The UMN Soybean Breeding program is important to the development of food-type and specialty soybeans, which provide options to Minnesota producers to enhance profitability. High oleic soybeans are bred to have a higher percentage of oleic acid and less saturated fat and linoleic acid compared to conventional soybeans.
The UMN program is the only soybean breeding program currently introducing high oleic acid into early maturity groups adapted to Minnesota. A non-transgenic approach is being pursued, making these soybeans sellable to all overseas markets. All food-type soybean and commodity-type soybeans are screened for protein, oil, fatty acid composition, and amino acid composition.
High oleic soybean available germplasm
The varieties below are available for licensing. View the high oleic soybean available germplasm spreadsheet fullscreen.
If you’re interested in licensing any of the varieties below or would like more information, complete this interest form.