2006 Soybean Aphid Observations Here are observations we've received from around Minnesota about the Soybean Aphid. |
Name: |
Nathan Winter |
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wint0146_AT_umn_DoT_edu |
City/State: |
Hutchinson, MN |
Date: |
Thu Jul 27 08:43:26 2006 |
| Wrote...Many fields in the Hutchinson area are over the threshold level. These fields are currently being sprayed. I have seen populations over 1000, but many fields are hanging around or above the threshold level. | |
Name: |
Matt |
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mmesenbrink_AT_hutchcoop_DoT_com |
City/State: |
Arlington, MN |
Date: |
Tue Jul 25 15:25:11 2006 |
| Wrote...Aphid numbers exploded over the weekend, most fields will be at threshold by middle to end of the week. We are starting treatments now. | |
Name: |
Jason |
E-Mail: |
pafert_AT_gctel_DoT_net |
City/State: |
Brandon, MN |
Date: |
Tue Jul 25 14:14:37 2006 |
| Wrote...Most fields are at or above threshold levels, and we are in the process of treating them. Very few fields do not require treatment. | |
Name: |
Jed Hesebeck |
E-Mail: |
jthese_AT_rconnect_DoT_com |
City/State: |
Jackson, MN |
Date: |
Thu Jul 20 15:30:37 2006 |
| Wrote...aphid numbers continue to increase. 15-30 aphids on sporadic plants. A handful of fields at treatmetn level | |
Name: |
Matt |
E-Mail: |
mmesenbrink_AT_hutchcoop_DoT_com |
City/State: |
Arlington, MN |
Date: |
Wed Jul 12 15:56:10 2006 |
| Wrote...Aphid numbers continue to increase very slowly in a larger number of fields. Whole field averages are around 15-30 aphids/plant, with higher pressure on some edges. | |
Name: |
Jason |
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City/State: |
Brandon, MN |
Date: |
Wed Jul 12 15:14:46 2006 |
| Wrote...Some fields have plants with 200-500 aphids per plant. Some fields are being treated, but it seems to be spotty as of now. | |
Name: |
Jason |
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City/State: |
Brandon, MN |
Date: |
Fri Jul 7 15:41:20 2006 |
| Wrote...Aphid populations have stayed in the 20-40 range per plant. Field boarders are in the 50-150 range. No applications have been made, but we are ready to go if we need to. | |
Name: |
Brian Kruse |
E-Mail: |
nceagronomy_AT_mchsi_DoT_com |
City/State: |
Glenville MN |
Date: |
Wed Jul 5 16:04:21 2006 |
| Wrote...Random pockets of aphids scouted on 07/05/06 north of Myrtle MN. Looks like populations just moved in. 2-5 aphids per plant | |
Name: |
Matt |
E-Mail: |
mmesenbrink_AT_hutchcoop_DoT_com |
City/State: |
Arlington, MN |
Date: |
Wed Jul 5 11:22:02 2006 |
| Wrote...Borders of fields are showing the most pressure as well as a few spots within the fields. I have found a scattered few plants with 200-300 aphids per plant but only in tiny areas. No fields treated in this area, but applicators are ready to go. | |
Name: |
Jason |
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City/State: |
Brandon, MN |
Date: |
Mon Jun 26 11:43:17 2006 |
| Wrote...I have observed scattered plants with 20-70 aphids per plant. So far only on the boarders of the fields have any aphids around here. | |
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