The Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Soybeans
recently approved $213,910 in funding for a wide range of research projects as
well as select promotional activities. At its March board meeting, the
commission reviewed and approved funding for 11 projects.
The research projects funded included: soybean production
research, soybean stem canker research, the continuation of soybean IPM sentinel
plots, development of RR2Y/LL soybean varieties, soybean variety evaluation
and continued research on kudzu bug resistance. In addition, the commission
approved funding in support of the Georgia Weather Network, the Georgia-Florida Soybean Association and a new Extension soybean yield contest.
Like producers of other commodities,
such as cotton, peanuts and dairy, Georgia’s soybean farmers collectively
invest a portion of their revenue to fund research and promotion efforts. This
collective investment is called a check-off. The Soybean Check-off is a nationwide
effort supported entirely by soybean farmers with individual contributions of
0.5 percent of the market price per bushel sold each season.
Success for soybean farmers in today’s
market takes more than just a good harvest. Increasing demand for soybeans is
an essential part of the equation. The Soybean Check-off helps facilitate
market growth and creation by funding research at land-grant universities as
well as promotional efforts. In Georgia, more than 75% of the check-off funds
collected go to fund research – which is crucial in the development of new
varieties, improvements in production efficiency, and advancements in insect
and disease management.
By investing in research and building
demand, the US Soybean Check-off helps ensure a strong and profitable future
for soybean farmers in Georgia and across the nation.For more information about the commission, email gasoybean@gmail.com.
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