TY 2012 Form 990

Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
	1	Cashnon-interest-bearing .............	241,097	1	1,225,897
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........	1,798,854	2	599,994
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........		3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............	1,118,140	4	929,695
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
			5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
			6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............		7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............		8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........		9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b			10c	0
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........		11	0
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....		12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....		13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............		14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........		15	0
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......	3,158,091	16	2,755,586
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........	2,327,232	17	1,874,749
18	Grants payable .................		18
19	Deferred revenue ................		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........	2,327,232	26	1,874,749
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............	830,859	27	880,837
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	830,859	33	880,837
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	3,158,091	34	2,755,586

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTH CENTRAL SOYBEAN RESEARCH PROGRAM

Employer identification number

42-1394799

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Non-functionally integrated

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of monetary support
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of monetary support


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	2,588,718	2,948,525	3,704,758	3,453,345	2,989,502	15,684,848
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......						0
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..						0
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	2,588,718	2,948,525	3,704,758	3,453,345	2,989,502	15,684,848
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						0
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						15,684,848

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	2,588,718	2,948,525	3,704,758	3,453,345	2,989,502	15,684,848
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	3,330	1,921	2,032	339	2,452	10,074
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..						0
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..						0
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						15,694,922

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

99.940 %

Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

99.780 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2012. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2012. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ........ right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000229
Software Version:	2012v2.0

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Name of the organization

NORTH CENTRAL SOYBEAN RESEARCH PROGRAM

Employer identification number

42-1394799

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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Name of organization NORTH CENTRAL SOYBEAN RESEARCH PROGRAM

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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Name of organization NORTH CENTRAL SOYBEAN RESEARCH PROGRAM

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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Name of organization
NORTH CENTRAL SOYBEAN RESEARCH PROGRAM

Employer identification number

42-1394799

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000229
Software Version:	2012v2.0

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NORTH CENTRAL SOYBEAN RESEARCH PROGRAM

Employer identification number

42-1394799

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
	Program Services, Projects 5 through 10	(5) Enhancing disease resistance in soybean through the tools of biotechnology;The goal of this program is to evaluate transgenic approaches to provide resistance to viral attack, and aphid predation. The resultant genetic material from this program can then be incorporated into integrated pest management practices as a means to generate stable resistance under field conditions. Project objectives are designed to enhance genetic resistance towards the three main virus agents in the north central US, namely bean pod mottle virus (BPMV), alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) and soybean mosaic virus (SMV) and test both interfering RNAs and microRNAs directed towards critical genes of aphids as a means to combat insect predation. To this end the specific objectives are to:Conduct field trials in Ohio and Nebraska with transgenic soybean events identified with resistance towards the three major viruses that infect soybeans in the north central US, BPMV, SMV and AMV; andDesign and test strategies for expression of interfering RNA molecules in soybean that target critical genes of aphids as a means to combat predation of the insect. (6) Evaluation and development of a biological control product to control SDS and white mold; Sudden death syndrome (SDS) and Sclerotinia white mold are two of the most important fungi diseases of soybean. Managing these diseases is critical to sustainable soybean production in the North Central States. Biocontrol agents have promise of reducing the fungi causing SDS and/or white mold. The concept is to apply a biocontrol to the soil which reproduces and kill the fungi that are responsible for the disease. The projects specific objectives are to: Conduct multi-state field evaluation for fungal biological control agents that are found effective in reducing soybean sudden death syndrome and white mold;Investigate a wide-host-range bacterial bio-control agent that is effective in killing SDS and white mold pathogens for management of SDS and white mold in Illinois;Determine if biocontrol agents applied to crop residues of corn, alfalfa, or soybean can reduce inoculums production, infection and disease caused by F. virguliforme and Sclerotinia; andStudy how crop rotation affects the effectiveness of biocontrol agents/biofungicides. (7) Identification and biology of seedling pathogens of soybean; Soybean pathogens have been shown to cause seedling diseases which result in poor stands, weak plants and reduced seed yields. In the U.S., seedling diseases are reducing soybean yield by of 829,000 tons, annually. Researchers agree that information is lacking about the biology of the individual pathogens and the factors involved in disease development in the field environment. This continuing project is addressing these production constraints by identifying the causal agents of seedling disease, developing new tools for rapid diagnosis, developing new protocols for research and for germplasm screening assays, and developing management recommendations for producers and the industry.(8) Improving awareness and management of Charcoal rot in soybean in the North Central Region; Charcoal rot is caused by the soilborne fungus Macrophomina phaseolina, which has a very broad geographical distribution and can infect over 500 crop and weed species. Until more recently, M. phaseolina was considered a southern soybean pathogen and an infrequent pathogen of soybean in the North Central production region. The research presented here provides the necessary resources for presenting stakeholders in the North Central region with the most up-to-date information for understanding and managing charcoal rot in the North Central region. Most research field studies related to the companion USB-funded project are nearing completion and harvest and include Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio. This project was designed to augment an existing United Soybean Board funded project focusing on understanding resistance in soybean cultivars grown in the North Central region. The project improves the stakeholder awareness and knowledge of charcoal rot of soybean in the North Central region and begins to demonstrate suitable best management practices (BMPs) for charcoal rot.The specific research objectives are as follows:Establish a field demonstration plot in Iowa to complement those already established in Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan and funded by the United Soybean Board. These plots will increase grower awareness of charcoal rot of soybean and showcase some potential best management practices (BMPs) for the disease in the North Central Region; and Develop new and up-to-date outreach materials including a feature article and video clips pertaining to charcoal rot of soybean and showcasing some potential best management practices (BMPs) for the disease in the North Central Region.(9) Increasing profits through genetic resistance to SDS; Sudden death syndrome (SDS) can cause serious soybean yield losses for growers in the north central US. Genetic resistance is the most economical way to control SDS in growers fields the development of resistant varieties is critical for controlling the disease. Knowing the locations of SDS resistance genes and how resistance is controlled will help breeders develop new high yielding, SDS resistant cultivars. The objectives of this proposal include:Map the locations on chromosomes of genes that confer resistance to SDS and develop molecular markers linked to resistance genes; Confirm the effects of mapped genes so they can be bred into elite soybean breeding lines as part of the breeding proposal; and Identify genes related to SDS resistance by gene expression profiling soybean roots and leaves. (10) Iron deficient chlorosis: Getting to the root of the problem; The purpose this continuing project is to address iron deficiency chlorosis in the upper Midwest using a combination of molecular genetics and gene cloning and manipulation. This is a coordinated project that combines the results of two distinct, but complementary approaches to solving this significant production constraint. This will be accomplished by completing the following objectives.Utilize genotype-by-sequencing and genomic selection procedures to broaden the number of markers associated with IDC tolerance in soybean and test those in breeding programs; Further refine the region associated with IDC tolerance on chromosome 3 to better understand the mechanisms of IDC tolerance; and Evaluate transgenic plants containing targeted genes involved in iron metabolism to determine their role in IDC tolerance
	Program Services, Projects 11 through 15	(11) Soybean Aphid Management, Resistance, and Outreach in the North Central Region; The soybean aphid (Aphis glycines) is the most damaging insect pest to soybean production in the North Central region, capable of causing yield loss of 40% or more if not properly managed. Though there are well-researched economic thresholds and many available insecticides, producers face an increasing variety of choices for soybean aphid management. These include aphid-resistant varieties and new chemicals (notably, insecticidal seed treatments). Producers must also take into account factors such as environmental and crop variables, or the potential presence of new virulent aphid biotypes. These management factors and choices have potentially large financial implications; and yet research-based advice on many of them are still largely lacking. This project combines the multidisciplinary expertise of 28 scientists in 12 states, including entomologists, geneticists, plant breeders, agricultural economists, and Extension specialists. This multidisciplinary research proposal is organized into five large objectives, each with associated sub-objectives: Integrated pest management;Breeding and genetic resistance to soybean aphid;Soybean aphid biotypes;Biological control; and Extension and outreach.(12) The use of VIGS technology to decrease yield-limiting stress in soybeans; The projects goal is to understand the genetic pathways involved in biotic and abiotic stress resistance to enable the development of soybean germplasm with new defensive features that will lead to the breeding of soybean varieties that respond less to the variation of growing conditions. The VIGS technology uses BPMV (Bean pod mottle virus) to carry pieces of soybean gene sequences into the plant to turn off (silence) requisite target genes. In this technology, a piece of a soybean gene is placed in the BPMV virus vector and inserted in the soybean genome. Thus, VIGS technology allows for rapid screening and assessing the function of the genes being tested. The NCSRP portion of this project is the NCSRP contribution to a multi-state, multi-investigator project funded by USB, ISA, and NSF. The specific objectives are to: Optimize BPMV-DNA-based vector for developing a virus-based high-throughput gene silencing system; Use high-throughput gene silencing to identify soybean genes involved in resistance to biotic and abiotic stress; Select appropriate genes for development of soybean germplasm with new defensive features; andConduct bi-annual meetings of the collaborators to review all data, discuss difficulties, suggest alternatives, coordinate studies and plan further initiatives. (13) Mapping genes referring resistance to white mold; This research builds on two decades of research on white mold of soybean. Research has shown that there are genetic differences in resistance to this disease in soybean, however, breeding progress has been slow because it is difficult to obtain good white mold symptoms in the field on a routine basis and when the disease is present, the symptoms are inconsistent. This difficulty in screening has resulted in many of the soybean varieties marketed today being susceptible to white mold. The research in this proposal is focused on identifying locations of genes that confer resistance to white mold. Knowing the locations of these resistance genes can make breeding for white mold resistance more efficient, resulting in improved white mold resistance in varieties available to soybean growers. (14) Understanding cover crop use in soybean production systems; The goal of this research project is to increase the Midwest soybean grower understanding of the use of cover crops in their production systems. Cover crops can provide benefits to soil health and fertility, pest and disease suppression, nutrient management and improved soybean yields and profitability.(15)Plant Health Initiative; The goal of this project is to increase grower awareness of solutions for disease and insect problems by transferring knowledge gained from checkoff-funded activities to soybean producers through the electronic and print media. The project will continue to position PHI as an authoritative resource of plant health information.The specific objectives of the project are:Provide science-based information to soybean producers that can be used to reduce soybean yield loss from disease and insects;Sponsor conferences and workshops that highlight soybean disease research topics;Develop educational materials that will help soybean growers better manage soybean diseases and pests; and Facilitate and coordinate research and information transfer between industry, university, media and Midwest soybean growers.
	Program Services, Projects 1 through 4	(1)Breeding to improve resistance to SDS in soybean as a means to protect yield: Delivering resistant varieties and lines; The foundational management strategy for sudden death syndrome (SDS) is using resistant cultivars. However, in years such as 2010 when environmental conditions are favorable for disease development, it is evident that resistance alone does not provide adequate control or reduce farmer risk sufficiently. Also, SDS continues to move into new areas. Thus, the main goal of this project is to investigate management options that will help ensure resistant cultivars will be as effective as possible thereby reducing risk as well as providing farmers with maximum economic return on their investment even in unusually conducive SDS conditions. Objectives:Determine the most effective diagnostic protocol for quantifying Fusarium virguliforme on roots and in soil.Evaluate if soybean root health can be improved to reduce SDS or be used as an indicator of SDS risk.Determine how shifts in soybean production practices affect the risk of SDS development.Communicate research results with farmers, agribusinesses and other soybean stakeholders.(2) Developing an integrated management and communication plan for soybean SDS; The primary management strategy for sudden death syndrome (SDS) is using resistant cultivars. However, in years such as 2010 when environmental conditions are favorable for disease development, it is evident that resistance alone does not provide adequate control or reduce farmer risk sufficiently. In addition, SDS continues to move into new areas. Thus, the main goal of this project is to investigate management options that will help ensure resistant cultivars will be as effective as possible thereby reducing risk as well as providing farmers with maximum economic return on their investment even in unusually conducive SDS conditions. The projects specific objectives are to:Determine the most effective diagnostic protocol for quantifying Fusarium virguliforme on roots and in soil;2. Evaluate if soybean root health can be improved to reduce SDS or be used as an indicator of SDS risk;Determine how shifts in soybean production practices affect the risk of SDS development; andCommunicate research results with farmers, agribusinesses and other soybean stakeholders.(3)Disease Study Group: Focus on new and emerging soybean diseases; The disease soybean vein necrosis virus (SVNV) was identified as a key disease for which farmers and agribusiness personnel need additional Extension information. SVNV was widely distributed across the North Central Region in 2012 and 2013. There is little Extension information currently available for stakeholder use on this virus disease. It is critical to provide stakeholders with factual information to prevent unwarranted management practices and improve awareness of the disease. The objectives of the project are to: Provide information on SVNV at multiple levels of Extension interface (print, web, video, etc.) to reach diverse groups of stakeholders;Create a platform to host and brand Extension material developed in conjunction with the North Central Soybean Research Program to facilitate updates and allow users to identify trusted sources of material through this branding partnership; andProvide current research summaries on emerging diseases to direct and coordinate future research priorities thereby minimizing duplication, maximizing resources and increasing response time.(4) Engineered resistance to soybean cyst nematode via induced gene silencing (RNAi); The primary goal of this research project is to establish a new set of biotech traits that have durable resistance to soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Turning off genes by a process known as RNA interference (RNAi) has tremendous potential as a new strategy to increase nematode resistance. Past research with other nematode species has demonstrated the scientific merit of the technique. This project will investigate the opportunities to insert target gene sequences in the SCN that will provide durable genetic materials that will be lethal to SCN populations.The specific objectives of this project are to:Engineer stable transgenic soybean plants with traits that can silence specific nematode genes;Evaluate transgenic lines with SCN bioassays to confirm the effectiveness of the level of SCN resistance; and Examine the durability of the transgenic traits on single and diverse populations of SCN.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19	Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available	Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c	Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts	ANNUALLY THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTING INTERESTS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY VOTE IF THERE IS A CONFLICT.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b	Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process	PRESENTED TO THE BOARD AT THE MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2013

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Additional Data

Software ID:	12000229
Software Version:	2012v2.0

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: COORDINATE SOYBEAN RESEARCH
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	11
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	11
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	12
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	3,453,345	2,989,502
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........		0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	339	2,452
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)		0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	3,453,684	2,991,954
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)		0
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,959,508	2,941,976
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,959,508	2,941,976
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	494,176	49,978
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	3,158,091	2,755,586
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	2,327,232	1,874,749
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	830,859	880,837

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,821,138 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
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4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses2,821,138

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) MIKE CERNY........................................................................ Secretary/Treas	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(2) Tyler Speich........................................................................ Director	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(3) Jerod Hooker........................................................................ Director	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(4) ED CAGNEY........................................................................ Director	0.00 .......................0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(5) TREVOR GLICK........................................................................ President	0.00 .......................0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(6) Scott Houck........................................................................ Director	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(7) GENE STOEL........................................................................ Vice President	0.00 .......................0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(8) Steve Reinhard........................................................................ Director	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(9) CLIFF MULDER........................................................................ Director	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(10) RON OHLDE........................................................................ Director	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0
(11) Craig Converse........................................................................ Director	0.00 .......................0.00	X		0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		2,777,001

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		212,501

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			2,989,502
			Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			0
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			2,452			2,452
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..			0
5	Royalties...........			0
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			0
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			2,991,954			2,452

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21	0
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	0
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	0
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	0
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	0
9	Other employee benefits .......	0
10	Payroll taxes ...........	0
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	0
c	Accounting ...........	0
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	0
13	Office expenses .......	0
14	Information technology ......	0
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	0
17	Travel ............	0
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	0
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	0
23	Insurance ..............	0
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	ADMINISTRATIVE	120,838		120,838
b	RESEARCH ACTIVITIES	2,821,138	2,821,138
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d
e	All other expenses	0
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	2,941,976	2,821,138	120,838	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).


			(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing .............		241,097	1	1,225,897
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		1,798,854	2	599,994
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............		1,118,140	4	929,695
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
				5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
				6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b		10c	0
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			11	0
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....			13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15	0
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......		3,158,091	16	2,755,586
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........		2,327,232	17	1,874,749
18	Grants payable .................			18
19	Deferred revenue ................			19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............			20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....			24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........		2,327,232	26	1,874,749
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............		830,859	27	880,837
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			28
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........			29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........			30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....			31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds			32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........		830,859	33	880,837
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........		3,158,091	34	2,755,586