I spent Monday and Tuesday at the Noble Foundation in Ardmore, Oklahoma. As far as research goes I have never seen anything like this in the world. Basically they service farmers in a 100 mile radius, supporting them in everything from production to economics, all for free. A wealthy oil baron, Mr Noble could notice the land degrading over time as he flew to his various oil fields in Oklahoma. so he started a trust, that virtually started out as soil testing. They now consult on most aspects of agriculture, are plant breeders and are at the cutting edge of research and extension. Most of this is backed by a share fund worth over $1 billion, depending on the day of the week. Their hospitality was amazing. I recommend a visit if you get the chance.
They have a large forage program at Noble. This is some forage soya beans, something that I will be looking further into.
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