4.16.19 Insect population as well as insect biodiversity are on the decline according to many studies and while insects can damage crops, the wholesale reduction is not positive for agriculture. Find out why in episode 121 of Wheat All About It! when Scott Yates, director of communications and producer relations for the Washington Grain Commission, speaks with the University of Idaho’s distinguished professor of entomology in an episode entitled: “Investigating Insects—And Climate Change—With UI’s Sanford Eigenbrode”. Insects are more than nuisances. They are an integral part of the ecology of agricultural fields. Subscribe to Wheat All About It on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Cast, Player FM and other podcast apps and never miss an episode. For those with iPhones: touch the purple podcast icon and type “Wheat All About It” in the finder to listen quickly! Don’t have a smart phone? Listen on your computer at wagrains.org.
