Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Soybean Aphid Efficacy Evaluation

Authors: Matthew E. O'Neal (Iowa State University) , Erin W. Hodgson (Iowa State University) , Kevin Johnson (Iowa State University) , Gregory R. VanNostrand (Iowa State University) , Nicholas P. Schmidt (Iowa State University) , Michael Thomas Mccarville (Iowa State University) , Kenneth T. Pecinovsky (Iowa State University)

Abstract

Soybean, Glycine max (L.), grown in Iowa and most of the north central region of the United States has not required regular insecticide usage. The soybean aphid (Aphis glycines Matsumura) causes yield losses from direct plant feeding and has been shown to transmit several plant viruses. In Iowa, soybean aphid can colonize soybean fields in June and has developed into outbreaks in July and August capable of reducing yields by nearly 25%.

Keywords: RFR A9125, Entomology

How to Cite: O'Neal, M. E. , Hodgson, E. W. , Johnson, K. , VanNostrand, G. R. , Schmidt, N. P. , Mccarville, M. T. & Pecinovsky, K. T. (2010) “Soybean Aphid Efficacy Evaluation”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2009(1).