2008 Insect Resistant Management (IRM)
On-Farm Assessment Project

Growers who choose to plant corn and cotton varieties containing B.t. traits that provide resistance to insect pests must adopt an overall Insect-Resistance Management (IRM) plan intended to preserve the long-term benefits of this technology by ensuring that insects do not establish a resistance to it.  These growers play an integral part in maintaining the value of these traits by planting and maintaining refuge areas on their farms.  

AOSCA and its member Agencies will be working with growers and technology providers in 2008 to perform On-Farm Assessment surveys that will provide data related to grower compliance with IRM refuge requirements mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  

Anyone wanting to learn more about IRM strategies is encouraged to contact the AOSCA office and direct their questions to our staff.

 Assessment staff may use the link provided to access forms and information related to the On-Farm Assessment Program.

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