Production & Research

South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council invests checkoff dollars to find new, more efficient and profitable ways that benefit South Dakota farmers.  Research projects and activities by the North Central Soybean Research Program, South Dakota State University and the United Soybean Board seek to address production and research challenges for soybean farmers.

  • North Central Soybean Research Program was established in 1992 to coordinate soybean production research efforts on a regional level.  NCSRP is comprised of the state soybean checkoff boards in Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
  • SDSU Ag Experiment Station has a mission to conduct research to enhance quality of life in South Dakota through the beneficial use and development of human, economic, and natural resources.  SDAES's current research priorities are based on six themes relevant to the state: biostress, agricultural production, natural resources and their conservation, people, biotechnology, bio-based energy and industry.
  • SDSU Department of Plant Science includes soil science, genetics/breeding, entomology, plant pathology, weedscience, and plant science.
  • Click on the links below for additional SDSU research information:
    Weed Control Database - Search by Crop for all Relevant Tests
    Soybean Aphids Information
    General Plant Disease Information
    Soil Test Lab Research Reports
    Virtual Coffee Shop
  • United Soybean Board is composed of 62 farmer-directors, representing soybean-producing states, appointed by the secretary of agriculture.  The checkoff conducts research for the continued and expanded use of soybeans and soybean products as well as promotional and informational projects that help farmers and build demand.
  • QUALISOY is a collaborative effort among the soybean industry to help market the development and availability of healthier soybeans and soy oil, reduce environmental impacts of livestock production through improved soybean meal, and improve the global competitiveness of the U.S. soybean industry.