Soybean Pest Podcast

This week, Erin Hodgson talks about confirming soybean aphid in Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. 

This week, Erin Hodgson talks about confirming soybean aphid in Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin.

The 2013 season of podcasts begins with a short recap of pest activity in Iowa. 

The 2013 season of podcasts begins with a short recap of pest activity in Iowa.

Most of the state is approaching the seed fill stage (R5), indicating the end of profitable yield returns with an insecticide application.

Most of the state is approaching the seed fill stage (R5), indicating the end of profitable yield returns with an insecticide application.

Soybean aphid populations remain low but first generation bean leaf beetles are out i some areas this week. Spider mites are still the primary problem, and we encourage scouting to protect yield. 

Soybean aphid populations remain low but first generation bean leaf beetles are out i some areas this week. Spider mites are still the primary problem, and we encourage scouting to protect yield.

Although soybean aphid has been a relatively low threat this year, drought conditions have been a perfect storm for spider mites. We encourage people to scout fields now to fully protect yield. 

Although soybean aphid has been a relatively low threat this year, drought conditions have been a perfect storm for spider mites. We encourage people to scout fields now to fully protect yield.