*Non-Profit Farmers? Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney welcome Dr. Thomas Dykstra to discuss how an Agriculture Consultation can help farmers make a profit again!
*The Natural: Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra is a PhD entomologist and agricultural consultant, and the lab director at Dykstra Labs in Gainesville Florida. Dr. Dykstra received his Masters in entomology from the University of Florida, where he investigated the neurophysiology of pheromone production in moths. He then received a Ph.D. in insect bioelectromagnetics under Dr. Philip S. Callahan at Florida.
*Microbes, Micronutrients & Pesticides: Find out why "Low BRIX farming" is expensive, and the pesticides negatively impact the soil by altering the microbiome.
*Where Were the Smelling? "Insect Olfaction". (meaning how bugs smell things) has been thought to be a lot like ours. Hear about an alternative theory from Dr. Dykstra that at the very least, "passes the smell test".
*Better Farming Better Food: While modern farming techniques, pesticides, and herbicides have increased the global supply of food, the quality of the food could be improved, and with modern technology, and common sense it can be!
*Dragonflies Versus Botflies: Find out what's the fastest bug on earth, (or technically "fastest flying insect" in the sky).
*Insects Versus Microbes: Find out the difference between bugs!
*High BRIX Low BRIX foods: You can measure the BRIX of your vegetables and fruits using a refractometer, and following some simple instructions.
*Farm Versus Academia: Hear what it's like teaching high BRIX farming to farmers versus speaking about it in academia.
Tom's Favorite Bug? Hands down it's the Praying Mantis! Do you get it? Their hands are always up! Dr. Dykstra will be playing through the weekend, give him a hand... thank you, thank you very much... be sure to try the veal parmesan.