Improving Soybean Protein Quality Through Genetic and Environmental Characterization
Evaluate genetic variation and environmental effects on amino acid composition in soybean breeding lines to identify stable, high-protein genotypes that meet the nutritional demands of feed and food markets.
Residue Management and Nutrient Value for Soybean Production
Tracking the release of nitrogen and sulfur from corn, wheat, and cereal rye residue for soybean uptake, while also evaluating how tillage and biologicals affect the rate and amount of nutrient release.
Can Following the MRTN Approach Reduce Tile Nitrate Loss in Conventional and Cover Cropping Systems?
This project aims to better understand how strategic nutrient management can impact soybean yield across northern and central Illinois. It will evaluate different nutrient strategies under no-till, strip-till, 15” rows, 30” rows, with cover crops, and without cover crops.
Evaluation of a Targeted Conservation Plan in the Lake Bloomington Watershed
Analyze water quality data from Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake watersheds to identify nutrient loss hot spots and provide farmers with targeted resources to support adoption of conservation practices such as cover crops.
Integrated Management Strategies for Maximizing Soybean Production in Conservation Tillage Systems
Assess how soil type, starter fertilizer, tillage, and row spacing affect soybean growth, nutrient uptake, yield, and seed quality to help farmers plant into heavy residue without sacrificing performance.
Measuring Soil Health, Water Quality, and Climate Impact on Illinois Soybeans
Measuring soil health, nutrient loss, carbon sequestration, and GHG emissions across cropping systems to better understand how conservation practices impact productivity and environmental outcomes across different rotations and regions.
Adaptive Management for Maximizing Soybean Production Following Cereal Rye Termination
Trials in this multi-year project will help researchers better understand 1) how cereal rye influences nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) availability and soybean uptake, and 2) evaluate soybean yield response to N and S fertilization, alone and in combination, after a cereal rye cover crop.
Controlled-Release N, P & K Fertilizer Management in Strip-Till 30” Rows and No-Till 15″ Rows for High-Yield Soybeans
This project aims to better understand how strategic nutrient management can impact soybean yield across northern and central Illinois. It will evaluate different nutrient strategies under no-till, strip-till, 15” rows, 30” rows, with cover crops, and without cover crops.
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