Achieving the objectives:
• All samples were received and analyzed as prescribed.
• Cooperators in South America were successful in receiving and sending samples to the U.S.
• Results from prior years have been analyzed and reports have been received. This information has been made available to USB and its contractors for use in supporting messaging for USB’s marketing efforts, both international and Domestic.
• Results have been shared with Integrative Nutrition Inc. who has provided a nutritional analysis of the meal that can be further utilized by the animal nutrition industry.
• Research highlights and results have been presented and shared by the PI as appropriate.
• We plan to share results with Soybean Breeders to help guide future improvements.
Significant Progress/longer term utilization of results:
• The final report and analysis will be analyzed and utilized in additional marketing efforts by contractors such as USSEC to enhance international marketing efforts. The results are expected to support additional growth in U.S. soybean marketing efforts for years to come.
• We will continue to share the results with researchers in the soybean breeding/genetics community in order to ensure data helps guide future development research, where appropriate.