Growers from N.C. took on Capitol Hill again last week to advocate for farmers and key agricultural issues in the state. Six board members made the trip to the nation’s Capital including Jimmy Thomas, Jeff Tyson, Greg Manning, Chris Naylor, and Michael McPherson. Angela Berben had been a participant in the American Soybean Association’s Leadership…
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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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There are many benefits to adding cover crops into a rotation, including the potential for increased profit, reduced inputs, reduction in herbicide use, improved water filtration and erosion control and runoff prevention. Learn more in THIS ARTICLE about why cover crops are worth considering.
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Everyone knows there are many benefits to crop rotation and have probably learned about its impact on sustainable farming, but a new research study sheds more light on the subject. New research from Michigan State University shows that crop rotation increases the function of soil microbial communities that benefit plant growth. It also improves soil…
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The best time to think about preventing herbicide resistant weeds is now, as you begin to think about preparing your fields for planting in the spring. Check out the attached infographic for some great reminders on how to prevent and manage herbicide resistant weeds: http://takeactiononweeds.com/wp-content/uploads/HR_BMPs.pdf
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A campaign called BeSure! was launched this Spring to promote best-management practices to farmers and applicators who use neonic products. The campaign was launched by a coalition committed to neonicotinoid product stewardship called Growing Matters. It reminds farmers and applicators to: Be sure to always read and follow the label when using treated seed Be…
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Recent advancements in precision agriculture and data analytics have paved the way for the next important step forward in agriculture: incorporating big data on the farm. While the idea of using big data for agriculture may sound complex, it boils down to analyzing all the data generated on the farm to reveal insightful patterns and…
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Checkoff funded research has helped identify a previously unused gene pool from Europe which will enable scientists to breed more weather-tolerant soybeans. Check out this new video from USB featuring North Carolina’s own Dr. Tommy Carter of the USDA, discussing the work they are doing to improve the tolerance of soybeans to a variety of…
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With consumers asking more questions about agriculture every day, farmers have an opportunity to help them understand what we do and why. Through these conversations that happen every day, farmers across North Carolina and across the U.S. are helping consumers understand agriculture and learn more about modern farming practices. A recently released article found HERE…
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Since January 30th, NCDA & CS has processed 70% of the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018 applications and more than $54.8 million in payments have been sent out across North Carolina disaster-declared counties. If you are unsure of the status of your application, you can check it by following this link to the…
DetailsThe North Carolina Soybean Producers Association is announcing a call for nominations for the January 2014 board of directors elections. Eligible candidates will be checkoff-paying soybean producers. Nominations will be accepted through November 29, 2013. To nominate an individual, email the association at ncsoy@ncsoy.org/, call 1-800-839-5775 , or download the nomination form here, fill it…
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Last week, with sweeping majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) was passed in response to COVID-19 and the toll it has taken on the U.S. economy. President Trump signed the bill over the weekend, making it ready for implementation. With $2 Trillion worth…
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