This project fully aligns with the mission of MSPC by increasing the return on investment for Michigan soybean farmers as well as enhancing sustainable production systems. Modified relay intercropping system (soybean intercropped into wheat) may increase per acre profitability by harvesting both wheat and soybean grain crops within the same year. In Michigan, double crop soybean production (soybeans planted after wheat harvest), is not al-ways possible due to a short growing season. However, intercropping soybean into an actively growing wheat crop allows more time for the soybean plants to grow, increase biomass, and ultimately have the potential for higher yields. Additionally,...
1. Knowledge of modified relay intercropping systems and their effect on yield. 2. Updated recommendations for ideal soybean plant date and relative maturity for modified relay intercropping systems.
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.