Voices of the Valley Author: Western Growers Do you want to go behind the scenes and learn about how the food gets on your table? Hear about the complex world of agricultural policy, food safety, crop protection, disease control and more from the most influential people working in farming. Be sure to tune in each week as we delve deeper into the inner workings of our food system. Be a guest on this podcast Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Food Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Get all podcast data

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Inside the Hidden World of Insects in Agriculture
Friday, 22 May, 2026

In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Western Growers' Jeana Cadby sits down with USDA research entomologist Dr. Daniel Hasegawa to explore the surprising role insects play in agriculture. From beneficial pollinators and parasitoid wasps to destructive pests and insect-borne crop diseases, Dr. Hasegawa breaks down how insects shape the food we grow and eat every day, and the cutting-edge research helping farmers protect crops while supporting healthy ecosystems.

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