These demonstration and research results are a collaborative effort of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Agents and Specialists, Virginia producers, and agribusiness. The purpose of this publication is to provide research-based information to aid in the decision-making process for soybean producers in Virginia. It provides an unbiased evaluation of varieties, management practices, and new technologies through on-farm replicated research using producer equipment and time. These experiments enable producers to make better management decisions based on research and provide greater opportunities to improve yields and profits, which improves quality of life for them and their families.

Summary report of the 2024 official soybean variety trials conducted by the soybean agronomy program. Results include yield and seed quality for each of the four full-season and two double-crop trial locations.

These demonstration and research results are a collaborative effort of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Agents and Specialists, Virginia producers, and agribusiness. The purpose of this publication is to provide research-based information to aid in the decision-making process for soybean producers in Virginia. It provides an unbiased evaluation of varieties, management practices, and new technologies through on-farm replicated research using producer equipment and time. These experiments enable producers to make better management decisions based on research and provide greater opportunities to improve yields and profits, which improves quality of life for them and their families.

Tissue testing is an effective method for quantifying crop nutrient concentrations in-season and is becoming increasingly popular in soybeans as yield goals continue to rise. To ensure accurate nutrient analysis, it is critical to minimize errors associated with both tissue sample collection and resulting interpretation. Obtaining accurate results involves collecting the correct plant part under optimal field conditions with adequate soil moisture, while also considering nutrient mobility when interpreting the results. With these considerations, tissue testing can be a valuable tool in managing plant nutrition.

A summary of the soybean official variety trials (OVT) conducted by the Virginia Tech soybean agronomy team in 2025, providing unbiased performance data of commercially available soybean varieties.

These demonstration and research results are a collaborative effort of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Agents and Specialists, Virginia producers, and agribusiness. The purpose of this publication is to provide research-based information to aid in the decision-making process for soybean producers in Virginia. It provides an unbiased evaluation of varieties, management practices, and new technologies through on-farm replicated research using producer equipment and time. These experiments enable producers to make better management decisions based on research and provide greater opportunities to improve yields and profits, which improves quality of life for them and their families.

The relative yield data includes the official variety trials (OVT) and on-farm variety trials of the current year. OVT data is from replicated, small-plot research conducted on VT experiment stations across the state. On-farm variety trials are not replicated at each site but are grown in large strip plots on farmer fields across the state. Soybean Variety Selection Tool assists in choosing high-performing cultivars tailored to local conditions.

The research and demonstration plots discussed in this publication are a cooperative effort by Virginia Cooperative Extension employees, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, numerous producers, and many members of the Virginia agribusiness community. The fieldwork and printing of this publication are mainly supported by the Virginia Corn Check-Off Fund through the Virginia Corn Board. This is the forty-second year of this multi-county cooperative project. Further work is planned for 2026. Anyone who would like a physical copy of this publication should contact their local extension office, who can request a copy from the VCE Northumberland County Office.