Welcome to the Soybean Research Center

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Communication, Collaboration, Synergy


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Upcoming Events

Early Planning stages are in effect for a tour of Minnesota soybean facilities/farms for our graduate students this summer.  The outstate tour in 2022 was a hit and we plan to cover a variety of venues this year as well.  

WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO LATELY

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Man explains poster of his research to 3 students.
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First Field Day Launches New UMN Soybean Research Center

September 1, 2023

Collaborating researchers showcase field trials for farmers and stakeholders.

Standing in the crop research fields near the St. Paul campus, University of Minnesota researchers and students shared their latest collaborative efforts to improve soybean production...


Seed Art at the State Fair!

September 1, 2023

Lucas Roberts- Ph.D. candidate in the Lorenz Soybean Lab, won a ribbon in Crop Art at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair. He used only soybeans originating from the UM Breeding Program. This was his first attempt at Crop Art....


SRC participates in Coordinated Soybean Centers meeting in Indianapolis

July 31, 2023

Seth Naeve, co-director of the Soybean Research Center here at the University of Minnesota attended the Coordinated Soybean Centers meeting in Indianapolis this past July...


SRC Spring Social 4/28/23

April 18, 2023

Soybean Research Center's Second Annual Spring Social/Networking Event
Friday, April 28 starting at 3:30 pm on the Borlaug Hall (South) Patio, or in 306 Borlaug in case of rain (or snow!)
Stop by anytime until ~5:30 for food, drinks, and conversation with fellow UMN soybean researchers!


APG seminar

APG Seminar Series: Don Ort, University of Illinois

November 16, 2022

Co-hosted by the UMN Soybean Research Center, APG seminar speaker Dr. Don Ort (University of Illinois) will give a talk "Engineering Photosynthesis for Increased Yield" on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 PM in 105 Cargill.


Soybean Research Center Sampler Fri. Nov. 11

November 16, 2022

The Soybean Research Center is hosting a Research Sampler on Friday, Nov. 11 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in 306 Borlaug.  The event will include information about funding opportunities from soybean organizations, student posters, and a social hour & reception.


SRC Spring Social

August 4, 2022

Soybean Research Center's Annual (?!) Spring Social/Networking Event
Friday, Apr. 22--starting at 3:30, but stop by anytime until ~5:30 for food, drinks, and conversation with fellow UMN soybean researchers!
Borlaug Hall Patio (in case of rain, we'll be in the Land O'Lakes Center, 395 Borlaug)


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Field School for Ag Professionals

July 1, 2022

July 20-21, 2022: University of MN Exension offers a two-day hands-on, in-field program emphasizing crop and pest management diagnostic skill-building will help you enhance your troubleshooting and crop management skills.
https://extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/field-school-ag-professionals


Terry Hurley

Special Seminar: Terry Hurley

March 25, 2022

Special Seminar: Terry Hurley
Austin A. Dowell Professor and Director of Graduate Studies,
University of MN, Department of Applied Economics

Friday, Mar. 25, 2022 12:00-1:00 PM
306 Borlaug Hall