Abstract
The Iowa State University soybean breeding program started in 2014. The focus of this program is to develop soybean varieties for Iowa and Midwest farmers. Additionally, researchers are active in scientific discovery and tool development related to breeding and crop production. The group consists of graduate and undergraduate research students who are going to become the next generation scientists and breeders capable in agriculture, engineering, and data sciences related topics. The work this group does at farms is critical for their success, as this generates valuable research and breeding data. Since inception, this group has commercialized four soybean varieties that are suitable for food grade market, which can provide a higher premium to farmers. The group is very appreciative of the support received from farm staff and managers. In 2022, there were over 40,000 variety plots on various research farms across Iowa. These research plots supported several graduate students and fellows.
How to Cite:
Singh, A. K., Scott, B., Hicks, J., Dunn, R. & Zimmerman, D., (2023) “Soybean Breeding Program Update”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2022(1), 43.
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