As the MRB continues to spread across Louisiana, it is becoming more critical for those associated with the rice and cane industries of Louisiana to become familiar with identification, biology and management of this pest. Drs. Gene Reagan (LSU AgCenter) and Mo Way (Texas A&M Agrilife) are hosting their annual Sugarcane Field Research Site Visit in Beaumont, TX on September 27 and 28, 2011. Louisiana and Texas Sugarcane and Rice Consultants, Agricultural Extension Agents, and Industry Cooperators are invited and encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, 27 September – 6:15 pm Meet in lobby of Holiday Inn and Suites to go to dinner probably at Papadeaux’s (optional)
Wednesday, 28 September – 8:00 am Meet in front of Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center:
Please do not take any live insects from this location!
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont, 1509 Aggie Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713
DIRECTIONS TO RESEARCH SITE: 9.5 miles west of Beaumont on Hwy 90, ~ 1 mile north on Aggie Drive
Dr. Ted Wilson (Center Director): Welcome and introduction
Dr. Gene Reagan: Overview of planned activities, handouts, and instructions to go to the field
ACTIVITIES
- Dr. Bill White: Variety diversity in the test
- Dr. Gene Reagan, Dr. Julien Beuzelin, and Mr. Blake Wilson: Hands-on sampling for Mexican rice borer ( MRB) and sugarcane borer (SCB) injury in sugarcane varieties
- Mr. Blake Wilson: Use of MRB pheromone traps to help with scouting.
- Dr. Julien Beuzelin and Mr. Matt VanWeelden: Multi-crop bioenergy research.
- Dr. Mo Way: Observe MRB and SCB damage and discuss insecticides and cultural practices in rice
- Observe MRB and SCB larvae in replicated test of Louisiana sugarcane varieties (HoCP 08-726, Ho 08-711, L 08-092, HoCP 91-552, L 07-57,Ho 08-706, Ho 08-717, L 79-1002, Ho 02-113, HoCP 04-838, L 08-090, HoL 08-723, Ho 08-709, HoCP 00-950, Ho 07-613, L 08-088, L08-075, HoCP 85-845, Ho 05-961)
or visit demonstration of sugarcane stalk splitter machine (Gene Reagan).
Wednesday, 28 September – 11:00 am Sun grant/Chevron/Beaumont energy cane and high biomass sorghum research near main building, Texas AgriLife Research and Center at Beaumont, 1509 Aggie Dr., approx. 9 miles west of Beaumont on Hwy 90.
Wednesday, 28 September – Noon Adjourn and return home
RESERVATION AND HOTEL INFORMATION
Holiday Inn and Suites
3950 I-10 South
Beaumont, Tx 77705
409-842-7822 (hotel)
409-842-7810 (fax)
For hotel reservations call 409-842-5995
Any time prior to Tuesday, 20 September Reservation Code: LSU Entomology
You may reserve rooms with Samantha by email at: samantha.richards@jqh.com
$79.00 + tax reduced rate, Breakfast buffet (6:00 AM) included
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