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Eastern Region Soybean Board

Top Things for Farmers to Know About Checkoff Dollars Invested in Research

The Eastern Region Soybean Board invests checkoff dollars from producers in the states of Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia in research that helps answer farmer questions to ensure they are viable and profitable.

Overview

Research Highlights

Resource Library

Blog Articles

Top Research Funding Areas

Soybean diseases
On-farm network

Top Areas of Research Critical to the Future of Eastern Region Soybean Board's Soybean Production

Cover crops
Soybean export markets
High oleic soybean production and market development
Soil health
Next-generation farm management

Recent Innovative Research Projects

A Success Story as a Result of Research

The ERSB has been able to share knowledge and address real-life scenarios of soybean farmers that bring a return to the checkoff dollars they invest.

linkMichigan Researchers Lead National Project to Combat Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in Soybeans

Highlight Dated: 11/17/2025
Posted on: 11/17/2025

linkWhen Planting Time is Short: Flexible Cover Crop Termination Strategies

Highlight Dated: 02/24/2025
Posted on: 02/24/2025

linkWhen Harvest Time is Short: Interseeding Cover Crops in Short-Season Soybeans

Highlight Dated: 01/27/2025
Posted on: 01/27/2025

linkFinding Best Practices to Maximize Yield and Environmental Stewardship

Highlight Dated: 12/21/2020
Posted on: 12/21/2020

linkPSB Spring 2022 Newsletter

Pennsylvania Soybean Board

Heather Darby - Soybean Research Profile