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To document insect losses in soybeans and management practices during the 2014 growing season in the southern United States.

April 13, 2026

2014 Soybean Insect Losses in the Southern US

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Survey data reveals insect losses in soybeans from the 2014 season, indicating trends in management practices.

To document insect losses in soybeans and management practices during the 2014 growing season in the southern United States.
Conducted survey across southern states after the 2014 growing season.
Collected data on insect pressure and soybean farming practices.
Analyzed trends in insecticide treatments and scouting habits.
Corn earworm was the most costly pest for the fourth consecutive year.
Stink bugs were the top pest in five out of seven surveyed states.
Total estimated yield loss was 4.09%, equating to $20.47 per acre.
Farmers spent $23.78 per acre on monitoring and protection, summing total costs to $44.25 per acre.

Musser et al. (2015) studied this question.

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