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
j. Soybean Rust
k. Seed/Grain Quality
l. Salt Tolerant Soybean Varieties
m. Other
A combination of two or more of the above under best management.