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PO Box 287
Frankenmuth, MI 48734

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

Researchers are exploring planting dates, maturity groups, nutrient uptake and other factors that impact crop’s productivity suitable for the Michigan’s unique environmental conditions.

FY20/21
Current fiscal year checkoff investment in research
$470,188
Overview
Research Highlights
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Top Research Funding Areas
  • Soybean Breeding and Genetic Improvement for Michigan Environments
  • Developing Management Strategies to Improve Soybean Productivity and Profitability
  • Improving Management for Weeds and Soybean Diseases
Top Areas of Research Critical to the Future of Michigan's Soybean Production
  • Most common Phytophthora resistance genes are losing effectiveness in Michigan soybean fields, which makes variety selection more critical.
  • Management of Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) resistance source requires careful rotation.
  • The Michigan Soybean Committee coordinates a robust on-farm research program, hosting 70 trials throughout the state.
Recent Innovative Research Projects
  • Development and Commercialization of Germplasm for High Oleic Soy Oil
  • Interaction of Soybean Management Practices Including Planting Date, Soybean Maturity, Seed Treatment and Seeding Rates

One of Our Biggest Success Stories as a Result of Research

Several specialty soybean varieties have been licensed to Michigan seed companies, giving Michigan farmers access to value-added varieties. The Michigan State University soybean breeding program, with support from the Michigan Soybean Committee, has developed high yielding specialty soybean varieties for use in tofu, natto and high oleic soybean products. This success is a result of collaboration with leading soybean processors and seed companies in the state.

linkWeed Management Considerations for Michigan non-GMO Soybean Growers
Highlight Dated: 09/27/2021
Posted on: 09/27/2021
linkFarmers Can Improve the Effectiveness and Yield of SCN Soybean Varieties
Highlight Dated: 08/09/2021
Posted on: 08/09/2021
linkAdding Sulfur to Soybean Fields Proves Beneficial in Michigan’s Sandy Soils
Highlight Dated: 07/12/2021
Posted on: 07/12/2021
linkMichigan Researcher Focuses on Soybean Yield Potential with Several Management Strategies
Highlight Dated: 05/24/2021
Posted on: 05/24/2021
linkBoosting Soybean Resistance to Fight Phytophthora Stem and Root Rot
Highlight Dated: 01/18/2021
Posted on: 01/18/2021
linkNutrient Management Studies in Michigan Show Promise for Profitability
Highlight Dated: 10/26/2020
Posted on: 10/26/2020
linkDevelopment and Commercialization of Advanced High Oleic Germplasm Lines with Natural Mutations
Highlight Dated: 05/11/2020
Posted on: 05/11/2020
linkWorkable strategies for controlling horseweed and waterhemp in Michigan
Highlight Dated: 01/02/2020
Posted on: 01/03/2020
linkSoybean planting date and tillage systems can affect variable rate seeding
Highlight Dated: 12/05/2019
Posted on: 12/04/2019
linkExploiting Bio-Control Agents to Manage Seedling Diseases of Soybean
Highlight Dated: 05/02/2018
Posted on: 04/18/2019
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
linkNew "Sporecaster" App Assists Farmers in Making Early Season Management Decisions for White Mold
Highlight Dated: 05/22/2018
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
link2017 Evaluation of Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) resistant varieties and poultry manure on SCN
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link(2017) MSU Extension On-farm Research, Education and Communication Projects
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 MI Improving white mold management: epidemiology, fungicide timing and plant resistance
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Continuation of sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematode research at the soybean disease research center in Decatur
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Continued Support for Weed Control in Non-GMO Soybean
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Determination of phytophthora sojae populations and assessment of management strategies
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Evaluating sample-unit size for estimating stink bug abundance on soybean
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Evaluation of the effectiveness of soybean seed treatments nemastrike and BIOst nematicide 100 soybean cyst nematode
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Glyphosate-resistant horseweed (marestail) management in soybean
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Improving white mold management with variable rate planting and foliar applications in soybeans
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Management of soybean cyst nematode through rotation of soybean cyst nematode resistant varieties, and other management practices
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Management strategies to improve yield and profitability in soybean under different planting dates
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Measurement and incorporation of preferential flow paths into the selection of the best management practice to minimize soluble phosphorus transport
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Role of population density in determining seed quality and yield of food-grade soybean varieties
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean breeding and genetic improvement for Michigan environments
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome management with Ilevo seed treatment and genetics
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean planting date and tillage interactions for variable rate seeding across management zones
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean SDS management: detection, fungicides and resistance
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean seeding rate, nutrient input and management intensity interaction studies
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Tillage and other strategies for plyphosate-resistant waterhemp management
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2017 Center for Excellence Re-Loaded
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 MSU Extension On-farm Research, Education and Communication Projects
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2017 Enhance research in soybean field evaluations in Michigan
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2017 Determination of Phytophthora sojae populations and assessment of management strategies
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2017 Continuation of sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematode research at the soybean disease research center in Decatur
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
linkValidation of Benchmarking Process Through an Integrated On-Farm Partnership
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 08/19/2019
linkSoybean Extension Group: Bringing Science to Farmers
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 08/13/2019
linkDeveloping an Integrated Management and Communication Plan for Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS)
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 08/08/2019
linkCenter for Excellence Re-Loaded
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 05/23/2019
linkMSU Extension On-farm Research, Education and Communication Projects
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 05/23/2019
link2020 Aquaculture Report
linkMichigan Soybean Variety Trials 2019
Michigan
linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids 2019
linkDevelopment and Application of qPCR and RPA Genus- and Species
APS Publications
linkCase Study of an Epidemiological Approach Dissecting Historical Soybean Sclerotinia Stem Rot Observations and Identifying Environmental Predictors of Epidemics and Yield Loss
Phytopathology, 2018
linkField Crop News
linkSoybean Growth Stages (for rust scouting)
Michigan State University
Soybean Research Principal Investigator Profile — Martin Chilvers
Michigan soybean checkoff pushes back against changing weeds
Top Research Funding Areas
  • Soybean Breeding and Genetic Improvement for Michigan Environments
  • Developing Management Strategies to Improve Soybean Productivity and Profitability
  • Improving Management for Weeds and Soybean Diseases
Top Areas Of Research Critical To The Future Of Michigan's Soybean Production
  • Most common Phytophthora resistance genes are losing effectiveness in Michigan soybean fields, which makes variety selection more critical.
  • Management of Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) resistance source requires careful rotation.
  • The Michigan Soybean Committee coordinates a robust on-farm research program, hosting 70 trials throughout the state.
Recent Innovative Research Projects
  • Development and Commercialization of Germplasm for High Oleic Soy Oil
  • Interaction of Soybean Management Practices Including Planting Date, Soybean Maturity, Seed Treatment and Seeding Rates

One of Our Biggest Success Stories as a Result of Research

Several specialty soybean varieties have been licensed to Michigan seed companies, giving Michigan farmers access to value-added varieties. The Michigan State University soybean breeding program, with support from the Michigan Soybean Committee, has developed high yielding specialty soybean varieties for use in tofu, natto and high oleic soybean products. This success is a result of collaboration with leading soybean processors and seed companies in the state.

linkWeed Management Considerations for Michigan non-GMO Soybean Growers
Highlight Dated: 09/27/2021
Posted on: 09/27/2021
linkFarmers Can Improve the Effectiveness and Yield of SCN Soybean Varieties
Highlight Dated: 08/09/2021
Posted on: 08/09/2021
linkAdding Sulfur to Soybean Fields Proves Beneficial in Michigan’s Sandy Soils
Highlight Dated: 07/12/2021
Posted on: 07/12/2021
linkMichigan Researcher Focuses on Soybean Yield Potential with Several Management Strategies
Highlight Dated: 05/24/2021
Posted on: 05/24/2021
linkBoosting Soybean Resistance to Fight Phytophthora Stem and Root Rot
Highlight Dated: 01/18/2021
Posted on: 01/18/2021
linkNutrient Management Studies in Michigan Show Promise for Profitability
Highlight Dated: 10/26/2020
Posted on: 10/26/2020
linkDevelopment and Commercialization of Advanced High Oleic Germplasm Lines with Natural Mutations
Highlight Dated: 05/11/2020
Posted on: 05/11/2020
linkWorkable strategies for controlling horseweed and waterhemp in Michigan
Highlight Dated: 01/02/2020
Posted on: 01/03/2020
linkSoybean planting date and tillage systems can affect variable rate seeding
Highlight Dated: 12/05/2019
Posted on: 12/04/2019
linkExploiting Bio-Control Agents to Manage Seedling Diseases of Soybean
Highlight Dated: 05/02/2018
Posted on: 04/18/2019
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
linkNew "Sporecaster" App Assists Farmers in Making Early Season Management Decisions for White Mold
Highlight Dated: 05/22/2018
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
link2017 Evaluation of Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) resistant varieties and poultry manure on SCN
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link(2017) MSU Extension On-farm Research, Education and Communication Projects
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 MI Improving white mold management: epidemiology, fungicide timing and plant resistance
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Continuation of sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematode research at the soybean disease research center in Decatur
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Continued Support for Weed Control in Non-GMO Soybean
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Determination of phytophthora sojae populations and assessment of management strategies
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Evaluating sample-unit size for estimating stink bug abundance on soybean
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Evaluation of the effectiveness of soybean seed treatments nemastrike and BIOst nematicide 100 soybean cyst nematode
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Glyphosate-resistant horseweed (marestail) management in soybean
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Improving white mold management with variable rate planting and foliar applications in soybeans
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Management of soybean cyst nematode through rotation of soybean cyst nematode resistant varieties, and other management practices
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Management strategies to improve yield and profitability in soybean under different planting dates
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Measurement and incorporation of preferential flow paths into the selection of the best management practice to minimize soluble phosphorus transport
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Role of population density in determining seed quality and yield of food-grade soybean varieties
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean breeding and genetic improvement for Michigan environments
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome management with Ilevo seed treatment and genetics
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean planting date and tillage interactions for variable rate seeding across management zones
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean SDS management: detection, fungicides and resistance
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Soybean seeding rate, nutrient input and management intensity interaction studies
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 Tillage and other strategies for plyphosate-resistant waterhemp management
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2017 Center for Excellence Re-Loaded
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2018 MSU Extension On-farm Research, Education and Communication Projects
Year of Research: 2018
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2017 Enhance research in soybean field evaluations in Michigan
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2017 Determination of Phytophthora sojae populations and assessment of management strategies
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
link2017 Continuation of sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematode research at the soybean disease research center in Decatur
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 12/04/2019
linkValidation of Benchmarking Process Through an Integrated On-Farm Partnership
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 08/19/2019
linkSoybean Extension Group: Bringing Science to Farmers
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 08/13/2019
linkDeveloping an Integrated Management and Communication Plan for Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS)
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 08/08/2019
linkCenter for Excellence Re-Loaded
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 05/23/2019
linkMSU Extension On-farm Research, Education and Communication Projects
Year of Research: 2017
Posted on: 05/23/2019
PO Box 287
Frankenmuth, MI 48734

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