The Soybean Checkoff:
Solving Soybean Production Problems and Creating
Marketing Opportunities

New information indicates that soybean growers are investing checkoff funds in a balanced research program to increase soybean yields, improve composition and expand market opportunities.
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Frogeye Leaf Spot Research Changes Focus

Frogeye leaf spot can be a severe problem in U.S. soybean fields.  In years with adequate rainfall, fungal diseases will be among the top 10 yield robbers.
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Charcoal Rot Resistance Proves Elusive

Charcoal rot is a fungus that is extensively distributed in soils worldwide. It is usually one of the top 10 soybean diseases annually, but not every state will be affected every year.
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Checkoff funding increased for charcoal rot

The United Soybean Board is increasing funding to help speed up discovery of possible solutions to charcoal rot.
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    Calendar of Events

Feb. 7, 2008 – Soybean Cyst Nematode Workshop, Fargo, N.D.
Feb. 8, 2008 – Soybean Cyst Nematode Workshop, Brookings, S.D.
Feb. 18-22, 2008 – United Soybean Board Meeting, Fort Worth, Texas.
Feb. 27, 2008 – North Central Soybean Research Program Board Meeting, Nashville, Tenn.
Feb. 28-March 1, 2008 – Commodity Classic, Nashville, Tenn.
March 6-7 – Soybean Cyst Nematode Symposium, Tampa, Fla.
July 2008 – North Central Soybean Research Program Board Meeting, Manhattan, Kan.



Your Soybean Checkoff.  Delivering Results.

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