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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