Heed the five tips in this article from the United Soybean Board to get control of your fields before you plant, make sure you approach planting to minimize weeds and maintain your fields weed free: http://unitedsoybean.org/article/are-you-ready-for-the-weeds/ Get more information and find resources at WeedfreeNC.com.
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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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The NCSPA board of directors held their fall board meeting on Nov. 12-13, 2015. Business included an updates on the N.C. State University College of Agriculture and Life Science Crop Science Department, communications and outreach activities of the association, resources development and advocacy. The board also discussed the new strategic direction of NCSPA research projects…
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The best time to think about preventing herbicide resistant weeds is now, as you begin to think about preparing your fields for planting in the spring. Check out the attached infographic for some great reminders on how to prevent and manage herbicide resistant weeds: http://takeactiononweeds.com/wp-content/uploads/HR_BMPs.pdf
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Many soybean growers are not finished with harvest yet, but it’s always a good time to consider what can be done to improve yields and profitability for next year. As harvest is completed and you turn your attention to planning for the 2016 growing season, keep these practices in mind that can be implemented during…
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For a little something to brighten up your day, click on the link below to see a new video from the 2016 Agricultural Leadership Program at N.C. State promoting GMOAnswers.com. A current NCSPA board member participated in the project and we give it two thumbs up! https://www.dropbox.com/s/u2uf582g5481bye/GMO%20Answers%20|%20Final.mp4?dl=0
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Morris Shambley, a soybean producer from Efland, N.C., was nominated by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to serve a second term as a director on the United Soybean Board. He and 16 other farmers will be sworn in at the upcoming board meeting of the USB. Shambley and what will soon be 72 other farmer-directors…
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The N.C. State Fair was held Oct. 10-25, 2015, and as usual, the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association enjoyed being a part of it. This year, the NCSPA placed one of the educational exhibits created for use on agritourism farms in the Gotta Be N.C. tent near the Kerr Scott Building for fairgoers to learn…
DetailsDue to accumulated damage on soybean, many growers are concerned about discounting and possible rejection at the point of sale. Cargill is currently accepting soybeans at the Fayetteville location with low damage of 5% or less. Cargill’s location at Selma in Johnston Co. is now open and is accepting beans with damage of 30% or…
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Big data in agriculture is here to stay and it’s evolving all the time. Farmers are considering investing in reporting on everything from machine feedback and control to telematics to crop health (drone, plane and satellite sensors) and in-field monitoring. And then of course, there’s how to organize and make decisions with all that information.…
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Farm safety is always important to keep top of mind, but harvest time poses its own risks. As you’re harvesting beans this year, click the link to the article below for helpful safety reminders, including a short video and information on respiratory safety, how to avoid grain bin entrapment, grain loading technique and more. http://unitedsoybean.org/article/safety-first/
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For the second year, the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association participated in the activities at N.C. State University’s Ag Day, an annual celebration at a football game honoring N.C. farmers and its ag industry. This year’s event was held on Oct. 3 at the NCSU vs. Louisville game. The association sponsors the event as a…
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