There are three areas of research:
I.Utilization
II.Production Research
III.Market Alternatives
All three are equal in priority.
I.Utilization – not ranked as to priorities
a.Edible soybeans
b.Aquaculture
c.Meal-oil
d. Other market potential uses or market avenues
e. Health benefits
II.Production Research
a.Variety development and trials
1.Nematode resistance
2.Oil - high content - low saturated fat
3. Protein - high content
4.Yield
b. Nematodes - race identification and control
c. Economical weed control
1. Includes low rate chemical controls
2. Glyphosate resistant weeds
d. Pesticide trials
1. Spider Mites
2. Stink Bugs
e. Bio-pest control
f. Drought management
1.Irrigation
2.Cover Crop
g. Deer damage control management (work with other states)
h. Population
i. Soybean Aphid
h. Soybean Rust
i. Seed/Grain Quality
j.Other
A combination of two or more of the above under best management.