Results from the 2021 TN soybean variety trials are now available as pdf and excel files at search.utcrops.com/soybean. One hundred ten varieties were evaluated in small plot replicated trials (REC) at nine locations and fifty-seven varieties were evaluated in three to twelve locations as non-replicated large strip plots (CST).  Quality and agronomic traits are reported for the REC trials and disease data are reported for both sets of trials.  A summary of varieties that were in the yield “A group” (not statistically different from the top yield within each test) in either the REC or CST trial can be viewed here 2021 TN Soybean Top-Performers . Links for individual tables and the soybean database will be uploaded soon.

Growing regions often cross state lines but variety test information is typically reported by state. To provide stakeholders with a clearer picture of variety performance, a project is underway to develop a web-based, Mid-South soybean variety testing database that allows end-users to summarize and filter yield, quality, and phenotypic data based on location characteristics that cross multiple states. This research is being performed as a collaborative project with the University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Virginia Tech, NC State, and University of Arkansas and is funded by the United Soybean Board. Input from those involved in soybean production (grower, seed industry, Extension, crop advisor) is important for developing a product that best meets the needs of stakeholders. If you are interested in providing input for this research project, the survey can be found at soybeandatabase.questionpro.com (respondents must be 18 or older). If you have any additional questions regarding this project, please contact the lead PI, Dr. Virginia Sykes, at vsykes@utk.edu.