Biotechnology
Weather Reinforces Value of Genetics and Technology
For U.S. farmers, 2019 was filled with challenging growing conditions. But despite heavy rains, floods, late planting and early winter storms, the U.S. soybean and…
Biotechnology
Plant Engineering Research Breakthrough Could Boost Productivity
Photosynthesis research from the University of Illinois and U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service has been gaining global attention. The work of Realizing Increased…
Biotechnology
The Benefits of Biotech
United Soybean Board (USB) Director Keith Kemp discusses producing more with less using biotechnology. Biotechnology allows U.S. Soy farmers to reduce the amount of water…
Biotechnology
Checkoff-funded Research Scientists Finding Solutions to SCN Resistance
Because nematodes are a constantly evolving pest, the North Central Soybean Research Program and the United Soybean Board have joined forces on a National Soybean…
Biotechnology
Six Essential Plant Breeding Questions Answered
Farmers rely on tools like plant breeding innovation to maintain U.S. soy’s global competitive edge, keep up with demand for sustainable soy and meet the…
Biotechnology
The Future is Now for CRISPR Technology
By now the majority of the farming community has heard of CRISPR, the latest gene editing technology expected to save researchers and farmers time, money…