A Look at Plant Pathogens & Insects

Soybean Gall Midge: A Brand New Pest - with Dr. Erin Hodgson

Dr. Erin Hodgson, professor at Iowa State University in the Department of Entomology, joins Monica to discuss a new pest, the Soybean Gall Midge, that has been spreading across the Midwest, wreaking havoc along it's path. During this episode, Erin & Monica discuss what scientists currently know about this pest, how to scout fields, and where research is headed in the future to combat it's damage.

Fungicidal Seed Treatments to Combat Fusarium - with Fernando Marcos

Fernando Marcos, a Graduate Student studying the nanoencapsulation of fungicide seed treatments as a management option for Fusarium graminearum, joins Monica to discuss disease biology, management options and his research to help educate farmers, producers and general stakeholders in the agricultural industry.