Aug 14

Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Management Webinar

Friday, August 14

  • Format: Hybrid
  • Contact: Adam Varenhorst, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Field Crop Entomologist
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SDSU Extension will host an informational sunflower webinar focusing on red sunflower seed weevil management on August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Agenda

  • Insecticide Options for Managing Pyrethroid-Resistant Red Sunflower Seed Weevils in South Dakota and Updates on the new SDSU Extension Sunflower Pest Recap: Adam Varenhorst, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Field Crop Entomologist
  • Updates on Early Planting for Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Management and Tools for Monitoring Weevil Emergence: Jarrad Prasifka, USDA ARS
  • Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Efficacy Results for North Dakota and South Dakota: Janet Knodel, North Dakota State University
  • SDSU Sunflower Variety Trial: David Karki, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Crop Production Specialist

Participation Options

This meeting is free to attend. Attendees have the option to participate online or attend in person at one of two locations.

Online

Registration is required to receive the webinar link.

Register on Zoom

In Person

  • SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center (412 W. Missouri Ave.,  Pierre, SD 57501)
  • West River Research and Extension (711 N. Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703)

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