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Acid rain and agriculture
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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…
Ag economics
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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.
Agri inventor
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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
Alexandra Stinemetz
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Alexandra Stinemetz

Field Agronomist at Pioneer
Knows about: agronomy, soybeans, technology.
Alex Lindsey
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Alex Lindsey

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

Farmer
Knows about: commodities, farming, soybeans.
Andrea Flowers
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Andrea Flowers

Merchant at Cargill Inc.
Knows about: soybeans, logistics, processing, Cargill.
Andy Stickel welcomes students to his family farm
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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…
Animal digestion and nutrition
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Animal digestion and nutrition

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…
Animal digestion and nutrition - animal activities
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Animal digestion and nutrition - animal activities

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…
Animal nutrition
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Animal nutrition

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…
Anthony Wayne-Penta FFA FT “Soy” Day 2022
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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…
Aquaculture
unit 3 lessons

Aquaculture

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

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…
Barry McGraw
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Barry McGraw

Director, Product Development and Commercialization at the Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about: stem, aquaculture, engineering, research and development, soy-based products, soybeans.
Beans about water: soybeans and food science
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Beans about water: soybeans and food science

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…
Bill Bateson
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Bill Bateson

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Hancock County.
Bill Bayliss
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Bill Bayliss

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, aquaculture, Logan County.
Bioeconomy and soybeans: investigating challenges and exploring solutions
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Bioeconomy and soybeans: investigating challenges and exploring solutions

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…
Biofuels: Fuel from Food?
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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…
Bob Suver
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Bob Suver

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Clark County.
Bringing the power with biofuel!
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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…
Chad Warner
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Chad Warner

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Darke County.
Charles Heady
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Charles Heady

Senior Crush Merchant and Oilseeds Manager, Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain, North America
Knows about: animal science, commodities, grains, nutrients, soybeans.
ChickQuest primer
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ChickQuest primer

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.
Commodity transportation
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Commodity transportation

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…
Dave Dotterer
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Dave Dotterer

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Wayne County.
David Black
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David Black

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Franklin County.
David Clark
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David Clark

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Warren County.
Emilie Regula Hancock
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Emilie Regula Hancock

Marketing & Outreach Manager at Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about: marketing, outreach, soybeans, agriculture, policy and regulation.
Eric Slater
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Eric Slater

Vice-President of Operations at Zen-Noh Grain Corporations Export Terminal in Convent, Louisiana
Knows about: grains, international, logistics, soybeans, transportation.
Fall harvest virtual field trips
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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…
Family farmers, soybean growers
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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
Global trade in agriculture
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Global trade in agriculture

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…
Grafting peas and beans
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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…
Growth and development of pigs
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Growth and development of pigs

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.
Harold Watters
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Harold Watters

Retired Associate Professor, Field Specialist for Agronomic Systems
Knows about: ohio state university, extension, farming, nutrients, soybeans, water quality.
Henry Ford and George Washington Carver team up to make bio-based products
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Henry Ford and George Washington Carver team up to make bio-based products

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…
How Does Peptide D4E1 Affect the Survival Rate of Soybean Cyst Nematodes?
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How Does Peptide D4E1 Affect the Survival Rate of Soybean Cyst Nematodes?

The purpose of this experiment was to determine the survival rate of Soybean Cyst Nematodes when exposed to peptide D4E1.The null hypothesis is that the peptide will have no effect on the survival rate. The simplified procedure includes extracting…
Increasing soybean germination rate
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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…
International trade
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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?
International trade in agriculture
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International trade in agriculture

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…
Jeff Magyar
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Jeff Magyar

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Ashtabula County.
Jeff McKanna
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Jeff McKanna

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Hancock County.
Jennifer Coleman
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Jennifer Coleman

Director of Communications at Aimpoint Research
Knows about: budgets, media, agriculture, soybeans, ag communication.
Jerry Bambauer
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Jerry Bambauer

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Auglaize County.
Julia Brown
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Julia Brown

Communications Manager for the Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about: soybeans, agriculture, budgets, media, ag communication.
Just a spoonful of soybeans
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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.
Katie Reardon
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Katie Reardon

Global Demand and Market Development Coordinator at the Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about: commodities, soybeans, ohio soybean council, exports, careers, global agriculture.
Keith Kemp
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Keith Kemp

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Preble County.
Kelsie Heath
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Kelsie Heath

Precision Solutions Specialist at Sunrise Cooperative
Knows about: grains, soybeans, farm data, soil science.
Kirk Merritt
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Kirk Merritt

Executive Director, Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about: soybeans, research, agriculture, policies.
Kyle Poling
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Kyle Poling

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

Associate Professor; Soybean and Small Grain Production at The Ohio State University; Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
Knows about: ohio state university, commodities, extension, plant/crop science, soybeans.
Let’s eat! Exploring food science
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Let’s eat! Exploring food science

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.…
Living the hive life: honey bees and pollinators
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Living the hive life: honey bees and pollinators

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…
Maggie Lewis
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Maggie Lewis

Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University
Knows about: entolomogy, soybeans, soybean aphids.
Managing plant pathogens using integrated pest management (IPM)
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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…
Matthew Martin
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Matthew Martin

International Diplomacy and Sociology within Social Studies at Dublin Jerome High School
Knows about: simulations, social studies, soybeans.
Matthew Stroud
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Matthew Stroud

Product Agronomist at DuPont Pioneer
Knows about: dupont pioneer, agribusiness, agronomist, research and development, soybeans, test plot.
Mike Heffelfinger
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Mike Heffelfinger

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Van Wert County.
Mike Mutchler
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Mike Mutchler

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Crawford County.
Mike Ralph
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Mike Ralph

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Marion County.
Nathan Eckel
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Nathan Eckel

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Henry County.
Nitrogen fixation and legumes: say what?
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Nitrogen fixation and legumes: say what?

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…
Nutrients in Glycine max amidst Temperature Increase
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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…
Ohio farmers share about spring planting with students
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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…
Paper mill sludge: a usable fertilizer?
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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…
Plenish® of ways to use oil
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Plenish® of ways to use oil

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…
Sample Leader
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Sample Leader

Teacher at High School
Knows about: soybeans, precision ag, drones, technology.
Scott Denlinger
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Scott Denlinger

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Montgomery County.
Scott Metzger
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Scott Metzger

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Ross County.
Selective Breeding and GMOs
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Selective Breeding and GMOs

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…
Smart farming: using data to make decisions
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Smart farming: using data to make decisions

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…
Soil compaction and fertilizer run-off in soybean crop
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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…
Soy-stainable: sustainable products
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Soy-stainable: sustainable products

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?
Soy and world hunger
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Soy and world hunger

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…
Soybean Peroxidase 2018
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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…
Soybeans on the Ohio River—and beyond
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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…
Soy in food: What is that doing in there?
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Soy in food: What is that doing in there?

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…
Spin into agriscience
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Spin into agriscience

What do you know about soybeans and their innovations?
Steve Reinhard
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Steve Reinhard

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

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),…
Testing Local Waterways for Microplastic Pollution and its Effect on Crops
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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…
The effect of soil minerals on root nodulation
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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…
The effect of starter fertilizer on Glycine max yields
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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…
The Effects of Adding Amino Acid, L-Glycine, to Soybean Plant Growth and Development
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The Effects of Adding Amino Acid, L-Glycine, to Soybean Plant Growth and Development

Soybeans are a great source of protein, which are crucial for both the human and animal diet. Because of this, they are found in 80% of most foods in the United States. Chocolate, soy milk, protein bars, and tofu are just a few foods with soybeans…
The Effects of Exogenously Applied L-Tryptophan on the Nodulation and Overall Development of Soybeans Grown in Acidic Soil
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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…
Todd Hesterman
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Todd Hesterman

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Henry County.
Tom Fontana
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Tom Fontana

Director of Research and Education at Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about: education, research, soybeans.
Tyler Miller
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Tyler Miller

Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about: farming, soybeans, Crawford County.
Using ozobots to simulate agriculture technology
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Using ozobots to simulate agriculture technology

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,…
Where do our soybeans go?
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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…
Which type of water makes soybeans grow fastest?
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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…
World hunger and soy
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World hunger and soy

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.