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October 27–29, 2008 USDA, ARS Biological Control Laboratory Stoneville, Mississippi, USA

The USDA, ARS National Biological Control Laboratory in Stoneville, Mississippi is this years site for the annual ANBP meeting.  With a core of scientists working directly on augmentation biological control, the program this year promises to be productive and enjoyable.  The Agenda includes USDA researchers from the Stoneville and other USDA units, universities and Federal offices.  Lab tours and break out sessions will allow participants quality interaction time and discussion of current research and implementation priorities.

Tentative Program Summary (slight time changes may occur)

Download the Tentative Program Summary and Speaker List in PDF format

Monday, Oct. 27
8 am – Noon ANBP Board meeting (hotel)
1:00 – 4:00 PM ASTM Subcommittee meeting (hotel)
5:30 PM Registration and Mixer/Buffet dinner. Harlow’s Hotel and Casino in Greenville, Mississippi.

Tuesday, Oct. 28
7:30 AM Bus to CAPPS Center. Continental Breakfast at CAPPS Center
9:00 AM Welcome (ANBP; USDA, ARS)
9:15 – 10:30 AM Session I (presentations by scientists)
10:30 – 10:45 AM Break (recent posters by speakers and facility scientists will be available for browsing)
10:45 – 12:00 PM Session I continues (presentations by scientists)
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM Session II (speaker presentations)
2:00 – 3:00 PM Break-outs (will be focused on presentation topics and crafted to
3:00 – 3:15 PM Break
3:15 – 4:15 PM Continue Break-outs
4:15 – 5:00 PM Break-out reports
5:30 (time flexible) Dinner – Bus to the Bourbon Mall for dinner & music

Wednesday, Oct. 29
Same departure schedule/Breakfast plans as on Tuesday.
9:15 – 12:00 PM Tours of NBCL labs
12:00 – 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 PM Annual General Meeting of ANBP
1:45 – 3:00 PM Break-outs focused on labs visited earlier in the day.
3:00 – 3:15 PM Break
3:15 – 4:00 PM Break-out Reporting; Meeting Wrap-up
Bus back to hotel for participants.
4:15 PM New ANBP Board Meeting

Invited Speakers

Margaret Allen
Research Entomologist, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA. Biological Control in a Post-Genomics World.

Raymond Cloyd
Associate Professor, Extension Specialist in Ornamental Entomology/Integrated Pest Management, Department of Entomology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. USA. The Role of Insect Monitoring and Insect Biological Control Programs.

Clarence Collison
Professor & Head of the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS USA Entomological Expertise At Mississippi State University.

Robert (Sam) Johnson
Chief, Evaluation & Permitting of Regulated Organisms & Soil, USDA, APHIS, Riverdale, Maryland USA Current Regulation/Policy Updates for Transporting Natural Enemies.

Donald Nordlund
Technology Transfer Coordinator. USDA, ARS, Athens, GA USA
Talk will involve how an ANBP member might do cooperative research with ARS to develop new technology, and about licensing of ARS technology.

Juan A. Morales-Ramos and M. Guadalupe Rojas
Research Entomologist, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA. Development of Mass Production Systems for Arthropod Natural Enemies in Artificial Diets

Evelyn Rabin
Patent Advisor. USDA, ARS, Athens, GA USA Talk will involve the patenting process and potential benefits in the agricultural sector.

Eric W. Riddick and Z. Wu
Research Entomologist, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA. Cold Storage of a Predatory Mite: Effects on Survival and Progeny Production.

M. Guadalupe Rojas, and J. A. Morales-Ramos
Research Entomologist, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA. Effect of Host Plant on the Chemical Composition of Tetranichus urticae (Prostigmata: Tetranychidae): Variability in soluble protein, anions, and carbohydrates.

David Shapiro Ilan
Research Entomologist, bUSDA, ARS, SE Fruit & Tree Nut Research Lab, Byron, Georgia USA Mass Production and Field Application of Entomopathogenic Nematodes.

Douglas Streett
Supervisory Research Entomologist, Biological Control of Pests Research Unit, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA. Microbial Contamination of Artificial Diets

Mark Weaver
Research Entomologist, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA Biological Control of Kudzu

Organizing Committee

Dan Cahn
ANBP Treasurer. President, Syngenta Bioline, Oxnard, California USA

Kim Gallagher
ANBP Vice President. General Manager, Sterling Insectary, McFarland, California USA

Edgar King
Mid South Area Director, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi. USA

Lynn LeBeck
Executive Director, ANBP. Clovis, California

Norman Leppla
Professor & Program Director, IPM Florida, University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, Department of Entomology & Nematology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Anna Luczynski
Acarology/Entomology & IPM Research Consultant. Qadra Consulting Ltd., Surrey, British Columbia, CANADA

Juan A. Morales-Ramos
Research Entomologist, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA.

Eda Reinot
ANBP Secretary. Head of Research and Development, Becker Underwood’s Global Horticulture Specialties, Seed Enhancements and Inoculants. Ames, Iowa USA

Douglas Streett
Supervisory Research Entomologist, Biological Control of Pests Research Unit, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA

M. Guadalupe Rojas
Research Entomologist, USDA, ARS, Stoneville, Mississippi, USA.

Registration Fees

*Registration fee includes Monday evening mixer and dinner, Tuesday night dinner/entertainment, continental breakfasts, breaks and lunches for both meeting days. It does not include lodging – see hotel information below.

Hotel & Travel Information

The USDA-ARS, Stoneville Laboratory is located near Harlow’s Hotel and Casino in Greenville, Mississippi . Major airports recommended for flying to this area include Memphis, TN, Little Rock, AK, and Jackson, MS. Rental cars will be the best option for getting to Greenville, and we may be able to connect people who wish to car pool to Greenville and back depending on arrival and departure times.

Harlow’s Casino Hotel and Resort has blocked rooms for our meeting at the conference rate of $55/night + tax. Parking at the hotel is complimentary. Our group ID is “Biological Control Producers at USDA”. Please make reservations by phone: (662) 335-9797 or e-mail the attached form reservation form to Ms. Hughes at nhughes@harlowscasino.com.

For Greenville area attractions, visit www.visitgreenville.org

If you are looking for a great road trip, New Orleans is approximately 300 miles away. Besides great food and entertainment, the new Audubon Insectarium has recently opened in New Orleans.

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