Seeking Farmer Cooperators for Insect Pest Management Research in Soybeans During 2024
Dr. Nick Seiter, Assistant Professor and Field Crops Entomologist at the University of Illinois, is leading a research project funded by the Illinois Soybean Association to explore the return on investment of insecticide seed treatments and foliar applications in soybean farming.
Question of the Week: What Is the ID of All These Black Moths?
The recent appearance of black moths has raised questions, but according to ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, they are adult green cloverworms. Typically found in soybeans and various other plants, they are not considered serious pests.
Reminder: Submit Soybean Samples for Stem Pest Survey
Dr. Nick Seiter and his team will carry out dectes stem borer counts in soybean fields across Illinois this fall. These counts, beginning during the R7-R8 growth stages, aim to gather valuable data on this stem pest and contribute to improved management strategies.
Bean Leaf Beetles – Are They in Your Soybeans?
Stu Ellis interviews ISA Outreach Agronomist & CCA, Stephanie Porter, about a late season pest damaging many soybean fields - bean leaf beetle. Should you treat it? Stephanie provides guidance for scouting and insecticide before harvest.
Farmers and Ag Professionals Invited to Contribute to Dectes Stem Borer Survey This Fall
Dr. Nick Seiter and his team will carry out dectes stem borer counts in soybean fields across Illinois this fall. These counts, beginning during the R7-R8 growth stages, aim to gather valuable data on this stem pest, potentially contributing to improved management strategies.
The Hidden Enemy: Mealybugs Inflict Distress & SOS on Soybeans
ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, is sounding the alarm on a recent discovery of mealybugs in Western Illinois. She urges growers to dig up plants and look at the roots in yellowing soybean fields.
Aphids – Could They be Back?
Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association, reports the return of Aphids to Illinois. Factors like geography, landscape, biology, and agronomy influence aphid populations in soybean fields. Regular scouting is crucial as aphid numbers can rapidly increase, especially with migrating winged aphids.
It’s Dry, They Mite be Here
Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist at Illinois Soybean Association, shares insights from recent discussions on the two-spotted spider mite—an insect known for its rapid reproduction and ability to attack various plant species.
Beetlejuice: “It’s Showtime”
Stephanie Porter takes us field scouting and the discovery of several ground beetles. She explains more about these insects and how they provide biological control of other insects on farms.
Cutworm Alert for Western Illinois
With recent reports of cutworm, ISA Outreach Agronomist, Stephanie Porter, shares scouting tips for these pests and thresholds for treatment.
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