Research
Soybean sudden death syndrome results in millions of dollars of loss for farmers annually, and to date there is no in-season cure for the disease.
Research remains one of the top priorities of the Kansas Soybean Commission, and is consistently the top spending category for checkoff dollars. KSC invests soybean checkoff funds to support research to fight yield-robbing diseases and pests, develop more resilient varieties of soybean, and test production and management practices.
Other checkoff-funded research seeks to develop new ways to use soybean meal and oil, opening up new markets for soy. Learn more about these projects on the New Uses page.
News on Research
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Research Portfolio for Fiscal Year 2027
June marks the end of fiscal year 2026, making way for a new round of checkoff-funded research, outreach and market development. In the project portfolio for FY2027, a few key themes emerged that demonstrated the commissioners’ priorities going into the next growing year. These were a continued research focus on major pests and environmental challenges,…
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Investing in Research: Kansas Soybean welcomes Dr. Kraig Roozeboom
Following Ed Anderson’s retirement, KSC taps cropping systems expert to lead research program. The Kansas Soybean Commission is excited to welcome Dr. Kraig Roozeboom into the role of research consultant. Roozeboom is an Iowa native who retired from Kansas State University in August of 2025, having held research, teaching and extension roles there since 1990.…
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Dr. William Schapaugh honored for 47 years
Kansas State University’s first soybean breeder retires after decades of public service in research. Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. William Schapaugh accepted a job as Kansas State University’s first soybean breeder. He has long partnered with the Kansas Soybean Commission, carrying out decades of checkoff-funded research to drive progress in soybean genetics. At the annual…