Soybean variety selection is a crucial decision that substantially impacts farm prof-itability. Producers should prioritize varieties with high yield potential combinedwith resistance or tolerance to key biotic and abiotic stressors prevalent in theirregion. Soybean variety testing data are readily accessible through university exten-sion programs and seed companies. These data are typically available in printedpublications, downloadable online datasheets (e.g., PDFs, spreadsheets), and user-friendly online selection tools. Evaluating yield and stress resistance data acrossmultiple locations and years, including both replicated small-plot trials and on-farmlarge strip-plot demonstrations, provides the most reliable basis for selecting varietiesadapted to diverse and unpredictable environmental conditions.
- Agricultural Systems
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