Dr. Whitney Crow

Dr. Whitney  Crow

Title

  • Assistant Professor

Contact Information

wdc165@msstate.edu
Office: 901-592-8787
103 Clay Lyle Building

Overview

Education

  • Mississippi State University, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Life Sciences
  • The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Master of Science (M.S.), Plant Science
  • University of Tennessee at Martin, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture

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Publications

Year Publications
2024

Hall, S., Dodds, D. M., Pieralisi, B., Raper, T., Sandlin, T., Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Irby, J. T., Spencer, G., Mills, B. E. 2024. Agroeconomic differences among alternative cotton row spacing and row patterns.

2024

Hall , S., Pieralisi, B., Dodds, D. M., Raper, T., Crow, W., Irby, J. T., Sharma, R. 2024. Effect of cotton seed size and seeding density on cotton growth, development, and yield.

2023

Zurweller, B., Gore, J., Graham, S., Crow, W., Towles, T., Cook, D. R. 2023. Impact of variety and at-planting insecticides in thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) management in peanut. Peanut Science 50:41-18.

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2023

Musser, F., Bick, E., Brown, S. A., Crow, W., Davis, J. A., DiFonzo, C., Graham, S. H., Greene, J. K., Ludwick, D. C., Malone, S., Owens, D., Reisig, D. D., Roberts, P. M., Royer, T., Seiter, N. J., Sisson, A. J., Thrash, B. C., Tilmon, K., Villanueva, R. T. 2023. 2022 soybean insect losses in the United States. Midsouth Entomologist 16:1-25.

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2023

Smith , J., Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R. 2023. Determination of residual control and concentration of chlorantraniliprole in soybean. Journal of Economic Entomology XX((XX)):1-6.

2023

Sisson, A. J., Musser, F., Crow, W., Bick, E., Brown, S. A., Davis, J. A., DiFonzo, C., Graham, S. H., Greene, J. K., Ludwick, D. C., Malone, S., Owens, D., Reisig, D. D., Roberts, P. M., Royer, T., Seiter, N. J., Thrash, B. C., Tilmon, K., Villanueva, R. T. 2023. Soybean invertebrate loss estimates from the United States- 2022. Crop Protection Network

2023

Smith , J., Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Stewart, S., Musser, F., Thrash, B., Bateman, N., Studebaker, G., Lorenz , G., Towles, T., Brown, S., Kerns, D. 2023. Evaluating efficacy and chemical concentration of commonly used insecticides targeting tarnished plant bug in Mid-South cotton. Journal of Cotton Science 27(2):74-80.

2023

Mahas , J. W., Mahas , J. B., Ray, C., Kesheimer , A., Steury , T. D., Crow, W., Gore, J., Greene, J. K., Kennedy , G. G., Kerns, D., Malone, S., Paula-Moraes, S., Roberts, P., Stewart, S. D., Taylor, S., Towes, M., Jacobson , A. L. 2023. The spatiotemporal distribution, abundance, and seasonal dynamics of cotton infesting aphids in the Southern US. . Insects 14(6):639.

2023

Godbold, R., Crow, W., Gore, J., Musser, F., Catchot, A. L., Dodds, D. M., Cook, D. R., Towles, T., Little, N. 2023. Efficacy of Bt toxins and foliar insecticides against bollworm, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie), in dried flower corollas of cotton. Journal of Cotton Science

2022

Krob, J. L., Stewart, S. D., Brown, S. A., Kerns, D., Graham, S. H., Perkins, C., Huseth, A. S., Kennedy, G. G., Reisig, D. D., Taylor, S. V., Towles, T. B., Kerns, D. L., Thrash, B. C., Lorenz, G. M., Bateman, N. R., Cook, D. R., Crow, W., Gore, J., Catchot, A. L., Musser, F., Catchot, B. 2022. Standardized Field Trials in Cotton and Bioassays to Evaluate Resistance of Tobacco Thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) to Insecticides in Southern United States. Journal of Economic Entomology XX((XX)):1-10.

2022

Yang, F., Kerns, D. L., Little, N., Brown, S. A., Stewart, S. D., Catchot, A. L., Cook, D. R., Yang, F., Crow, W., Lorenz, G. M., Towles, T., Tabashnik, B. E. 2022. Practical resistance to Cry toxins and efficacy of VIP3Aa in Bt cotton against Helicoverpa zea. Pest Management Science

2022

Mann, R., Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R. 2022. A Dynamic Threshold Approach to Management of Tarnished Plant Bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) in the Midsouthern Region of the United States. Journal of Economic Entomology XX(XX):1-6.

2022

Godbold, R., Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Dodds, D. M., Musser, F., Little, N. 2022. Feeding behavior and fruiting form damage by bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Bt cotton. Journal of Economic Entomology 115(1):160-167.

2021

Towles, T. B., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Caprio, M. A., Daves, C., Crow, W., Thrash, B., Bateman, N. R. 2021. Determining Yield Effects of Simulated Stand Loss in Field Corn (Zea mays). Midsouth Entomologist

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2021

Godbold, R. E., Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Musser, F., Little, N. S. 2021. Feeding Behavior and Fruiting Form Damage by Bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Bt Cotton. Journal of Economic Entomology XX(XX):1-8.

2021

Calvin, W., Yang, F., Brown, S. A., Catchot, A. L., Crow, W., Cook, D. R., Gore, J., Kurtz, R., Lorenz, G. M., Seiter, N. J., Stewart, S. D., Towles, T., Kerns, D. L. 2021. Development of economic thresholds toward bollworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), management in Bt cotton, and assessment of the benefits from treating Bt cotton with insecticide. J. Econ. Entomol. 114::2493-2504.

2021

Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Dodds, D. M., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Allen, T. W. 2021. Evaluation of Cotton Cultivar and At-Plant Nematicide Application on Seasonal Populations of Reniform Nematode . Agronomy 11(11):2166.

2021

George , J., Glover, J. P., Gore, J., Crow, W., Reddy , G. V. 2021. Biology, Ecology, and Pest Management of the Tarnished Plant Bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) in Southern Row Crops . Insects

2021

Parys, K., Elkins, B. H., Little, N. S., Allen, C., Crow, W., Cook, D. R., Wright, K. W., Zhu, Y., Griswold , T. 2021. Landscape Effects on Native Bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) Captured in Pheromone Traps for Noctuid Crop Pests (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) . Environmental Entomology XX(XX):1-8.

2021

Moor, J. C., Gore, J., Catchot, A. L., Cook, D. R., Crow, W., Dodds, D. M., Sarver, J. M., Towles, T. B., Zurweller, B. 2021. Effects of Imidacloprid and Acephate for Tobacco Thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Management on Flumioxazin Injured Peanut . Peanut Science 48(1):6-14.

2021

Kelly, F. R., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Catchot, A. L., Golden, B. R., Krutz, L. J., Crow, W., Towles, T. B. 2021. Influence of Soil Moisture Zones on Rice Water Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Populations in Furrow Irrigated Rice. Environ. Entomol. 50:658-662.

2020

Cook, D. R., Gore, J., Crow, W. 2020. Performance of Selected Bt Corn Hybrids/Technologies Against Corn Earworm, 2016. Arthropod Management Tests 45.

2020

Kelly, F. R., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Catchot, A. L., Golden, B. R., Krutz, L. J., Crow, W., Towles, T. B., Bond, J. A. 2020. Evaluation of Flood Removal in Combination with Insecticide Seed Treatment for Rice Water Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Larval Management in Rice. Journal of Economic Entomology 113(5):2235-2240.

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2020

Corbin, J., Towles, T., Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Cook, D. R., Dodds, D. M., Gore, J. 2020. Evaluation of Current Tarnished Plant Bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) Thresholds in Transgenic MON 88702 Cotton Expressing the Bt Cry51Aa2.834_16 Trait. Journal of Economic Entomology 113:1816-1822.

2020

Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Dodds, D. M., Allen, T. W., Cook, D. R. 2020. Evaluation of Seed Treatment, Herbicide, and Nematicide on Tobacco Thrips (Thysanoptera:Thripdae) and Reniform Nematode (Tylenchida:Hololaimidae) Control. Journal of Cotton Science 24:10-16.

2020

Crow, W., Gore, J., Catchot, A. L., Cook, D. R., Stewart, S., Seiter, N., Studebaker, G., Lorenz, G., Kerns, D., Brown, S., Jones, M., Towles, T., Musser, F. 2020. Termination of Insecticide Applications for Tarnished Plant Bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) Management in Cotton. Journal of Cotton Science 24:17-21.

2020

Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Dodds, D. M., Cook, D. R., Allen, T. W. 2020. Evaluation of tillage, at-planting treatment, and nematicide on tobacco thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and reniform nematode (Tylenchida: Hoplolamidae) management in cotton. Agronomy 10(2).

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Extension Publications

Year Publications
2023

Farmer, W. B., Gore, J., Catchot, A. L., Dodds, D. M., Crow, W., Speights, C. 2023. Alternate Postemergence Strategies for Weed Control in Cotton. Mississippi State Extension. Mississippi State University

2023

Floyd , C., Kerns , D., Crow, W., Cook, D. R., Towles, T., Gore, J., Catchot, A. L., Musser, F., Thrash, B., Bateman , N., Lorenz , G., Studebaker , G., Brown , S., Stewart , S. 2023. Technology based approach to managing cotton bollworm in Bt cotton. University of Missouri

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2023

Crow, W., Cook, D. R., Layton, M. B., Musser, F., Towles, T. 2023. 2024 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops . Mississippi State University

2022

Crow, W., Cook, D. R., Layton, M. B., Gore, J., Musser, F. 2022. 2023 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops . Mississippi State University

2021

Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Layton, M. B., Musser, F., Pieralisi, B., Larson, E. J., Irby, J. T. 2021. 2021 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops . Mississippi State University

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2021

Hardman, W., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Catchot, A. L., Crow, W., Larson, E. J. 2021. Brown Stink Bug Management in Early Vegetative Stage Field Corn in Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service

2021

Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Layton, M. B., Musser, F., Pieralisi, B., Larson, E. J., Irby, J. T. 2021. 2022 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops . Mississippi State University

2020

Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Crow, W., Musser, F., Layton, M. B., Dodds, D. M., Irby, J. T., Larson, E. J. 2020. 2020 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops. MSU Ag Communications

2020

Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Musser, F., Lorenz, G., Bateman, N., Thrash, B., Studebaker , G., Stewart, S., Brown, S., Towles, T., Kerns, D. 2020. Terminating Tarnished Plant Bug Insecticide Applications. Mississippi State University Extension

2020

Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Dodds, D. M., Cook, D. R., Gore, J. 2020. Cotton Compensation and Economic Insecticide Applications. Mississippi State University Extension

2020

Crow, W., Catchot, A. L., Gore, J., Cook, D. R. 2020. Insecticide Performance on Tarnished Plant Bug . Mississippi State University Extension

2018

Catchot, A. L., Crow, W., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Musser, F., Meyers, S. L., Ryals, J. L., Layton, M. B., Dodds, D. M., Irby, J. T., Larson, E. J., MacGown, J., Winters, S. R., Little, N. S., Allen, K. C. 2018. 2018 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops. MSU Extension Service

2017

Catchot, A. L., Crow, W., Gore, J., Cook, D. R., Musser, F., Meyers, S. L., Ryals, J. L., Layton, M. B., Dodds, D. M., Irby, J. T., Larson, E. J., MacGown, J., Winters, S. R., Little, N. S., Allen, C. K. 2017. Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops. Mississippi State Cooperative Extension. Mississippi State Extension Service

2016

Catchot, A. L., Dodds, D. M., Gore, J., Crow, W. 2016. Pesticide Calibration Made Easy. Mississippi State University Extension

2016

Catchot, A. L., Dodds, D. M., Ryals, J. L., Cook, D. R., Crow, W., Dean, J., Gore, J., MacGown, J., Musser, F., Irby, J. T., Larson, E. J., Meyers, S. L. 2016. 2017 Insect Control Guide for Agronomic Crops. Mississippi State University Extension

Graduate Students

  • Caleb Rice
  • Reece Butler
  • Hunter Blalock
  • Sawyer Hopkins
  • Mary Jane Lytle
  • Seth Permenter
  • Michael Huoni

Awards & Honors

  • Dr. Joe E. Street Outstanding Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Award
    Mississippi State University Extension
  • Excellence in Early Career Award
    Entomology Society of America, Southeastern Branch
  • 2016 H.C. Mitchell Scholarship
    Array
  • 2016 Second Place Mississippi Entomological Association PhD Poster Competition
    Mississippi Entomological Association
  • 2016 First Place Mid-South Association of Wheat and Feed Grain Scientists PhD Paper Competition
    Array
  • 2016 Pat and Linda Harris Agricultural Scholarship
    Array
  • 2016 First Place PhD Future of Agriculture Graduate Student Competition- Whitney Crow
    Array
  • 2015 H.C. Mitchell Scholarship
    Mississippi Entomological Association
  • 1st Place in Future of Agriculture Phd Paper Competition
    Future of Agriculture

Society Memberships

  • Beltwide Cotton Conference
  • Entomological Society of America- Southeastern Branch
  • Entomological Society of America
  • Midsouth Entomology Working Group
  • Mississippi Association of County Agricultural Agents
  • Mississippi Entomological Association
  • Multistate Project S1080: Improving Arthropod Pest Management in the U.S.
  • National Cotton States Arthropod Management Working Group