Ranked #1

(S7:E15): Interview with Ric Bessin: wireworms, stink bugs and bee stings
(S7:E15): Interview with Ric Bessin: wireworms, stink bugs and bee stings
In this episode, Matt and Erin interview the 2016 Gunderson Memorial Seminar speaker, Dr. Ric Bessin. Ric is a professor... Read more
18 Oct 2016
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28mins
Ranked #2

(S7:E13): Ag mergers and pesticides in the news
(S7:E13): Ag mergers and pesticides in the news
Today, Matt and Erin talk about noteworthy news items related to field crop pest management. But first, they talk about ... Read more
23 Sep 2016
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18mins
Ranked #3

(S9:E9): Lawyers, Insecticides and Money
(S9:E9): Lawyers, Insecticides and Money
It's been a few weeks, but Matt and Erin have a new episode out today! Erin starts off by providing a statewide update o... Read more
30 Aug 2018
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31mins
Ranked #4

(S7:E17): Insecticides up for review
(S7:E17): Insecticides up for review
It's the first podcasting episode of 2017! Matt and Erin talk briefly about a few topics related to insecticides today. ... Read more
20 Jan 2017
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24mins
Ranked #5

(S7:E12): Busy extension week
(S7:E12): Busy extension week
[Apologies for the poor sound quality of Erin's microphone]In this podcast episode, Matt and Erin recap a few extension ... Read more
1 Sep 2016
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24mins
Ranked #6

(S7:E11): Aphid resistance is our new reality
(S7:E11): Aphid resistance is our new reality
The podcast took a break while Matt was on vacation and Erin was on the extension circuit. But they're back and talking ... Read more
22 Aug 2016
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24mins
Ranked #7

(S7:E9): Drought and spider mites go together like PB & J
(S7:E9): Drought and spider mites go together like PB & J
Don't drought this episode was a good one. Matt shares an update on the Iowa drought and encourages people to use the U.... Read more
12 Jul 2016
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20mins
Ranked #8

(S7:E10): Mite we see a few soybean pests this summer?
(S7:E10): Mite we see a few soybean pests this summer?
This podcast episode focuses on a few recent pest updates, like soybean aphid, twospotted spider mites, and a mix of def... Read more
22 Jul 2016
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22mins
Ranked #9

(S7:E14): De-Icing from the bug meeting
(S7:E14): De-Icing from the bug meeting
Due to technical difficulty, this is a second take at the podcast today. Matt and Erin start by sharing highlights from ... Read more
7 Oct 2016
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18mins
Ranked #10

(S7:E16): Fall round up: all potatoes and no gravy
(S7:E16): Fall round up: all potatoes and no gravy
Matt and Erin wrap up a few loose ends before the holiday week. First, Matt shares DowAgroSciences sulfoxaflor insectici... Read more
16 Nov 2016
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22mins
Ranked #11

(S11:E4): Early-season pest update
(S11:E4): Early-season pest update
In this episode, Matt and Erin quickly review current pest activity given slightly behind degree days in 2020.
31 May 2020
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16mins
Ranked #12

(S11:E4): Early-season pest update
(S11:E4): Early-season pest update
In this episode, Matt and Erin quickly review current pest activity given slightly behind degree days in 2020.
31 May 2020
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16mins
Ranked #13

(S11:E3): Don’t snub those grubs
(S11:E3): Don’t snub those grubs
Matt and Erin welcome a special guest in this episode - Ashley Dean. The conversation revolves around early-season pests... Read more
22 May 2020
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40mins
Ranked #14

(S11:E2): M&M's and sweatpants
(S11:E2): M&M's and sweatpants
Matt and Erin are back in the swing of podcasting after a long winter. But the pandemic means they can record the episod... Read more
15 May 2020
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30mins
Ranked #15

(S11:E1): Starting up again with Season 11
(S11:E1): Starting up again with Season 11
Matt and Erin took a 9-month break, but they promised to post more regular podcasts this year with Season 11. Erin provi... Read more
7 May 2020
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24mins
Ranked #16

(S10:E4): Is it August already?
(S10:E4): Is it August already?
Today, Matt and Erin recap insect activity around Iowa. They also discuss implications of the dry weather for 2019.
12 Aug 2019
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25mins
Ranked #17

(S10:E3): Flash drought: some like it hot
(S10:E3): Flash drought: some like it hot
After a break, Matt and Erin get together for episode 3 in 2019. Erin mentioned a flash drought is expected this week if... Read more
15 Jul 2019
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32mins
Ranked #18

(S10:E2): What's the opposite of drought?
(S10:E2): What's the opposite of drought?
In the second episode of season 10, Matt and Erin talk about recent planting conditions in Iowa and the midwest. It's be... Read more
24 May 2019
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18mins
Ranked #19

(S10:E1): Brown and down!
(S10:E1): Brown and down!
Matt and Erin are back and starting Season 10! Erin kicks off the episode by summarizing current pest activity for 2019.... Read more
15 May 2019
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32mins
Ranked #20

(S9:E12): Farming for yield or profit?
(S9:E12): Farming for yield or profit?
In the first episode of 2019, Matt and Erin wax philosophical about IPM. The conversation wanders around profitability, ... Read more
1 Feb 2019
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31mins