Corn Rootworm Plot Tours
- Event Type
- Other
- Sponsor
- Crop Sciences
- Location
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering Farm, 3603 S Race St, Urbana, IL
- Date
- Aug 11, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Views
- 125
- Originating Calendar
- Crop Sciences - Research Centers
Get an update on corn rootworm management research at University of Illinois, including control tactics, resistance to Bt traits, and population differences throughout the state. A small lunch will be provided; please RSVP to Nick Seiter at nseiter@illinois.edu so that we can plan for the meal.
- 9-10 AM: Informal plot tour, corn rootworm injury rating training, insect pest management discussion
- 10-11 AM Speaker Presentations
- Nick Seiter – Corn rootworm control methods
- Kelly Estes – Statewide insect pest survey
- Joe Spencer – Corn rootworm resistance monitoring
- 11-12 Lunch