Tom Dykstra: Part II - Farming, Human Services & Bees

Tom Dykstra: Part II - Farming, Human Services & Bees

From Real Science Radio by Bob Enyart

June 13, 2026

About this episode

Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra discusses various topics related to farming, human services, and bees.

* The Dust of the Ground:  Listen in as  Fred Williams  asks  Doug McBurney  where to find all kinds of living organisms in just one teaspoon full!  Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra , gives us the answer! He's  a PhD entomologist and agricultural consultant, and the lab director at  Dykstra Labs  in Gainesville Florida. Dr. Dykstra received his Masters in entomology from the University of Florida, where he investigated the neurophysiology of pheromone production in moths and received a Ph.D. in insect bioelectromagnetics under Dr. Philip S. Callahan at Florida. (Check out his  last appearances )!   * Government Mule:  Hear more about the bureaucratic programs being streamlined into the "human services" being distributed in the "Farmer's First  Investment " and something called "Regenerative Agriculture", (which remains undefined).   * Entomology vs Nematology:  Find out all the funnest facts to be found in discussing the study of insects and roundworms!   *  Healthy Soil Matters:  Get the inside scoop on maintaining healthy soil that produces nutrient dense food on the farm…

People in this episode

Host: Bob Enyart

Guest: Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra

Topics covered

  • entomology
  • agriculture
  • human services
  • soil health
  • beekeeping
  • Christianity

Keywords

  • entomology
  • agriculture
  • bees
  • soil health
  • pheromones
  • regenerative agriculture
  • nutrient dense food

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dykstra Labs

Books & works: Real Science Radio Teaching Books, In The Beginning

Places: Gainesville Florida

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