Study: Seed protein does not reflect key amino acid levels in soybeans released over the last four decades

Note: A Kansas State University study examined the composition of thirteen soybean genotypes released between 1980 and 2014, focusing on the levels of eighteen amino acids relative to protein and yield. They found that seed protein levels do not provide a complete characterization of relevant changes for critical seed amino acids, and that additional external nitrogen does not result in an improved amino acid composition. MANHATTAN, Kan. – From edamame to cooking oil…

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K-State studies effects of transporting cattle on prices paid at auction

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers have completed a large study of 211 livestock video auctions, analyzing the sale of more than 60,000 beef calf and feeder cattle lots to determine the effect of trucking distance on sale price of the calves. The K-State team accessed data indicating the sale price of 42,043 beef calf and 19,680 feeder cattle lots sold through Superior Livestock Auctions from 2010 through 2018. Then, they analyzed…

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