Farm for Soy
Innovation

The Farm for Soy Innovation, located at 5601 S Rangeline Rd in Columbia, was established in 2004 and opened eight years later as a premier site for soybean-related research and education. Once called the Bay Farm Research Facility, today, it serves as a hub for on-farm research and demonstration projects in the latest agronomic research, conservation practices, and new technology. The facility also hosts events, meetings and training sessions, providing space for in-field research, business and market development, and farmer-focused education. Visitors are welcome to tour the Farm for Soy Innovation—contact Missouri Soybeans to schedule a visit and see firsthand how the facility continues to respond to the needs of Missouri soybean farmers.

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A home for Missouri-grown research

At the Farm for Soy Innovation, Missouri Soybeans conducts cutting edge research to help Missouri farmers continue to provide a sustainable, safe supply.

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At the Farm for Soy Innovation, Missouri Soybeans conducts cutting edge research to help Missouri farmers continue to provide a sustainable, safe supply.

To view research information for each plot, tap the plot. A textbox with detailed information will display.

Soybeans
Corn
Other Research
Sunflowers
Soy Breeding Team
Wildlife Habitat

Bay Tract

Smith Tract

Northern Missouri Soybean Breeding Program

The Northern Missouri Soybean Breeding Program is focused on development of soybean varieties that meet the agronomic needs of Missouri growers. Developed specifically for Missouri soils and growing conditions, these varieties are evaluated for traits such as soybean cyst nematode resistance and sudden death syndrome tolerance with an emphasis on high yielding lines.

High Oleic Soybeans

Field trials for soybean varieties with high oleic acid content take place at the facility. In addition, the evaluation of soybean compositional traits takes place at the state-of-the-art laboratory. Soybean varieties with value-added traits will improve the profitability and competitiveness of soybeans grown in Missouri.

Other Agronomic Research

The Farm for Soy Innovation not only advances soybean breeding for Missouri farmers but also serves as a hub for diverse research projects on agronomic practices, cover crops, soil fertility, weed management, and new emerging technologies.

QualySense QSorter Services

The QSorter® enables rapid, high-speed single-seed analysis—processing up to 30 seeds per second—to assist with:

  • Quality inspection
  • Breeding selection
  • Biochemical property measurement

This advanced technology helps breeders quickly identify desirable seed traits, such as high protein, oleic acid, and total oil content, resulting in more effective field trials.

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Knowledge sharing

At the Farm for Soy Innovation, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with a wide range of agricultural partners to stay connected to the latest research, production practices, and industry trends that are shaping Missouri agriculture. These partnerships allow us to bring timely, practical insights directly to farmers and stakeholders. In addition, we regularly host school groups, industry leaders, and community organizations on the farm, showcasing our research plots and demonstration areas as living classrooms. By opening our gates, we not only highlight the value of checkoff-funded innovation but also foster dialogue that strengthens the future of agriculture in Missouri.

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