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Flyer of upcoming cattlemen's spring tour.

Cattlemen's Spring Tour

Rutherford County Cattlemen’s Association will host its annual spring tour on April 29. RSVP by April 21 by calling …

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Small Fruit Plant Sale

Our annual 4-H Fundraiser is going on now through April 6, 2023. Order your Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Grape, and Muscadine …

2023 Logo for National Nutrition Month "Fuel for the Future".

2023 Theme for Nutrition Month

Fuel for the Future is the theme for National Nutrition Month. March has been designated as nutrition month since …

Cover photo for Farmland Preservation Is Important

Farmland Preservation Is Important

The Foothills Regional Commission is preparing a Rutherford County Farmland Protection Plan. If you are a farmer or landowner …

Cover photo for NC Small Ruminant Workshop Series

NC Small Ruminant Workshop Series

Don’t miss out on these upcoming educational opportunities for sheep and goat producers! Western North Carolina Workshop Series December 12 – …

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WNC Beef Conference

December 2, 2022 Registration 1-1:30 p.m. Program 1:30 -5:30 p.m. Dinner included – 6:00 p.m. Opportunity to view bulls for auction after dinner WNC …

Nickels for Know-How Referendum

Nickels for Know-How Referendum Vote Set for November 17, 2022 A self-assessed, state-wide check-off that supports agricultural research, extension, and …

Extension Agent Horticulture

Horticulture Agent Position The agent in this position will provide leadership for the horticulture programs in Rutherford County in both …

Recent Publications related to Agriculture & Food

Average monthly Fayetteville soybean price versus nearby Chicago futures prices March 2001—August 2024.

12. Soybean Marketing in North Carolina

This publication, chapter 12 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses the soybean market …

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Yield declines if canopy is not able to close.

5. Planting Decisions

This publication, chapter 5 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses soybean planting decisions, …

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Bar graph of soybeans & corn in Blacklands & Piedmont, & Sorghum in piedmont with and without rotation. All crops performed better following a different crop.

4. Soil Health, Tillage, Cover Crops, and Crop Rotation

This publication, chapter 4 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses crop rotation and …

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Figure 6-1. Routine soil samples should be collected from the to

3. Fertilization and Nutrient Management

This publication, chapter 3 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, covers fertilization and nutrient …

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2. Variety Selection

This publication, chapter 2 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, discusses how to choose …

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North Carolina Soybean Production Guide

This publication provides information to growers about soybean production in North Carolina. It discusses economic …

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1. The Soybean Plant

This publication, chapter 1 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, describes the soybean plant …

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6. Weed Management

This publication, chapter 6 of the North Carolina Soybean Production Guide, addresses weed management in …

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