2015
Crop Composition Survey Results and Perspective using Samples Provided by USDA-NASS from their 2014 Objective Yield Survey (1520-832-8275)
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Contributor/Checkoff:
United Soybean Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
(none assigned)
Parent Project:
Domestic Crop Composition Survey Results and Perspective using Samples Provided by USDA-NASS from their 2013 Objective Yield Survey (1420-832-8275)
Lead Principal Investigator:
Nick Bajjalieh, Integrative Nutrition, Inc.
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
1520-832-8275
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
United Soybean Board
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Integrative Nutrition, Inc.
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

Unique Keywords:
#analytical standards & measurements, #nir, #seed composition, #soybean variety testing
Information And Results
Project Deliverables

1) All samples provided by USDA-NASS from their OY 2014 survey are analyzed by NIR for crude protein, oil and specific amino acids using designated Foss NIR instrument and spectra is predicted using Foss provided software and calibrations.

2) Results from the 2014 crop are summarized by multi-county FIPS districts and reported using tables, data maps and charts suitable for display on the U.S. Soy Measurements section of the USB web site. To gain greater perspective on the implications of observed compositional differences, results from the use of compositional data in INI models will also be presented. A narrative will accompany the display of results.
a. A major focus will be on amino acid characteristics and value illustrations will include the use of least-cost formulation comparisons
- Focus will be on amino acids of greatest practical and economic importance in swine and poultry feeds

3) Information developed as part of item 2 above will be assembled into a series of “pages” and sent to USDA-NASS for their review and approval to “publish”. After USDA-NASS approval, the pages will be provided to Osborn & Barr for inclusion on the USB web site.

4) As interest in the composition opportunity continues to increase, additional opportunities for communicating information to producers and other value chain participants are identified and pursued.
a. In person presentation by PI to review project learnings with USB decision makers at date TBD


Final Project Results

Achieving the objectives
• Everything is progressing according to plan as highlighted in 4.5 above.
• This is a recurring annual project with a history of successful completion, thus we’re confident, given current status this project is on track to complete on time and achieve its objectives.
• Planned activities include:
• Finish organization of results by FIPS district and analysis of individual FIPS district results.
• Develop “chapters” which present, by FIPS district, different value related characteristics.
• “Chapters” will include a dialogue around reported results intended to enable greater perspective about observed value implications and opportunities
• Submit “Chapters” to NASS for their review and approval prior to forwarding them to Osborn & Barr for conversion into a web compatible format.

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.