The NCSPA will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016 and all N.C. soybean growers are invited to attend a reception marking the occasion. The reception will be held at the N.C. Commodities Conference on Wed., Jan. 13, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the exhibition area of the conference at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700…
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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…
DetailsNorth Carolina farmers planted more acres to soybean in 2014 and harvested beans on 1.75 million acres, or 280,000 more acres than farmers harvested in 2013. The large acreage by itself was not unusual. When combined with the advantageous weather throughout the 2014 growing season, the soy acreage produced a North Carolina record 69.2…
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With the recent excessive rainfall on a maturing soybean crop, many growers are reporting soybeans sprouting in the pod. In addition, lodging and plant disease such as Sclerotinia (white mold) may result from the excess moisture. Please consult with your merchandisers and grain dealers to be aware of discounting for damage. For example, sprouted seed…
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Farmers work too hard all season to do an inefficient job of harvesting and lose profit in the process. Paying attention to little things with a combine can go a long way in helping to maximize the potential of a crop. Make sure to set up the combine properly. Sickles should be sharp, concaves and…
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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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Below is Executive Order 81 terminating the state of emergency and transportation waiver for Hurricane Michael declared earlier this month. All Executive Orders for Hurricane Florence that have not already been rescinded (i.e. evacuation orders) remains in effect that includes the State of Emergency and any Transportation Waivers. See Executive Order 81 in its entirety below…
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It’s hard to believe 2018 is already almost here. The winter meeting season kicks off the first week in January which is only a few weeks away. Winter meetings are a great way for growers to hear the about the latest research conducted over the last season. Researchers provide data and recommendations that you can…
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Meeting season is here and we have spent the last few weeks traveling around the state visiting with growers, listening to our top-notch Extension Specialists, and eating good BBQ. These county grain meetings are probably the best way to hear the about the latest research conducted at NCSU…
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Greetings! My name is Faith Case and I am happy to present myself as the new Outreach Coordinator for the NC Soybean Producers Association. Born and raised in Rock Hill, SC, I come from a large family of big personalities. Some of my hobbies include reading, hiking, and playing tennis. Although I did not grow…
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In the heart of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Travis Grimes is carrying on a rich agricultural legacy that spans four generations with his wife Sally, and their three children, Jax, Tilly, and Collins. Travis farms alongside his older brother, John Grimes, continuing the family’s deep-rooted commitment to farming in their hometown of Dunbar. After earning…
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As fewer people grow up on farms, it’s easy to forget where our food really comes from and who’s behind it. That’s why farmers like Caleb Slager, a new board member of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, are stepping up to share their stories and encourage others to do the same. Caleb lives in…
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