Aphid populations worst in central Minnesota

Aphid populations worst in central Minnesota

Soybean aphid populations are on the rise in Minnesota.

University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Bob Koch says the largest numbers are in the central part of the state.

“Stearns County area westward towards Willmar, and now even Morris.  We’re seeing aphid populations increasing to near treatable levels in some fields.”

He tells Brownfield central Minnesota missed out on some of the heavier rains earlier in the growing season.

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