2022 Soybean Management Field Days
The 2022 Soybean Management Field Days (SMFD) included in-person and in the field August 9-12 at four sites across Nebraska: Blue Hill, Central City, Brownville and Decatur. The field days are a continued partnership between the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and Nebraska Extension to help soybean growers maximize productivity and profitability through smart decisions and efficient use of resources.
A team of University specialists, educators and industry consultants discussed various topics related to NSB checkoff research, marketing and education efforts. The presentations focused on research-based information with opportunities for interactive discussion, informal conversations and field tours.
If you weren't able to attend SMFD this year, we invite you to take a look around this page. The 2022 SMFD presentations were summarized and packaged into the videos below.
2022 SMFD sites included:
- Toepfer Farms - Blue Hill, NE
- Greg Greving Farm – Central City NE
- Daryl Obermeyer Farm – Brownville, NE
- Method Farms - Decatur, NE
Presentations, Grower Booklet & Contact Info
The following SMFD presentations are provided for growers to view whenever and wherever is most convenient. As you view the presentations, please follow along with the link to the grower booklet, as further details/information are available. Together, the presentations and booklet provide updates from the sites, as well as information to help growers stay current and competitive in the global marketplace and increase profits. If you wish to contact any of the presenters, please refer to P. 35 of the grower booklet. Download the booklet
1 - Welcome to 2022 Soybean Management Field Days
Scott Ritzman, Executive Director, Nebraska Soybean Board (:45) Watch the Video
2 - Introduction to 2022 Soybean Management Field Days
Aaron Nygren, Nebraska Extension Educator (2:06) Watch the Video
3 – Dectes Stem Borer
Robert Wright, Nebraska Extension Entomologist (6:16) Watch the Video
4 – Stink Bugs
Robert Wright, Nebraska Extension Entomologist (6:05) Watch the Video
5 - Energy and Water Modeling
Bruno Patias Lena, Nebraska Extension Educator, Water and Integrated Cropping Systems (6:45) Watch the Video
6 – Harvest and Weed Seed Considerations
Dan Smith, Agronomy Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison (6:20) Watch the Video
7 - SCN
Dylan Mangel, Nebraska Extension Plant Pathologist (3:30) Watch the Video
8 – Soybean Disease Identification
Dylan Mangel, Nebraska Extension Plant Pathologist (3:03) Watch the Video
9 – Ag Budget Calendar
Glennis McClure, Extension Educator / Farm and Ranch Management Analyst (12:18) Watch the Video
10 – Biodiesel Fuels for the Farm
Hoon Ge, Founder and President of MEG Corp (23:46) Watch the Video
11 – Soybean Gall Midge (Part 1)
Justin McMechan, Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist (7:52) Watch the Video
12 - Soybean Gall Midge (Part 2)
Justin McMechan, Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist; (7:50) Watch the Video
13 – Cover Crop Root
Katja Koehler-Cole, Nebraska Soil Health Management Extension Educator (2:37) Watch the Video
14 – Cover Crop Strategies
Katja Koehler-Cole, Nebraska Soil Health Management Extension Educator (1:41) Watch the Video
15 – Cover Crops – Summer Planting
Katja Koehler-Cole, Nebraska Soil Health Management Extension Educator (8:19) Watch the Video
16 – Drones in Agriculture
Luan Pereira de Oliveira, Nebraska Extension Educator, Water and Integrated Cropping Systems (5:21) Watch the Video
17 – Planter Downforce and Soybeans
Luan Pereira de Oliveira, Nebraska Extension Educator, Water and Integrated Cropping Systems (6:27) Watch the Video
18 – Irrigation Scheduling
Steve Melvin, Nebraska Extension Educator, Irrigated Cropping Systems (13:49) Watch the Video
For More Information
- Contact the Nebraska Soybean Board at 1-402-441-3240 or Nebraska Extension 1-800-529-8030.
- If you wish to contact any of the presenters, please refer to P.35 of the grower booklet. Download the booklet
- Learn about Soybean Management Field Days and Research at https://enreec.unl.edu/soydays.