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Dr. Chase Floyd discusses pest management challenges in cotton and rice systems in the Mid-South.

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Chase Floyd, Assistant Research Professor and State Extension Crop Protection Specialist at the University of Missouri, explains pest management challenges in cotton and rice systems in the Mid-South. Dr. Floyd discusses key insect threats, resistance concerns, economic thresholds, and new application strategies that improve pesticide targeting while reducing off-target movement. Listen now on all major platforms! “Cotton production systems in the Mid-South face intense insect pressure, where thrips, plant bugs, and spider mites regularly threaten yield retention and require careful monitoring throughout the growing season.” Meet the guest: Dr. Chase Floyd is an Assistant Research Professor and State Extension Crop Protection Specialist at the University of Missouri. His work focuses on insect management in row crops, including cotton, rice, soybean, and corn. Research emphasizes economic thresholds, pesticide efficacy, and technologies that help producers control pests while protecting yield and profitability across Mid-South cropping systems. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Chase Floyd

Topics covered

• pest management
• cotton production
• insect threats
• economic thresholds
• pesticide application strategies

Keywords

• pest management
• cotton
• rice
• insect resistance
• economic thresholds
• pesticide targeting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Missouri

Places: Mid-South, cotton, rice, soybean, corn

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