1. Soybean yield and quality enhancement through genetic improvement and biotic and abiotic stress mitigation for soybean maturity groups 0-IV.
- Classical and molecular soybean breeding efforts that will enhance yield potential and yield stability clearly focused to the North Central region.
- Research that addresses the control of insects and diseases (defensive traits) with consistent or potentially significant economic impacts across the North Central region.
- Research that addresses weed resistance to herbicides for species of common occurrence and threat across the North Central region.
- Research that addresses soybean response to water, nutrients, soil and environmental conditions unique to the North Central region.