Arkansas Soybean Research Verification Program

JONESBORO, ARK.
   The Arkansas Soybean Research Verification Program (SRVP) completed its 28th year and represents a public exhibition of the implementation of research-based Extension recommendations in an actual field scale farming environment for soybeans. Since the Research Verification Program is subject to public scrutiny and funding, generally with producer monies, Extension makes a very strong attempt to implement these recommendations in a timely manner in order to fulfill the objectives of the program. The Soybean Research Verification Program Coordinators are Chris Grimes and Steve Kelley.
   Objectives
   1. To conduct on-farm field trials to verify the utility of research-based recommendations with the intent of optimizing potential for profits.
   2. To develop an on-farm database for use in economic analyses and computer assisted management programs.
   3. To aid researchers in identifying areas of production that requires further study.
   4. To improve or refine existing recommendations which contribute to profitable production utilizing all production systems applicable to the commodity.
   5. To increase county Extension agents expertise in the specified commodity.
   6. Utilize and incorporate data and findings from the Research Verification Program into Extension educational programs at the county and state level.


















   Goals
   The specific goals of the Soybean Research Verification Program are:
   1. To demonstrate to producers that University of Arkansas soybean management recommendations developed from small-plot research are applicable to large-scale field applications and provide optimum yields and economic returns.
   2. To evaluate the current University of Arkansas soybean management recommendations for completeness and determine where weaknesses in knowledge or information exist and further research is warranted.
   3. To train new County Extension Agents in soybean production and provide experiences that will benefit the agent in his overall county programming with respect to soybean production. Δ
   CHRIS GRIMES: Soybean/Wheat Research Verification Coordinator, University of Arkansas