Weather
August 21, 2017
| Temp High (F) | Temp Low (F) | Precipitation (in.) | Snow (in.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 62 | 0.00 |
| Soil Temp 2" Max | Soil Temp 2" Min | Soil Temp 4" Max | Soil Temp 4" Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 67 | 80 | 68 |
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News & Events
SWROC IPM Specialist Bruce Potter was a collaborating researchers on a multi-state research effort that was recently published in Pest Management Science.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — About 89.5 million acres of soybeans will be planted across the United States in 2017 — a record high, according to the USDA. Research published in the April 2017 issue of Pest Management Science indicates that many of these soybean growers will invest in neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments. The two-year, multi-state study revealed that, even during periods of infestation by the key pest across the region, the soybean aphid, the neonicotinoid treatment produced the same yields as using no insecticide at all.
