Soybeans with altered lipid composition are an attractive opportunity for growers to improve upon the profitability of soybean production. Without an understanding of how these common soybean pests act alone and in concert on these varieties, growers may be at risk of losing the premiums associated with these specialty bean varieties. Upon completion we will validate pest management recommendations based on commodity soybeans for production of low-linolenic soybeans or determining where modifications are needed for successful production.

The goal of this study is to better understand the relationship between soybean composition and agronomic stresses.