معرفی
Ashley Dean is an Extension Specialist II in Field Crop Entomology at Iowa State University, focusing on practical pest management solutions for Iowa's agricultural community. She coordinates critical monitoring networks such as the Iowa Moth Trapping Network, Iowa Corn Rootworm Monitoring Network, and Iowa Pest Alert Network, while developing educational resources to combat field crop pests.
- Education:
- B.S. in Agronomy, Iowa State University (2017)
- M.S. in Entomology, Iowa State University (2019)
Her research emphasizes insect pest dynamics, insecticide efficacy, and integrated pest management (IPM) for corn and soybean crops. Key projects include assessing pest population responses to climate variability and optimizing field scouting protocols to mitigate economic losses.
Recent publications highlight trends in monitoring major pests like corn rootworm, Japanese beetles, and soybean aphids. Her work bridges research and extension, combining empirical studies on insecticide resistance, pest lifecycle tracking, and environmental impacts on field crops.
Notably, Ashley contributes to the Soybean Research Laboratory led by Dr. Erin Hodgson and Dr. Matthew O'Neal, supporting applied research to enhance pest management strategies for Iowa farmers.
