Gigi B Digiacomo

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Emailgigidumnedu

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Education/Academic qualification

MS, Master of Science: Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Award Date: Jun 15 1997

BA, University of St. Thomas

Award Date: Jun 15 1991

External Positions

Board Member, Integrated Pest Management Task Force

Research Interest Keywords

Organic agriculture
Food supply chains
biologial control
Invasive species

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 15 Life on Land
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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8 Finished

Buzzing with Potential: Exploring Consumers Willingness to Pay for Pollinator Services
Digiacomo, G. B. (PI) & Yue, C. (Co-Principal Investigator)
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, USDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICES
11/1/24 → 4/30/27
Project: Research project
Cultivating Tomorrow's Orchard: Evolving and Enhancing IPM in Eastern Tree Fruit Systems
Digiacomo, G. B. (PI)
USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
10/1/24 → 7/31/28
Project: Research project
Leveraging biological control agents to simultaneously reduce populations of Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, and Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima at an Areawide Scale
Digiacomo, G. B. (PI)
USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
9/1/24 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
From Field to Market: Expanding Experiential Learning for Undergraduates in Organic Agriculture, Emphasizing Diversification, Finances, and Marketing
Rogers, M. A. (PI), Digiacomo, G. B. (CoI), Kollanoor Johny, A. (CoI) & Dahl, T. (Other Role)
USDA Nat'l Inst. of Food & Agriculture
9/1/24 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
Advancing Organic High Tunnel Sustainability Through Legume Cover Crop Based Fertility Management and On-Farm Learning
Grossman, J. M. (PI), Digiacomo, G. B. (CoI), Fernandez, A. L. (CoI) & Hoidal, N. M. (CoI)
USDA Nat'l Inst. of Food & Agriculture
9/15/23 → 9/14/27
Project: Research project

13 Article
10 Other contribution
4 Chapter
2 Book
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- 1 Paper

Heterogenous Consumer Preferences for Pollinator-friendly Produce: Implications for Specialty Crop Growers in the Upper Midwest, USA, from Choice Experiments
Yue, C. & Digiacomo, G., May 2026, In: HortScience. 61, 5, p. 1026-1032 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Economic Analysis of Biodegradable Paper versus Plastic Mulch for Organic Day-neutral Strawberry Production in the Upper Midwest
Di Giacomo, G., Atucha, A., Burkness, E. C., Guedot, C., Koenig, J. M. & Rogers, M., Aug 2025, In: HortTechnology. 35, 4, p. 410-419 10 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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Impact of Mulches on Floral Visitors in Day-Neutral Strawberries and Contribution of Syrphid Flies to Strawberry Pollination
Miles-Kroening, J., Abbrescia, A., Workmaster, B. A., Atucha, A., Rogers, M., Holland, L., DiGiacomo, G. & Guédot, C., Sep 2025, In: Journal of Applied Entomology. 149, 8, p. 1157-1167 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Efficacy and Economic Viability of Organic Control Methods for Spotted-wing Drosophila in Day-neutral Strawberry Production in the Upper Midwest
Gullickson, M. G., Digiacomo, G. & Rogers, M. A., Oct 2024, In: HortTechnology. 34, 5, p. 618-628 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
4 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
Predicting Firm Diversification in Agri-Food Value Chains
Stevens, A. W., Teal, J., Court, C. D., Digiacomo, G., Miller, M. & Peterson, H. H., Nov 2024, In: Journal of Food Distribution Research. 55, 3, p. 43-64 22 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Cost-Effective Organic Controls for Spotted Wing Drosophila: Bio-pesticides and High Tunnel Exclusion
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Nov 3 2020
Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
Economic Implications of Spotted Wing Drosophila for MN Raspberry Industry
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Oct 17 2018
Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
Food System Indicators Overview and Research Questions
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Feb 22 2016
Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
Indicators: Measuring Progress Towards Goals
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Mar 21 2016
Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
Organic Transition: What Have We Learned
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Jan 9 2014
Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation

What’s Killing My Kale Season 3 Episode 5: The Economics of Spotted Wing Drosophila Management
Digiacomo, G. B.
4/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
Thinking About Transitioning to Organic Production?
Digiacomo, G. B.
1/15/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
Minnesota Farmers Find Going Organic No Easy Task
Digiacomo, G. B.
2/26/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview

Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems
Digiacomo, G. B. (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
UMN CFANS Distinguished Academic (P&A) Research Award
Digiacomo, G. B. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Gigi B Digiacomo

Personal profile

Education/Academic qualification

External Positions

Research Interest Keywords

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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Buzzing with Potential: Exploring Consumers Willingness to Pay for Pollinator Services

Cultivating Tomorrow's Orchard: Evolving and Enhancing IPM in Eastern Tree Fruit Systems

Leveraging biological control agents to simultaneously reduce populations of Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, and Tree of Heaven, Ailanthus altissima at an Areawide Scale

From Field to Market: Expanding Experiential Learning for Undergraduates in Organic Agriculture, Emphasizing Diversification, Finances, and Marketing

Advancing Organic High Tunnel Sustainability Through Legume Cover Crop Based Fertility Management and On-Farm Learning

Heterogenous Consumer Preferences for Pollinator-friendly Produce: Implications for Specialty Crop Growers in the Upper Midwest, USA, from Choice Experiments

Economic Analysis of Biodegradable Paper versus Plastic Mulch for Organic Day-neutral Strawberry Production in the Upper Midwest

Impact of Mulches on Floral Visitors in Day-Neutral Strawberries and Contribution of Syrphid Flies to Strawberry Pollination

Efficacy and Economic Viability of Organic Control Methods for Spotted-wing Drosophila in Day-neutral Strawberry Production in the Upper Midwest

Predicting Firm Diversification in Agri-Food Value Chains

Cost-Effective Organic Controls for Spotted Wing Drosophila: Bio-pesticides and High Tunnel Exclusion

Economic Implications of Spotted Wing Drosophila for MN Raspberry Industry

Food System Indicators Overview and Research Questions

Indicators: Measuring Progress Towards Goals

Organic Transition: What Have We Learned

What’s Killing My Kale Season 3 Episode 5: The Economics of Spotted Wing Drosophila Management

Thinking About Transitioning to Organic Production?

Minnesota Farmers Find Going Organic No Easy Task

Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems

UMN CFANS Distinguished Academic (P&A) Research Award

Gigi B Digiacomo

Personal profile

Education/Academic qualification

External Positions

Research Interest Keywords

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Projects

Research output

Activities

Press/Media

Fellowships, Honors, and Prizes