Soybeans have been grown in Georgia for livestock feed since the 18th century, and are produced today for cooking oil and animal fodder.
In Georgia, soybeans are not a huge cash crop thanks to the plant's susceptibility to drought and its need for longer periods of nighttime darkness than are typically found in the state. The 180,000 acres that are planted in Georgia each year are mainly used to produce cooking oil, although CAES researchers are busy exploring soybeans' value as an alternative fuel source.
New varieties that are more tolerant of Georgia's growing conditions are also being developed and tested by 海角官方首页 Extension scientists.
Our Programs and Services
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Lab Testing and Analysis Services Testing for soil, plant tissue, water quality, animal waste, feeds and forages, pesticides, and much more!
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many county offices for ag producers.
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Pesticide Safety Education Program Topics include pest identification, storage and disposal, pesticide drift and runoff prevention, water quality protection, and food safety.
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Production Meetings Updates on local issues for growers and producers.
Recent Publications
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2025 Georgia Ag Forecast Series: 2025 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Outlook (AP 130-3-09) 1. Tight margins are expected to continue in 2025 for corn, soybeans, and wheat with commodity prices likely near or below the breakeven cost of production. 2. Bountiful grain and oilseed production, …
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2024 Georgia Ag Forecast Series: 2024 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Outlook (AP 130-2-06) 1. Tighter margins are expected in 2024 for corn, soybeans, and wheat as commodity prices are forecast to be lower and input prices are expected to be flat. 2. Growing demand for sustainable biodiesel…
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Georgia Pest Management Handbook Series: Soybean (SB 28-28) Commercial insect and weed control in soybeans. Updated annually.
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2023 Georgia Ag Forecast Series: 2023 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Outlook (AP 130-1-06) 1. The Russia-Ukraine war and Mexico’s plan to ban genetically modified corn from the United States will increase uncertainty regarding corn prices. 2. The United States and the world will continue to…
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Provides updated information on all aspects of soybean production, marketing, economics, and outlook.
Teams made up of research scientists and extension specialists work together to?provide the latest technology and information for efficient, profitable production of some of Georgia's most valuable commodities.
Brings together information on sustainable agriculture including crop rotation, cover crops, and other resources.
IPBGG faculty actively engage in training of graduate students, the development of new crop varieties, and basic research on the genetics and understanding of crop traits important to agriculture and human kind.
Learn more about the agricultural and applied economics department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Learn more about the crop and soil sciences department at the 海角官方首页 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
News
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Soybean cyst nematodes have evolved to trick plants into diverting resources to support the nutrient demands of the developing nematode.
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New registrations are only for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans?and will expire in?2025.
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海角官方首页 agricultural scientists will speak about cotton, corn, peanuts and soybeans research.
