thrilled to see our stakeholder community expanding. Thanks to all who attended for the first time—we hope to see you next year! #IR4FUW

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

2 weeks ago

Final lists have been posted following last week's Food Use Workshop! Thank you to our stakeholders for coming together to prioritize diverse, impactful projects for next year's food crop research. ncst.at/JkUa50WWUlQ #IR4FUW #specialtycrops #pestmanagement

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

3 weeks ago

It's the final day of the Food Use Workshop—time to finalize our food crop research priorities for 2026. This is always an impactful day—seeing our stakeholders from each region come together to narrow down a LONG list of projects to a fundable list of priorities. #IR4FUW #goteam

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

3 weeks ago

We had a fantastic reception last night at the Food Use Workshop honoring Jerry Baron's 40-year career with IR-4. We're delighted that this community could come together and raise a toast to Jerry's impactful leadership. We had a little fun with the decor, too! #IR4FUW #Jerry

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

3 weeks ago

Day 2, let's go! Yesterday, we kicked off the #IR4FUW with talks, award presentations, and the first priority-setting session for weed science. We know today will be a productive one as we move on to entomology and plant pathology. ncst.at/k5ZZ50WUAVU

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

3 weeks ago

Giving the IR-4 address at the final #IR4FUW before his upcoming retirement, Executive Director Jerry Baron speaks about the pride he has in the IR-4 team's grower-centric mission, and what we're here to do this week: "If a grower needs a tool, we do our best to figure it out."

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

3 weeks ago

We're kicking off Day 1 of the Food Use Workshop! Visit the event page for all the details and workshop materials; virtual attendees are still welcome to register, too: ncst.at/x1eQ50WTWkP #IR4FUW

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4 weeks ago

For those preparing for next week's Food Use Workshop, pre-workshop prioritization lists are now available on the event webpage. We look forward to seeing attendees in Denver (or virtually)—safe travels! ncst.at/1Lfg50WSbYa #IR4FUW

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

4 weeks ago

At the 7/22 House Ag Committee hearing on “Past Breakthroughs and Future Innovations in Crop Production,” Don Cameron delivered testimony pointing to the importance of IR-4 and specialty crop production, and the needs of growers. Watch via the link 🍅🥦🥬 ncst.at/MBKY50WRqjL

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

4 weeks ago

We enjoy seeing our now-retired colleagues enjoying their new seasons of life. Ronda Hyrnick, former Extension specialist and IR-4 State Liaison Representative for Idaho is braving adventures near and far. Here she is in Spain hiking the Camino de Santiago! Go, Ronda 🥾🏔️

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

a month ago

Happy Labor Day! For over 60 years, the IR-4 community has worked hard to deliver pest management tools to growers of specialty crops. This weekend, we celebrate the workers throughout the food system who help bring this healthy food to our plates.

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Tropical Plant Clinic & Research Lab @ClinicPlant

a month ago

Another successful @IR4_Project #fungicide field trial on the books! 🤓 💪🏼 #pitaya #pitahaya #dragonfruit We are continuously testing different active ingredients 🧪 to facilitate the registration and expansion of grower’s chemical toolbox to combat the aggressive stem and fruit…

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

a month ago

August 28 is the final day to register at the early bird rate for the 2025 Food Use Workshop! Sign up before midnight and save $100: ncst.at/egXu50WN6uf #ir4project #ir4fuw

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

a month ago

From bedding plants to cut flowers to trees, it's exciting to see the variety of U.S. horticultural production represented in our incoming Environmental Horticulture Grower & Extension Survey results. The deadline is 8/29—keep these submissions coming! ncst.at/n27Y50WMimo

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a month ago

During a recent House Ag Committee hearing focused on specialty crops, Terranova Ranch Vice President Don Cameron was questioned by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) about IR-4's role. Check out the video clip from Forbes Breaking News: ncst.at/UQzS50WJtLm

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The IR-4 Project @IR4_Project

a month ago

Look what our New Mexico researchers have bean up to this season 🫘 👀 🫘 IR-4 State Liaison Rep & Field Research Director at @nmsu, Chanz Robbins, shares his first harvest of 2025. IR-4 will use these samples to analyze herbicide residues of a new use for dry bean producers.