Continuous soybeans and cover crops
Research from Ohio State University examined the impact of cover crops on stand, yield and pest pressure in continuous soybeans. Conducted by graduate research associate…
Building a soybean to withstand floods
As U.S. farmers manage challenging field conditions to continually grow a reliable supply of high-quality soybeans, the United Soybean Board (USB) funds production research to…
Research Supports Accelerated Soybean Breeding
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)…
Purdue Biofuels Study Addresses Deforestation Concerns
An economic modeling research study from Purdue University investigated the impacts of U.S. biofuel production on deforestation in Malaysia and Indonesia. “Our analysis shows that…
Management Practices Impact Carbon Storage in Soils
A long-term study at the University of California Davis Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility, in the western U.S., found that practices that increase soil organic…
Genes Controlling Mycorrhizal Colonization Discovered in Soybean
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…
Debunking Soy Consumption Myths
Soybeans deliver complete protein along with vitamins, minerals, healthy fatty acids and fiber. But conflicting research has created uncertainty about consuming soy. A research summary…
Saturated Buffer Design Research Improves Water Quality
U.S. soybean farmers continuously investigate ways to improve their sustainability. In tiled fields, saturated buffers are one management practice that prevents nutrient loss as excess…
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…
Innovative technology to diagnose soybean stress
Iowa State University engineers and plant scientists are working together to use machine learning to identify and predict disease and stress in soybeans. This innovative…