Interviewing an Entomologist in Nebraska - Dr. Pin-Chu Lai on Pests in Dry Beans

Описание: Dr. Pin-Chu Lai, Crops Integrated Pest Management Entomologist and Extension Specialist for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center, dives into her research on pest management in dry beans, sharing about her new research on thrips.

In this interview, Pin-Chu answers the following questions:
0:26 Tell us a bit about your research into the effects of thrips on dry beans.
0:48 How does the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission play an important role in supporting research?
1:19 What excites you about working on dry beans here in Nebraska?

Facts about Nebraska beans:
Nebraska is the #1 producer of great northern beans in the nation. Approximately 85% of all U.S. production occurs within 75 miles of Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
According to a 2018 University of Nebraska Economic Impact study, the Nebraska dry bean industry had a $158.4 M State economic impact and created over 665 statewide jobs.
In 2022, Nebraska producers averaged 2,300 pounds per acre on 108,100 acres for a total production of 2.486 million hundredweight bags – or more than a billion servings!

Video by: @alegumeaday ​