It is imperative that harvested soybeans be stored properly to maintain seed quality. There is limited research on the allowable storage times at different moisture contents and temperatures. The goal of this project is to evaluate soybean storage life by measuring soybean quality over a storage period, at 11% and 13% moisture levels, and at a sequence of temperatures that represent North Dakota weather after harvest. Analyses will include moisture, microbial growth, oil quality, and germination. Results will provide information on allowable storage time at moisture levels recommended during warm temperatures, the market standard, and a typical storage moisture content.Key Benefactors: farmers, agronomists, extension specialists
Peer-reviewed publicationAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (ASABE) conference
Update:Data collection has been completed, but analysis of data is continuing. Discrepancies between research results and existing recommendations have been observed. Completion is expected within 3 months.
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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.