Frequently Asked Questions about the IPM PIPE

About the IPM PIPE Program

• The name: What does the name IPM PIPE stand for?
  
  
• How it works: Who makes the field observations?
  
  
• Impacts/benefits: What have been the costs and benefits of PIPE?
  
  
• Plans for 2007:
  • What will PIPE look like in 2007 if USDA-RMA is the only source of federal funding?
  • What will PIPE look like in 2007 if additional funds are appropriated?
    
    
• Project scope:
  • Wasn't the IPM PIPE supposed to address the soybean rust issue?
  • Are other countries involved with PIPE in addition to the U.S?
    
    
• Sustainability:
  • Isn’t there a risk that expanding the IPM PIPE will damage the successful SBR PIPE?
  • Government and University programs seem to appear and then disappear after a few years. Will PIPE have sustainability?
    
    
• Program cost:
  • Who has paid for PIPE?
  • Costs/Fees: Is the IPM PIPE free for users?
    
    
• Access:
  • Who can use the information provided by the IPM PIPE ?
  • Who has access to the information behind the PIPE web site?
    
    
• Communications:
  • How can I keep updated about PIPE progress?
  • How can I submit a comment about IPM PIPE ?
    
    
• Crop insurance: I noticed that portions of the PIPE pertain to crop insurance. What is that all about?

For IPM PIPE Users - Farmers, consultants, etc.

• Skills & Equipment Required: Do I need any special computer skills or equipment to access PIPE?
  
  
• Costs/Fees: Is the IPM PIPE free for users?
  
  
• Training: Are there any PIPE educational programs that I can attend locally?
  
  
• Confidentiality: If information comes from my farm, is it confidential?
  
  
• Output/Products:
  • Does the PIPE have predictive capabilities, or does it only show past events?
  • Can I use the PIPE web site to look at the past history of pest movement and development?

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