Herbicide tolerant and insect resistant (HTIR) cultivars have been introduced for several important Western crops, including wheat, corn, cotton, and canola. Whether developed through genetic engineering or conventional techniques, these crops offer both benefits and risks for sustainable pest management. Benefits include reduced spraying of pesticides, improved levels of pest control, and simplified pest management. Risks include the potential for gene flow to wild relatives, development of resistance in target pest populations, negative effects on non-target organisms, and changes in recommended pest management practices. A work group of agricultural professionals in the Western U.S. has been formed to address research and information needs related to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) consequences of HTIR crops. The group has developed a web site for communicating information about these issues, and for seeking input from stakeholders. We invite those with an interest in IPM and HTIR crops to complete an online survey posted on the web site at http://lamar.colostate.edu/~htiripm/.
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