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Mankato, MN 56001

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Why Do Farmers Invest Checkoff Dollars in Research?
Research information allows soybean farmers to optimize input costs per bushel and improve profitability. In an ever-changing world, due to climate challenges, invasive species, pesticide resistance and more, today’s checkoff research projects are providing solutions for tomorrow’s problems.

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Research Highlights
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Top Research Funding Areas
  • Soybean breeding and genetics through the University of Minnesota Soybean Research Center (4 projects)
  • SCN sampling, SCN management, and detection of white soybean cyst nematode for strategically breeding resistant soybean (3 projects)
  • Soybean root and stem diseases (3 projects)
  • Environmental factors that can affect soybean yield, such as rain, nutrient management and carbon sequestration (3 projects)
Top Areas of Research Critical to the Future of Minnesota's Soybean Production
  • Breeding and genetics
  • Pest and disease management
  • Sustainable soybean production
Recent Innovative Research Projects
A Success Story as a Result of Research

Minnesota went from growing soybeans as a forage crop in the southern quarter of the state to, thanks to forward-thinking checkoff investments, growing soybeans as a commodity in more than 67 counties, including all the way to the Canadian border. The growth of Minnesota’s soybean production is a direct result of the checkoff support provided to the University of Minnesota soybean breeding program, developing varieties for the entire region. The new breeding project focuses on disease and insect resistance, oil composition and food-grade soybean varieties.

linkCereal Rye Cover Crop Termination Timing Effects on Soybean Yield Across the Midwest
Highlight Dated: 12/30/2024
Posted on: 12/30/2024
linkSearching for Answers to Reduce Severity of Soybean Stem Diseases
Highlight Dated: 07/29/2024
Posted on: 07/29/2024
linkComparing Herbicides for Giant Ragweed and Waterhemp Control Helps in Decision Making
Highlight Dated: 06/17/2024
Posted on: 06/17/2024
linkSoybean Aphid Control Makes Economic Sense for Farmers
Highlight Dated: 05/13/2024
Posted on: 05/13/2024
linkEducating the Next Generation of Scientists is Important for Agriculture’s Future
Highlight Dated: 03/11/2024
Posted on: 03/11/2024
linkLooking for Better Herbicide Management of Volunteer Corn in Soybean Fields
Highlight Dated: 12/11/2023
Posted on: 12/11/2023
linkUncovering the Drivers of Soybean Green Stem Disorder
Highlight Dated: 11/06/2023
Posted on: 11/06/2023
linkA North American Moth is Expanding its Turf to Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 10/02/2023
Posted on: 10/02/2023
linkExploring the Feasibility of Soybean Desiccant Use in Minnesota
Highlight Dated: 09/25/2023
Posted on: 09/25/2023
linkImproving Tools for Soybean Breeders to Fight White Mold
Highlight Dated: 07/17/2023
Posted on: 07/17/2023
linkBreeders Continue to Improve Tools for Soybean Genetic Gain
Highlight Dated: 06/05/2023
Posted on: 06/05/2023
linkStudying the Cold-Hardiness of the Soybean Gall Midge
Highlight Dated: 04/10/2023
Posted on: 04/11/2023
linkPlanting Green: Incorporating Cover Crops in Minnesota Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 01/16/2023
Posted on: 01/16/2023
linkMulti-Faceted Plant Pathology Project Reflects Collaborative Intention of NCSRP
Highlight Dated: 12/19/2022
Posted on: 12/19/2022
linkBreeding Research Lays Foundation to Investigate Links Between Fixing Nitrogen and Protein Concentration
Highlight Dated: 11/07/2022
Posted on: 11/07/2022
linkMinnesota’s Digital Crop Doc Helps Diagnose Crop Issues Virtually
Highlight Dated: 08/22/2022
Posted on: 08/22/2022
linkExploring Soybean Performance Interaction With and Without Tile Drainage
Highlight Dated: 05/16/2022
Posted on: 05/16/2022
linkFinding the Best Management Strategy Combination in the Iron Deficiency Chlorosis Battle
Highlight Dated: 05/02/2022
Posted on: 05/02/2022
linkEstablishing Thin Rye Stand Key to Green Seeding Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 11/01/2021
Posted on: 11/01/2021
linkDefining Best Practices to Manage Co-Occurring Insects in Minnesota Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 10/25/2021
Posted on: 10/25/2021
linkIncorporating Rye into a Northern Minnesota Wheat-Soybean System
Highlight Dated: 10/18/2021
Posted on: 10/18/2021
linkAdjusting Nutrients to Increase Soybean Grain Yield
Highlight Dated: 10/11/2021
Posted on: 10/11/2021
linkEvaluating P and K Impact on Minnesota Wheat-Soybean Yields
Highlight Dated: 10/04/2021
Posted on: 10/04/2021
linkPiloting Diverse Breeding Program to Tackle Specific Regional Needs
Highlight Dated: 09/27/2021
Posted on: 09/27/2021
linkControlling Waterhemp with Soil Residual Herbicide Micro-Rate Combinations
Highlight Dated: 09/20/2021
Posted on: 09/19/2021
linkManaging White Mold with New Approach in Minnesota
Highlight Dated: 08/16/2021
Posted on: 08/16/2021
linkFinding New Soybean Breeding Prospects to Manage SCN Resistance
Highlight Dated: 08/02/2021
Posted on: 08/02/2021
linkShaping Management and Input Options for Stem and Root Diseases
Highlight Dated: 07/19/2021
Posted on: 07/19/2021
linkManaging Potassium for More Profitable Soybean Production in Minnesota
Highlight Dated: 05/03/2021
Posted on: 05/03/2021
linkFinding Biopesticides and Seed Treatments for SCN and SDS Control
Highlight Dated: 04/05/2021
Posted on: 04/05/2021
linkDiscovering How Major Trait Genes Function to Build Better Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 12/07/2020
Posted on: 12/07/2020
linkDissecting the Genetic and Molecular Basis of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Fiskeby III Soybean for Advancing Breeding Outcomes
Highlight Dated: 05/12/2020
Posted on: 05/12/2020
linkUS Soy Quality Initiative to Improve International Competitiveness
Highlight Dated: 05/11/2020
Posted on: 05/11/2020
linkGenomic Tools to Enable Trait Discovery and Deployment - Genome Editing Methods
Highlight Dated:
Posted on: 05/11/2020
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
linkNot Sure Which Disease is Affecting Your Soybeans? Try the New Soybean Disease Diagnostic Cards
Highlight Dated: 08/10/2018
Posted on: 04/18/2019
linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids
Highlight Dated: 10/01/2018
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
linkDiscovering the Functions of Genes that Underlie Major Agricultural Traits in Soybean
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 12/06/2019
linkValidation of Benchmarking Process Through an Integrated On-Farm Partnership
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 08/19/2019
linkSoybean Fertilizer Recommendations
Soybean Fertilizer Recommendations
linkSoybean Field Crop Trials Results and Resources
Minnesota
linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids 2019
linkPythium, Phytophthora, and Phytopythium spp. Associated with Soybean in Minnesota, Their Relative Aggressiveness on Soybean and Corn, and Their Sensitivity to Seed Treatment Fungicides
Plant Disease, January 2017
linkMinnesota Statewide Soybean Variety Trials
Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
linkBiology of the Soybean Aphid
journal of Integrated Pest Management, 2011
linkScouting for Soybean Aphid
University of Minnesota, 2015
linkOomycete Diseases of Soybean and Current Management
Webinar, University of Minnesota and Plant Management Network
linkMinnesota Crop Production
linkMinnesota Crop News
linkMinnesota Weed Seedling Photo Collection
University of Minnesota
linkOomycete Diseases of Soybean and Current Management
Jim Kurle, University of Minnesota. Plant Management Network, 2013
linkFrogeye Leaf Spot
University of Minnesota, 2018
linkMinnesota Grasshopper Management
University of Minnesota
linkSoybean Aphid Field Guide, 2nd edition
North Central Soybean Research Program, Minnesota Soybean Promotion Board, and Iowa State University Extension, 2018
linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids
University of Minnesota Extension, Iowa State University Extension, North Dakota State University Extension, South Dakota State University Extension, 2018
linkSoybean Disease Diagnostic Series Cards
North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota
Soybean Research Principal Investigator Profile - Dean Malvick
Soybean Research Principal Investigator Profile - Robert Koch
Soybean Research Principal Investigator Profile - Seth Naeve
Top Research Funding Areas
  • Soybean breeding and genetics through the University of Minnesota Soybean Research Center (4 projects)
  • SCN sampling, SCN management, and detection of white soybean cyst nematode for strategically breeding resistant soybean (3 projects)
  • Soybean root and stem diseases (3 projects)
  • Environmental factors that can affect soybean yield, such as rain, nutrient management and carbon sequestration (3 projects)
Top Areas Of Research Critical To The Future Of Minnesota's Soybean Production
  • Breeding and genetics
  • Pest and disease management
  • Sustainable soybean production
Recent Innovative Research Projects
A Success Story as a Result of Research

Minnesota went from growing soybeans as a forage crop in the southern quarter of the state to, thanks to forward-thinking checkoff investments, growing soybeans as a commodity in more than 67 counties, including all the way to the Canadian border. The growth of Minnesota’s soybean production is a direct result of the checkoff support provided to the University of Minnesota soybean breeding program, developing varieties for the entire region. The new breeding project focuses on disease and insect resistance, oil composition and food-grade soybean varieties.

linkCereal Rye Cover Crop Termination Timing Effects on Soybean Yield Across the Midwest
Highlight Dated: 12/30/2024
Posted on: 12/30/2024
linkSearching for Answers to Reduce Severity of Soybean Stem Diseases
Highlight Dated: 07/29/2024
Posted on: 07/29/2024
linkComparing Herbicides for Giant Ragweed and Waterhemp Control Helps in Decision Making
Highlight Dated: 06/17/2024
Posted on: 06/17/2024
linkSoybean Aphid Control Makes Economic Sense for Farmers
Highlight Dated: 05/13/2024
Posted on: 05/13/2024
linkEducating the Next Generation of Scientists is Important for Agriculture’s Future
Highlight Dated: 03/11/2024
Posted on: 03/11/2024
linkLooking for Better Herbicide Management of Volunteer Corn in Soybean Fields
Highlight Dated: 12/11/2023
Posted on: 12/11/2023
linkUncovering the Drivers of Soybean Green Stem Disorder
Highlight Dated: 11/06/2023
Posted on: 11/06/2023
linkA North American Moth is Expanding its Turf to Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 10/02/2023
Posted on: 10/02/2023
linkExploring the Feasibility of Soybean Desiccant Use in Minnesota
Highlight Dated: 09/25/2023
Posted on: 09/25/2023
linkImproving Tools for Soybean Breeders to Fight White Mold
Highlight Dated: 07/17/2023
Posted on: 07/17/2023
linkBreeders Continue to Improve Tools for Soybean Genetic Gain
Highlight Dated: 06/05/2023
Posted on: 06/05/2023
linkStudying the Cold-Hardiness of the Soybean Gall Midge
Highlight Dated: 04/10/2023
Posted on: 04/11/2023
linkPlanting Green: Incorporating Cover Crops in Minnesota Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 01/16/2023
Posted on: 01/16/2023
linkMulti-Faceted Plant Pathology Project Reflects Collaborative Intention of NCSRP
Highlight Dated: 12/19/2022
Posted on: 12/19/2022
linkBreeding Research Lays Foundation to Investigate Links Between Fixing Nitrogen and Protein Concentration
Highlight Dated: 11/07/2022
Posted on: 11/07/2022
linkMinnesota’s Digital Crop Doc Helps Diagnose Crop Issues Virtually
Highlight Dated: 08/22/2022
Posted on: 08/22/2022
linkExploring Soybean Performance Interaction With and Without Tile Drainage
Highlight Dated: 05/16/2022
Posted on: 05/16/2022
linkFinding the Best Management Strategy Combination in the Iron Deficiency Chlorosis Battle
Highlight Dated: 05/02/2022
Posted on: 05/02/2022
linkEstablishing Thin Rye Stand Key to Green Seeding Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 11/01/2021
Posted on: 11/01/2021
linkDefining Best Practices to Manage Co-Occurring Insects in Minnesota Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 10/25/2021
Posted on: 10/25/2021
linkIncorporating Rye into a Northern Minnesota Wheat-Soybean System
Highlight Dated: 10/18/2021
Posted on: 10/18/2021
linkAdjusting Nutrients to Increase Soybean Grain Yield
Highlight Dated: 10/11/2021
Posted on: 10/11/2021
linkEvaluating P and K Impact on Minnesota Wheat-Soybean Yields
Highlight Dated: 10/04/2021
Posted on: 10/04/2021
linkPiloting Diverse Breeding Program to Tackle Specific Regional Needs
Highlight Dated: 09/27/2021
Posted on: 09/27/2021
linkControlling Waterhemp with Soil Residual Herbicide Micro-Rate Combinations
Highlight Dated: 09/20/2021
Posted on: 09/19/2021
linkManaging White Mold with New Approach in Minnesota
Highlight Dated: 08/16/2021
Posted on: 08/16/2021
linkFinding New Soybean Breeding Prospects to Manage SCN Resistance
Highlight Dated: 08/02/2021
Posted on: 08/02/2021
linkShaping Management and Input Options for Stem and Root Diseases
Highlight Dated: 07/19/2021
Posted on: 07/19/2021
linkManaging Potassium for More Profitable Soybean Production in Minnesota
Highlight Dated: 05/03/2021
Posted on: 05/03/2021
linkFinding Biopesticides and Seed Treatments for SCN and SDS Control
Highlight Dated: 04/05/2021
Posted on: 04/05/2021
linkDiscovering How Major Trait Genes Function to Build Better Soybeans
Highlight Dated: 12/07/2020
Posted on: 12/07/2020
linkDissecting the Genetic and Molecular Basis of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Fiskeby III Soybean for Advancing Breeding Outcomes
Highlight Dated: 05/12/2020
Posted on: 05/12/2020
linkUS Soy Quality Initiative to Improve International Competitiveness
Highlight Dated: 05/11/2020
Posted on: 05/11/2020
linkGenomic Tools to Enable Trait Discovery and Deployment - Genome Editing Methods
Highlight Dated:
Posted on: 05/11/2020
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
linkNot Sure Which Disease is Affecting Your Soybeans? Try the New Soybean Disease Diagnostic Cards
Highlight Dated: 08/10/2018
Posted on: 04/18/2019
linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids
Highlight Dated: 10/01/2018
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
linkDiscovering the Functions of Genes that Underlie Major Agricultural Traits in Soybean
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 12/06/2019
linkValidation of Benchmarking Process Through an Integrated On-Farm Partnership
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 08/19/2019
linkSoybean Fertilizer Recommendations
Soybean Fertilizer Recommendations
linkSoybean Field Crop Trials Results and Resources
Minnesota
linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids 2019
linkPythium, Phytophthora, and Phytopythium spp. Associated with Soybean in Minnesota, Their Relative Aggressiveness on Soybean and Corn, and Their Sensitivity to Seed Treatment Fungicides
Plant Disease, January 2017
linkMinnesota Statewide Soybean Variety Trials
Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station
linkBiology of the Soybean Aphid
journal of Integrated Pest Management, 2011
linkScouting for Soybean Aphid
University of Minnesota, 2015
linkOomycete Diseases of Soybean and Current Management
Webinar, University of Minnesota and Plant Management Network
linkMinnesota Crop Production
linkMinnesota Crop News
linkMinnesota Weed Seedling Photo Collection
University of Minnesota
linkOomycete Diseases of Soybean and Current Management
Jim Kurle, University of Minnesota. Plant Management Network, 2013
linkFrogeye Leaf Spot
University of Minnesota, 2018
linkMinnesota Grasshopper Management
University of Minnesota
linkSoybean Aphid Field Guide, 2nd edition
North Central Soybean Research Program, Minnesota Soybean Promotion Board, and Iowa State University Extension, 2018
linkManagement of Insecticide-resistant Soybean Aphids
University of Minnesota Extension, Iowa State University Extension, North Dakota State University Extension, South Dakota State University Extension, 2018
linkSoybean Disease Diagnostic Series Cards
North Dakota State University and University of Minnesota
1020 Innovation Lane
Mankato, MN 56001

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