Soybean Checkoff Research
Precision Technology
Research Projects
Agriculture’s Big Picture Through Smaller Pictures
Farmers need data that leads to decisions they can take action on. With funding through a grant from the Ohio Soybean Council, Dr. Scott Shearer, and Dr. Mark Loux began looking at how this technology could be beneficial to Ohio’s farmers.
Correcting compaction infractions below the surface
“Compaction was a huge issue this year.” – Elizabeth Hawkins, OSU Extension, Agronomic Systems Field Specialist
How much do you value your data?
“Everyone has a different philosophy when it comes to calibrating their yield monitor for harvest data.” – Matt Liskai, Greenfield Ag, Gibsonburg, Ohio
How AI and Unmanned Aerial Systems Could Change the Future of Crop Scouting
OSU researchers are testing the use of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) in Ohio fields to automate the scouting process with data collected directly from the crop canopy.
Four Tips for Navigating Weather & Climate Change
Noticing our changing climate and weather patterns is one thing. Understanding the science, how it affects your farm and adjusting business strategies to manage these …
Exploring Ag Equipment Innovations
Each season offers growers and retailers the opportunity to improve their business for the future. Upgrading farm equipment is a change that requires substantial investment, …
Properly Winterizing Sprayers Can Help Mitigate Costly Problems Next Spring
This is a busy time of year for many farmers, but taking time to winterize your sprayer now can payoff in avoiding problems next spring. Without proper …
Meet Three Ohio Farmers Improving Farm Efficiency With Technology
Ohio is home to many innovative soybean growers who are adopting technologies to farm more efficiently and get the most out of their inputs. Three …