Editor’s note: This is part of a feature series on university crop research specialists.
Specialist helps combat pests
Chase Floyd works as an Extension crop protection specialist for MU, studying crop pest control.
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Chase Floyd works as an Extension crop protection specialist for MU, studying crop pest control.
Photo courtesy Chase Floyd/University of MissouriEditor’s note: This is part of a feature series on university crop research specialists.
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