2025 Crop Protection Network Impacts
Published: 02/20/2026
DOI: doi.org/10.31274/cpn-20260224-0
CPN-002-25
The Crop Protection Network (CPN) is a multi-state and international collaboration of university and provincial extension and partner institutions working to provide reliable, science-based information on field crop protection. We support our communities through the implementation of online publications and tools, regularly publishing impactful content, developing continuing education opportunities, and creating a network of specialists from the United States and Canada. Below, we highlight our activities and impact in 2025.
Activities
Continued developing new content including publications, videos, web tools, podcasts, and other resources.
Expanded the distribution maps to include corn stunt pathogens and corn leafhopper.
Launched the Crop Lookout interactive mapping tool to track field crop production issues across the United States and Canada.
Developed multiple decision-making online tools, including the Fungicide Efficacy Tool, 3D Tools, Crop Disease Forecasting Tool, White Mold ROI Calculator, and Alfalfa Fungicide ROI Calculator.
Updated yield loss estimates for cotton, corn, soybean, and wheat diseases and corn and soybean invertebrate pests.
Added new soybean insect pests to the encyclopedia.
Offered additional CCA CEU opportunities to promote ongoing learning
Continued updating publications to reflect new research findings, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance.
Expanded multimedia offerings through podcasts and educational videos.
Continued engaging with our audience at meetings and conferences to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration.
By the Numbers
Increased website traffic by 35% from the previous year, totaling over 476,000 page views in 2025.
Increased educational video views by 32% from the previous year, totaling over 64,000 views.
Developed 21 new publications and updated 12 publications on various crop protection issues.
Released 10 CPN TV episodes about various crop pest management topics.
Obtained over 3,200 incidence reports through the Crop Lookout interactive map.
Posted 47 episodes of the I See Dead Plants podcast and received nearly 9,000 downloads.
Awarded over 2,700 CCA CEUs.
Ended the year with 8,000 followers across social media platforms.
Received over 585,000 organic impressions on X, more than 32,000 impressions on LinkedIn, and 202,000 views on Instagram.
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