Introduction
The purpose of this publication is to provide information on soybean production in North Carolina. This information is intended to help producers make better decisions and increase yields and profits.
Much of the research contained in this publication was funded by the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association (NCSPA). The NCSPA is the Qualified State Soybean Board to administer soybean checkoff-funded programs for soybean producers in North Carolina. The NCSPA serves the interest of North Carolina soybean growers through research, promotion, and advocacy. Support for research is the largest investment of the NCSPA, and monies from the grower assessment support and fund research at North Carolina State University that ultimately helps fulfill our mission of maximizing the profitability of North Carolina soybean farmers in an economically and environmentally sound manner.
The NCSPA is governed by an elected board of farmer directors and directors from North Carolina of the American Soybean Association and the United Soybean Board leaders. For more information, contact the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association,3600 Haworth Dr, Suite 2, Raleigh, NC 27609, or call 919-839-5700, or visit us online.
For more research-based information about soybean production, visit the NC State Extension Soybean Website and the NCSPA Grower Resources Portal.
If you need further information, you can contact an N.C. Cooperative Extension agent at your local Extension center.
The North Carolina Soybean Producers Association provided funding for and coordination of this publication.
Publication date: July 31, 2025
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