2012
Research and Extension program to improve insect pest management practices for Virginia soybean producers
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Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Biotic stressCrop protectionField management Pest
Lead Principal Investigator:
D Ames Herbert, Virginia Tech
Co-Principal Investigators:
Thomas P Kuhar, Eastern Shore AREC, Virginia Tech
Galen Dively, University of Maryland
David Owens, Virginia Tech
Jessica Samler, Virginia Tech
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Brief Project Summary:

The objectives of this continuing project are to:
~ Assess corn earworm pyrethroid resistance using adult vial tests and evaluating insecticide alternatives.
~ Monitor field com to predict com earworm pressure in soybean, and operating the black light trap program for detection of moth movement into soybean fields.
~ Develop data on impact and management of stink bugs in soybean.
~ Conduct a statewide soybean monitoring program for brown marmorated stink bug and soybean aphid; and
~ Assess the value of insecticide seed and seedling treatments in soybean.

Unique Keywords:
#insects and pests
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Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.