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Scott H. Graham

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist (Cotton, Peanut, Soybean Entomology)

Entomology & Plant Pathology

(662) 809-3368 

  shg0013@auburn.edu 

  

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Address:
118 Duncan Hall
Auburn Univ, AL 36849

Biography

EDUCATION

  • 2018 Ph.D. Entomology – The University of Tennessee
  • 2016 M.S. Entomology – Mississippi State University
  • 2014 B.S. Agronomy [IPM] – Mississippi State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • April 2020–Present, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Auburn University
  • March 2019–March 2020, US Product Development Manager, AgBiTech LLC
  • January–March 2019, Postdoctoral Research Associate, The University of Tennessee
  • January 2016–December 2018, Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Entomological Society of America (ESA)

Research

My research revolves around developing IPM practices for cotton, soybean and peanut producers in the state of Alabama. We conduct applied research by evaluating current management tactics (e.g., insecticide efficacy, GMO technologies) and devising new ways to help growers mitigate loss from insect pests. The goal of my research program is to enhance the economic sustainability and productivity of Alabama producers.

Publications

  • Graham, S.H., X. Zhu, H. Kelly, and S.D. Stewart. 2019. The use of Canopeo to rate seedling cotton health in small-plot research. J. Cotton Science. 23: 231-238.
  • Graham, S.H., F.M. Musser, A. Jacobson, A. Chitturi, B. Catchot, and S.D. Stewart. 2019. Behavioral responses of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) to a new Bt toxin, Cry51Aa2.834_16 in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). J. Econ. Entomol. 112: 1695-1704.
  • Graham, S.H. and S.D. Stewart. 2018. Field study investigating Cry51Aa2.834_16 in cotton for control of thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and tarnished plant bugs (Hemiptera: Miridae). J. Econ. Entomol. 111: 2717-2726.
  • Graham, S. and S. Stewart. 2017. Common defoliating beetles in soybean. The University of Tennessee Extension, W 392.

Extension

In my extension role, I am responsible for developing and presenting educational programs related to cotton, soybean and peanut IPM to extension agents, producers, consultants and other ag professionals across the state. I do this by extending knowledge learned from applied research through various mediums, including phone calls/text messages, blog posts, social media, field days, county meetings, etc. The goal of my extension program is to effectively communicate and educate the producers of Alabama on ways to improve the economic sustainability of their farms.