Innovation

Scientist Takes Bird’s Eye View of Soybean Genetics

University of Arkansas|Jun 10, 2020

A University of Arkansas study funded by the soy checkoff used aerial imaging from drones to identify soybean genetics related to fixing nitrogen to breed…

Ground Work

Ground Work: Planting and Soybean Breeding in Arkansas

Brad Doyle|Apr 18, 2020

For the past month, it has rained almost every third day in our area of Arkansas, in the south-central U.S. That has been just enough…

Sustainability

2020 Ground Work: Meet Brad Doyle

USSEC Staff Writer|Feb 24, 2020

Throughout the 2020 growing season, USSOY.org will provide regular Ground Work updates from several U.S. soybean farmers around the country. Learn about their farms and…

Innovation

Research Supports Accelerated Soybean Breeding

USSEC Staff Writer|Feb 18, 2020

A study from the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists published in Plant and Cell Physiology describes how compact growth chambers supplemented with carbon dioxide (CO2)…

Innovation

Genes Controlling Mycorrhizal Colonization Discovered in Soybean

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign|Jan 19, 2020

Mycorrhizae are beneficial soil fungi that pair up with plant roots like soybeans to get a bit of energy. In return, these fungi act as…

Ground Work

Plant Breeders Discuss Innovation in Plant Breeding

National Corn Growers Association|Oct 6, 2019

In a newly released video, CommonGround Iowa volunteer Sara Ross shares her perspective on plant breeding innovation with the help of a fellow mom —…

Innovation

Three Common Misconceptions about the “Dangers” of Genetic Engineering and GMOs

Marc Brazeau|Sep 21, 2019

In a previous piece, we looked at six of the most common misconceptions still floating around regarding GMOs: Genetic engineering is not the same as…

Innovation

Six Essential Plant Breeding Questions Answered

Jen Del Carmen|Sep 12, 2019

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…

Infrastructure

Behind the Crush

USB Staff Writer|Sep 1, 2019

Soybeans are processed into meal and oil. But how that happens is often a mystery. Here's a behind-the-curtain look at how a processing plant operates.