All 5 regional
hub labs are standing by to provide surge protection to state labs doing SOD
testing.
Please call Carrie to coordinate shipments at 352-392-3631 xt 254 or email at
CLHarmon@ufl.edu .
CABI access is here!
Online
CABI access is ready. Feel free to give it a look and try it out by
logging into
www.ipmcenters.org/cabi.
(Please note that
you will need to create a username and password at the CABI site.
Instructions are provided on the sign-in page. CLH)
First Detector and First Detector Educator tests:
The tests are available on the
education modules page. Scantrons are
available and can be shipped to you on request.
We'll even do the grading and enter the
registry information for you! Contact Amanda Hodges at (352) 392-1901 xt
122 or
ACHodges@ifas.ufl.edu
Explore the website:
Did you know that editable PPQ Forms
526 (for receiving out-of-state samples) and 391 (for shipping suspect samples
to the APHIS designate) are available for downloading? Check out
the Forms-N-Things page. We can always
post other documents you find useful! Send them to
CLHarmon@ufl.edu for same-day posting.
Soybean Rust exercises:
All 12 SPDN states have been
through at least one exercise to simulate an "event". And
Tennessee, Mississippi, and North Carolina are currently developing
their protocols for involving 30-50 First Detectors in a simulated "event".
The idea is to work out the kinks in the communication and sample custody
chain during calmer times. A huge BRAVO - you've all worked very hard!
(Don't forget - you can access your "Cast" page on the PDIS website any
time to find your state's contacts! CLH)
Bravo to those of you who have completed First
Detector and First Detector Educator training this spring!
Help us develop the First Detector
Registry by submitting the names of your trainees to Amanda Hodges.
