2026 Pest Management Field Day Scheduled For June 25
JASON TRAVIS
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
It’s an opportunity to stay current on the latest research and practices involving integrated pest management affecting Kentucky’s corn and soybean crops.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Pest Management Field Day to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center (UKREC). Sign-in will be held at 8 a.m. inside the UKREC Siemer Milling Conference Center, located at 348 University Dr. in Princeton, Ky.
Following sign-in and introductory remarks, participants will travel to UKREC field plots to explore and witness firsthand the research conducted by University of Kentucky extension specialists, offering the latest research-based recommendations for the management of weeds, diseases and insect pests affecting corn and soybean acres. The event is tailored for grain crop producers, crop consultants, and industry representatives.
”This year’s Pest Management Field Day will feature a guided tour of over 125 different weed management program options in corn and soybean, in addition to receiving the information on the latest innovative field crop disease and insect pest management research,” said Dr. Travis Legleiter, Weed Science Extension Specialist.
Dr. Kiersten Wise, Plant Pathology Extension Specialist, emphasized the many benefits of attending the field day.
“Our pest management specialists have the latest research results and tools to share with farmers to help minimize the impact of pest threats and maximize return on investment,” Wise said. “This field day is a great opportunity to see research in the field and interact with our specialists to get your pest management questions answered.”
The field day activities will conclude around midday. Attendees will then return to the conference center for a complimentary lunch. Pre-registration by June 18 is free and encouraged to help organizers anticipate attendance numbers. Participants can pre-register online or call (270) 365-7541, extension 22569, or email jason.travis@uky.edu. Continuing education units for Certified Crop Advisors and Kentucky pesticide applicators will be available. ∆
JASON TRAVIS
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY