This project takes an intensive approach to exploring the impact of maturity group and planting date on populations of and damage from important insects, including stink bugs, soybean looper, podworm, hoppers, and more in soybeans. According to feedback provided by producers, insect pests are listed as a top stressor and a current and future challenge for producing soybeans in South Carolina, and early season planting and early groups are mentioned as needed and out-of-the-box research concepts, respectively. The research intends to determine the importance of maturity group and planting date on insect abundance and importance in soybeans and to investigate any interactions of maturity group and planting date.
Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents