The objective is to expand the research program that currently is evaluating broad spectrum insect resistance of the pyramided Benning lines with native insect resistant traits on QTLs M,G,H, and E and with transgenic insecticidal resistance (Bt) and to emphasize research on the Kudzu bug during 2011. The goal is to identify the best combination of resistance traits that will protect Benning soybean throughout development (seedlings, vegetative and reproductive stages) against major pests in Georgia including the lesser cornstalk borer and three cornered alfalfa hopper which are pests of seedling plants, various defoliating insects (corn earworm, soybean looper, velvet bean caterpillar...