Growing a legacy of successful farmers.
Innovating to expand partnerships, markets, and opportunities for the success of North Dakota soybean growers.
We serve more than 10,000 soybean farmers in North Dakota. Each farmer contributes one-half of 1 percent of the price of each bushel at the point of sale toward the soy checkoff. Half of those funds go to the national checkoff, and the other half funds initiatives in North Dakota.
- Market Development – Build demand and market share for North Dakota Soy- Production and Plant Breeding Research – Invest in production practices and plant breeding to improve the current and long-term success of North Dakota soybean farmers-...
The North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) is committed to supporting research designed to benefit all North Dakota soybean farmers. The NDSC invests 30-40 percent of the checkoff funds they receive into production research. That investment yields positive...
All research projects fall within at least one of the following categories, each representing specific areas of soybean production and profitability:• Research Partnerships• Soybean Breeding Program• Integrated Disease, Weed, and Insect Management•...
- Control of SCN, white mold and sudden death syndrome- Sustainable soybean production practices including cover crops- Management of invasive and noxious herbicide-resistant weeds- Management of soybean insects: soybean aphids, gall midge,...
Getting this research into the hands farmers is a key component of the NDSC’s efforts. Learn more about the focus and the results from NDSC-supported soybean research by downloading the 2023 Research Update.
The Pigweed Awareness Campaign: Spreading the Word to Reduce the Spread
Soybean Pests in North Dakota Can Be Elusive: Be Prepared (Part 2 of 2)
Timing is Crucial for Fungicide Application to Reduce White Mold in Soybeans
Investigating How Fatty Acids Produced by Soybeans Could Help Fight Human Diseases
Soybean Pests in North Dakota Can Be Elusive: Be Prepared (Part 1 of 2)