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To assess the impact of insect pests on soybean yields and management practices in the southern U.S.

April 13, 2026

2011 Soybean Insect Losses in the Southern US

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Survey reveals significant insect-related yield losses in soybean crops across multiple southern states, indicating management practices.

To assess the impact of insect pests on soybean yields and management practices in the southern U.S.
Conducted surveys across Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Collected data on insect losses and management practices from nearly 9.5 million acres.
Analyzed costs related to yield losses and monitoring practices.
Corn earworm accounted for over 50% of insect-related costs and losses.
Estimated yield loss from insects was about 7.5%, or $33.93 per acre.
Costs for insect monitoring and protection totaled $23.71 per acre, leading to total losses of $57.64 per acre.

Musser et al. (2012) studied this question.

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