UT’s Soybean Scout Schools will be held in July (see details below). These field-side programs cover the basics of soybean growth, scouting, pest identification, and general management. Pesticide recertification and CCA CEU points will be available. Scout Schools are offered free of charge with sponsorship from the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board. Registration is not required. Participants will receive a scouting notebook and a sweep net while supplies last.

 West TN – Madison County, July 15th, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. This school will be held at the West TN Research and Education Center, 605 Airways Blvd. Jackson TN, 38301. Signs will be up at the station to direct you to the field. Contact Sebe Brown for more information. 318-498-1283, sbrow175@utk.edu.

Middle TN – Robertson County, July 17th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This school will be held at 5233 Belt Rd, Springfield, TN 37172.  Contact Timmy Mann for more information. 615-384-7936, tmann1@utk.edu.

East TN – Monroe County, July 16th, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  This school will be held at 501 Main Street, Madisonville, TN 37354. Contact Jonathan Rhea for more information. 423-442-2433, jrhea@utk.edu.