Fei Yang

About Fei:

Dr. Fei Yang is the assistant professor and Corn Extension Entomologist in the Department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota since May 2023. Dr. Yang received his Ph.D. in Entomology in 2014 at the Louisiana State University. Dr. Yang is a well-trained and competent field entomologist who has a special set of skills, knowledge, and abilities in row crop pest management, insect ecology, insect behavior, and insecticide resistance management. Dr. Yang has conducted both basic and applied research to generate scientific data to support the sustainable use of Bt crop technologies for pest management in the U.S. for >14 years. Dr. Yang has also been active in Extension services with growers, Extension Specialists and IPM Agents through field days and Extension meetings. Dr. Yang has an excellent record of scholarship with 54 peer-reviewed publications and > $4 million in grants from federal, state and industry agencies. His research and Extension program at the UMN focus on biology, ecology, integrated pest management and insecticide resistance management of some major corn insect pests, such as European corn borer and corn rootworm, to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of corn production through integrated pest management strategies.