52 min
Protecting Yields, Preserving Nature: Entomology's Balanced Approach - RDA 305 Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast
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Ashley Ferris is the new Oklahoma State University Extension Cropping Entomologist. She previously worked on the Sugarcane Aphid project at Texas A&M's Corpus Christi research station, focusing on natural enemies in the grain sorghum system. In our conversation, we explore the insect pressures impacting Oklahoma's cropping systems. Specifically:
Her interest in monitoring stink bugs in soybeans and evaluating economic thresholds
The importance of vigilance and communication with growers about emerging pest issues
Leveraging natural enemies like parasitoids and predators for pest management
Challenges with pests like chinch bugs, whose nymphs can cause damage unseen
Improving scouting techniques and search image patterns for identifying insects
Using predator presence as an indicator of pest presence in a crop
Ashley Ferris is the new Oklahoma State University Extension Cropping Entomologist. She previously worked on the Sugarcane Aphid project at Texas A&M's Corpus Christi research station, focusing on natural enemies in the grain sorghum system. In our conversation, we explore the insect pressures impacting Oklahoma's cropping systems. Specifically:
Her interest in monitoring stink bugs in soybeans and evaluating economic thresholds
The importance of vigilance and communication with growers about emerging pest issues
Leveraging natural enemies like parasitoids and predators for pest management
Challenges with pests like chinch bugs, whose nymphs can cause damage unseen
Improving scouting techniques and search image patterns for identifying insects
Using predator presence as an indicator of pest presence in a crop
52 min