Diversifying Genetic Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode
Developing new soybean varieties with stacked SCN resistance genes, giving farmers more options to rotate and better manage SCN in their fields.
Using Genetic Engineering to Help Control Soybean Cyst Nematode
Using genetic engineering, including CRISPR, to find new ways to reduce SCN reproduction and survival, with lab testing to identify the best options.
Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Testing for Illinois Farmers
Offer free SCN soil sampling to help farmers determine presence, population levels, and response to available soybean resistance sources.
Measuring How Insect Pests Impact Yields and the Value of Pest Control Products
Understanding which insect pests affect soybean yields and how often pest control products deliver a profitable return in Illinois fields.
Enhancing the Profitability of Wheat-Soybean Double Cropping
Characterizing and developing new high-yielding winter wheat varieties with early maturity – an important trait that enables earlier planting of double-crop soybeans to maximize yield potential.
Evaluating Leaf Nutrient Tissue Testing and Relation to Soybean Grain Yield
Determine which nutrients and in what quantities are remobilized within soybean plants through tissue testing to improve the accuracy and timing of in-season nutrient recommendations and maximize yield.
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.
North Central Soybean Research Program
Fund soybean production research and extension outreach in the north central region of the United States.
U.S. Soybean Genetics Collaborative
Share expertise, build strategic alignment, and drive technology advancement across public soybean breeding and genetics programs.
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