Bringing soybean research to light!

U.S. farmers benefit from the practical research results that come from work funded by the soybean checkoff—national, regional, and state. Now, Science for Success is adding another element to the effort. The checkoff-funded program is amplifying access to timely, data-driven best management practices (BMPs) so farmers can better manage agronomic sustainability.

SCIENCE FOR SUCCESS efficiently gets up-to-date BMP research into U.S. soybean farmers’ hands through Extension publications, YouTube videos, podcasts, webinars, and more, to share the sustainable practice recommendations needed to optimize yield and protect quality.

The Science for Success partnership brings together 26 Extension specialists from land-grant institutions across the country, representing more than 80% of the U.S. soybean acres. These specialists contribute their own state-gleaned knowledge and research results to the program. as demands of the soybean industry change, the Science for Success team will collaboratively use proven research combined with historic results to adapt BMPs to future challenges.

Extension Materials

The Soybean Growth Cycle: Important Risks, Management, and Misconceptions – view PDF

The soybean crop must encounter various conditions across growth stages to optimize yields. Sensitivity to stress varies across growth stages, resulting in various risks, some of which can be mitigated through management. This publication discusses risk and management options across critical soybean growth stages from emergence through seed fill.

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