Join us at the 2025 NPMTI Annual Meeting in Pensacola, FL!
Welcome
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 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.
Latest News
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
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