Tagged soybeans

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Acid rain and agriculture

Students are never too young to do inquiry-based science! How does the pH of water affect seed germination? 4th/5th grade teachers at Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School Sabrina Walters and Shelly Hughes led their students through an experiment …
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A Different Kind of Farming

Teachers attending the 2015 Ag Biotech Academy took a field trip to Freshwater Farms in Urbana, Ohio. This facility has been in operation for over 30 years, raising rainbow trout, yellow perch, and freshwater shrimp. Ohio has over 300 fish farms, …
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Ag economics

Who helps farmers make decisions? Meet David Marrison, a farm management specialist and see how his career helps farmers manage on-farm data.
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Agri inventor

Inventors and innovators are needed in agriculture! Learn more about the path to a product that saves farmers time and money. Thanks to Arkansas Soybean Association for sharing this video. Credit: Arkansas Soybean Association
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Agronomist shares science fair ideas

GrowNextGen brings the experts to you! Laura Lindsey is a Soybean and Small Grain Agronomist in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at the Ohio State University. She recently did a webinar on Soybean-Related Science Fair Experiments for …
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Alexandra Stinemetz

Field Agronomist at Pioneer
agronomy soybeans technology
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Alex Lindsey

Assistant Professor of Crop Ecophysiology and Agronomy at the Ohio State University
agronomy soybeans statistical analysis plant science soil science
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Amy Sigg Davis

Farmer
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Andrea Flowers

Merchant at Cargill Inc.
soybeans logistics processing Cargill
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Andy Stickel welcomes students to his family farm

Andy Stickel farms with his family, his parents, and his brother’s family in Wood County, Ohio. They grow corn, soybeans, wheat, and tomatoes, as well as raising cattle on their 1500 acre property. Stickel welcomed students from Ohio and many other …
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Animal digestion and nutrition

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How might we best feed animals? How do animals digest food? Animal nutritionists determine feed rations for livestock, zoo animals, and pets related to their dietary needs but also their digestive systems. This unit will make a …
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Animal digestion and nutrition (TL version)

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How might we best feed animals? How do animals digest food? Animal nutritionists determine feed rations for livestock, zoo animals, and pets related to their dietary needs but also their digestive systems. This unit will make a …
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Animal nutrition

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Which macromolecules are found in animal feed? Animal nutrition focuses on the dietary needs of animals—not just those in agriculture and food production, but also in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife management. Pets need good nutrition, too. In …
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Anthony Wayne-Penta FFA FT “Soy” Day 2022

On Friday, November 18th, the Anthony Wayne-Penta FFA Chapter visited Fallen Timbers Middle School 6th grade classes for “soy day”. Soybeans are the top crop produced in Ohio. In this agricultural literacy event, members taught 6th graders about …
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Aquaculture

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How does aquaculture meet the global demand for protein? Students discover the science and challenges behind global fish farming by completing these three lessons.
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Barges, trains and trucks: Logistics and moving soybeans

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Why is transportation for commodity crops so critical? Infrastructure is critical to the functions of the country, in particular the shipment of commodity crops such as soybeans. This unit introduces students to several types of infrastructure that are …
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Barry McGraw

Director, Product Development and Commercialization at the Ohio Soybean Council
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Beans about water: soybeans and food science

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What role do soybeans and soy products play in my everyday life? Are soybeans everywhere? Really? Check ingredient labels in a variety of cookies, peanut butter, soups, chips, chocolate candy, microwave popcorn and other processed snacks. Many of the foods we eat …
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Bill Bateson

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Hancock County
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Bill Bayliss

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans aquaculture Logan County
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Bioeconomy and soybeans: investigating challenges and exploring solutions

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What is a bioeconomy? What is the role of soybeans in the development of bioeconomies in Spanish-speaking countries? International markets are very important to soybean farmers across the globe. In this unit, students in a Spanish language class will explore the idea of a bioeconomy and research case studies of …
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Biofuels: Fuel from Food?

The question for this experiment was which type of sugar (glucose or sucrose) can produce the most ethanol (greatest ethanol percent) through the fermentation and distillation of different food products (corn syrup, strawberry, molasses, corn, and …
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Bioscience careers and hands-on fun at SWOBEC

GrowNextGen coordinated a session for about 90 high school juniors from schools comprising the Southwest Ohio Bioscience Education Consortium (SWOBEC) at Southern State Community College in Washington Court House. Representatives from renewable …
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Bob Suver

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Clark County
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Bringing the power with biofuel!

Biodiesel from start to finish…. That’s what Kelly Lewis’s bioscience seniors worked on in their first full week back at school. Lewis teaches the Bioscience program for Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School at a satellite location in …
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Chad Warner

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Darke County
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Charles Heady

Senior Crush Merchant and Oilseeds Manager, Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain, North America
animal science commodities grains nutrients soybeans
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Checking peroxidase levels in soybean plants

Sarah Seeley, a junior at Benjamin Logan High School, was the second place winner of the Ohio Soybean Council State Science Day award. Seeley’s project tested which type of soybean has the most peroxidase. Peroxidase is an enzyme found in soybeans …
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ChickQuest primer

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What do you know about chickens? Chickens are one of the largest consumers of soybeans! In this unit, students learn about the characteristics of birds and chickens, and how to idenitify different breeds.
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Commodity transportation

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How do transportation and logistics affect our food supply? Getting food from farms to markets is dependent on many forms of transportation, and involves careers related to logistics, infrastructure, commodity trading, and engineering. Students learn about …
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Community outreach events bring soybean science to the masses!

Ohio Soybean Council ambassadors have been traveling around to share science and fun with eager learners. Soy Excited for Science, Eastland Fairfield CC A group of about 30 students investigated chemistry and food science around soy including making …
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Congratulations to these 2019 winners!

Give ’em a hand, folks! These are the winners of the Ohio Soybean Bioscience Award, sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council. These projects were judged at State Science Day at the Ohio State University. Winners will be invited to share their research …
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Crushing soybeans

Teachers participating in the “Explore Food Science: Field to Package” virtual workshop recently took a tour of the Sidney Cargill soybean processing plant. The tour was conducted by Andrea Flowers, who buys beans for the facility, and Pat Knouff, a …
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Dave Dotterer

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Wayne County
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David Black

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Franklin County
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David Clark

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Warren County
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Destinations of soybeans

Do you know where the soybeans grown here in Ohio end up? All over the world! John Motter, Treasurer of The United Soybean Board (USB), explains how far and wide those soybeans travel. (embed: https://vimeo.com/156015018)
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Down on the farm with extern Patty Hanna

Patty Hanna teaches at the eSTEM Academy for Reynoldsburg City Schools. She was chosen to do an externship at The Ohio State University’s Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory. As part of the externship experience, Hanna will produce …
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Emilie Regula Hancock

Marketing & Outreach Manager at Ohio Soybean Council
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Emulsion activities bring learning together

After discussing the soybean’s nitrogen-fixing ability and its role in the nitrogen cycle, Amy McCormick of Columbiana High School demonstrated another use for soybeans. She used the Soybeans are Everywhere lessons to incorporate surface tension, …
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Encountering a whole new world

Leah LaCrosse, Huron City Schools 8th grade science educator and GrowNextGen teacher leader, visited Commodity Classic 2019, the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational event in America: Walking into Commodity Classic …
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Eric Slater

Vice-President of Operations at Zen-Noh Grain Corporations Export Terminal in Convent, Louisiana
grains international logistics soybeans transportation
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Experiment checks influence of GM feed on Japanese quails

Researchers investigated the effects of genetically modified feed on ten generations of Japanese quail chicks. The experimental groups were fed GM soy and non-GM maize, GM maize and non-GM soy, or both non-GM soy and maize. Some differences were …
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Fall harvest virtual field trips

Students from Ohio and other states were out in the field this week with Ohio soybean farmers Scott Metzger and Nathan Eckel. Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) provides live virtual field trips each spring and fall, so participants joined the farmer in the …
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Family farmers, soybean growers

See how technology plays an important role in agriculture. 6th generation farmers talk about their passion for agriculture and farming. Thanks to Arkansas Soybean Association for sharing this video. Credit: Arkansas Soybean Association
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Farming: a family tradition

John Motter, Treasurer of The United Soybean Board (USB), is active in many agricultural organizations near his farm in Jenera, Ohio. Here he talks about his family’s farming tradition. (embed: https://vimeo.com/156015097)
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Feed and fuel your future: food production

GrowNextGen collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Corn & Wheat on a special program to help students find their future career. Feed and Fuel Your Future consisted of 4 weeks of virtual field trips, lessons, and career …
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Feed and fuel your future: food science and food safety

GrowNextGen collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Corn & Wheat on a special program to help students find their future career. Feed and Fuel Your Future consisted of 4 weeks of virtual field trips, lessons, and career …
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Fermented foods workshop brings teachers close-up with mold

GrowNextGen Teacher leaders Colin Day and Abby Snyder recently presented “Fermented Foods! Mold Fermented Soy Products”, a workshop for middle and high school biology teachers in central New York. Fifteen participants learned about fermented soy …
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Flooding impacts soybean transportation

Learn about the way recent flooding has affected soybean transportation from Ohio to China in this NPR story. Your students can see how natural disasters here affect transportation and the economy. Now is the peak time for American farmers to get …
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Fort Frye High School participates in Community Day

by Abby Motter, Fort Frye ag ed teacher and FFA advisor The Fort Frye FFA recently participated in the “We are Fort Frye” Community Day held on Friday, December 20th, 2019. At this event, local community members, businesses, colleges, and others set …
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Getting to know the versatility of soybeans

By attending the Ohio Soybean Council-sponsored Ag Biotech Academy workshop, Jamie Brown was able to share information about agriculture, soybeans, and careers with 6th grade students at Miami East Junior High. Brown’s students completed the Global …
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Global ag trade resources put the world at your students’ fingertips

So how does an Ohio soybean end up as tofu in Japan? A new e-learning module and career video developed by a partnership between the Ohio Soybean Council and the Columbus Council on World Affairs helps students understand issues related to global …
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Global Impact students share science with elementary school

Students from Global Impact Academy shared science fun with their community! At the Lagonda Elementary School’s Science Family Fun Night, they conducted labs from the following units on GNG: Soy Beautiful Oh Soy Good Can you taste the difference?: …
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Global trade in agriculture

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Where did your food come from? How far did it travel? Many people are thinking about these questions prompted by the mantra “Buy Local.” But much of our food has been shipped by barge, ridden on rails and rolled on the road in trucks. Without …
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Grafting peas and beans

Grafting is a common gardening technique that unites a scion (top of one plant) with a rootstock (the root of another plant). Often times people graft their plants in order to repair a broken or injured plant, to speed up the growth by giving it a …
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Growing high oleic soybeans

John Motter, Treasurer of The United Soybean Board (USB) and Ohio farmer, talks about why he grows high oleic soybeans. (embed: https://vimeo.com/156015016)
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GrowNextGen shares at food production workshop

Ice cream? Yes, please! Making ice cream in a bag was just one of the fun activities in a food science workshop held at Lake Metropark Farmpark. 40 teachers ranging from kindergarten to grade 8 participated as part of a Summit County ESC second year …
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Growth and development of pigs

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What do you know about pigs? Pigs are one of the largest consumers of soybeans! In this unit, students explore the habitat, growth, and feed of pigs.
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Harold Watters

retired Associate Professor, Field Specialist for Agronomic Systems
ohio state university extension farming nutrients soybeans water quality
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Hello, homeschoolers!

We’re making connections with the homeschooling community! GrowNextGen had a booth at the Cincinnati Midwest Homeschool Convention in April. Both parents and children were interested in the egg incubator on the table—many wanted to buy an incubator …
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Henry Ford and George Washington Carver team up to make bio-based products

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How do scientists and engineers work together to solve problems? Scientists and engineers work together to “industrialize” the use of agriculture products. Oil and protein from plants can be turned into many products. Design some new products using items from …
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Increasing soybean germination rate

Seed germination begins with the rupturing of the seed coat and the emergence of the radicle, which will form the first roots of the seedling. Molybdenum is a catalyst for several enzymatic reactions in a cell, and potassium chloride is an essential …
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International trade

A career in global ag trade relies on strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of the food system. Could this career be for you?
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International trade in agriculture

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Why do we engage in trade with other countries? What are the ways in which this trading occurs? Trade in agricultural products is big business. In Ohio nearly 50% of soybeans are exported. In this unt, students learn about the customers for Ohio's ag products and how these goods are traded.
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Jeff Magyar

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Ashtabula County
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Jeff McKanna

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Hancock County
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Jennifer Coleman

Director of Communications at Aimpoint Research
budgets media agriculture soybeans ag communication
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Jerry Bambauer

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Auglaize County
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Julia Brown

Communications Manager for the Ohio Soybean Council
soybeans agriculture budgets media ag communication
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Just a spoonful of soybeans

GMO Soybeans Fighting Autoimmune Diseases. Shows researchers focusing on brand new uses for GMO soybeans. Thank you to PBS Learning Media for providing this video. Credit: Funded by GSK.
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Katie Reardon

Global Demand and Market Development Coordinator at the Ohio Soybean Council
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Keith Kemp

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Preble County
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Kelsie Heath

Precision Solutions Specialist at Sunrise Cooperative
grains soybeans farm data soil science
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Kirk Merritt

Executive Director, Ohio Soybean Council
soybeans research agriculture policies
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Kyle Poling

Field Agronomist at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
seed genetics crop management soybeans agronomy
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Laura Lindsey

Associate Professor; Soybean and Small Grain Production at The Ohio State University; Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
ohio state university commodities extension plant/crop science soybeans
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Layers of “soil” make learning tasty

Mary Wolf’s third grade class at General Rosecrans Elementary has been very busy learning about soil and soybeans. After a presentation on soil horizons, the students made their own with pudding, cookie crumbs, and gummy worms. Wolf said, “My …
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Let’s eat! Exploring food science

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How is science in everything we eat? What is your favorite food? Chances are a soybean product is being used to process it or, if it’s a meat dish, was used to feed the animal. Other living things (microbes) help to make our food, too. …
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Living the hive life: honey bees and pollinators

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How important are honey bees to our food supply? What’s happening to honey bees? This unit contains three different ways to learn about honey bees and pollinators: a video for all to learn more about bees and how to successfully keep them, a …
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Looking for science project ideas?

Here’s what’s going on at OSU’s Western Agricultural Research Station! Located in South Charleston, Ohio, the station has around 40 projects evaluating weed control, looking at new herbicide chemistries compared to older standards, working on good …
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Maggie Lewis

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University
entolomogy soybeans soybean aphids
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Managing plant pathogens using integrated pest management (IPM)

Do you like to work outside? A Plant Pathology and Microbiology Scientist talks about scouting for pest problems in a soybean field. Thank you to PBS Learning Media for providing this video. Credit: This module was designed and produced by Iowa …
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Matthew Martin

International Diplomacy and Sociology within Social Studies at Dublin Jerome High School
simulations social studies soybeans
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Matthew Stroud

Product Agronomist at DuPont Pioneer
dupont pioneer agribusiness agronomist research and development soybeans test plot
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Mike Heffelfinger

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Van Wert County
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Mike Mutchler

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Crawford County
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Mike Ralph

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Marion County
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Mission: Be an Agricultural Engineer and Catch the Egg!

Students in grades 6 through 8 participated in the Science of Agriculture workshop on The Ohio State University Wooster campus last month. Designed to encourage interest in STEM education, this is the program’s fourteenth year. The students traveled …
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Mooove over, Bessie; there’s a new (Soy)Cow in town!

A “SoyCow” is a processing system that can grind and cook whole soybeans into soymilk, from which beverages, soya “cheese” (tofu), yogurt and other soy foods can be made. The SoyCow can process 4 pounds of raw soybeans into 4 gallons of nutritious …
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Nathan Eckel

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Henry County
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New Global Blizzard Bag makes your life easier!

What to do about snow days? No worries! GrowNextGen and the Columbus Council on World Affairs have put together a package of great global resources to keep your students engaged and learning whether school’s open or not! Here are the resources …
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New unit—Soy in food: What is that doing there?

In this unit, students measure the nutrient content of various foods, determine the function of soy in foods, and learn how fermentation of soy can be used to make different foods. The unit includes international/cultural implications for the way …
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Nitrogen fixation and legumes: say what?

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How do legumes fix nitrogen? If the atmosphere is about 80% Nitrogen (N2), but plants cannot use that form, how do they get nitrogen? In this unit, students plant and care for soybeans under one of five different …
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Nutrients in Glycine max amidst Temperature Increase

This study was completed in order to evaluate the relationship between temperature and content of elements such as potassium, iron, and zinc. Soybean (Glycine max) seeds were grown at two temperatures, 25 and 32 degrees Celsius, and all other …
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Ohio farmers share about spring planting with students

May means it’s planting time for Ohio soybean farmers. Students from across the country visited farms via virtual field trips and learned all about soybean planting. Nathan Eckel welcomed viewers during the elementary trip. Eckel lives in Wood …
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Ohio Soybean Board member facilitates student’s research project

Dublin Coffman High School student Emily Fan researched the differences of bean production between GMO and non-GMO plants when exposed to organic and inorganic fertilizer. She became interested in this project after taking AP Environmental Science …
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Oh Soy Good

How might soymilk, and other types of milk, help ensure food security? This lesson was previewed at Ag Biotech Academy 2015 and received great reviews! Students will make soy milk and ice cream in a bag and learn about molarity, molality, and …
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Outstanding in the field!

How can students learn about ag-related research and how to evaluate data? In that pursuit, 14 teachers gathered at the Ohio State University’s Western Agricultural Research Station to learn about the role of technology in agriculture. The …
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Paper mill sludge: a usable fertilizer?

Approximately 10 billion tons of PMS are produced annually by the paper industry and pose a major disposal problem for paper mills. One possible solution to the industry’s problem is the use of PMS as a fertilizer through land-spreading. When mixed …
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Planting soybeans with Farmer Eckel

Spring is here, and it is time for planting! The Ohio Soybean Council and GrowNextGen made it possible for everyone to be a part of spring planting with Wood County farmer Nathan Eckel. Eckel hosted a virtual field trip on his farm, talking about …
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Plenish® of ways to use oil

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Can you transform fats in your diet? Current trends in consumer behavior show that people want to eat healthier and are looking for simple ways to transform their diets. High oleic soybean oil features lower saturated fat while …
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Putting bugs ONTO plants—all in the name of science!

We’re keeping an eye on Abigail Lister, a student at Bloom Carroll Middle School, and her soy-related science project! After contacting GrowNextGen for ideas, Lister decided to do some research on aphid resistance. Andy Michel, Associate Professor …
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Rave review for Ag Biotech Academy from a returning teacher!

Kelly Mikhail teaches zoology and immunology at Worthington Christian High School. She returned to Ag Biotech Academy this year, and here’s what she said when we asked why: The Ag Biotech Conference is not to be missed! I wanted to return to gain …
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Rootbeer for me, please!

Kristen Campbell is an ag education and vet science teacher at Piketon High School. She was one of three lucky classroom grant winners in the Educating with Excellence: Build GrowNextGen into your lesson planning webinar held in September. Campbell …
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Sample Leader

Teacher at High School
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Scott Denlinger

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Montgomery County
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Scott Metzger

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Ross County
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Selective Breeding and GMOs

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What is genetic modification? How does it dffer from selective breeding? A lot of questions surround definitions of genetic modification. This unit models two different techniques of genetic modification and tries to help students understand the terms and the consequences …
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Smart farming: using data to make decisions

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What kind of data do farmers use to make decisions? Where does that data come from? Become a "farmer" on a journey from pre-planting to harvest to see what decisions farmers are making every year as they farm. Growers across the country are gaining access to more and more data about …
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Soil compaction and fertilizer run-off in soybean crop

The purpose of conducting this experiment was to learn more information about the problem of fertilizer runoff and its relation to soil compaction as well as exploring possible solutions to both of these issues. A variety of research has been done …
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SOLE and Soybeans in Space

“How will we produce soybeans on Mars?” “How can we innovate correct ag practices to sustain life on other planets?” A unique workshop presented by the Ohio Soybean Council, GrowNextGen, and The Works, a children’s museum in Newark, focused on these …
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Soy’s role in feeding the world

How can soybean products help solve world hunger? After attending the summer Ag Biotech Academy workshop, that’s the question Penta Career Center teacher David Stacklin presented to his freshman Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) class. …
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Soy-based Paint Covers OSU Campus

When you head to The Ohio State University (OSU) and are looking for 1 of 36,000 possible parking spots, you could be pulling in between two lines that have been painted with a soy-based paint. Through collaborative efforts of the Ohio Soybean …
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Soy-stainable: sustainable products

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Are you an informed consumer? Are you aware of more sustainable products? Do you try to buy more sustainable products when you have the choice?
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Soy and world hunger

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How can soybean products help solve world hunger? Have you ever heard students utter the words “What's the point? What does this have to do with anything?” This lesson is an engaging 3 part challenge in which students apply their knowledge to help …
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Soybean Ink and Salad Dressing

Instructors Abby Snyder and Colin Day recently participated in Science Night for Geneva City School District in New York. They saw over 350 people and presented a soy lecithin ink lesson, connecting it to the principle of emulsification. …
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Soybean Peroxidase 2018

This study tested which type of soybean has the most peroxidase between genetically modified soybean strains, Bayer Credenz 3841 LibertyLink Soybeans and Asgrow Roundup Ready 2 AG03X7, and conventional soybean seeds. The function of peroxidase found …
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Soybeans? Jobs? Just read the label!

GrowNextGen recently partnered with Cargill at the Career Exploration Academy held in Sydney, Ohio. This event, presented by the Workforce Partnership of Shelby County, allowed over 900 students to learn about careers in different area businesses. …
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Soybeans and green oil

by Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Ohio Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean check-off. Article from Ohio Ag Net Most family farms do not last for five generations without a willingness to change and adopt new technologies. For …
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Soybeans and soil compaction win the prize!

(Thanks WYSO for this news story.) Springfield STEM Academy Student’s Science Fair Project Wins Ohio Environmental Award A local high school student has received the Governor’s Award For Excellence in Environmental Protection Research. Ian Spence is …
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Soybeans have more tryptophan than turkey

So it isn’t the turkey that will make you sleepy! “You just can’t use the excuse anymore that the serotonin-inducing amino acid tryptophan is the reason you conk out after dinner. Foods like soy, eggs, lobster, even spinach have higher tryptophan …
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Soybeans on the Ohio River—and beyond

Consolidated Grain and Barge’s Riverside Facility welcomed students in a recent virtual field trip. The Cincinnati facility buys grain from farmers and exports it to other places in the country and in the world. Facility manager Doug Faber walked us …
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Soy bioproduct research: BPA free

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and researchers at Battelle have developed a soy-based, BPA-free coating for use in the lining of metal food and beverage cans and other coating applications. Dr. Bhima Vijayendran, a partner at Redwood Innovation …
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Soy Foam: Hiding in Plain Sight

Invention Convention regional finals are going on now, and State Science Day will take place on May 14. The bright young minds presenting their ideas are the innovators of the future, and inspiration could be right under their feet! Polyurethane …
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Soy in food: What is that doing in there?

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How does the chemical composition of soybeans impact the characteristics of soy-containing foods? Have you ever looked on a food label and seen soy products on it, even though it wasn’t made from soybeans? This unit explores the various uses of soy in foods and how soy can be used to accomplish …
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Spin into agriscience

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What do you know about soybeans and their innovations?
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Spring virtual field trip presents planting to all audiences

Wood County farmer and Ohio Soybean Council board member Andy Stickel invited students from all over Ohio and beyond to visit his farm this week—virtually, that is! Stickel led an elementary field trip one day and another for middle and high school …
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Statewide science search!

We’re looking all over Ohio for great science fair projects! The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation sponsors up to three $100 Ohio Soybean Bioscience Awards at each of the 17 district science fairs across Ohio. The purpose of the award is to inspire …
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Steve Reinhard

Chairman, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Crawford County
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Stick a fork in it: biodegradable products

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Which biobased substrate will create a durable form of bio-plastic? Which biobased material has the least effect on the composition of compost and runoff through degradation? Compostable plastics are a new generation of plastics that are biodegradable through composting. They are derived generally from renewable raw materials like starch (e.g. corn, potato, tapioca etc), …
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Student’s science question leads to supplies, support

Abigail Lister, a student at Bloom Carroll Middle School, contacted GrowNextGen for ideas on soybean-related science fair ideas. She decided to do some research on aphid resistance. Andy Michel, Associate Professor of Entomology at OSU sent GMO and …
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Studying wild soybeans

Plant breeding has a long history as an effort to produce plants with certain characteristics. Soybean researchers work with soybean genes to improve yield, composition and resistance to pests. But rather than considering today’s varieties, a new …
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Talking with friendly farmers

Scott Metzger Nathan Eckel Ohio Soybean Council’s director of research and education Tom Fontana introduced Ag Biotech Academy workshop participants to two Ohio soybean farmers. They shared about their work and the decisions they make as part of …
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Teachers LOVE making biodiesel with us!

GrowNextGen educators Jane Hunt and Heather Bryan recently led an Engineering in Agriculture workshop for 29 teachers at The Works in Newark, Ohio. The event included participants from elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Lessons …
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student research project

Testing Local Waterways for Microplastic Pollution and its Effect on Crops

With a growing population, humans are now using more resources than ever before. In using such a high quantity of resources, it is inevitable that we have more waste than ever before. Global plastic pollution has increased at a dramatic rate in the …
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student research project

The effect of soil minerals on root nodulation

This project studied the effects of Phosphorus, Potassium, and Nitrogen on the nodule growth on the root system of a soybean plant. The objective was to compare the nodule population on the roots. This was done while also testing the soil in each …
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student research project

The effect of starter fertilizer on Glycine max yields

The objective was to compare the yield and protein and oil content of Glycine max planted with a 2 x 2 application of 10-34-00 starter fertilizer and without starter fertilizer, and to compare the quality of water discharge from field drainage tile …
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student research project

The Effects of Exogenously Applied L-Tryptophan on the Nodulation and Overall Development of Soybeans Grown in Acidic Soil

Acidic soil severely inhibits legume nodulation and devastates crop yields worldwide. Among the many phytohormones that regulate nodulation, indole-3-acetic acid is known to improve the nodulation and stress tolerance between specific legumes and …
industry leader
industry leader

Todd Hesterman

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Henry County
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industry leader

Tom Fontana

Director of Research and Education at Ohio Soybean Council
education research soybeans
industry leader
industry leader

Tyler Miller

member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
farming soybeans Crawford County
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U.S. Soy Shoes Donated to Frontline Workers

(from United Soybean Board) U.S. Soy is helping bring comfort to health care professionals who are working tirelessly on the frontlines during COVID-19. Okabashi, an American company that counts on U.S. soy for all its sandals, pledged to donate up …
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Using ozobots to simulate agriculture technology

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How might we use robots to simulate agricultural technology? What role does computer science play in agriculture? The technology innovations in use in the agriculture industry have been touted as second only to those of the US military. What are these innovations? GPS guided tractors, follow-along equipment, …
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We had a BLAST

GrowNextGen leader Zack Bateson facilitated the last section of the 2020 virtual Ag Biotech Academy, joining the group from his home in North Dakota for a bioinformatics session. Bateson introduced participants to the National Center for …
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We have never bean soy excited before!

Elementary schools around Ohio are learning about soybeans through fun, fast-paced interactive assemblies. The Ohio Soybean Council is sponsoring these school presentations designed to educate children about agriculture in general and soybeans in …
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What kind of plastic can YOU invent?

GrowNextGen, supported by the Ohio Soybean Council Foundation, facilitated a renewable plastic activity at the Invention Convention Southwest Ohio Regional Final at Central State University on Saturday, April 23. Over 250 K-8th grade students, …
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Where do our soybeans go?

Ohio exports 51% of the soybeans grown here. Where do they go, and how do they get there? A recent webinar on infrastructure and agriculture helped participants understand more about transportation of commodities. Mike Hogan is a corporate …
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student research project

Which type of water makes soybeans grow fastest?

The purpose of the project is to determine which type of water makes soybeans grow the fastest when watering the plants with tap water, calcium water, and distilled water. The hypothesis states that the soybeans watered with calcium water will grow …
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Why biotechnology is good for farmers

Did you know that agricultural productivity has risen dramatically in recent years? Kyle Poling, DuPont Pioneer Field Agronomist, spoke with the Ag Biotech Academy workshop participants about using biotechnology to increase productivity. In 1930 …
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World hunger and soy

3 lessons, 6 files
How is international agriculture addressing world hunger issues? Students explore international organizations working to address hunger challenges and the growing demand for protein in these three lessons.
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Your students’ career exploration journey starts here

We’ve done the legwork to gather these great resources. Now you can help your students explore and make career plans for a bright future! As an educator, you want to help students connect their learning with the real world, but you’re in need of …
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“Soybeans as an energy feedstock”

Find the lesson plans you need for cutting-edge teaching. Check out this great bioenergy curriculum. Bioenergy comes from renewable sources yields little or no chemical pollutants in production is more reliable than solar or wind energy uses organic …