Soybean Production in Arkansas

Soybeans (Glycine max) are grown in 41 of the state’s 75 counties and on about 3.3 million acres. They rank as one of the top three crop commodities in cash receipts for Arkansas farmers, generating about $1.7 billion annually. State average yields are about 40 bushels per acre.

Soybean producers who want to know more about choosing soybean seed with the same maturity date range can utilize software from our research team. Click the button below and scroll down the webpage to get the user manual and request the Excel data file from the research team.

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More facts and resources about soybeans are below.

Soybean yield research plot near Helena, Arkansas (Photo courtesy Ryan Van Roekel)

Soybean meal is a high-protein supplement for livestock, and soybean is gaining popularity in human diets as well.
Biodiesel appears to be an expanding domestic market for U.S. soybeans.
Approximately 30-40% of U.S. soybeans are exported.

Soybean Production Practices

We are dedicated to providing up-to-date educational programs consisting of research-based information for profitable soybean production.

2025 Soybean Cross Reference Guide

2024 Metribuzin Tolerance Testing of Soybeans

2024 Arkansas Soybean Update

Soybean Yield Response: Planting Date and Maturity Groups in Arkansas

2020 SRVP Annual Report

2025 Soybean Quick Facts

Number	Date	Title
FSA1015	current	Planting Reduced-Tillage Soybeans
FSA1048	current	Importance of Minimizing Field Losses During Soybean Harvest
FSA1050	current	Biodiesel (color)
FSA2118	current	Understanding the Numbers on Your Soil Test Report
FSA2153	current	The Soil Test Report
FSA2165	current	Potassium Requirements and Fertilization of Rice and Irrigated Soybeans
MP197	current	Arkansas Soybean Handbook Ch. 1 The Arkansas Soybean Industry Ch. 2 Growth and Development Ch. 3 Variety Development, Testing and Selection Ch. 4 Seed Grain Composition, Quality and Testing Ch. 5 Fertilization and Liming Practices (Feb. 2013) Ch. 6 Drainage and Tillage Ch. 7 Planting Practices Ch. 8 Irrigation Ch. 9 Weed Control Ch. 10 Nematode Control Ch. 11 Diseases and Their Control Ch. 12 Insect Pest Management Ch. 13. Chemical Application and Control Ch. 14 Harvesting Ch. 15 On-Farm Drying and Storing Ch. 16 Production Systems and Economics Ch. 17 Soybean Marketing Ch. 18 Processing and Utilization Ch. 19 Soybean Facts

Number	Date	Title
FSA2152	current	Prevention and Control of Glyphosate-Resistant Pigweed in Soybean and Cotton
MP44	current	Recommended Chemicals for Weed And Brush Control Rainfall Free Periods for Soybean Postemergence Herbicides Soybean Growth Stages Soybean Herbicides, Crop Replant and Rotation Guide Soybean Herbicides, Fertilizer as a Carrier Compatibility Soybean Herbicides, Preharvest Intervals Soybean Herbicides, Restrictions for Feed, Forage and Grazing Soybean Herbicides, Soil Applied Herbicide Rates Soybean Herbicides, Weed Response Ratings for Soybean Herbicides Summary
MP479	current	Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth and Ryegrass Management
MP522	current	Pasture Weed Control in Arkansas
n/a	current	2014 Soybean Screening for Metribuzin Sensitivity Results
FSA2188	current	Distribution and Management of Herbicide-Resistant Palmer Amaranth in Arkansas Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board with University of Arkansas System's Division of Agriculture

n/a	2023	Metribuzin Tolerance Testing of Soybean Varieties - 2023

Weed Management | Field Crops website.- Pest Management | Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension

Number	Date	Title
FSA7065	current	Insect Pest Alert: Soybean Aphid (color)
FSA7077	current	Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: A Potential Pest of Arkansas Row Crops (color)
FSA7078	current	Biology, Identification and Management of the Redbanded Stink Bug (color)
FSA7084	current	Kudzu Bug - Invasive Pest Coming to Arkansas and the Impact on Soybeans
FSA7550	current	Crop Rotation for Management of Nematodes in Cotton and Soybean
MP144	current	Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas Soybeans

Insect Management | Field Crops website - Pest Management | Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension

Pesticide Training, Licensing, and Education website - Pest Management | Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension

Arkansas Insect Pest Photo Gallery - Research & Extension | Division of Agriculture | University of Arkansas System

Number	Date	Title
FSA7531	current	Asian Soybean Rust (color)
FSA7532	current	Asian Soybean Rust Fungicides and Aquatic Organisms
MP154	current	Arkansas Plant Disease Control Products Guide Soybean - Seed Treatments Soybean - Foliar Diseases Fungicide Efficacy for Control of Foliar Soybean Diseases Soybean - Nematodes
n/a	current	2020 Arkansas Soybean Disease Screening Evaluation of soybean cultivars for reaction to Root-knot Nematode, Soybean Cyst Nematode Race 2, 4, 5,14, Reniform Nematode, Stem Canker and Frogeye Leaf Spot.

Disease Management | Field Crops website - Pest Management | Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension

Number	Date	Title
n/a	current	2022 Soybean Cross Reference Guide
n/a	current	2021 Metribuzin Tolerance Testing of Soybean Varieties
n/a	current	2021 Soybean Update‎
n/a	current	2020 Soybean Update
n/a	current	2019 Soybean Update
n/a	2023	Metribuzin Tolerance Testing of Soybean Varieties - 2023

Arkansas Variety Testing - Soybean website - Research & Extension | Division of Agriculture | University of Arkansas System

Row Crop Verification website - Farm & Ranch | Arkansas Extension

Number	Date	Title
Series 680	2020	Arkansas Soybean Research Studies
Series 670	2019	Arkansas Soybean Research Studies
Series 663	2018	Arkansas Soybean Research Studies
Series 655	2017	Arkansas Soybean Research Studies
Series 648	2016	Arkansas Soybean Research Studies
Series 637	2015	Arkansas Soybean Research Studies
Series 631	2014	Arkansas Soybean Research Studies