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.

 


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