2009
Soybean Irrigation Study
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Soybeans
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Abiotic stressField management SustainabilityWater supply
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Eric Prostko, University of Georgia
Co-Principal Investigators:
John Woodruff, University of Georgia
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Soybeans
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
University of Georgia
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

Georgia farmers have traditionally irrigated less than ten percent of the state's soybean acreage, even though they have the capacity to irrigate more than a million acres of cropland. The low percentage is related to anticipated yields of 44-55 bushels per acre for soybeans which is not competitive with other crops.

These researchers believe that with improved varieties and management, Georgia producers can make soybean yields of 65-75 bushels per acre. When achieved, farmers will find that soybeans will be very competitive with other agronomic crops, such as corn, cotton and peanut. This study is designed to demonstrate that irrigated soybean in Georgia can result in higher soybean...

Unique Keywords:
#water, #water quality & management
Information And Results
Final Project Results

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