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The I See Dead Plants podcast shares the stories of people and plants, pests and pathogens, and the conflicts among them. Join us as we speak to the folks who are helping the rest of us live healthier, more productive lives through pest management research and education. We strive to make science accessible.
(S5:E19) From the Field to the Phone Lines: Montana Ag Live
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Jack Reisselman of Montana State University. They discuss the longtime Montana PBS program Montana Ag live.
Additional Resources
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFz2HaLWoSAOxqr4NdtypRyirvYZAK895
Chapters
Zaworski, E. (Host) and Riesselman, J. (Interviewees). S5:E19 (Podcast). From the Field to the Phone Lines: Montana Ag Live. 10/14/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.
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7 Oct 2026
(S5:E18) The Crimson Crown: Soybean Red Crown Rot Uncovered
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Boris Camiletti of the University of Illinois. The topic is red crown rot of soybeans, new research findings, updated distributions and more.
Additional Resources
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.08.11.744294v1.full.pdf
https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PDIS-04-26-0811-RE
https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/pdf/10.1094/PDIS-07-25-1424-SC
https://camiletti.web.illinois.edu/
Chapters
00:42 Introduction to Red Crown Rot and Guest Background
03:03 Understanding Red Crown Rot: Overview and History
05:59 Symptoms and Identification of Red Crown Rot
08:46 Differentiating Red Crown Rot from Other Diseases
11:43 Recent Advancements in Red Crown Rot Research
14:32 Scouting Techniques for Red Crown Rot
17:33 Modeling and Predicting Red Crown Rot Outbreaks
20:12 Rating Systems for Red Crown Rot Severity
23:09 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
32:27 Understanding Red Crown Rot Symptoms and Effects
38:24 Genetic Variability and Pathogen Spread
41:35 Management Strategies for Red Crown Rot
48:14 Future Directions in Research and Collaboration
54:45 Implications for Farmers and the General Public
Zaworski, E. (Host) and Camilletti, B. (Interviewees). S5:E18 (Podcast). The Crimson Crown: Soybean Red Crown Rot Uncovered. 10/7/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.
Transcript
16 Sept 2026
(S5:E17) The Return of the Jassid: New Insights on Cotton Jassid in 2026
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Issac Esquivel of the University of Florida, Dr. Phillip Roberts of the University of Georgia and Dr. Scott Graham of Auburn University. They discuss the ongoing surveillance and damage caused to cotton by the cotton jassid or two-spot cotton leafhopper.
Additional Resources
https://stop2scl.org/cotton/
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/alabama-cotton-jassid-update/
https://site.caes.uga.edu/entomologyresearch/2025/08/pest-alert-cotton-jassid-or-two-spot-cotton-leafhopper-on-hibiscus-in-ornamental-nurseries/
Time Stamps
00:42 Introduction to the Two Spot Cotton Leafhopper
03:03 Understanding the Cotton Leafhopper's Impact
06:13 Tracking the Spread of the Cotton Leafhopper
11:18 Current Status and Management Strategies
19:50 Overwintering and Migration Patterns
23:50 Geographical Spread and Host Preferences
31:13 Lessons Learned from the Cotton Leafhopper Crisis
33:45 Timely Management in Pest Control
37:46 Understanding Pest Interactions
41:45 Challenges in Targeting Multiple Pests
46:41 Evaluating the Impact of Cotton Jassid
53:06 Future Research Directions and Industry Response
Zaworski, E. (Host) and Esquivel, I., Graham, S. and Roberts, P.(Interviewees). S5:E17 (Podcast). The Return of the Jassid: New Insights on Cotton Jassid in 2026. 9/16/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.
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