The National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative (NPMTI) is an unprecedented coordination between pathologists and researchers from 26 states that addresses pests and plant diseases before they devastate our nation’s crops and food supply.
Pests and diseases affecting corn, cotton, pulse crops, soybeans, and wheat result in a loss of nearly $16 billion annually for America’s farmers.
The NPMTI’s disease forecasting capabilities will mitigate the vulnerability of domestic crops by providing in-season risk assessment for pests, diseases and mycotoxins affecting U.S. crops by allowing producers to take timely preventative measures before widespread damage and yield losses occur. These forecasting capabilities are provided at no cost to famers.
Join us at the 2026 NPTMI Annual Meeting in Pensacola, FL!
NPMTI will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) on September 21, 2026, for new and recurring research projects for the following crops: corn, cotton, pulse, soybeans, and wheat. All projects that fit the research area priorities as spelled out in the action plans for the five NPMTI-supported crops will be considered.
Proposed projects that show collaborative efforts from multiple institutions (public and/or private), multiple states, and include multiple crop systems are encouraged, but not necessary. As NPMTI grows, additional row crops and associated diseases may be considered on an annual RFP basis. Be a part of this initiative that is so important to American agriculture!
RFP Process Begins: September 21, 2026
Letter of Intent (LOI): Due December 15, 2026
Full Proposal (RFP): Due February 9, 2027