A recent article in Farm Progress stated that global demand for soybeans has risen by more than 241 percent since 1990. By comparison, corn and wheat demand grew by 130 percent and 37 percent, respectively, during the same period. This is just one example of the positive impact farmers’ checkoff dollars is having on their market…
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Two North Carolina Soybean Association board members were recognized at the NC Commodities Conference on Jan. 9, 2019 for meritorious service to the soybean farmers of North Carolina. John Fleming, of Halifax County, received the President’s Award, and Boerema, of Hyde County, received the Dr. Jim Dunphy Soybean Industry Award. Fleming (pictured at left receiving…
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Matthews Family Farm of Davie County won the annual North Carolina Soybean Yield Contest for the second year in a row with an entry of 104.5 bushels per acre. Kevin Matthews received the award for the highest yield at the annual NC Commodities Conference of the corn, cotton, small grains and soybean associations in Durham,…
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On Jan. 11, 2019, the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association Board of Directors elected new officers and executive committee members. Jeff Tyson of Nashville, N.C. was elected president of the Association. “I look forward to serving as president of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association and putting programs in place to help soybean farmers in…
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Make plans now to attend the NC Commodities Conference Jan. 9-11, 2019 at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham, N.C. It’s the annual gathering of the NCSPA, the NC Small Grain Growers Association, Corn Growers Association of NC and the NC Cotton Producers Association. This year Commissioner Troxler will provide an update on agriculture in the…
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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently announced the appointment of 16 members to serve on the United Soybean Board, including Grantsboro, N.C. farmer Derek Potter. Potter has served on the United Soybean Board for the past two years, filling the seat vacated by Morris Shambley who retired. Other producers appointed to serve three-year terms include: Arkansas…
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Gov. Roy Cooper’s declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence, including Executive Orders 51 and 52. Order No. 51, declared a State of Emergency for North Carolina. Executive Order No. 52, will temporarily waive the cap on the maximum hours of service restrictions for trucks and heavy vehicles traveling in and through the…
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USB and ASA are working together to turn data into action with a free webinar about ag technology in soybean production. ASA and USB leaders will discuss sustainable ways that farmers can capture and utilize data on their farms. The webinar will take place on Aug. 30 at 1:00 p.m. CST. Register for the webinar…
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The 2018 North Carolina Soybean Research Scholarship recipients have been named. These scholarships funded by the NCSPA through the checkoff are awarded annually to N.C. State University students majoring in agriculture or related fields. To qualify, students must demonstrate how their studies and work experiences will impact soybean production and/or research in their future careers.…
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The NC SoyPAC held their annual Sporting Clays Challenge last Friday, March 23, 2018. This year’s tournament featured a change in the schedule, moving the usual start time from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Participants were treated to two rounds of shooting and a steak dinner at the end of the day, also a new…
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Join us for the annual Sporting Clays Challenge on Mar. 23, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Drake Landing in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. All proceeds benefit the NC SoyPAC which advocates for federal policies favorable to soybean growers, and supports congressional candidates that support farmers. The schedule has changed this year with the tournament…
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The N.C. Commodities Conference was held last week, which includes the annual meeting of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association. The meeting is always a great chance to network with fellow farmers, hear results from the latest soybean research and learn about best practices from a variety of presenters. The 2018 meeting was no exception…
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