On October 15, 2018, the NC General Assembly established the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018. This program is a one-time assistance program from producers who had losses occurred during the storm. The program will be administered by the NC Department of Agriculture. Applications must be submitted from November 7th to December 10th, 2018 to receive assistance. The program…
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With two new herbicide-resistant technologies widely available this season, it is now more important than ever to know which fields are safe for which applications. Also, warning the applicator (or other growers in the area) which fields will be sensitive to off-target drift is critical. A simple mix-up by an applicator on which field…
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Want the best weed management results this year? CLICK HERE to learn about the five steps to take to keep weeds under control. Preparing even before planting can make it easier to deal with even the most problematic weeds later.
Seed selection is one of the most important decisions a farmer makes, and something that is on everyone’s mind this time of year. Asking the right questions of a seed dealer can help ensure the best seed varieties are chosen for a particular location and field. Growers should ask a variety of questions to ensure…
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The majority of farmers today are using data to make management decisions on their farms and most are using some type of digital tool to assist with that process. But, there are still many who have not fully integrated all facets of the technology into their operation. A big factor in this is that it…
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The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association is now up and running on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching the association name or NC Soybeans. Here you can find up to date information from NCSPA and see what is trending in agricultural news. So make sure you like or…
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When people think of soybeans, often the first thought that pops in their head is tofu! Tofu is one of the many wonderful products that can be made from these versatile beans, but this protein-packed alternative to meat doesn’t even scratch the surface for all soy is capable of becoming. In fact, most soybeans are…
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August is here which means field day season is gearing up. Getting in the field to look at research plots can help you start thinking about things you want to implement in your operations for 2017. Field days provide a great opportunity to see the latest trends in soybean production, as well as many other…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a petition that will allow farmers and food manufacturers to use a heart-health claim on packaging, menus and more. The claim, similar to that approved for olive and canola oils, states that eating 1.5 tablespoons of soy oil per day may reduce the risk of coronary…
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The U.S. Ag Census shows that farming is becoming increasingly diverse. 30% of farmers are now women, either as primary or secondary operators, and the percent of minority farmers is increasing greatly. Of course, as this diversity continues to grow, it’s important to the United Soybean Board and the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association to…
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There is an ever-growing amount of technology and data available to help farmers be more efficient and more profitable. However, sometimes it can be difficult to know how to manage and use all the data available to make the best decisions. Check out THIS ARTICLE from USB sharing the stories of two farmers and their…
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Many soybeans are delivered to the elevator, but where will they go next? The soy checkoff invites farmers to find the answer to this question and learn about the impact that U.S. soy’s biggest customers make on farmers’ bottom lines during this year’s See for Yourself program. From now until April 4, all U.S. soybean…
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