Introduction - Saying Yes to Organic Soybeans

By Jill Sackett Eberhart

Edited by Kristine Moncada, Craig Sheaffer, Gigi DiGiacomo, and Nicole Tautges

soybean aphid

Steve had raised many different crops and livestock during his organic years. He knew how to grow purple corn, oats, barley, field pea, hay, cover crops, beef cattle, and laying hens organically. But one thing he stayed away from was soybeans. Soybean pests like aphids can make soybean production difficult even for the most experienced organic growers.

But recently, Steve was approached with a lucrative opportunity to grow soybeans, and it could open up further opportunities within his rotation—but is the high premium worth the risk?

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You may cite this publication as:

Eberhart, J.  2017. Saying "Yes" to Raising Organic Soybeans.  A Decision Case Study in Principles for Transitioning to Organic Farming: e-Learning Materials and Decision Case Studies for Educators.  K. Moncada, C. Sheaffer, G. DiGiacomo, and N. Tautges (Eds).University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN.