Policies for the Regional SCN Tests are the same as those used by the USDA Uniform Soybean Tests Northern Region. Delayed leaf drop and green stems are not considered in assigning maturity.
Height is the average length in inches from the ground to the tip of the main stem at maturity.
Threshing or handling damage is not included, nor is mottling or other pigment. Very poor Seed Composition is measured on samples submitted to the USDA-ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, Illinois. A 25-gram sample of clean seed is prepared by taking an equal volume or weight of seed from each replication. Protein and oil percentages are measured on these samples using infrared reflectance. All plants leaning slightly or a few plants down.