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There’s some good news for farmers dealing with soybean aphids while margins remain tight.

University of Minnesota Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) specialist Bruce Potter says a two year, multi-state study validated the effectiveness of the IPM approach of scouting and utilizing foliage-applied insecticide only where necessary.

“I think the other thing is that it’s giving some comfort (to) not going out and putting insurance applications on, both from a resistance-management perspective and also just for the bottom line and grower’s pockets. 

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