Good morning everyone. I wanted to share some agricultural news that is beneficial. Listed are a couple of emails I saved to share with you this month. Merry Christmas! -Rick The 27th Annual NC Commodities Conference January 13th -15th, 2016 You are invited to attend the 27th Annual NC Commodities Conference of NC Small Grains, Soybeans, […]
Read MoreI came across some timely information I thought could be useful. Below is an article from Dr. Ron Heiniger “Making Wheat Profitable in 2016.” I also have included the 2015 Board of Directors for the NC Small Grain Growers Association. Please feel free to share with your growers! Sincerely, Rick Morris Harvey’s Agronomist Making […]
Read MoreHello everyone. This month I thought I would share some Ag news I recently learned about. Enjoy reading and remember to call if I can be of assistance. Sincerely, Rick Morris Harvey’s Agronomist Federal Crop Insurance Article Monsanto Leaving RTP Monsanto plans to relocate its research and development operations in Research Triangle Park to Missouri, […]
Read MoreOur Second Annual Relay For Life Golf Tournament is in the books! Our scheduled date of 10/3/15 was a wash out, but our alternate date this past Saturday, 10/17/15 was perfect in regards to the weather. I would like to thank all of our participants, hole sponsors, team volunteers and Falling Creek Golf Club for […]
Read MoreThis month I would like to focus on wheat production. Included in the Blog are comments from Dan Weathington, Executive Director of the NC Small Grain Growers Association with his thoughts on growing wheat in 2015. Dr. Ron Heinegar- NCSU Grain Specialist will also discuss wheat production topics and present 2015 Wheat Yield Contest results. […]
Read MoreGreetings everyone! This month I thought I would share some information about peanut and soybean production. Listed are some notes from Dr. David Jordan, NCSU Peanut Specialist about the status of our crop and suggestions for digging. Growers in the Whiteville area will begin digging around September 25, 2015. Most of the peanuts are Baileys and […]
Read MoreSugarcane Aphid in Sorghum has been found in the following 4 counties: Cumberland, Robeson, Hoke and Columbus. Below is a link about Emergency Section 18 Approved for Transform to Control Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum, and some pictures of the Sugarcane Aphids. http://entomology.ces.ncsu.edu/2015/07/emergency-section-18-approved-for-transform-to-control-sugarcane-aphid-in-sorghum/?src=rss To learn more about Sugarcane […]
Read MoreAugust seems to be the kick off for our spray season with cotton and soybeans. There is not a substitute for scouting fields to ID types and numbers of insects to determine if threshold levels are met. One trend that pretty much holds true every year is that insect populations generally increase about 7-10 days […]
Read MoreHello Everyone! I hope you are having a good year and a good summer. We escaped the heat for the past two summers but are making up for it this year. We should learn a lot about the stress tolerance of many of our new varieties this season. Please remember to take care of yourself […]
Read MoreEnjoy your next cookout with family and friends by following a few safety tips. Do: Familiarize yourself with manufacturer instructions and recommendations After refilling or exchanging a cylinder, keep valve closed and capped Check hoses and connections for leaks Clean grill well before use Always open the grill hood before lighting & grill in a […]
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