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(S5:E6) Dr. Banana vs. Tropical Race 4
Apr 15, 2026
1h 17m 25s
(S5:E5) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 2
Mar 25, 2026
40m 18s
(S5:E4) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 1
Mar 18, 2026
43m 38s
(S5:E3) Silent Yield Killer: Soybean Cyst Nematode and the SCN Coalition
Mar 11, 2026
55m 37s
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Mar 4, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/15/26 |  (S5:E6) Dr. Banana vs. Tropical Race 4✨ | banana productionFusarium Wilt+4 | Fernando Garcia-Bastidas | KeyGeneYouTube | — | bananaFusarium Wilt+5 | — | 1h 17m 25s | |
| 3/25/26 |  (S5:E5) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 2✨ | tree photographydocumenting trees+3 | Brian Kelley | Gathering Growth FoundationAmerican Forests+1 | — | grandest treestree photography+3 | — | 40m 18s | |
| 3/18/26 |  (S5:E4) Documenting the Nations Grandest Trees: The Gathering Growth Foundation Part 1✨ | tree photographydocumenting trees+3 | Brian Kelley | Gathering Growth FoundationAmerican Forests+1 | — | treesphotography+5 | — | 43m 38s | |
| 3/11/26 |  (S5:E3) Silent Yield Killer: Soybean Cyst Nematode and the SCN Coalition✨ | Soybean Cyst NematodeSCN Coalition+3 | Dr. Sam Markell | North Dakota State UniversitySCN Coalition+1 | — | Soybean Cyst NematodeSCN Coalition+4 | — | 55m 37s | |
| 3/4/26 |  (S5:E2) When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 2✨ | citrus greeningplant disease+4 | Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock | University of FloridaCrop Protection Network | — | citrus greeningHuanglongbing+6 | — | 47m 53s | |
| 2/25/26 |  (S5:E1) When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 1✨ | citrus greeningplant disease+4 | Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock | University of FloridaCrop Protection Network | — | citrus greeningHuanglongbing+4 | — | 40m 47s | |
| 12/31/25 |  (S4:E45) Blights Get Sick Too: Chestnut Blight and Hypovirulence✨ | chestnut blighthypovirulence+4 | Dr. Danielle Mikolajewski | University of FloridaI See Dead Plants+1 | — | chestnut blighthypovirulence+4 | — | 56m 19s | |
| 12/24/25 |  (S4:E44) Boring Problems?: Managing the Dectes Stem Borer Part 2✨ | Dectes Stem BorerPest Management+5 | Dr. Adam Varenhorst | South Dakota State UniversityCrop Protection Network | — | Dectes Stem Borerpest management+5 | — | 39m 43s | |
| 12/19/25 |  (S1:E2) Alternate Hosts: Lack of Chestnuts on an Open Fire✨ | American Chestnutdisease+3 | Dr. Madeline HenricksonDr. Danielle Mikolajewski | University of FloridaAlternate Hosts | — | American Chestnutdisease+5 | — | 30m 50s | |
| 12/17/25 |  (S4:E43) Boring Problems?: Managing the Dectes Stem Borer Part 1✨ | Dectes Stem BorerAgricultural Insects+3 | Dr. Adam Varenhorst | South Dakota State UniversityCrop Protection Network | — | Dectes Stem Borersoybeans+3 | — | 41m 48s | |
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| 12/3/25 |  (S4:E42) The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 2 | In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Mark Hoddle of University of California Riverside. They discuss some of Mark's worldly adventures while trying to track down biological control agents and his work with the South American palm weevil. Additional Resources Entomology's Indiana Jones Biocontrol lab Center for Invasive Species South American Palm Weevil Time Stamps (01:08:56) Flight Capacity and Energy Dynamics (01:10:23) Analyzing Flight Patterns and Dispersal (01:11:51) Implications of Dispersal Patterns (01:13:55) Urban Environments and Invasive Species (01:15:39) Host Preferences and Economic Impact (01:17:30) Management Strategies for Invasive Weevils (01:19:56) Innovative Control Methods in Agriculture (01:22:01) Economic Considerations in Pest Management (01:24:25) Trapping and Monitoring Techniques (01:27:17) Attract and Kill Strategies (01:30:09) Field Trials and Efficacy of Treatments (01:38:26) Proactive Management of Invasive Pests (01:42:01) Proactive Approaches to Invasive Pests (01:51:44) Biological Control Innovations (01:59:42) Future of Invasive Species Management (02:06:52) Public Awareness and Invasive Species (02:12:22) Closing Thoughts and Resources Zaworski, E. (Host) Hoddle, M. (Interviewee). S4:E42 (Podcast). The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 2. 12/3/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 11/26/25 |  (S4:E41) The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 1 | In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Mark Hoddle of University of California Riverside. They discuss some of Mark's worldly adventures while trying to track down biological control agents and his work with the South American palm weevil. Additional Resources Entomology's Indiana Jones Biocontrol lab Center for Invasive Species South American Palm Weevil Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Mark Hoddle (02:43) Mark's Journey into Entomology (05:50) Transition to Biological Control Agents (08:34) Diverse Insect Pests and Their Management (11:54) Adventures in Field Research (14:40) International Collaborations in Entomology (17:34) The Importance of Networking in Academia (20:33) Upcoming Research and Challenges Skip to the main topic: (23:55) The South American Palm Weevil and Its Impact (35:15) The Charismatic Palm Tree and Its Weevil Invader (36:18) Understanding the South American Palm Weevil (39:06) The Journey of the Weevil to California (42:19) The Invasion of Two Weevil Species (46:55) The Impact of Human Activity on Weevil Spread (49:40) The Complex Life Cycle of Palm Weevils (58:04) Culinary Delights: Eating Weevil Larvae (01:04:44) Flight and Spread of the Palm Weevil (01:06:34) Understanding Insect Flight Mechanics Zaworski, E. (Host) Hoddle, M. (Interviewee). S4:E41 (Podcast). The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 1. 11/26/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  (S4:E40) Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics Part 2 | In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chad Hart Ag economist at Iowa State University. They discuss the basics of ag economics, the current state of the ag economy and what the future may hold. Additional Resources https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/chart/extension-presentations https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ https://www.card.iastate.edu/ Time Stamps How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Hart, C. (Interviewee). S4:E40 (Podcast). Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics Part 2. 11/12/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  (S4:E39) Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics part 1 | In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Chad Hart ag economist at Iowa State University. They discuss the basics of ag economics, the current state of the ag economy and what the future may hold. Additional Resources https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/chart/extension-presentations https://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/ https://www.card.iastate.edu/ Time Stamps (0:00) Introductions Skip to the main topic: (7:08) What is economics? (9:25) what is the ag economy? (15:16) How much of a role do pests and diseases play in the ag economy (29:05) Changes to the ag economy over time How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Hart, C. (Interviewee). S4:E39 (Podcast). Dr. Doom's Crash Course in Ag Economics Part 1. 11/5/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 10/31/25 |  (S1:E1) Alternate Hosts: Was Ergot To Blame For The Salem Witch Trials? | In this episode of alternate hosts Ed Zaworski, Maddle Henrickson and Chelsea Harbach embrace the spirit of Halloween and discuss the salem witch trials. One possible explaination for the witch hunt is that the people of salem consumed grains infested with a plant disease called ergot. Whatever you believe, join us for a fun conversation shedding light on a historically significant plant disease! Happy Halloween! Transcript | — | ||||||
| 10/22/25 |  (S4:E38) Blightmare on Stem Street: Alfalfa Bacterial Stem Blight | In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Deb Samac of the USDA-ARS. They discuss the long-overlooked disease of alfalfa, bacterial stem blight. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHYTO-02-23-0059-R?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed Time Stamps (0:00) Introductions (4:06) Overview of alfalfa production Skip to the main topic: (16:30) Bacterial stem blight (21:33) The role of frost (25:00) Pathogen differentiation (30:15) Pseudomonas and ice nucleation (39:02) Disease management (49:15) wrap-up How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Samac, D.(Interviewee). S4:E38 (Podcast). Blightmare on Stem Street: Alfalfa Bacterial Stem Blight. 10/22/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  (S4:E37) A New Threat to Cotton: The Cotton Jassid | In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Isaac Esquivel of the University of Florida and Dr. Phillip Roberts of the University of Georgia. They discuss a new pest of cotton, the cotton jassid or two-spot leaf hopper, that has very rapidly become a new concern for cotton growers. Additional Resources https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/9/966 https://site.extension.uga.edu/colquittag/2025/08/cotton-jassid-two-spotted-cotton-leafhopper-in-georgia/ https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/alabama-cotton-jassid-update/ Time Stamps (0:00) Introducing Our Guests and Their Entomology Journeys Skip to the main topic: (5:33) Identifying the New Cotton Pest and Its Damage (12:52) How the Cotton Jassid Rapidly Invaded the Southeast (25:13) Managing the Jassid Across Multiple Crop Hosts (33:13) Exploring Long-Term Solutions and Environmental Influences (40:20) Essential Advice for Cotton Growers Facing the Jassid (53:37) Highlighting Agricultural Importance and Team Contributions How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Esquivel, I. and Roberts, P. (Interviewees). S4:E37 (Podcast). A New Threat to Cotton: The Cotton Jassid. 10/8/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 10/1/25 |  (S4:E36)The IPM Triangle: Making a Plan to Use Integrated Pest Management | In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Adam Ingrao. They discuss Adam's Heroes to hives program and his philosophy on implementing integrated pest management. Additional Resources https://miffs.org/heroes-to-hives/ https://miffs.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QvEc6_Hook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY80cEx15H0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1GuCEK1Hpk Time Stamps (0:45) Introductions (2:23) How did Adam get his start in Entomology (4:50) Heroes to Hives program (9:54) How do bees help veterans (14:10) Do bees benefit from more beekeepers Skip to the main topic: (16:43) Integrated pest management discussion begins (19:11) The IPM triangle (23:57) Scouting and IPM (30:50) The 5 Ws of IPM (35:11) Making an IPM plan (41:44) Insect damage thresholds (47:29) Wrap-up How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Ingrao, A. (Interviewee). S4:E36 (Podcast). The IPM Triangle: Making a Plan to Use Integrated Pest Management. 10/1/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 9/24/25 |  (S4:E35) Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 2 | In this episode Ed interviews the sustainable pest management lab from the university of Hawaii at Manoa, led by Dr. Koon-Hui Wang. Along with graduate students Roshan Paudel, Lauren Braley and Ben Wiseman they discuss various projects the lab is working on across several different crops. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Wang, KH, Paudel, R., Braley L. and Wiseman, B.(Interviewees). S4:E35 (Podcast). Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 2. 9/24/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. | — | ||||||
| 9/17/25 |  (S4:E34) Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 1 | In this episode Ed interviews the sustainable pest management lab from the university of Hawaii at Manoa, led by Dr. Koon-Hui Wang. Along with graduate students Roshan Paudel, Lauren Braley and Ben Wiseman they discuss various projects the lab is working on across several different crops. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Wang, KH, Paudel, R., Braley L. and Wiseman, B.(Interviewees). S4:E34 (Podcast). Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 1. 9/17/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. | — | ||||||
| 9/10/25 |  (S4:E33) Wicked Corn Curveball: Insights on Curvularia Leafspot of Corn | In this episode Ed is joined by co-host Dr. Travis Faske of University of Arkansas to interview Dr. Tom Allen of Mississippi State University. They discuss curvularia leaf spot of corn, which has recently been showing up in some midwestern states. Additional Resources https://cropprotectionnetwork.org/encyclopedia/curvularia-leaf-spot-of-corn https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/files/ppfs-ag-c-09.pdf How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. and Faske, T. (Hosts) Allen, T. (Interviewee). S4:E32 (Podcast). Wicked Corn Curveball: Insights on Curvularia Leafspot. 9/10/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 9/3/25 |  (S4:E32) Cursed Chiles: An Overview of Chile Pepper Diseases Part 2 | In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Steve Hanson of New Mexico State University. They discuss chile (not chili ) pepper diseases. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHP-12-20-0112-BR https://cpi.nmsu.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Hanson, S. (Interviewee). S4:E32 (Podcast). Cursed Chiles: An Overview of Chile Pepper Diseases Part 2. 9/3/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 8/27/25 |  (S4:E31) Cursed Chiles: An Overview of Chile Pepper Diseases Part 1 | In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Steve Hanson of New Mexico State University. They discuss chile (not chili ) pepper diseases. Additional Resources https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHP-12-20-0112-BR https://cpi.nmsu.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Hanson, S. (Interviewee). S4:E31 (Podcast). Cursed Chiles: An Overview of Chile Pepper Diseases Part 1. 8/27/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript | — | ||||||
| 8/20/25 |  (S4:E30) Drowned in Dread: Phytophthora capsici | In this episode Ed talks with Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo of North Carolina State University. They discuss Lina's work with the pathogen Phytophthora capsici and the damage it can do on various vegetable crops. Additional Resources https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-phyto-021622-103801 https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-02-12-0211-FE https://veggiepathology.wordpress.ncsu.edu/ How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Quesada-Ocampo, L.M.(Interviewee). S4:E30 (Podcast). Drowned in Dread: Phytophthora capsici. 8/20/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e30-drowned-in-dread-phytophthora-capsici Transcript | — | ||||||
| 8/13/25 |  (S4:E29) Symp-tomb Check: Evolving Plant Disease Diagnostics | In this episode Ed Interviews Dr. Carrie Harmon of the University of Florida plant diagnostic center. They discuss plant diagnostics, how they have evolved over time and how the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) unites diagnosticians across the country. Additional Resources https://npdn.org/ https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PHYTOFR-11-24-0123-FI https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34432509/ https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHP-08-20-0074-MR How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Harmon, C. (Interviewee). S4:E29 (Podcast). Symp-tomb Check: Evolving Plant Disease Diagnostics. 8/13/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e29-symp-tomb-check-evolving-plant-disease-diagnostics Transcript | — | ||||||
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