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.
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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.
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