University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Trials – Protein and Oil Testing2023-06-01T09:48:20-05:00

Typically 250 varieties representing various trait stacks from more than 20 seed companies are tested across Illinois each year. Protein and oil evaluation has historically been done through the manual process of collecting grain samples.

By installing technology on the combine that can record these metrics automatically, the data collection process is more streamlined so results are available quicker.

Illinois farmers can use the data to decide to grow varieties with elevated quality characteristics so they can capitalize on premium pricing opportunities. To see the results of the trials, visit https://vt.cropsci.illinois.edu/. 

To learn more about this Illinois Soybean Association checkoff funded project, visit https://www.ilsoyadvisor.com/darin-joos/.

University of Illinois Crop Science Variety Trials – Protein and Oil Testing2023-03-15T15:01:43-05:00

Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program.

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CROP SCIENCE VARIETY TRIALS – PROTEIN AND OIL TESTING

Darin Joos
Research Agronomist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
217-778-7047
joos@illinois.edu

QUESTIONS THIS PROJECT WILL ADDRESS

  • How can we streamline data collection from the state’s variety trials so data can be compiled and made available to farmers more quickly?

  • Typically 250 varieties representing the various trait stacks from more than 20 seed companies are tested across Illinois each year. Protein and oil evaluation has historically been done through the manual process of collecting grain samples.
  • By installing technology on the combine that can record these metrics automatically, the data collection process is more streamlined so results are available quicker.

  • Farmers will be able to review variety trial results that include protein and oil content assessments more quickly so they can choose their soybean varieties earlier.

ADDITIONAL RESEACHERS:

  • Don Chambers, Field/Lab Technician

  • Region 1: Fenton, Mt. Morris and DeKalb
  • Region 2: Monmouth, Goodfield and Dwight
  • Region 3: Perry, New Berlin and Urbana
  • Region 4: St. Peter and Belleville
  • Region 5: Elkville and Harrisburg
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