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Topeka, KS 66615

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

Each fiscal year, the Kansas Soybean Commissioners consider the state’s soybean production systems, statewide weather outlook, soybean markets and pricing, and short- and long-term research priorities. They then meticulously review, fund, track, and communicate research projects that will bring the most value to Kansas farmers. Project investments provide meaningful information about minimizing production risk and maximizing soybean potential.

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Top Research Funding Areas
  • Agronomic best practices for profitable soybean production, integrated weed control and pest management, water utilization, and soil health
  • Soybean variety and germplasm development
  • Soybean crop enhancement through genetic engineering and yield studies
  • Basic and applied studies to better understand how soybeans interact with and outcompete production challenges, abiotic and biotic stressors
  • Basic and applied studies to enhance soybeans and soybean products for current and new uses and markets

 

Top Areas of Research Critical to the Future of Kansas's Soybean Production
  • Breeding, crop protection, production and environmental programs. Focus on improving soybean genetics through classical and molecular breeding and biotechnology and yield preservation, combined with finding the most economical and efficient cropping systems and management practices with minimal effect on the environment.
  • Animal- and human-nutrition studies. Increase the use of soy in livestock feeding and find new, innovative uses for soy in human and animal nutrition.
  • Value-added projects. Develop and commercialize new industrial uses for soy
  • Outreach program. Provide extensive information to Kansas soybean farmers about soybean pricing, crop disappearance, market share, crop-insurance options, yield protection, farm-program considerations and marketing options.
  • International market development. Focus on increasing international customers’ use of U.S. soy.
    • Recent Innovative Research Projects
    A Success Story as a Result of Research

    Kansas is proud to partner with the North Central Soybean Research Program and provide funding for regional soybean research that benefits farmers both inside and outside of state lines.

    linkA Breeder’s Work is Never Done: Improving Soybeans for Farmer Productivity, Profitability
    Highlight Dated: 02/17/2025
    Posted on: 02/17/2025
    linkSmart Spray Technology for Weed Management Gets a Closer Look
    Highlight Dated: 01/06/2025
    Posted on: 01/06/2025
    linkCombatting Soybean Seedling Diseases From Inside and Out
    Highlight Dated: 09/26/2024
    Posted on: 09/26/2024
    linkExploring How Soybeans Respond to Nitrogen and Sulfur Fertilization
    Highlight Dated: 02/04/2024
    Posted on: 02/04/2024
    linkPlanning for the Future: Mapping Soybean Fields for Protein and Oil Quality
    Highlight Dated: 06/19/2023
    Posted on: 06/19/2023
    linkBreeders Continue to Improve Tools for Soybean Genetic Gain
    Highlight Dated: 06/05/2023
    Posted on: 06/05/2023
    linkElectrocution May Be a Viable Method to Control Weed Escapes
    Highlight Dated: 05/08/2023
    Posted on: 05/08/2023
    linkResearch Explores Soy's Place in Pet Nutrition
    Highlight Dated: 03/27/2023
    Posted on: 03/27/2023
    linkDeveloping a Possible New Tool in the Fight Against Insect Pests
    Highlight Dated: 03/20/2023
    Posted on: 03/20/2023
    linkMulti-Faceted Plant Pathology Project Reflects Collaborative Intention of NCSRP
    Highlight Dated: 12/19/2022
    Posted on: 12/19/2022
    linkExploring Soybean Soil-Borne Diseases and Soil Health in Kansas
    Highlight Dated: 12/05/2022
    Posted on: 12/05/2022
    linkRenewable Diesel: Soy Positioned to Grow as Low-Carbon Fuel Solution
    Highlight Dated: 11/28/2022
    Posted on: 11/28/2022
    linkCover Crops Could Be Another Weapon Against Weeds Beyond the Soil Surface
    Highlight Dated: 11/14/2022
    Posted on: 11/14/2022
    linkBreeding Research Lays Foundation to Investigate Links Between Fixing Nitrogen and Protein Concentration
    Highlight Dated: 11/07/2022
    Posted on: 11/07/2022
    linkKansas Researcher Working to Reduce Soybean Root and Seedling Diseases
    Highlight Dated: 10/24/2022
    Posted on: 10/24/2022
    linkSeeking Soy Solutions: Farmers Dissect Soybean Challenges, Opportunities Q&A
    Highlight Dated: 10/24/2022
    Posted on: 10/24/2022
    linkCollaborating for Growth: Think Tank Brings Together All Facets of Soybean Industry
    Highlight Dated: 10/03/2022
    Posted on: 10/03/2022
    linkSoy Think Tank: Researching Digital Agriculture
    Highlight Dated: 08/08/2022
    Posted on: 08/08/2022
    linkLong-term Weed Management Strategies Need to be Considered in Kansas Soybeans
    Highlight Dated: 04/04/2022
    Posted on: 04/04/2022
    linkPutting the S in Your Soybeans (Where S = Sulfur)
    Highlight Dated: 03/28/2022
    Posted on: 03/28/2022
    linkSoybean Industry Rallies Around Novel Research Vision
    Highlight Dated: 03/07/2022
    Posted on: 03/07/2022
    linkWhere’s the Protein?
    Highlight Dated: 01/24/2022
    Posted on: 01/24/2022
    linkHerbicide Resistance Demonstrates Need for Fresh Perspectives on Research
    Highlight Dated: 11/29/2021
    Posted on: 11/29/2021
    linkExploring Genetic Basis of 2,4-D Herbicide Resistance in Palmer Amaranth
    Highlight Dated: 09/20/2021
    Posted on: 09/19/2021
    linkCombatting the Dectes Stem Borer in Soybeans may Involve Key Plant–Insect Interaction
    Highlight Dated: 09/07/2021
    Posted on: 09/07/2021
    linkCan Late-Season Inputs Help Improve Soybean Yield?
    Highlight Dated: 07/06/2021
    Posted on: 07/06/2021
    linkKansas Research Project Addresses Management Questions Including Insecticides and Fungicides
    Highlight Dated: 06/14/2021
    Posted on: 06/14/2021
    linkMustard as a Cover Crop Shows Potential in Reducing Charcoal Rot
    Highlight Dated: 11/23/2020
    Posted on: 11/23/2020
    linkOutsmarting Weeds in Western Kansas Soybeans
    Highlight Dated: 10/12/2020
    Posted on: 10/12/2020
    linkImproving potassium deficiencies in Kansas soils
    Highlight Dated: 09/09/2020
    Posted on: 09/09/2020
    linkEffect of Cultural Practices on Soybean Seed Quality: A Review and Research Studies
    Highlight Dated: 05/07/2020
    Posted on: 05/07/2020
    linkKansas Researchers Breed Better Soybeans at the Genetic Level
    Highlight Dated: 01/28/2020
    Posted on: 01/30/2020
    linkImproving yield in double-cropped soybeans
    Kansas Soybean Commission
    Highlight Dated: 11/22/2019
    Posted on: 12/05/2019
    link15 years of Teamwork: The North Central Soybean Entomology Research and Extension Group Receives a Major IPM Award
    Highlight Dated: 05/16/2018
    Posted on: 04/18/2019
    linkSoybean Entomology in the North Central Region: Management and Outreach for New and Existing Pests
    Year of Research: 2019
    Posted on: 01/21/2020
    linkIncreasing the rate of genetic gain for yield in soybean breeding programs
    Year of Research: 2019
    Posted on: 01/20/2020
    linkSeedling Diseases: Biology, Management and Education
    Year of Research: 2019
    Posted on: 01/20/2020
    link2018 Control of Pigweed with an Integrated Systems Approach in Soybean
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Evaluation of Soil Health Test to Determine Fertilizer Needs for Soybean in Kansas
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 High-throughput Platform to Enhance Quality of Beans and Add Value to Kansas Soybean Breeding Program
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Investigation of Herbicide Resistance in Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth in Kansas: Survey, Mechanism, and Management
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Non-Xtend Soybean Response to Simulated Dicamba Drift
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 SDS: Resistance Screening, ILeVO Treatment, Survival on Corn Residue, and Pathogen Variability
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Small Unmanned Aircraft Thermal Infrared Imaging System to Identify Soybean Drought Tolerant Varieties
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Soybean Production Systems to Control Charcoal Rot and Other Soil-Borne Diseases
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 The Quest of 100-Bushel Soybean: On-Farm Approach
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2020 Aquaculture Report
    linkKansas Soybean Management 2020
    K-State Research & Extension, MF3154, 2020
    linkKansas Soybean Management 2020
    K-State Research and Extension Bulletin MF3154.
    linkKansas Soybean Management 2020
    K-State Research and Extension
    linkCover Crop System to Control Charcoal Rot in Soybeans
    Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Southeast Agricultural Research Center Reports, 2017
    linkKansas Crop Performance Tests – Soybeans
    Kansas
    linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids 2019
    linkKansas Insect Newsletter
    linkCrops and Livestock News
    linkGreen cloverworm
    Kansas State University
    Soybean Research Principal Investigator Profile - William Schapaugh
    Soybean Research Principal Investigator Profile - Gretchen Sassenrath
    Soybean Research Principal Investigator Profile - Chris Little
    Soybean Research Principal Investigator Profile — Ignacio Ciampitti
    Top Research Funding Areas
    • Agronomic best practices for profitable soybean production, integrated weed control and pest management, water utilization, and soil health
    • Soybean variety and germplasm development
    • Soybean crop enhancement through genetic engineering and yield studies
    • Basic and applied studies to better understand how soybeans interact with and outcompete production challenges, abiotic and biotic stressors
    • Basic and applied studies to enhance soybeans and soybean products for current and new uses and markets

     

    Top Areas Of Research Critical To The Future Of Kansas's Soybean Production
  • Breeding, crop protection, production and environmental programs. Focus on improving soybean genetics through classical and molecular breeding and biotechnology and yield preservation, combined with finding the most economical and efficient cropping systems and management practices with minimal effect on the environment.
  • Animal- and human-nutrition studies. Increase the use of soy in livestock feeding and find new, innovative uses for soy in human and animal nutrition.
  • Value-added projects. Develop and commercialize new industrial uses for soy
  • Outreach program. Provide extensive information to Kansas soybean farmers about soybean pricing, crop disappearance, market share, crop-insurance options, yield protection, farm-program considerations and marketing options.
  • International market development. Focus on increasing international customers’ use of U.S. soy.
    • Recent Innovative Research Projects
    A Success Story as a Result of Research

    Kansas is proud to partner with the North Central Soybean Research Program and provide funding for regional soybean research that benefits farmers both inside and outside of state lines.

    linkA Breeder’s Work is Never Done: Improving Soybeans for Farmer Productivity, Profitability
    Highlight Dated: 02/17/2025
    Posted on: 02/17/2025
    linkSmart Spray Technology for Weed Management Gets a Closer Look
    Highlight Dated: 01/06/2025
    Posted on: 01/06/2025
    linkCombatting Soybean Seedling Diseases From Inside and Out
    Highlight Dated: 09/26/2024
    Posted on: 09/26/2024
    linkExploring How Soybeans Respond to Nitrogen and Sulfur Fertilization
    Highlight Dated: 02/04/2024
    Posted on: 02/04/2024
    linkPlanning for the Future: Mapping Soybean Fields for Protein and Oil Quality
    Highlight Dated: 06/19/2023
    Posted on: 06/19/2023
    linkBreeders Continue to Improve Tools for Soybean Genetic Gain
    Highlight Dated: 06/05/2023
    Posted on: 06/05/2023
    linkElectrocution May Be a Viable Method to Control Weed Escapes
    Highlight Dated: 05/08/2023
    Posted on: 05/08/2023
    linkResearch Explores Soy's Place in Pet Nutrition
    Highlight Dated: 03/27/2023
    Posted on: 03/27/2023
    linkDeveloping a Possible New Tool in the Fight Against Insect Pests
    Highlight Dated: 03/20/2023
    Posted on: 03/20/2023
    linkMulti-Faceted Plant Pathology Project Reflects Collaborative Intention of NCSRP
    Highlight Dated: 12/19/2022
    Posted on: 12/19/2022
    linkExploring Soybean Soil-Borne Diseases and Soil Health in Kansas
    Highlight Dated: 12/05/2022
    Posted on: 12/05/2022
    linkRenewable Diesel: Soy Positioned to Grow as Low-Carbon Fuel Solution
    Highlight Dated: 11/28/2022
    Posted on: 11/28/2022
    linkCover Crops Could Be Another Weapon Against Weeds Beyond the Soil Surface
    Highlight Dated: 11/14/2022
    Posted on: 11/14/2022
    linkBreeding Research Lays Foundation to Investigate Links Between Fixing Nitrogen and Protein Concentration
    Highlight Dated: 11/07/2022
    Posted on: 11/07/2022
    linkKansas Researcher Working to Reduce Soybean Root and Seedling Diseases
    Highlight Dated: 10/24/2022
    Posted on: 10/24/2022
    linkSeeking Soy Solutions: Farmers Dissect Soybean Challenges, Opportunities Q&A
    Highlight Dated: 10/24/2022
    Posted on: 10/24/2022
    linkCollaborating for Growth: Think Tank Brings Together All Facets of Soybean Industry
    Highlight Dated: 10/03/2022
    Posted on: 10/03/2022
    linkSoy Think Tank: Researching Digital Agriculture
    Highlight Dated: 08/08/2022
    Posted on: 08/08/2022
    linkLong-term Weed Management Strategies Need to be Considered in Kansas Soybeans
    Highlight Dated: 04/04/2022
    Posted on: 04/04/2022
    linkPutting the S in Your Soybeans (Where S = Sulfur)
    Highlight Dated: 03/28/2022
    Posted on: 03/28/2022
    linkSoybean Industry Rallies Around Novel Research Vision
    Highlight Dated: 03/07/2022
    Posted on: 03/07/2022
    linkWhere’s the Protein?
    Highlight Dated: 01/24/2022
    Posted on: 01/24/2022
    linkHerbicide Resistance Demonstrates Need for Fresh Perspectives on Research
    Highlight Dated: 11/29/2021
    Posted on: 11/29/2021
    linkExploring Genetic Basis of 2,4-D Herbicide Resistance in Palmer Amaranth
    Highlight Dated: 09/20/2021
    Posted on: 09/19/2021
    linkCombatting the Dectes Stem Borer in Soybeans may Involve Key Plant–Insect Interaction
    Highlight Dated: 09/07/2021
    Posted on: 09/07/2021
    linkCan Late-Season Inputs Help Improve Soybean Yield?
    Highlight Dated: 07/06/2021
    Posted on: 07/06/2021
    linkKansas Research Project Addresses Management Questions Including Insecticides and Fungicides
    Highlight Dated: 06/14/2021
    Posted on: 06/14/2021
    linkMustard as a Cover Crop Shows Potential in Reducing Charcoal Rot
    Highlight Dated: 11/23/2020
    Posted on: 11/23/2020
    linkOutsmarting Weeds in Western Kansas Soybeans
    Highlight Dated: 10/12/2020
    Posted on: 10/12/2020
    linkImproving potassium deficiencies in Kansas soils
    Highlight Dated: 09/09/2020
    Posted on: 09/09/2020
    linkEffect of Cultural Practices on Soybean Seed Quality: A Review and Research Studies
    Highlight Dated: 05/07/2020
    Posted on: 05/07/2020
    linkKansas Researchers Breed Better Soybeans at the Genetic Level
    Highlight Dated: 01/28/2020
    Posted on: 01/30/2020
    linkImproving yield in double-cropped soybeans
    Kansas Soybean Commission
    Highlight Dated: 11/22/2019
    Posted on: 12/05/2019
    link15 years of Teamwork: The North Central Soybean Entomology Research and Extension Group Receives a Major IPM Award
    Highlight Dated: 05/16/2018
    Posted on: 04/18/2019
    linkSoybean Entomology in the North Central Region: Management and Outreach for New and Existing Pests
    Year of Research: 2019
    Posted on: 01/21/2020
    linkIncreasing the rate of genetic gain for yield in soybean breeding programs
    Year of Research: 2019
    Posted on: 01/20/2020
    linkSeedling Diseases: Biology, Management and Education
    Year of Research: 2019
    Posted on: 01/20/2020
    link2018 Control of Pigweed with an Integrated Systems Approach in Soybean
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Evaluation of Soil Health Test to Determine Fertilizer Needs for Soybean in Kansas
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 High-throughput Platform to Enhance Quality of Beans and Add Value to Kansas Soybean Breeding Program
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Investigation of Herbicide Resistance in Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth in Kansas: Survey, Mechanism, and Management
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Non-Xtend Soybean Response to Simulated Dicamba Drift
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 SDS: Resistance Screening, ILeVO Treatment, Survival on Corn Residue, and Pathogen Variability
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Small Unmanned Aircraft Thermal Infrared Imaging System to Identify Soybean Drought Tolerant Varieties
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 Soybean Production Systems to Control Charcoal Rot and Other Soil-Borne Diseases
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2018 The Quest of 100-Bushel Soybean: On-Farm Approach
    Year of Research: 2018
    Posted on: 12/04/2019
    link2020 Aquaculture Report
    linkKansas Soybean Management 2020
    K-State Research & Extension, MF3154, 2020
    linkKansas Soybean Management 2020
    K-State Research and Extension Bulletin MF3154.
    linkKansas Soybean Management 2020
    K-State Research and Extension
    linkCover Crop System to Control Charcoal Rot in Soybeans
    Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Southeast Agricultural Research Center Reports, 2017
    linkKansas Crop Performance Tests – Soybeans
    Kansas
    linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids 2019
    linkKansas Insect Newsletter
    linkCrops and Livestock News
    linkGreen cloverworm
    Kansas State University
    1000 SW Red Oaks Pl
    Topeka, KS 66615

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