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The aim is to document insect pressures and management practices affecting soybean production in 2013.

April 13, 2026

2013 Soybean Insect Losses in the Southern US

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Survey reveals significant insect losses and management practices in soybean crops, indicating economic impacts.

The aim is to document insect pressures and management practices affecting soybean production in 2013.
Conducted a survey across southern US states, covering 10 million soybean acres.
Collected data on insect populations and management practices.
Tracked trends over multiple years to assess changes in losses and management.
Corn earworm identified as the most costly insect pest for three consecutive years.
Estimated yield losses were 3.86%, equating to $22.98 per acre.
Total costs for losses and monitoring were $48.70 per acre, which is lower than previous years.

Musser et al. (2014) studied this question.

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