The purpose of this project is to provide Virginia soybean growers with knowledge on the value of using integrated pest management strategies and how insect management plans can be optimized in different varieties and planting dates. Though it is unlikely that insecticide use will decrease as a result of this project, insecticide use can be optimized in order to reduce ineffective use (i.e., inappropriate products or mistimed sprays). By distributing beat cloths to growers and demonstrate how to scout for insect pests, losses caused by insect pests will be reduced when more acres are scouted appropriately. Further, extension recommendations will be fine-tuned where appropriate to give growers the most accurate, and up-to-date, research-based information.