Monday, 16 June 2025

An Old Trick for a New Pest: Well-Timed Hilling Stymies Soybean Gall Midge

Close-up of a damaged plant stem with several small, orange and white soybean gall midge larvae clustered on the decayed and discolored sections of the stem.

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Soybean gall midge (Resseliella maxima) is an emerging pest in Midwest soybean fields. In a recent study, researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln show that hilling, or mounding soil at the base of the plant, during early growth stages can significantly reduce infestations. [Read more]

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