Benjamin Scow
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & 4H | Washington County

Contact Information
Office Location: Washington CountyPhone: 435-301-7740
Email: benjamin.scow@usu.edu
Educational Background
MS, Agricultural Extension and Education, Utah State University, 2021 Thesis
Management Strategies for Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in Utah Tomatoes
RSO Certification, NRA, 2022
Lifeguard, Washington County Recreation Center, 2018
Non-commercial Pesticide Applicator License, USDA, 2017
Biography
Ag/NR/4H Agent for Washington County. Experience in orchard production and management, range management, plant identification, and horticulture.
Teaching Interests
Fruit production, Gardening, Small engine mechanics
Research Interests
Fruit and vegetable production, Rangeland improvements, Water conservation
Publications | Fact Sheets
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Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Zahniser, J., Henry, T., Schumm, Z., Spears, L., Nischwitz, C., Scow, B., Volesky, N., (2022). Centrocoris volxemi (Puton) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Coreidae), first records for North America and second species of the genus established in the United States. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington
- Hall, K., Scow, B., A Case Study Comparing the Life Skills Development and Knowledge in Youth Participants of Horseless and Traditional Horse Programs in Utah. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension
Public or Trade Journal
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Extension
Backyard Agriculture, 2019 - Ongoing
Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2017 - Ongoing
4-H Development, 2017 - Ongoing