TN Soy Funded Research

The Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board recognizes the added value and importance of continued soybean research for our farmers. These projects are submitted to the board by research scientists and extension specialists from all over the state and have resulted in innovations ranging from new soybean varieties and crop management techniques to soy usage innovations.

Organization Project Title Type Project Lead
University of TN Support for County Standardized Trials Breeding/Genomics Ryan Blair
University of TN Identification and integration of resistance loci to southern root-knot nematode into elite soybean cultivars Breeding/Genomics Tarek Hewezi,
Vince Pantalone
University of TN Molecular approaches to discover soybean resistance genes against soybean cyst nematode Breeding/Genomics Tarek Hewezi,
Vince Pantalone,
Neal Stewart,
Mitra Mazarei
USDA Screening soybean lines to identify resistance against charcoal rot, leaf spot, and Phompsis seed decay diseases Breeding/Genomics Alemu Mengistu,
Heather Kelly
University of TN Application of next-generation sequencing technology for accelerating soybean breeding for high yield Breeding/Genomics Tarek Hewezi,
Vince Pantalone
University of TN BEANS: Biological Engineering of Active Natural Suppression of Weeds in Soybean Breeding/Genomics Scott Lenaghan,
David May
University of TN Soybean Breeding & Genetics Breeding/Genomics Vince Pantalone
University of TN Terpenes as deterrents to deer herbivory on soybean Breeding/Genomics Professor C.
Neal Stewart, Jr
University of TN University of Tennessee Soybean Variety Testing Program Breeding/Genomics Virginia Sykes
University of TN Variable rate irrigation scheduling and quantifying irrigation costs under multiple scenarios for soybean Water Management Avat Shekoofa, Ph.D.
Southern Ag Services Future Weed Control Strategies Using Low Volume (LV) Spray Weed & Pest Management Alan Blaine, PhD (PI), Mark Chankle, PhD,
Rusty Mitchell, PhD, Phillip Hays,
Alanna Scholtes
University of TN Soybean Scout Schools and the Evaluation of IPM Practices in Soybeans Weed & Pest Management Sebe Brown,
Heather Kelly,
Larry Steckel,
Jake McNeal
University of TN Disease Efficacy Trials - Varietal and Fungicides Weed & Pest Management Heather Kelly
University of TN Soybean Pathology - Disease Monitoring Weed & Pest Management Heather Kelly
University of TN Pest Resistant Soybean through Self-Replicating RNA Weed & Pest Management Scott C. Lenaghan,
C. Neal Stewart, Jr.,
Alex C. Pfotenhauer
University of TN Research and Extension Support for Management of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Weed & Pest Management Thomas C Mueller,
Larry Steckel
University of TN Boosting Soybean Yields Through Enhanced Insect Pollination Agronomics Feng Chen,
Vince Pantalone
University of TN Enhancing Efficiency & Profitability Desiccating Soybean in Tennessee Agronomics Jake McNeal,
Heather Kelly,
Andrew B. Denton
University of TN Early Season Production System (ESPS) for Soybean in Tennessee Agronomics Jake McNeal
University of TN at Martin Biostimulants in soybean production: effect on plant growth, nodulation, and yield Soil Health/Climate Smart Barbara Darroch,
Behany Wolters,
Isaac Lepcha
University of TN Allelopathic Effects of Cover Crop Species on Weed and Soybean Germination Soil Health/Climate Smart Avat Shekoofa, Ph.D
University of TN Double Cropping Soybeans with Winter Oilseeds for Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Agronomic and Economic Impacts Soil Health/Climate Smart Virginia Sykes,
Edward Yu
Tennessee Tech University AI-Driven Mobile App for Real-Time Quality
Assessment of Harvested Soybeans		 AgTech Dr. Abdul Momin,
Dr. Kenneth Pierce
University of TN Validation of Soil-Test-Based Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilizer Recommendations for Soybean Nutrient Management Dr. Nutifafa Adotey,
Dr. Lori Duncan,
Dr. Robert Florence,
Ryan Blair
University of TN Soybean Fertility in Tennessee Nutrient Management Jake McNeal
University of TN Generation of free amino acids from soybean meal New Uses Vermont P Dia
Dynamic Green Products TN Soy based product(s) New Uses Scott Porter
TN Foundation for Ag in the Classroom Planting Ideas... Harvesting Success! Education Chris Fleming
Agricenter International Agricenter International: Advancing Knowledge of Soybeans through Education and Promotion Education Timothy Roberts
University of TN Harvesting Innovation: STEM Education through the lens of Agriculture (Lone Oaks Farm) Education Penny Russell
USSEC Aquaculture in Pond Support Soy Partnerships Lyndsey Erb,
Brianna Metts
USSEC Soy Connext 2025 Sponsorship Soy Partnerships Lyndsey Erb,
Brianna Metts
USSEC Utilization of US Soy in the Americas Soy Partnerships Lyndsey Erb,
Brianna Metts
USSEC Support of Soy Excellence Centers Soy Partnerships Lyndsey Erb
WISHH WISHH Markets - The Future of New US Soy Exports Soy Partnerships Gena Perry, WISHH Executive Director