Often appearing as small maggots feeding on the base of soybean stems, Soybean Gall Midge have quickly become the new, fast-spreading pest to watch out for. In a new episode of "I See Dead Plants" host Ed Zaworski interviews Assistant Professor of Entomology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Justin McMechan. Join them as they discuss Dr. McMechan's recent publication “Soybean Gall Midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a New Species Causing Injury to Soybean in the United States”.

Additional Resources:

Soybean Gall Midge Encyclopedia

Soybean Gall Midge Alert Network

How to cite the podcast: 

Zaworski, E. (Host) and McMechan, J. (Interviewee). Swollen Soybean Growths Filled with Worms: The Story of Soybean Gall Midge S1:E15 (Podcast). 06-02-2022. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. https://sites.libsyn.com/416264