Georgia Soybeans
Top Things for Farmers to Know About Checkoff Dollars Invested in Research
The Georgia Soybean Commodity Commission dedicates more than 70% of instate checkoff funds to research and extension programs. Our researchers and extension personnel do an outstanding job investing in practical projects that support Georgia soybean production.
- Soybean rust monitoring
- Cultivar development
- On-farm applied agronomic research
- Benefits of soybean in crop rotation
- Soybean profitability and sustainability
- Best management practices
One of Our Biggest Success Stories as a Result of Research
Asian soybean rust remains a limiting factor for Georgia soybeans. The Soybean Rust and Fungal Disease Sentinel Plot Monitoring Program consistently helps Georgia soybean farmers protect crop yields by 25 bushels per acre or more and save production with timely fungicide applications to control soybean rust only when needed.
- Soybean rust monitoring
- Cultivar development
- On-farm applied agronomic research
- Benefits of soybean in crop rotation
- Soybean profitability and sustainability
- Best management practices
One of Our Biggest Success Stories as a Result of Research
Asian soybean rust remains a limiting factor for Georgia soybeans. The Soybean Rust and Fungal Disease Sentinel Plot Monitoring Program consistently helps Georgia soybean farmers protect crop yields by 25 bushels per acre or more and save production with timely fungicide applications to control soybean rust only when needed.