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Description
Soybean production is an important component of Kentucky’s agricultural economy. New
varieties are continually being developed by breeders/seed companies. In order to maximize
the profitability of soybean production, unbiased annual evaluation of varieties is needed to
help farmers select varieties with superior agronomic performance.
Grain yield is directly related to crop income, but varietal traits, such as plant height, lodging
potential, maturity group, seed composition and disease resistance are also important
management-related components of profitability and sustainability. The UK Soybean Variety
Testing Program annually evaluates the agronomic performance and general adaptability of
soybean varieties grown in Kentucky.
Support for UK Soybean Variety Testing is essential for the program’s ability to function and
release quality data annually to growers in a timely manner.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 7/1/23 → 6/30/24 |
Funding
- Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board: $67,920.00
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