During seasons with early frost or late maturing soybeans, farmers may find green or semi-green soybeans in their harvested crop. Green soybeans usually receive a significant discount at the elevator. Previous research studied how storage environment impacted green soybeans. This research project will incorporate process improvements and investigate other soybean varieties. Soybean varieties will be grown, and the harvested beans will be separated by color, oven-dried, and stored at different temperatures. Color change will be monitored externally and internally, and oil quality will be evaluated. Results will provide producers with information on whether storage environment can change soybean color.
Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension specialists