Insect Pests and Beneficial Arthropods in Climate-Change-Resilient Diversified Cropping Systems

Organizer(s)

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  Subodh Adhikari

  Entomology, Plant pathology, and Nematology
  Moscow, ID
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  Jessica Kalin

  entomology, plant pathology, & nematology
  University of Idaho
  Moscow, Idaho
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  Dane Elmquist

  Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology
  University of Idaho
  Moscow, Idaho
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  Sanford Eigenbrode

  Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology
  University of Idaho
  Moscow, Idaho

This symposium aims to discuss diversified cropping systems and their impacts on insect pests and beneficial arthropods, which is within the scope of criteria for P-IE section symposium.

Presentations:

• 1:25 PM - 1:30 PM EST

  Introductory remarks
• 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM EST

  Ground rules: Conserving epigeal predators and other beneficial organisms in organic cropping systems
  

  Presenting Author: Mary Ellen Barbercheck – Penn State University

  Co-Author: Karly H. Regan

  Co-Author: Ariel Rivers, PhD – National Association of Conservation Districts

  Co-Author: Christina Voortman – Penn State University
• 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM EST

  Integrating cover crops into pest management: Implications of residue for arthropod communities and trophic interactions
  

  Presenting Author: Jason M. Schmidt – University of Georgia

  Co-Author: Carson Bowers – University of Georgia

  Co-Author: Michael D. Toews – Entomology, University of Georgia
• 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM EST

  Harnessing plant diversity to enhance climate resiliency in cropping systems
  

  Presenting Author: Megan E. O'Rourke – USDA

  Co-Author: Chris McCullough – Virginia Tech

  Co-Author: Gina Marie Angelella – USDA-ARS
• 2:15 PM - 2:20 PM EST

  Break
• 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM EST

  Can the addition of native perennial vegetation provide resilience to climate change: Insights from the STRIPS project
  

  Presenting Author: Ge Zhang – New Mexico State University

  Co-Author: Amy Toth – Iowa State University

  Co-Author: Lisa Schulte-Moore – Iowa State University

  Co-Author: Matthew E. O'Neal
• 2:35 PM - 2:50 PM EST

  Grasslands in agriculture and their potential to support a resilient landscape
  

  Presenting Author: Bill D. Wills

  Co-Author: Douglas A. Landis – Michigan State University

  Co-Author: Claudio Gratton – University Of Wisconsin–Madision

  Co-Author: Tania Kim – Kansas State University

  Co-Author: Aaron Fox – CalPoly Pomona
• 2:50 PM - 3:05 PM EST

  Balancing risks and benefits of weed diversity across crops
  

  Presenting Author: Carmen K. Blubaugh – University of Georgia

  Co-Author: William E. Snyder
• 3:05 PM - 3:10 PM EST

  Break
• 3:10 PM - 3:25 PM EST

  Pest management in regenerative food systems
  

  Presenting Author: Jonathan G. Lundgren – Ecdysis Foundation

  Co-Author: Ryan Schmid – Ecdysis Foundation

  Co-Author: Mike Bredeson – Ecdysis Foundation

  Co-Author: Kelton Welch – Ecdysis Foundation

  Co-Author: Alex Michels – South Dakota State University, Ecdysis Foundation

  Co-Author: Tommy Fenster – Ecdysis Foundation
• 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM EST

  Impacts of climate-change-resilient cropping systems on beneficial insects in the Pacific Northwest, USA
  

  Presenting Author: Subodh Adhikari

  Co-Author: Ian C. Burke

  Co-Author: Sanford D. Eigenbrode
• 3:40 PM - 3:55 PM EST

  Foraging traits impact pollinator health in agriculture
  

  Presenting Author: Hamutahl Cohen – University of Oregon

  Co-Author: Lauren Ponisio – Department of Entomology

  Co-Author: S Hollis Woodard – University of California at Riverside

  Co-Author: Gordon Smith

  Co-Author: Quinn McFrederick – UC Riverside
• 3:55 PM - 4:00 PM EST

  Break
• 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM EST

  Effect of diverse landscape surrounding potato-based Columbia Basin agricultural cropping systems on lygus bugs and its natural enemies
  

  Presenting Author: Govinda Shrestha – Oregon State University

  Co-Author: Silvia I. Rondon – Oregon State University
• 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM EST

  Landscape context affects the sustainability of organic farming systems
  

  Presenting Author: Olivia M. Smith – University of Georgia

  Co-Author: Abigail Cohen – University of Saskatchewan

  Co-Author: John P. Reganold – Washington State University

  Co-Author: Matthew Jones – Washington State University

  Co-Author: Robert Orpet – Washington State University

  Co-Author: Joseph Taylor – Michigan State University

  Co-Author: Jessa Thurman – University of Georgia

  Co-Author: Kevin Cornell – Washington State University

  Co-Author: Rachel Olsson – Washington State University

  Co-Author: Yang Ge – Washington State University

  Co-Author: Christina Kennedy – The Nature Conservancy

  Co-Author: Dave Crowder – Washington State University
• 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM EST

  Discussion
• 4:50 PM - 4:55 PM EST

  Closing remarks