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Now Accepting FY26 Proposals for National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative (NPMTI) Collaborators
NPMTI is now accepting 2026 proposals for new and recurring projects in the research areas for the following crops: corn, cotton, wheat, and pulse crops. All projects that fit the research area priorities as spelled out in the action plans for the four 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. Apply today and be a part of this initiative that is so important to American agriculture!
Submission Deadlines:
Letter of Intent: Due January 7, 2026
Full Proposal: Due February 4, 2026
Important Dates
NPMTI 2026 Annual Meeting
For those interested in plant pathology and predictive modeling, this is an open invitation to join the National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative (NPMTI) 2026 Annual Meeting, March 12 + 13 in Pensacola, FL. The meeting will feature presentations by corn, cotton, pulse crop, soybean, and wheat researchers, plus other plant pathologists from around the country.
The FY26 NPMTI Annual Meeting will be piggybacking on a group of meetings being held during the week of March 8, 2026 in Pensacola, FL. These meetings include the Corn Disease Working Group, NCERA-137 (North Central Extension Research Activity in soybeans), the Southern Soybean Disease Workers conference, and NCERA-184 (small grains). The NPMTI Annual Meeting will begin at 3:30 PM on Thursday, 3/12/26, with a reception and banquet that evening, followed by a 7:30 AM start on Friday. The meeting should wrap-up by 12:00 noon.
The meetings are being held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach. Book using the link above to receive our preferred “SSDW” rate! Registration includes a reception and banquet Thursday evening (3/12), and a Friday morning breakfast.
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