Areas of Interest:
Cotton Pest Management, management of arthropod pests of
soybeans, aerial application of pesticides, training of cotton scouts and
private consultants.
Education:
B.S., 1964, Agricultural Science, Auburn
University.
M.S., 1966, Agronomy and Soils, Auburn
University.
Ph.D., 1970, Entomology, Auburn University.
Department and Professional Responsibilities:
Coordinator, Alabama Cotton Pest Management
Program, 1972-present.
Acting Head, Pest Management Staff Group,
1976-77.
Interim Head, Department of Entomology, Auburn
University, 1986-87.
Past Vice-Chairperson, Beltwide Technical
Advisory Committee for the Boll
Weevil Eradication Program.
Past Member, ESA Awards Committee for the
Distinguished Achievement Award
In Extension.
Chair, Section E, Entomological Society of
America, 1985.
Member, 24-C Committee for review of State
Pesticide Labels and FIFRA
Section 18 Emergency Use Requests.
Awards:
Outstanding Extension Entomologist, SEB-ESA, 1978.
ACES Award for Excellence in Agriculture, 1979.
Honorary Member, Alabama Agricultural Aviation Assoc.,
1987.
Award for Excellence in Outreach and Extension, Auburn
University, 1995.
Deans Award for Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture,
1997.
Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension, SEB-ESA,
2001.
Activities/Accomplishments:
Symposia and Conference Publications (1972-2002): 41.
Articles Published in Regional/National Agricultural Media
(1972-1996): 595.
Contributions to National Agricultural Media (1996-2002):
129.
Papers Presented at Symposia, Workshops, Conferences, and
Professional Meetings (1972-2002): 229.
Relevant Publications:
Smith, Ronald H. and Wiley C. Johnson. 1969. “Effect of
Boron on White Clover Nectar Production,” Journal of Crop Science, Vol.
9. January-February.
Smith, Ronald H. and Max H. Bass. 1972. “Survey of
Heliothis spp. Infestations in Soybeans in Alabama,” Journal of Economic
Entomology, Vol. 64, No. e, pp. 767-769
Smith, Ronald H. and Max H. Bass. 1972. “Soybean Response
to Various Levels of Podworm, Heliothis Zea, Damage,” Journal of
Economic Entomology, Vol. 65, No. 1, February, pp. 193-195.
Smith, Ronald H. and Max. H. Bass. 1972. “Relationship of
Artificial Pod Removal to Soybean Yields,” Journal of Economic Entomology,
Vol. 65, No. 2, April, pp. 606-608.
Smith, Ronald H. 1974. “Alabama Cotton Pest Management
Program,” Abstract, Journal Alabama Academy of Science, Vol. 45, No. 3.
Boutwell, John L. and Ronald H. Smith. 1981. “A New Concept
in Evaluation Integrated Pest Management Programs,” Bulletin of the
Entomological Society of America, XXVII (June), pp. 117-18.
Ronald H. Smith, John L. Boutwell, and James W. Allen,
1983. “Evaluating Practice Adoption: One Approach,” Journal of Extension,
Vol. XXI, Sept./Oct., p. 34-39.
Ron H. Smith. 1998. “Pest Problems – The Impact of Bollgard
Technology and Boll Weevil Eradication on Cotton IPM in Alabama,” Highlights
of Agricultural Research, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, Vol. 45,
No. 4.
Books
Cotton Insects and Mites: Characterization and
Management. The Cotton Foundation Reference Book Series No. 3. “Insect and Mite
Pest Management in the Southeast.” NCC of America, Memphis, TN, Ron H. Smith,
Contributing Author.
Boll Weevil Eradication in the United States Through
1999. The Cotton Foundation Reference Book Series No. 6. “Boll Weevil
Eradication in Alabama,” National Cotton Council of America, Memphis, TN. Ron H.
Smith, Contributing Author.
Extension Publications
Smith, Ronald H. “Managing Cotton Insects.” Circular
ANR-409. 1974. Cooperative Extension Service, Auburn University.
Ron H. Smith; et. al., Integrated Pest Management
Programs for the State Cooperative Extension Services – Future Priorities.
1978. A Report of the Extension Committee on Policy, ES-USDA, Washington, D.C.
Smith, Ronald H. “Cotton Pest Management in the Southern
United States.” 1981. ACES Circular 194, Auburn University. Served as
chairman of writing committee and prepared much of section on cotton insect
management in the South.
Smith, Ronald H., Barry Freeman and Wheeler Foshee,
“Soybean Loopers: Late Season Foliage Feeders on Cotton,” Ala. Ext. Circular
ANR-843, June 1994.
Smith, Ronald H. and Barry L. Freeman, “Alabama Plan for
the Management of Beet Armyworms,” Ala. Ext. Circular ANR-842, May 1994.
Smith, Ronald H. and Barry L. Freeman, “Fall Armyworms:
Consistent Cotton Pests,” Ala. Ext. Circular ANR-892, August 1994.
Smith, Ronald H. “Stink Bugs: New Economic Pests of
Cotton,” Ala. Ext. Circular ANR-882, August 1994.
Smith, Ronald H. and Barry L. Freeman. “European Corn
Borers,” ACES Circular ANr-900, May 1995.
Leonard, Roger and Ronald Smith. “IPM and Environmental
Impacts of Bt Cotton – A New Era of Crop Protection and Consumer Benefits.”
2000. Monsanto Corp., St. Louis, MO.
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