Wheat’s on Your Mind: Shrinkage

The Official Podcast for Kansas Wheat

Hosted by Aaron Harries

Wheat’s on Your Mind: Shrinkage

We discuss the transformative potential of nanotechnology in pest control, focusing on its ability to reduce pesticide application rates while ensuring effective management of agricultural pests.

- Nanoparticles can enhance pest control efficacy at lower chemical concentrations, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
- The current research targets nanoparticle seed treatments for Hessian flies in wheat and foliar applications for corn rootworms.
- Initial tests indicate that nanoparticles may allow for effective pest control with reduced pesticide rates, benefiting both farmers and the environment.
- Establishing optimal application rates for nanoparticles remains a challenge, necessitating ongoing research.
- The project has the potential to expand beyond pest control to include fertilizers and herbicides, broadening the impact of nanotechnology in farming.