SRIN PROJECTS
Highlighting Midwest Research Projects
Learn more about what we are doing in Missouri as well as how we’re partnering with the Soybean Research Information Network (SRIN) in Missouri. Get the details on the projects along with updates, images and more.
Managing Costs While Navigating Global Uncertainty
Rising input costs remain top of mind for Missouri soybean producers, but this season’s challenges extend beyond the field. While…
Getting the Most from Every Bushel
Post-Harvest Management Keys for Missouri Farmers The Hidden Half of the Harvest Harvest marks the end of a long season,…
Missouri Study Weighs Pros and Cons of Spray Drones for Soybean Fields
The Big Picture: Spraying Less, Saving More Spray drones are one of the hottest new technologies in agriculture. They promise…
Study Finds Fungicide Use on Soybeans Often Costs Farmers More Than It Pays
The Big Picture: Spraying Less, Saving More Farmers often ask: “Does spraying fungicides at the R3 growth stage really pay…
Missouri Researchers Breed New High-Value Soybeans With Better Flavor and Added Benefits
The Big Picture: Making Soybeans Work Harder for Farmers Soybeans aren’t just a crop—they’re the backbone of Missouri farming and…
How Soybeans Keep Their Cool — and What It Means for Missouri Farmers
Missouri soybean growers know the drill. One day it’s too wet to plant, and the next it’s too hot for…
Weeds Still Winning
Soybean Farmers May Need to Think Beyond Herbicides University of Missouri state extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley has a blunt…
The Fertility Formula: No More Wasted Dollars
From precision ag to nutrient balance, Missouri soybean farmers are finding smarter ways to feed their fields — and not…
Mastering Soybean Scouting
If you grow soybeans in Missouri, you know insect pests can eat into profits long before you notice visible damage…
Evaluating the Effect of Nematode-Protectant Seed Treatments for Soybean Cyst Nematode Management
In this article, you’ll find details on: Field trials in multiple locations and over multiple years compared the effect of…
Rotating for Resilience: Missouri’s Playbook for SCN Management
After 30 years of using the same resistance source, SCN is adapting. Learn how Missouri’s research and rotation strategy are…
Breeding Better Beans
Tackling SCN, RKN, Phytophthora and Stink Bugs in Missouri Soybeans Missouri soybean farmers face increasing pressure from pests and diseases,…
Soybean Success Begins in the Soil
As the 2025 growing season approaches, Missouri soybean farmers have a prime opportunity to optimize their yields by focusing on…
U.S. Soybeans, Poultry Forge Partnership Over Poultry Exports
By Sarah Hill U.S. poultry and other types of products are flying off store shelves in the Philippines, one of…
Herbicide Carryover Concerns for Soybean in 2024
by Kevin Bradley, State Extension Weed Scientist, University of Missouri Last spring/early summer, I probably received more calls and complaints…
Optimizing Soybean Planting: Challenges and Strategies
by Andre FB Reis, State Soybean Specialist, University of Missouri The winter is not officially gone but temperatures over 60°F…