en.Wedoany.com Reported - Michigan State University in the United States recently launched an on-farm soybean research trial program, inviting local growers to participate, aiming to test agricultural products and practices in a low-risk manner. Extension specialist Eric Anderson stated that these trials are conducted on limited acreage, at a field scale, helping farmers avoid committing large land resources to specific practices.

Eric Anderson told Brownfield: "We're trying these products on limited acres, it's still a field scale, so farmers don't have to commit hundreds of acres to a particular practice." He also mentioned that most trial products are provided through donations, reducing participation costs.

The Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Trials will focus on the impact of sulfur. Anderson shared: "The best time to see a response is when sulfur hasn't been applied recently, such as before the previous corn crop, or if your soil is quite sandy." This helps growers optimize fertilization strategies and improve crop yields.

The new program plans to expand research on the deer repellent M-Pede. Anderson said: "We really want to see how this will work, the product itself, and how we can make it work within the on-farm trial program." The project aims to evaluate the practical effectiveness of the deer repellent in soybean cultivation, providing farmers with practical solutions.

Currently, all 11 trials still have participation slots available, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Michigan State University's on-farm research trial program helps growers test products and practices through scientific methods, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production.

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