The North Carolina Soybean Yield Contest has a long history of recognizing top producers in the state and sharing information about which Best Management Practices may help other growers increase yields. This contest is sponsored by the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association but administered by NC State Soybean Extension. Traditionally there have been two categories…
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When considering a data management system, it is wise to consider the upfront costs and long-term benefits in order to maximize returns. The best way to accomplish this is to take an inventory of the equipment and systems needed, and identify the appropriate partners, such as local dealers and service providers, to fill those needs.…
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Soybean growers need to be careful about how deep they plant their seeds this growing season because, if not, they may see delayed emergence or even decreased yields. Michigan State University (MSU) researchers say that generally, soybeans should be planted at shallower depths, between 1 and 1.5 inches deep, under the following conditions: Early planting…
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Now is a good time to establish a foolproof weed-management plan for your operation to make it easier to face even the most troublesome weeds later in the season. As weeds develop resistance to more modes of action, weed management should be at the top of every farmer’s pre-plant to-do list. Here, University of Tennessee…
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Crop rotation has been a cornerstone of sustainable farming for thousands of years, but the practice has become more complex. There are many factors that today’s farmers need to consider when developing their rotational plans. Seth Naeve, Ph.D., University of Minnesota associate professor and extension soybean agronomist, provides a list of the most important below.…
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We hope you are enjoying the holiday season and finally have the long season behind you. The end of the year is always a season of reflection about the past with an eye toward what is on the horizon. We are proud to be a part of the soy family and to play a role…
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Finally wrapping up harvest? Once it’s completed, you might start thinking of what needs to be done for next year. Weed management is a task to think about any time. Richard Zollinger, extension weed scientist at North Dakota State University recommends four after-harvest weed-management practices you can do now that will give you a head start on…
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With the excessive rain we’ve seen over the last 6 weeks, getting soybeans out of the field has been a challenge. NCDA reports that only 65% of the soybeans have been harvested as of last Monday. This means many growers will have trouble getting all their beans out of the field by the December 10…
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2018 has been a challenging year for many North Carolina soybean producers and many are still harvesting, but as the season comes to a close it is never too early to start to think about putting practices in place to increase yields in 2019. Farmers should consider the following for their management plan as they…
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Farmers already using data management systems know what an impact access to farm level data can have on decision-making every day. But that is just the beginning. Data companies are enhancing products and partnering with other innovative companies to be able to provide more insights and tell a more robust story. The next step will…
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There are undoubtedly many benefits to harnessing the power of data management, but the options are many. And, once a system has been implemented it takes a lot of time to use it properly, both to learn how to use it and to analyze the data so it can be used. There can challenges with…
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The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the registration for two years for over-the-top use of dicamba to control weeds in cotton and soybean fields. This registration will be valid until Dec 2020. “EPA understands that dicamba is a valuable pest control tool for America’s farmers with pest control san diego,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew…
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