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Join UW–Madison Extension and the Bick Lab in River Falls on Fri., Aug. 7 at 2:00 p.m. for a soybean gall midge scouting field day.
This field day provides hands-on training in identifying, scouting, and managing soybean gall midge, an emerging and economically important pest in Midwest soybean systems.
While not yet found in Wisconsin, participants will learn how to detect early infestations, distinguish damage from other issues, and apply integrated management strategies.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for crop consultants, scouts, growers, extension personnel, and anyone involved in soybean production who wants practical, field-based skills to improve pest detection and response.
Registration is free but required, and all are welcome to join.
Agenda
2:00 – 2:25 p.m.
Welcome, Introductions, and Introduction to Soybean Gall Midge Field Guide
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2:30 – 3:25 p.m.
Field Stations: Identification and First Detection, Management, and Remote Diagnostics
FIELD STOP
Identification and First Detection
Explore tips for first detection of soybean gall midge, view speciments of adults and larvae, and more.
FIELD STOP
Management
Discuss genetic, cultural, chemical, and biocontrol options and integrated pest management to manage soybean gall midge.
FIELD STOP
Remote Diagnostics
Learn how to distinguish soybean gall midge damage from other pests and pathogens and how to provide good information to diagnostic labs.
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Scout for Soybean Gall Midge and Practice Taking Photos and Samples
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Discuss Samples and Photos Taken, Question and Answer Time, and Event Close
If you have questions, please reach out to our event team.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible by contacting cropsandsoils@extension.wisc.edu by July 24, 2026. There’s no added cost to you for these services.