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South Dakota Soybean Checkoff

5000 S Broadband Ln # 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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

Checkoff dollars invested into soybean research increases profitability and provides farmers with the tools needed for risk management. Through research efforts, South Dakota Soybean Checkoff’s goal is to help soybean farmers maintain their place among the most productive professionals in the world while helping develop new and increasingly profitable markets.

Overview
Research Highlights
Resource Library
Blog Articles
Top Research Funding Areas
  • Best management practices to increase soybean yield
  • Improving weed management using new soybean varieties
  • Soybean Cyst Nematode management grower education
Top Areas of Research Critical to the Future of South Dakota's Soybean Production
  • Increasing soybean yields through best management practices
  • Pest and disease management
  • New uses/market development
Recent Innovative Research Projects
  • From Crude Soybean Oil to Value-Added Novel Bio-Resins: Non-isocyanate Polyurethane and Aromatic Epoxy Networks

One of Our Biggest Success Stories as a Result of Research

A project funded by the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff helps Dr. Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, explore using soybean oil to create bio-resins to create a replacement for conventional polyurethanes and epoxies. These products are used in numerous products such as adhesives, lubricants, solvents, cleaners, paints and more. A successful replacement could mean a vast expansion for the soybean market in the future.

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Year of Research: 2019
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journal of Integrated Pest Management, 2011
University of Minnesota Extension, Iowa State University Extension, North Dakota State University Extension, South Dakota State University Extension, 2018
Top Research Funding Areas
  • Best management practices to increase soybean yield
  • Improving weed management using new soybean varieties
  • Soybean Cyst Nematode management grower education
Top Areas Of Research Critical To The Future Of South Dakota's Soybean Production
  • Increasing soybean yields through best management practices
  • Pest and disease management
  • New uses/market development
Recent Innovative Research Projects
  • From Crude Soybean Oil to Value-Added Novel Bio-Resins: Non-isocyanate Polyurethane and Aromatic Epoxy Networks

One of Our Biggest Success Stories as a Result of Research

A project funded by the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff helps Dr. Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, explore using soybean oil to create bio-resins to create a replacement for conventional polyurethanes and epoxies. These products are used in numerous products such as adhesives, lubricants, solvents, cleaners, paints and more. A successful replacement could mean a vast expansion for the soybean market in the future.

Highlight Dated: 01/08/2024
Posted on: 01/08/2024
Highlight Dated: 07/17/2023
Posted on: 07/17/2023
Highlight Dated: 06/26/2023
Posted on: 06/26/2023
Highlight Dated: 06/07/2021
Posted on: 06/06/2021
Highlight Dated: 03/08/2021
Posted on: 03/08/2021
Highlight Dated: 09/28/2020
Posted on: 09/28/2020
Highlight Dated: 09/09/2020
Posted on: 09/09/2020
Highlight Dated: 07/27/2020
Posted on: 07/27/2020
Highlight Dated: 10/01/2018
Posted on: 04/18/2019
Year of Research: 2019
Posted on: 01/20/2020
journal of Integrated Pest Management, 2011
University of Minnesota Extension, Iowa State University Extension, North Dakota State University Extension, South Dakota State University Extension, 2018
5000 S Broadband Ln # 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57108