The soybean breeding program selects high-yielding varieties through extensive testing in diverse locations in Virginia in order to address regional factors reducing yields. This is achieved by screening thousands of distinct genetics lines every season. Funds are requested for labor and supplies associated with field testing.
Soybeans are grown on over half a million acres in Virginia, and annually are worth around $100 million in the state. In support of this vital industry, the primary objective of the soybean breeding program is development of improved public soybean varieties for Virginia.
The Commonwealth represents a distinct market from major U.S. soybean production areas,...
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