With all the new technologies entering the market to help farmers combat herbicide resistance, it can be tough keeping track of the latest product approvals. USB has created a chart to help with planning weed control systems by tracking the latest in approval statuses for seed traits and herbicide chemistries. CLICK HERE to download the…
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Having a plan for equipment management and repairs can help keep long-term repair costs down, as well as keep time lost from equipment repairs to a minimum. Check out the tips in THIS ARTICLE for better management of farm machinery.
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Not long after I left my international trade job at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, I met Ray Starling, a farm boy turned attorney who was starting a new job as the General Counsel in Agriculture Commissioner Troxler’s office. Ray proved to be a good friend to the soybean industry and…
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Make plans now to join Agriculture Commissioner Troxler, the N.C. Farm Bureau, commodity groups and more to bring awareness to the legislature about the importance of agriculture in North Carolina at Ag Awareness Day. The schedule for the day is: 9:00 a.m.: Shuttle buses run from the Exposition building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds to…
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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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Make plans now to join the NC SoyPAC for its annual Sporting Clays Challenge on Apr. 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Drake Landing in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Any soy grower or industry professional may participate. All proceeds benefit the NC SoyPAC which advocates for federal policies favorable to soybean growers, and supports…
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Sustainable farming has become a common point of discussion over recent years and is important to consumers. Farmers often implement many sustainable practices on their farms without even realizing they are sustainable. In fact, farmers were probably among the first practitioners of sustainability because it’s critical to healthy and profitable farming operations. Want to be…
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Did you watch the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons in the big game last Sunday? Not only was it a great game, it was a big eating day, in fact the second biggest eating day of the year. Fans eat billions of chicken wings during game festivities, not to mention pizza loaded with…
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The 2017 Southern Farm Show wrapped up on Friday and thousands of folks came out to visit with the over 400 vendors present. It was a fun few days at the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association’s booth as we had the chance to talk with hundreds of farmers. It was a great opportunity…
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USB has compiled a list of technology resources for growers, including farm machinery innovations, management software/services, and planter and irrigation technology. Visit THIS PAGE and click on any of the links for the list of resources.
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Check out these production resources created by USB, including: The Extreme Beans App that has two calculators to help farmers plan for their crop A Fieldprint calculator to determine an operation’s impact on sustainability The Focus on Soybeans webcast featuring the latest production practices and research. CLICK HERE to access them all.
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USDA economist Keith Menzie says the U.S. is valued as one of the most reliable and high-quality suppliers of soy in the world, a trend he expects to continue over the next 20 years. Rising incomes in the developing world and increased demand for meat, which in turn creates increased demand for protein to feed…
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