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soybean on-Farm Research
in-season management guide
The information in this publication is the result of checkoff investments in soybean research. We hope you find this information valuable and wish you a successful 2023 soybean crop.
Table of contents
Identifying & Responding to Poor Nodulation in Soybeans
Equipping & Operating Sprayers to Control Insects & Diseases in Soybeans
Identifying and Correcting Nutrient Deficiencies in Soybeans
From our Research Director
“The more things change, the more they stay the same”. This publication is a good example of the need to continue identifying ways to reduce yield losses in soybean production. In it, you’ll find information from expert researchers on nutrients, nodulation and sprayer operation to optimize crop yields and profit. It also provides an introduction to a new insect pest to the U.S. - the Soybean Gall Midge.
A few other examples of new areas of research this year include the evaluation of deer predation on soybeans, biological seed treatments, biostimulants, soybean microbiomes and planter technologies. While our goal to improve the production, profitability and sustainability of Michigan soybeans remains the same, we are broadening our research focus to address issues that are becoming more prevalent on Michigan farms.
As always, please share your input with us as we strive to create the highest return and value for your checkoff investment.
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From our Research subcommittee
We have frequent discussions as a board about ways we can make sure that the projects we fund are relevant and timely. As a research subcommittee, we diligently review each proposal to make sure that it has the potential to benefit Michigan soybean farmers and is practical and well thought out. We hope you see value in the investments MSC makes in research, and are able to utilize the results to benefit your operation.
I would encourage you to share any research trial ideas and consider participating in an on-farm trial yourself. It’s a great way to learn firsthand if the ideas are a good fit for your farm.
