Which Soybean Varieties Have Higher Protein and Oil Content so I Can Capitalize on Premium Pricing?
University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Trials – Protein and Oil
Variety trials are planted across the state’s major soil types and maturity zones. By using the SCIO CNST NIR technology on the combine, researchers can more quickly determine the protein and oil content of each tested variety. Farmers can access performance data on the UI Variety Trial website at vt.cropsci.illinois.edu.
WHY THIS RESEARCH IS IMPORTANT
- Typically 250 varieties representing the various trait stacks from more than 20 seed companies are tested across Illinois each year. Using the SCIO CNST NIR technology on the combine will allow researchers to automatically determine the protein and oil content of each tested variety.
HOW THIS RESEARCH BENEFITS THE FARMER
- Farmers will be able to review variety trial results that include protein and oil content assessments more quickly so they can choose their soybean varieties earlier. Results can be found at vt.cropsci.illinois.edu.
RESEARCH TEAM
- Darin Joos, Research Agronomist, UIUC
TRIAL LOCATIONS
- Region 1: Freeport and DeKalb
- Region 2: Monmouth and Goodfield
- Region 3: Urbana
- Region 4: St. Peter and Belleville
About the Lead Researchers
Darin Joos
Research Agronomist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
217-778-7047
joos@illinois.edu
ARE YOU A FARMER OR ADVISOR?
If you’re a farmer or advisor, we invite you to take our Soybean Production Concerns Survey linked below to help guide future ISA research efforts. We also encourage you to contact us below with specific production challenge research ideas.
ARE YOU A RESEARCHER?
If you’re a researcher interested in working with ISA on a project, we encourage you to contact us with your ideas. The RFP will open in early March. Contact us below to be added to the mailing list for more information.
