2007 Annual Report 1a.Objectives (from AD-416) To provide national leadership in coordination of the minor use pesticide program in ARS; to ensure compliance with all Federal GLP directives; and to review, evaluate, and coordinate the development of data on efficacy, phytotoxicity, and residue data and ensure that these data are acceptable toward obtaining registrations for minor crops. 1b.Approach (from AD-416) Interact with state and federal scientists and attend IR-4 and related meetings to determine minor use pesticide needs. Conduct meeting with ARS scientists to develop tentative annual programs, identify scientists to conduct studies, and review progress in meeting objectives. Recommend specific actions to Administrator's Office, to Area Directors, and to NPS to strengthen program activities. 4.Accomplishments Specialty Food Crops (Vegetables, Fruits etc.) Specialty crop growers lack the pesticides available for major crops. ARS established 101 pesticide/crop combinations in the field at 7 locations to treat with pesticides and will analyze 175 pesticide/crop combinations in the laboratory for pesticide residues at 3 locations. In 2006, ARS contributed data from earlier years for tolerances on 37 crops and 23 pesticides to be used by registrants to label these uses to make them available to specialty crop growers. NP 304, Crop and Commodity Pest Biology, Control, and Quarantine This project addresses the goals from two components: V. Pest Control Technologies, E. Chemical Control, and VIII. Chemical Control of Weeds, A. Herbicide Use in Minor Crops. Ornamentals Growers of nursery and floral crops lack the pesticides available for major food crops. ARS established 275 pesticide/crop combinations in the field at 7 locations to treat with pesticides. In 2006, ARS contributed data toward the registration of uses for 73 crops and 33 pesticides. NP 304, Crop and Commodity Pest Biology, Control, and Quarantine This project addresses the goals from two components: V. Pest Control Technologies, E. Chemical Control, and VIII. Chemical Control of Weeds, A. Herbicide Use in Minor Crops. 5.Significant Activities that Support Special Target Populations None