From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 6, Num. 5
April 30th- After a brief pause, transplanting season has resumed and moves ahead at a fast pace. We were fortunate …
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Science for Success: National Notes From the Field Webinar Series
Our national team of soybean research and Extension specialists from land-grant institutions across the United States will be hosting a …
PFP21: Soybean Preemergence Herbicide Decisions
As we start wrapping up corn planting, many people are looking toward planting some soybeans. While many other inputs …
PFP21: Soybean Cyst Nematode and HG Types – What Are They and How Can They Help You Manage SCN?
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN, Heterodera glycines) is a microscopic worm that feeds on the roots of soybean plants. This …
Introducing the New Soybean Diagnostic Key
The NC State specialists with soybean responsibilities are pleased to launch the Soybean Diagnostic Key. This key is a …
PFP21: Pre-Plant Liming and Fertilization
Proper soil fertility management is an important step for a successful soybean season. Before planting, it is important to …
Webinar RECORDING: Early Season Soybean Management
An early season soybean management webinar was hosted on 4/1/2021 via Zoom by NC State Extension Specialists Drs. Wes …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 6, Num. 4
April 1, 2021- As we gear up for transplanting and general field work, we also find ourselves making a number …
PFP21: Soybean Seeding Rate
Preparing for Plant 21 (PFP21): Soybean Seeding Rate Soybean is a plastic crop that can perform well across a wide …
Register Now for Climate Webinar on April 26
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center will offer a Climate Webinar on April 26, 2021, from 7–9 p.m …
Early Season Soybean Management Webinar 4/1/21
Join us for an early season soybean management webinar on April 1, 2021, at 8 a.m. via Zoom. The …
PFP21: Think About Pests When Terminating Cover Crops Prior to Planting Soybeans
Preparing for Plant 21 (PFP21): Think About Pests when Terminating Cover Crops Prior to Planting Soybeans Prepared by Dominic Reisig and …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 3
March 22nd- Last week (March 15-19) brought changes in the growing conditions around the state. The two previous weeks were …
PFP21: Soybean Seed Treatments
Preparing for Plant 21 (PFP21): Soybean Seed Treatments Prepared by Adrienne Gorny, Dominic Reisig, and Rachel Vann Fungicidal Seed Treatments: Soybeans in …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 2
March 16th- Things on the tobacco front have been rather quiet over the last few weeks, aside from major news …
PFP21: Soybean Maturity Group
Preparing for Plant 21 (PFP21): Soybean Maturity Group Soybean maturity groups (MG) are latitudinal zones developed to define where a …
Science for Success: National Soybean Planting Considerations Webinar Available
The US Soybean Extension specialists are working together on a Science for Success initiative doing collaborative research and Extension on a variety of topics. …
PFP21: Soybean Planting Date
Preparing for Plant 21 (PFP21): Soybean Planting Date Using the optimal soybean planting date is critical to maximize yield for …
National Webinar 2/19: Soybean Planting Considerations
The US Soybean Extension specialists are working together on a Science for Success initiative doing collaborative research and Extension on a variety of topics. …
Webinar RECORDING: Shifting From Later to Earlier Maturing Soybean Varieties
As more growers shift to producing earlier maturing soybean varieties in North Carolina and South Carolina, there are important …
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