Due 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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N.C. farmers may be familiar with the Weed Free NC program and USB’s Take Action program, which have focused on the elimination of herbicide resistant weeds and promoting farming practices that preserve herbicide technologies so they will be a tool for farmers long into the future. Because fungicides may also be heading towards the path…
DetailsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced its decision to deregulate Monsanto’s dicamba-tolerant trait technologies ― Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans and Bollgard II XtendFlex cotton. “This announcement marks an important milestone for farmers around the world,” says Robb Fraley, Monsanto’s chief technology officer. “Weeds represent a key pest to agriculture operations around the world…
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Farmers know that data technology can help them understand and respond to the needs of their fields, whether it be through soil moisture censors, yield monitors or aerial imagery. Data can also help with seed selection. Recently the winner of Asgrow’s 2015 yield contest in Illinois, Aaron Niebrugge, answered questions about how he utilizes data…
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Especially when commodity prices are low, grain storage can help farmers maximize the value of their crop. However, there is added risk involved with storing grain. Today, technology can help monitor and manage stored grain more closely to remove some of the risk. LEARN MORE IN THIS ARTICLE about grain storage technology options from USB.
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Today’s sprayers can apply just the right amount of herbicide to every inch of a field, but one size does not fit all. Nozzles come in many types and spray patterns, and the best one to use depends on the plan for using it. For instance, different size nozzles work better with different types of…
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Economic thresholds are developed by researchers to let farmers know when to invest in managing an insect, disease or pest to keep it from reaching an economic injury level (EIL). The EIL is when the crop value lost to injury exceeds the cost of treatment. Using thresholds are an important tool for farmers in knowing…
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Three North Carolina soy growers recently toured aquaculture farms and fish processing plants in Vietnam. Ryan Cahoon, Brett Medlin and Simmy Williams were part of a trade team organized by the U.S. Soy Export Council (USSEC) to increase U.S. soy consumption in Vietnam. Fish farmers in Asia are a large and growing market for U.S.…
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In North Carolina soybeans are often thought of as purely a rotational crop and not one that produces large profits. With over a million acres in the state, soybeans occupy 25% percent of the field crop acreage in N.C. Average yields in the state are about 35 bushels per acre, only 70% of the national…
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For soybean farmers wanting to know more about their customers beyond the elevator, and the soy checkoff’s role in marketing U.S. soy to those customers, the United Soybean Board invites them to participate in the checkoff’s See for Yourself program. All U.S. soybean farmers over the age of 18 can apply for the See for…
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Double cropping leaves farmers with a shorter time frame to reach the full potential of their crop. Learn some tips for management practices to implement to maximize yield potential by clicking on THIS ARTICLE from USB. Topics include planting in narrow rows, maturity group, soil moisture and weed control.
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Are you interested in learning more about the soy checkoff and what is funded with soy growers’ investment? United Soybean Board’s See For Yourself program is a great way to experience firsthand what the checkoff does, and get more information about customers for soy beyond the elevator and marketing soy to them. This year’s program…
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