Save the date for a regional field day for soybean gall midge!
Join a multistate team of Extension entomologists for a hands-on opportunity to learn more about soybean gall midge biology, scouting, and management. The Soybean Gall Midge Regional Field Day will be held at the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education (ENREEC) near Mead, NE on July 25, 2023 (9 - 2 pm). This event will emphasize interactive learning about this economic pest through field demonstrations and short presentations. There will be ample opportunities to see the pest and its injury to soybean and to learn more about ongoing research efforts.
What you can expect to see and learn:
identify soybean gall midge larvae
recognize plant injury and how to scout in soybean
cultural: tillage, hilling, date of planting, plant population
host plant resistance screen
chemical: seed treatments, at-plant, foliar, and drop-nozzle
biological: specimens will be available to see firsthand
The field day is free, but registration is required. Registration is also limited, so sign up early to ensure you have a spot. The last date to register is July 20th date. Come early for coffee and donuts. Lunch is included!
Registration Link: https://go.unl.edu/register2023july25soygall