Refining Cover Crop Recommendations for Corn-Soybean Rotations Based on Species and Timing
Compare how different cover crop species and mixtures, combined with two termination timings, affect corn and soybean performance in rotation to help refine regional [...]
Red Crown Rot Management in Soybeans
Detect red crown rot (RCR) hotspots with satellite imagery, evaluate commercial products, and study how those treatments influence the interaction between RCR and soybean [...]
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 [...]
Evaluating the Impact of Cover Crops on Lesion Nematodes in Soybeans
Assess how cover crops influence lesion nematode populations and their impact on soybean yield through field and greenhouse studies, while identifying and evaluating the [...]
Bioherbicides to Control Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp in Soybeans 
Develop and test bioherbicides that specifically target palmer amaranth (pigweed) and waterhemp without harming soybeans, while creating a commercialization roadmap to provide farmers with [...]
Using Electrically Polarized Nanomaterials to Help Control SCN and SDS in Soybeans
Evaluate electrically polarized nanomaterials as a novel tool to control soybean cyst nematode (SCN) and sudden death syndrome (SDS), building on lab results that [...]
Using Integrated Weed Management to Control Waterhemp in Soybeans
Develop integrated weed management strategies that combine cover crops, herbicides, and tillage to control herbicide-resistant waterhemp, protect soybean yields, and support long-term sustainability. Learn [...]
How Do Environmental Factors Impact Glufosinate Efficacy Against Waterhemp, and How Can I Mitigate Those Challenges?
There have been reports over the past three growing seasons of sub-par waterhemp control from glufosinate in soybeans. This project will dig into how [...]
What New Types of Varietal Resistance to Scn Are Being Developed?
This project continues work to develop additional lines of varietal resistance to SCN. Researchers have identified threeand four-gene combinations and will develop lines with [...]
How Can Genetic Engineering Be Used To Help Manage Scn Populations?
This project aims to use genetic engineering to impede soybean cyst nematode (SCN) reproduction and survival. Researchers will explore several methods and strategies, such [...]
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