2026

Tobie Blanchard, Miller, V. Todd, Williams, Avery, Hubbard, Allie, Peveto, Kyle, LaBauve, Randy, Gautreaux, Craig, McClure, Olivia J., Kleinpeter, Shelly

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The Louisiana Soybean & Grain Research & Promotion Board 2026 Report
AgCenter researcher studies how chicken farm waste affects soil fertility
From the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Emerging insecticide, stink bug host research could improve cost and efficiency
Plant-derived compounds show promise for soybean disease management
Avoiding disease in crops starts early, all to avoid a late-season yield loss
2026 Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board-funded projects
New resistant varieties prove challenging for nematode management in soybeans
Researchers develop new strategies in fight against soybean insects
Leaf size, varieties, product claims among AgCenter soybean research efforts
On-farm variety trials continue to provide valuable feedback to researchers and growers
Wheat struggles, breeding advances mark 2026 season
Researcher tracks pests, tests treatments in corn, grain sorghum
Research into dsRNA to improve effectiveness, longevity of treatment
Proactivity, patience are key in combatting herbicide-resistant weeds
LSU AgCenter researchers advance fight against taproot decline
Improving soybean seed quality assessment using computer vision
Economists develop AI tools to help improve profitability, manage risk
Researchers look inside the soybean for hidden value
LSU AgCenter adds four specialists for soybean grain research and extension
Cercospora leaf blight studies show promise after years of scientific work
Trials show limited soybean defense against aerial blight