2016
The Quest of 100-Bushel Soybean: On-Farm Approach
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Kansas Soybean Commission
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Field management Nutrient managementSoil healthTillageYield trials
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Ignacio Ciampitti, Kansas State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Stewart R. Duncan, Kansas State University
Terry Griffin, Kansas State University
Xiaomao Lin, Kansas State University
Doug Shoup, Kansas State University
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Project Code:
1676
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Kansas Soybean Commission
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Kansas State University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

A compendium of knowledge was gained after the implementation of the “kitchen sink” project, but it presents a challenge of the technology transfer and adoption of the recommended practices by soybean growers? Still average yields are well below 50 bushels/acre, yet some producers can attain higher yields. The large yield gap should be more properly understood by focusing on how to close it. Conducting small-scale research plots is usually not represented very well when dealing with the natural variability experienced in a farmer field (larger-scale). The method proposed in this project would allow the research team to make a step forward in evaluating current on-farm management (farmer-driven)...

Unique Keywords:
#closing yield gap, #crop management systems, #management practices , #on-farm research, #phenology, #site-specific management, #within field variability
Information And Results
Project Deliverables

The main outcomes expected from this project would be to help identify on-farm production practices that are blocking yield potential. All project outcomes will be disseminated in diverse research and extension communication outlets to better educate Kansas soybean producers and agri-business professionals in the use of best management practices for maximizing financial returns and preserve the land and water resources under their control.

Final Project Results

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.