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Tom Dykstra: Part II - Farming, Human Services & Bees

Originally aired June 12, 2026

Hosts Doug McBurney & Fred Williams
Special Guest Dr. Tom Dykstra
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The Dust of the Ground: Listen in as Fred Williams asks Doug McBurney where to find all kinds of living organisms in just one teaspoon full! Dr. Thomas M. Dykstra gives us the answer! He’s a PhD entomologist and agricultural consultant, and the lab director at Dykstra Labs in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Dykstra received his master’s in entomology from the University of Florida, where he investigated the neurophysiology of pheromone production in moths, and received a Ph.D. in insect bioelectromagnetics under Dr. Philip S. Callahan at Florida. Check out his last appearances !

Government Mule: Hear more about the bureaucratic programs being streamlined into the “human services” being distributed in the “Farmer's First Investment ” and something called “Regenerative Agriculture,” which remains undefined.

Entomology vs. Nematology: Find out all the funnest facts to be found in discussing the study of insects and roundworms!

Healthy Soil Matters: Get the inside scoop on maintaining healthy soil that produces nutrient-dense food on the farm and in your own backyard garden.

Dealing with the Bees: Dr. Dykstra helps everyone understand why honeybees might look like they’re drunk, and why they might turn violent!

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