Webinar- How to register for the 2026 PPCDL and MFIT Workshops

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Registration for the 2026 PPCDL and MFIT Workshops will open 11-03-25 and close 11-11-25.

To help those that plan to register for one or both types of workshops, we will be offering an informational webinar about the registration process for the 2026 workshop season. Registration will open at the beginning of this webinar.

Webinar Title: How to register for the 2026 PPCDL and MFIT Workshops.

Date: Monday, November 03, 2025 

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm EST 

Two (2) Biological Science Laboratory Technician Positions at PPCDL

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USAJOBS - Job Announcement

The link above is a job announcement for two GS-7 Biological Science Laboratory Technician (BSLT) positions at the PPCDL with full promotion potential to GS-9. These are both for our Diagnostics, Proficiency Testing and Validation Team. The application period is open from 9/12/2025-9/19/2025.

NDR Dictionary Updates

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Clarissa Balbalian (Chair, National Data Committee)
The Communicator: Volume 6, Issue 9, September 2025

Seed Health Testing Workshop - October 7-9, 2025

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Sharpen your seed health testing skills this October 7-9 by attending the Seed Health Testing Workshop, sponsored by the National Seed Health System (NSHS) and the Online Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for early-career seed lab technicians who are actively involved in testing. Attendees will gain hands-on laboratory training with the support of expert staff.

USDA extends Public Comment Period on Departmental Reorganization Plan to Sept 30

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(Washington, D.C., August 1, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today the opening of a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the Department’s reorganization plan, as outlined in the Secretary’s memorandum (PDF, 2.6 MB) issued on July 24, 2025.

Upcoming IPM Webinar – Measuring Capacity, Framing the Future

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This presentation highlights the continued need for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and outlines strategic goals for strengthening the public IPM enterprise. Despite shifts to competitive funding following the 2008 Farm Bill, a national network of 53 state programs and 4 regional centers has been maintained. The focus now is on enhancing collaboration, improving infrastructure, increasing IPM awareness, and expanding involvement beyond traditional pest disciplines.

IPM Webinar – Measuring Capacity, Framing the Future

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This presentation highlights the continued need for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and outlines strategic goals for strengthening the public IPM enterprise. Despite shifts to competitive funding following the 2008 Farm Bill, a national network of 53 state programs and 4 regional centers has been maintained. The focus now is on enhancing collaboration, improving infrastructure, increasing IPM awareness, and expanding involvement beyond traditional pest disciplines.

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