Research is conducted by many entities, not all of which require reporting outputs to end users of information. Consequently soybean farmers may not always have the latest information, or research may not be summarized and distributed until the end of a project, leaving a lag in information transfer that can delay its impact on soybean production. Our group bridges the gap between research and Extension and provides farmers and stakeholders with the most up-to-date information on integrated soybean management available each year. Formerly the North Central Disease Study Group, our group has expanded to include soybean agronomists and entomologists, with the goal of diversifying the information...