Webster Lab, North Dakota State University
The Webster Lab at North Dakota State University is working with the Pulse, Soybean, and Corn RACs to develop predictive models for multiple crop pests. The overall goal of these RACs is to develop improved decision-support tools that can be used by farmers and agricultural professionals across the U.S. to optimize pesticide applications for pest management.
Smith Lab, University of Wisconsin–Madison
For more than a decade, Dr. Smith’s research and extension program has linked pathogen biology to actionable disease management through the development and deployment of disease forecasting tools. These tools have been deployed for stakeholder use through smartphone applications and, more recently, freely accessible online platforms.
Networking & Facilitation Office
The purpose of the Networking & Facilitation Office (NFO) is to act as the administrative and communication headquarters for NPMTI.
National Agricultural Genotyping Center
The National Agricultural Genotyping Center is an accredited, high-throughput, nonprofit laboratory specializing in DNA assay development and molecular diagnostics.
EDDMapS
The University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health created the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS). The National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative (NPMTI) uses EDDMapS as the data warehouse for all pest and disease occurrence information from their Research Area Committees (RACs).
Crop Protection Network
The Crop Protection Network (CPN) serves as the primary delivery and engagement platform for the National Predictive Modeling Tool Initiative (NPMTI). Rather than functioning as a static repository, CPN operates as an integrated, user-oriented system that connects predictive tools with applied knowledge and decision-making support.