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Hoke County Farmer Earl Hendrix Appointed to United Soybean Board (USB)
02/17/2010

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the appointment of Earl Hendrix of Raeford, N.C. to the United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean checkoff.  Hendrix will serve a three-year term beginning immediately and will represent the interests of all U.S soybean farmers.

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Soybean Producer Forums Coming to Kenansville, Plymouth on Feb 11 & 18
02/09/2010

The soybean association invites farmers and spouses to Soybean Producers Forums, on Feb. 11 beginning at 5:30 pm at the Duplin County Extension Center in Kenansville, and on Feb. 18 at 5:30 pm at the Vernon James Center in Plymouth.

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State Senator, State Reps. Attend Soy Producer Forum
02/08/2010

State Sen. A.B. Swindell and State Reps. Randy Stewart and Winkie Wilkins attended the Soybean Producers Forum at the Southern Farm Show in Raleigh on Thursday, February 4, 2010, to hear how soybean farmers can support the livestock industry in North Carolina.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Keep an Eye on Stored Grain This Spring
Some farmers didn't get their grain dried this fall and winter. Now that temperatures are rising and spring is just around the corner, farmers need to be vigilant about keeping an eye on their stored grain

Cellulosic Biofuel Producers Won’t Meet RFS2 Goals For Next Few Years
U.S. cellulosic biofuel production will not reach its annual Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) carve-out requirements for the next few years, until there is "enduring government policy" to support the industry

Grain Bin Safety an Issue While Unloading Wet Grain
In a year met with unique corn harvest and storage issues, paying extra attention to grain bin safety has become of utmost importance to farmers, says Matt Roberts, Purdue Extension grain storage specialist

Senate Passes Job Bill with Biodiesel Tax Extension
The $1/gal. biodiesel tax credit just moved one step closer to passage, with the Senate this afternoon passing a revamped jobs bill that includes a one-year extension of the tax credit

Take Steps to Reduce Compaction Before Spring Planting
With a late harvest, a wet fall and slow-melting snow, Ohio farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring

The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association

is the research, promotion, and advocacy organization serving the interests of North Carolina’s soybean producers and their families. For North Carolina soybean producers, the association is putting your checkoff to work for you through: research, market development and communications. We also make your voices heard through Soybean Policy Initiatives.

Achieving Our Mission: The 2009 Annual Report of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, released January 14, 2010

“Watch The Perfect Crop, a new 18 minute video showcasing N.C. soybean producers at work”
 

 

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