Harvest Tips
CLICK HERE for a collection of seasonal resources to help with harvest. It includes everything from information on safety to combine maintenance to grain storage and things to remember at the elevator.
Healthy Eating with Soy Class Involves N.C. Soybean Farmers
Outreach Education Coordinator, Laura Rogers, was a featured speaker in the Healthy Eating series at the Cumberland County Extension Center on Thurs., Jan. 21, helping attendees learn to cook with soy foods. Rogers educated participants on soy nutrition and they made turkey, tofu and zucchini lasagna, edamame succotash salad and silky tofu chocolate pudding. The…
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Healthy farms as a buffer to sprawl; an emotional appeal to modern consumers
For many years, the agricultural sector has tried to connect with its customer base by highlighting the ways in which scientific advancements and improved farming practices with the use of new technology like steam generator, conveyor system, etc. from companies like cir.net/custom-manufacturing-conveyor-systems/ have contributed to a global food supply which is safer, more abundant and…
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Heath Elected NCSPA President
On Jan. 15, 2021, the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association Board of Directors elected new officers and executive committee members to represent the Association during a socially distanced meeting. David Heath of Dover, N.C. was elected President of the Association. “I humbled and honored to serve as President of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association,…
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Helping Local Farms and Neighbors in Need
Developed by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF), the Farmers and Communities Manage Deer (FCMD) project has successfully demonstrated that when farmers, sportsmen, and community groups work together, deer damage to crops can be reduced, farm income and community revenues can be improved, and high-quality ground meat can be efficiently processed and delivered to those…
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Herbicide Classification Chart and Quick Start Guide
Farmers know it is important to use multiple herbicide SOAs to keep herbicide-resistant weeds at bay. The United Soybean board has developed a diversification tool to help famers quickly identify the SOA of popular herbicide brands. The tool also provides a list of products with the same SOA, the use of which won’t result in…
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Herbicide Efficacy and Weather Conditions
Weather can have a significant impact on herbicide applications. Herbicides won’t activate properly with too little moisture, but sprayers can’t get into fields that are too wet. There are ways to manage herbicide use given weather conditions, whether that be in weather that has been wet or dry. Read THIS ARTICLE from USB featuring Dr.…
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Herbicide Lookup Tool App Now Available
Take Action on Weeds has debuted a new herbicide lookup tool app that allows users to identify the site of action classification, and will also show other herbicides that fall into the same site of action. Ultimately, this will help farmers diversify their herbicide strategy and effectively control troublesome herbicide-resistant weeds. The Take Action on…
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Herbicide Resistance Risk Fact Sheet
The risk of weeds developing resistance to a herbicide site of action is determined by how the herbicide is used and the frequency of resistance mutations in weeds. The more a site of action is used, the greater the risk of resistance. LEARN MORE IN THIS NEW FACT SHEET from USB.
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Herbicide Trait Options for 2020
The 2020 growing season brings a number of options when it comes to herbicide-tolerant technology. With different traits available, herbicide trait technology is a critical part of the variety selection decision. Growers must weigh many factors, namely weed management, risk tolerance and overall profitability, when deciding which herbicide trait package is the best fit for…
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Homegrown in the Park in Alamance County
The NCSPA was on hand at Alamance County Farm Bureau’s Homegrown in the Park on Apr. 27. The event, held in Burlington City Park, celebrated the county’s agricultural heritage and the future of ag industry there. Many commodity associations had exhibits at the event, including the NCSPA. Board member, Michael McPherson, and his wife Renee,…
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How Brazil Stacks Up In the International Soybean Market
A record 81.5 million acres of soybeans are expected to be planted in Brazil this year, marking the ninth consecutive year of increased acreage. By comparison, 85.1 million acres are expected to be planted this year in the United States. With such increases in acreage the worldwide export market is becoming more competitive, however there…
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