Emerging Soybean Pests Survey: Click on the survey link or copy the follow: https://unlcorexmuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5otaGZECgrAZEEK
Participation in this survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. For those that participate in the survey, there is a chance to win a $25 gift card.
Soybean Gall Midge Regional Webinar is Today at 10 am CST.
Date: 2/27/2025
Join Extension entomologists and their graduate students from three midwestern universities to get the latest updates on soybean gall midge (SGM). This free, live webinar on February 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST will feature updates from the experts. Several short presentations on a variety of topics will leave plenty of time for questions and discussion. Growers, crop consultants and scouts, educators and industry representatives are encouraged to attend.
Click “Here” to register or copy the link below.
https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2025/01/mark-your-calendars-for-midwest-soybean.html
Get the latest research-based updates on biology, ecology, and management:
Updates on SGM distribution and monitoring efforts
Impact on soybean production
Biology and ecology updates, including cold tolerance
Latest in soybean host plant resistance
Biological, chemical, and cultural control updates
Certified Crop Advisors can earn two pest management (PM) CEUs by attending the live event.
Registration
Registration is required. However, thanks to our generous sponsors, there is no fee to watch live or on-demand sessions.
Once you register for the Midwest Soybean Gall Midge Research Update, you'll receive a confirmation email.
You'll also receive reminder emails with a link to the webinar prior to the event. There's no need to download any apps or programs to join. Simply click on "Launch from my browser" in the "Join the webinar" window.
Thank you to the USDA NIFA, North Central Soybean Research Program, Nebraska Soybean Board, Minnesota Rapid Response Agricultural Fund, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, and our Industry Partners for funding soybean gall midge research.
Wilting and dead plants from soybean gall midge feeding in Lancaster County, NE. Photo taken on July 19th, 2024. Credit: Justin McMechan
Grower Survey of Soybean Gall Midge and Dectes Stem Borer
Dr. Doug Golick from the University of Nebraska is conducting a survey on the opinion of soybean producers on emerging pests. As a subscriber of the soybean gall midge alert network website, I would like to inform you that a link to this survey is available for you to provide your opinions on emerging soybean pests in Nebraska. Participation in this survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. If you are interested in participating in this study, follow the link to the survey here:
https://go.unl.edu/soybeanpestsurvey2024
There are no known risks involved in this research. If you have any questions regarding this research, please let me know. You can reach Doug at dgolick2@unl.edu. For questions concerning your rights or concerns about the research, please contact the UNL Institutional Review Board (IRB) at 402-472-6965 or irb@unl.edu.
Wilting and Dead Plants in East-Central NE Counties
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White larvae found on soybean plants near Mead, NE on June 14th, 2023.
Photo taken by Justin McMechan.
Unmanned aerial vehicle photo of soybean gall midge injured field in Cass County, NE taken on August 26th, 2020.
Photo courtesy of Nick Tinsley (Bayer Crop Science)
White and orange larvae found on soybean near Mead, NE on June 19th, 2023
