Soybean Gall Midge: Management Window Changing for Nebraska Growers
June 26, 2019
Soybean gall midge larvae found feeding within soybean plants in east central Nebraska mean foliar applications will likely no longer be effective. In northeast Nebraska, however, they may still be effective for a short time.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence Update in Nebraska
June 21, 2019
Soybean gall midge numbers continue to increase at a number of monitoring sites in the state.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence Continues in Nebraska
June 18, 2019
Emergence of soybean gall midge continues to increase in eastern Nebraska. Traps are being monitored daily and will be reported to allow growers to plan insecticide application for highest efficacy. (June 18, 2019)
Emergence of Soybean Gall Midge in Southern Cass County, NE
June 15, 2019
Soybean gall midge adults were collected June 14 and 15 in Cass County, but have not yet been found elsewhere in Nebraska traps. This article addresses when and where treatment is warranted. (June 15, 2019)
Alerts Available for Tracking Soybean Gall Midge
May 9, 2019
A new alert system will notify growers when emerging soybean gall midges are captured in field traps in counties where there was damage in 2018.
Soybean Gall Midge: An Emerging Pest of Soybeans
January 9, 2019
Report on 2018 observations of the soybean gall midge and research on the effect of various management practices on damage and yield. This is an article in the Proceedings of the 2019 Crop Production Clinics.
Grower Input Sought at Dec. 20 Soybean Gall Midge Meeting
December 12, 2018
Growers who dealt with soybean gall midge infestations in 2018 and those interested in learning more about this emerging soybean pest are invited to attend a roundtable discussion Dec. 20. Grower input can help share research efforts being planned for 2019.
Soybean Gall Midge: Adult Stage Identified
November 7, 2018
The adult of the soybean gall midge, a new pest in north central US soybean production, has now been verified, allowing growers to add a new photo to their "Most Wanted" list for spring scouting.