Farmers today tend not to use the word “sustainable” when describing their operations, but they should. They have a great story to tell given the enormous increases that have been made in production in recent years, all while significantly decreasing soil erosion, fertilizer use, water use, per-unit green house gas production and more. Learn more…
Jared Hagert, a soybean farmer from Emerado, North Dakota, was elected by his fellow farmers to serve as chair of the United Soybean Board at their Dec. board meeting. He will oversee implementation of the board’s long-range strategic plan and will focus on maximizing profit opportunities for soybean farmers. In addition, Jacob Parker, a farmer…
Have you gotten your soil tested but don’t know exactly what to do with the results? View this helpful video about using the information to maximize the fertility of your soil: http://unitedsoybean.org/article/know-how-to-use-your-soil-test-results/
Soil sampling is a simple process and the first thing farmers need to do for a profitable crop. Click on the link below to get the Why’s, When’s, Who’s and How’s of a well-managed soil sampling program: http://unitedsoybean.org/article/soil-sampling-its-a-simple-process/
The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association has an active community outreach program, participating in dozens of events each year to educate children and adults alike on soybeans, soybeans in human nutrition, the many uses of soybeans and agriculture in general. The organization participated in “Wake Up to Ag Day” in Pasquotank and Camden counties on…
According to David H. Hardy, the Section Chief of Soil Testing with the NCDA&CS, the fee for soil testing is now in effect until March 31, 2016. The fee is $4.00 per sample. Turnaround time is now estimated at seven weeks, taking into account lower production due to Christmas holidays. The soils lab is working…