From Seeds to Solutions
Highlights from MSR&PC’s 2025 Research Projects
On your screen is the second Research Report published by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC). On this page, you’ll read key takeaways from over 20 checkoff-funded research projects across our priority areas – including weed and pest management, soybean breeding genetics and agronomy – from some of our industry’s brightest minds.
This publication is the brainchild of our board and new Research Director Sergio Cabello Leiva. MSR&PC would like to pay tribute to former research director, Dr. David Kee, for managing former projects during 2024- 25, prior to Sergio joining MSR&PC in spring 2025. David served as the Council’s research lead for a decade; his passion for agronomy and production research is truly unmatched. The scope of these projects reflects his expertise and professional oversight.
Highlights from MSR&PC’s 2025 Research Projects
Delving Deep: Evaluating Soil Moisture Dynamics, Evapotranspiration and Yield in Response to Cover Crop,Termination Timing and Herbicide Strategies in Soybean
Assessing the Efficacy of Seed Treatment Nematicides for Management of SCN, SDS in the Growth Room and Greenhouse Conditions
2025 Adjuvant Tank Mix Impact on 2,4-D, Lactofen, and Glufosinate on Waterhemp and Giant Ragweed in Soybean
Developing Resistance Management Guidelines and Evaluating Quantitative Resistance to Phytophthora Sojae in Minnesota
Genetics of Soybean Cyst Nematode Virulence and Morphological Traits, and Development of Molecular Tools for HG Type Test
Training Future Ag Professionals on NDVI Use and Impacts in Soybean Production Via Hands-on Learning
Determining the Current Phytophthora Sojae Population and Status of Variety Resistance in Minnesota Using Improved Methods
Exploring New Avenues of Sclerotinia Rot Disease Management Through Soybean Canopy Architecture Traits
Intensification Frontiers: A Second-round Study on Cover Crops and Double-Cropping in Minnesota-Real Fields
