North Dakota Soybean Variety Trial Results for 2024 and Selection Guide

In recent years, soybean production in North Dakota has seen significant growth with both planted acreage and yields steadily increasing. From 2020 to 2023, the state saw a consistent rise in production, with 2023 reaching a total of 2.19 million bushels from 6.2 million acres, yielding an average of 35.5 bushels per acre. This expansion is expected to continue with 6.65 million acres planted in 2024 producing 2.51 million bushels with a slight increase in average yield to 38 bushels per acre. Overall, North Dakota’s soybean industry has flourished over the past decade with increasing efficiency and higher production. The agronomic data presented in this publication are from replicated research plots using experimental designs that enable the use of statistical analysis. The least significant difference numbers beneath the columns in tables are derived from the statistical analyses. If the difference between two varieties exceeds the LSD value, it means that with 95% or 90% probability (0.05 or 0.10 level), the higher-yielding variety has a significant yield advantage. If the difference between two varieties is less than the LSD value, then the variety yields are considered similar. The abbreviation NS is used to indicate “no significant difference” for that trait among any of the varieties. The coefficient of variation is a measure of variability in the trial and is expressed as a percentage. Large CVs mean a large amount of variation that could not be attributed to differences in the varieties. Only compare values within the table and look for trends for the desired trait among different experimental sites and years.