[Pollinator] Question about soybean pollination

[Kimberly Winter]

Dear NAPPC Scientists,

I just received an inquiry from Jeff Anderson of California Minnesota Honey 
Farms regarding the application of insecticides to soybean fields for 
soybean aphid control.

He reports the following, "some of the literature reports that production 
does not fall until about 30 of a plant is defoliated, I doubt I've seen 5% 
damage in treated fields. I see no research being presented as to the value 
added in increased production and oil content from properly pollinated beans 
vs. improperly pollinated, vs. spraying, killing pollinators as well as 
aphids and lowering production/oil and the cost benefit from either model."

Would any of our NAPPC researchers have information regarding the 
pollination of soybeans?

You may respond directly to Mr. Anderson at:  jsa.cmhf at juno.com

Thanks for your help!

~Kim

Kimberly Winter, Ph.D.
International Coordinator
NAPPC