Nematodes in Atlantic Soybean Production Webinar

December 5, 2022     1:00-3:00 p.m. EST
Online via Zoom

Nematodes consistently rank as a top yield robber of soybeans. Please plan to join us virtually on December 5 from 1:00-3:00 PM for the Nematode in Atlantic Soybean Production Webinar. This webinar will include results from Soybean Cyst Nematode seed treatment trials, Root-Knot Nematode on-farm trials, emerging management strategies, and feature a panel discussion on needs to improve nematode management in the region. The webinar is free, but registration is needed for access to the zoom link.

Registration information can be found at https://www.pcsreg.com/2022-nematodes-in-atlantic-soybean-production-webinar. Please email Alyssa Koehler akoehler@udel.edu with any questions.

Agenda

1:00 – 1:05
Welcome
Dr. Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, University of Delaware

1:05 – 1:20
Nematodes of Concern to Soybean Production, Collecting Soil Samples, and Nematode Management Strategies
Andrew Kness, Extension Agent – University of Maryland

1:20 – 1:40
SCN Seed Treatment Trials
Dr. Alyssa Koehler, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware

1:40 – 2:00
Root-Knot Nematode On-Farm Trials
Dr. David Langston, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Virginia Tech

2:00 – 2:15
Updates in Biological Nematicides
Dr. Matthew Pye, Biological Subject Matter Expert, FMC

2:15 – 2:30
Developments in Host Resistance
Dr. Melissa Mitchum, Professor of Plant Nematology, University of Georgia

2:30 – 3:00
Nematode Discussion Panel and Q&A
Panel Moderator: Dr. Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, University of Delaware

Panelists:

Andrew Kness, Extension Agent – University of Maryland

Dr. David Langston, Extension Field Crops Pathologist, Virginia Tech

Dr. Melissa Mitchum, University of Georgia

Dr. Matthew Pye, Biological Subject Matter Expert, FMC