Stink Bugs in Soybeans

Stink Bugs, including the Brown Marmorated type (BMSB), have begun to show up in soybean fields around the state. In addition to our RCE associated blog on the BMSB, the Plant Management Network has developed a webcast titled “Impact and Management of BMSB in Mid-Atlantic Soybean”. This talk by Virginia Tech entomology professor Ames Herbert Jr., covers: Patterns of field infestation by BMSB;Conditions that may predispose soybean fields to infestation;The impact of BMSB feeding on soybean seed and yield;Field management practices that have proven successful with growers; and Insecticide efficacy comparisons. http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/edcenter/seminars/soybean/BMSB/ This 20-minute presentation is open access through November 30, 2013. Viewers can also opt to see a 2-minute executive summary version of this presentation. This shorter executive summary version is permanently open access courtesy of the United Soybean Board and supported by your New Jersey Soybean Board. Zane R. Helsel

RCE Field Crop Twilight Meeting Announced

Commercial Growers, Crop Consultants, and Ag Industry personnel
are invited to attend a RCE Field Crop Twilight Meeting

Date: Sep 10th, 5PM - Dusk
Location: Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm, Pittstown, NJ
Please RSVP by 9/6/13 to (908) 788-1339

Dinner 5:00PM
Wagon Tour:

• Stop 1: 67 Full season soybean varieties; evaluating soybean resistance to white mold 
• Stop 2: Double crop soybean variety trial following canola evaluating 65 soybean varieties resistance to white mold 
• Stop 3: Field corn variety study evaluating different fertilizer treatments 
• Stop 4: Field corn trial comparing different liming agents 
• Stop 5: Irrigation pond management 
• Stop 6: Agronomic production issues for corn mazes

- Bill Bamka