As you know, this week has been filled with news regarding the proposed tariffs from both the U.S. and China. We assure you that prior to these announcements, state and national soybean associations were already working hard to educate influencers and lawmakers in D.C. about the potential effects on the agricultural industry. This week, your NCSPA…
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Many farmers use lime to optimize the pH in their soil, and will be considering liming options based on the results of their soil tests this winter. Soil tests should be analyzed for both soil pH and lime requirement (sometimes reported as buffer pH), in order to tell not only if lime is required, but…
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As farmers, we are often asked questions about our farming practices or how food is grown.This information is important to consumers and it’s important to answer their questions, and there’s no one better to answer them than the people who grow the food. As you tell your story, however, remember it’s important to use terms…
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2020 was been challenging on all fronts, to say the least, and one of the challenges we faced this past year was poor seed quality in early planted/early maturity group beans. According to a survey conducted by Dr. Rachel Vann, there was anywhere from 5-30% damage seen in fields planted prior to mid-May. One of…
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2020 has been challenging on all fronts, to say the least, and one of the challenges we faced this year was poor seed quality in early planted/early maturity group beans. According to a survey conducted by Dr. Rachel Vann, there was anywhere from 5-30% damage seen in fields planted prior to mid-May. One of the…
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Harvest time will soon be here, and experts say the key to getting the highest yields possible is to make sure your combine is ready to be as efficient as possible. This includes making sure you have sharp sickles, that concaves and shoe sickles are set right and that the fans are set properly. Read…
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Six undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University will receive annual soy scholarships sponsored by the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association. The purpose of the awards is to create academic opportunities for students to do work in soy production, research and marketing. “Training young people to work…
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At the NCSPA, we believe in using our resources to equip others to lead in the agricultural community. As such, every year the NCSPA grants scholarships to deserving students at the university to help them reach their goals as they relate to agriculture. The association is proud to announce the names of 5 North Carolina…
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After the thoughtful cancellation of the North Carolina joint Commodities Conference last year, 2022 brought with it a deeper appreciation for relationships and the face-to-face connections made at the event this year. In normal fashion, we had the pleasure of announcing the winners of the annual yield contest at Commodity Conference this year. Breaking the…
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If there was ever a year to highlight the resiliency of soybeans in North Carolina, it was 2022! Despite hot and dry weather in several key periods from June-September, many growers were surprisingly satisfied with their yields last year. Also due to relatively dry conditions during harvest we had another excellent quality year. While yields…
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Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) indicated his support for farmers by adding his name to a Joint Resolution expressing congressional disapproval of the January 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. “Today, I voted to side with the farmers and agricultural communities of eastern North Carolina,” said Congressman Don Davis. “Let me be clear:…
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As we move into the heat of summer, wheat harvest is wrapping up and the majority of soybeans are in the ground. About 80% of North Carolina soybeans are planted, which means 20% of our crop will be planted in June or July. Typically, planting in late June or July does not allow enough time…
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