Professor Iowa State University Washington, District of Columbia
The increasing spread of pesticide-resistant weeds, insects, and pathogens is threatening long-term farm profitability. Social, economic, and biological uncertainties create barriers for action. The project team is document pest biology and socio-economic factors influencing adoption of community-based pest resistance management programs. The project team is working with four unique Iowa communities addressing management practices for resistant weeds, insects and pathogens. Social factors influencing community building and perceived economic benefits and costs associated with alternative pest management decisions are being assessed.
