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The study aims to document insect pressure and management practices affecting soybean in 2015.

April 13, 2026

2015 Soybean Insect Losses in the Southern US

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Survey examines insect losses in soybean, revealing lower management costs and yield losses.

The study aims to document insect pressure and management practices affecting soybean in 2015.
Conducted a survey across 11.7 million soybean acres in the southern US.
Collected data on pest presence and management practices.
Analyzed trends from annual surveys conducted since 2004.
Stink bugs were identified as the most costly pest for soybeans.
Insecticide seed treatments decreased to 60% of acreage.
Average foliar applications dropped to 1.34 per season.
Total insect management costs were $23.85 per acre, with estimated yield losses of $14.25 per acre.
Total losses in 2015 were $38.11 per acre, the lowest in five years.

Musser et al. (2016) studied this question.

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