Proper variety selection is one of the first steps in producing a high-yielding, healthy crop. Choosing an appropriate variety is one of the most important decisions a soybean producer will make and one of the hardest because there are so many varieties available. Each variety has specific strengths and weaknesses that make it more- or…
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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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As you begin planning for the coming season, don’t forget the helpful collection of technology resources on the USB website. There is information on everything from farm machinery and planter innovations to management software and services for a more efficient 2018. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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You are undoubtedly aware of the issues with dicamba off-target deposition across the country last year. Because of those issues, the EPA recently revised labels for dicamba products registered for application to Xtend soybean and XtendFlex cotton. One of many new requirements is mandatory training for all applicators prior to use in 2018 (even if…
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It has been 21 years since Roundup Ready® soybeans were introduced and 20 since Liberty Link® soybeans came out. A lot has changed since then in farming innovations and seed technology. There are a lot of innovative products in the pipeline, including stacked trait options and non-chemical weed control. Read THIS ARTICLE to learn what’s…
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2017 was an overall good year for soybeans across the state. Favorable weather throughout most of the growing season meant many of you saw yields higher than you have in quite a few years. We were excited to hear so many of you had a good year, it’s something everyone needed! According to the NCDA’s…
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Soybean growers can put data and technology to work in a variety of ways. It can help increase yields and decrease costs, increasing profitability. Farmers can reap the benefits of technology on planters, combines, in soil testing and from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Learn more about what’s available now and how it can help by…
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The use of fungicide seed treatments is on the rise, with an estimated 60-70% of seed planted in 2014 being planted with a treatment as compared to just 30% in 2008. But, whether or not seed treatments are needed or will help with profitability depends on a variety of factors, such as weather, planting date,…
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For the first time ever, we are excited to announce that an NC Soybean Production Guide is available for our soybean growers. The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association worked with NCSU faculty to get this document published so growers would have the information they need to make better decisions and increase yield and…
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Are you soil sampling on your farm? That is the first and crucial step in understanding the soil in your fields and being able to maximize potential. But, it is only the first step in the process. With the results in hand, what is next? Nutrient management is not a one-season process. Results across seasons…
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How can soybean producers push yield limits on modern soybean varieties? One way may be to alter our “traditional” planting dates and maturity groups. Planting date and variety selection play a major role in determining yield potential in any given year. Many growers have been experimenting with varieties of different maturity groups and earlier planting…
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Last week we started discussing data from some planting date by maturity group research that the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association sponsored, and a group of crop consultants carried out. If you missed that post, catch up here. As a quick reminder, 8 different varieties (four late 4’s, two early 5’s, and two late 5’s)…
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