Join us for a field day focused on European corn borer, an old pest that might pose new problems to farmers. We plan to review identification, scouting, and management with interactive demonstrations.
Agenda
Morning Session
| 8:30 AM | Check-in and morning refreshments |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome, introductions, and announcements |
| 9:15 AM | Classroom session - review of ECB and current issues |
| 10:00 AM | Break - walk to field plots |
| 10:15 AM | Field session - rotate through stations: trapping and detection, first-generation scouting, and second-generation scouting |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and adjourn morning session |
Afternoon Session
| 12:15 PM | Check-in and lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Welcome, introductions, and announcements |
| 1:15 PM | Classroom session - review of ECB and current issues |
| 2:00 PM | Break - walk to field plots |
| 2:15 PM | Field session - rotate through stations: trapping and detection, first-generation scouting, and second-generation scouting |
| 4:00 PM | Adjourn |
Featured Presenters
Along with Erin Hodgson and Ashley Dean from Iowa State University, there will be three USDA-ARS entomologists with extensive ECB experience: Tom Sappington, Brad Coates, and Craig Abel.
Contact
For assistance with registration or questions about the program, please contact Erin Hodgson (ewh@iastate.edu or 515-294-2847) or Ashley Dean (adean@iastate.edu or 515-447-3766).
Registration
Register here: https://go.iastate.edu/YUV5EL
You only need to register for ONE session; both sessions feature the same topics.
The event is offered at no cost to you, and lunch and CEUs will be provided.
Pre-registration is required for this event by July 10.