New York's soybean acreage continues to increase due to favorable commodity prices and the relative profit potential for the soybean crop. It is estimated that soybean acreage has increased by 19% over the past two years. This increase has created the opportunity for extension educators to provide timely information on managing the soybean crop with highly motivated soybean growers.

Soybean pests in New York State have been generally restricted to weeds, and minor insects, diseases and pests that affect emergence, vegetative and reproductive stages of crop development. Given the limited nature of the pest in the Northeastern U.S., many pests have been controlled, or voided, through...