{"id":9488,"date":"2023-12-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalland.com\/blog\/?p=9488"},"modified":"2023-12-06T12:44:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T17:44:06","slug":"benefits-of-growing-soybeans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalland.com\/blog\/benefits-of-growing-soybeans\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Growing Soybeans for Landowners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As landowners and farmers begin to think about planting season in the spring and make preparations for next year\u2019s crop, many are likely looking for a crop that offers a balance of profitability and sustainability. One such crop that has become a staple for farmers the world over is soybeans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his appearance on the National Land Podcast,<\/a> Executive Director of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association<\/a> Charles Hall outlined a few of the benefits that planting soybeans can have for farmers. Let\u2019s take a look at a few reasons to consider planting soybeans this spring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Soybeans Used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Soybeans are a versatile and resilient crop that has garnered a high market demand in recent years. The main reason for this is their high protein content and ability to be used for a variety of means, as Hall explained. He stated, \u201cSoybean is an oilseed, so it\u2019s not like corn where you grow it on your farm, take it to the feed mill, and they can process it right there to make animal feed. Soy is composed of oil, roughly 20% is vegetable or soy oil, and the other 80% more or less when it\u2019s processed goes into soybean meal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSoybeans are never mentioned as everybody\u2019s favorite crop, but I guess the paradox is that it\u2019s the number one US agricultural export in North Carolina; it\u2019s the biggest acreage crop and it\u2019s got the biggest footprint. It\u2019s a great source of nutrition for livestock, so when you\u2019re consuming poultry or pork, you\u2019re really consuming soy protein because those animals are fed on soybean meal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Growing Soybeans for Farmers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From crop diversification to soil health improvement, soybeans offer a variety of benefits and incentives for farmers. Let\u2019s take a look at a few main benefits of growing soybeans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Less Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One reason that a farmer may choose to plant soybeans is because they\u2019re easy to manage, as Hall explained during his appearance on the National Land Podcast. He stated, \u201cAnother thing to think about though is that [the soybean] is a versatile crop. It doesn\u2019t have to be irrigated, for example, it grows very well on dry land. It doesn\u2019t take a lot of management like some other crops, such as corn or cotton which require more management.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can get a pretty decent return on soy with minimal management if you\u2019re efficient, and obviously, if you want to invest more in management, you can really do very well with soy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For farmers looking for a less management-intensive crop that can still turn a profit, soybeans are a great option!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nitrogen Fixation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another reason that farmers should consider planting soybeans is the benefits that they have on soil health. Soybeans are great for keeping Nitrogen in the soil which is an essential nutrient for plants. Hall explained this process of Nitrogen fixation, stating, \u201cBecause soybeans are a legume, they\u2019ve got these bacteria that live around the roots, and these bacteria actually take Nitrogen from the atmosphere and they fix that Nitrogen in the soil where the soybean plant can use it as a nutrient. It\u2019s called Nitrogen fixation and it’s a benefit of growing soy. You just don\u2019t need as much Nitrogen applied to the crop, unlike corn where you need quite a bit of synthetic Nitrogen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of their Nitrogen-fixing capabilities, soybeans don\u2019t require synthetic Nitrogen in the form of fertilizers and can be a great opportunity for farmers to cut back on their input costs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No-Till Farming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to fixing nitrogen, soybeans can also improve soil fertility because they require little-to-no tilling. Frequently tilling the ground can lead to increased erosion and run-off which is bad for crop fertility. Soybeans can be planted with minimal disturbance to the ground, as Hall explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding tilling for soybeans, Hall stated, \u201cWe don\u2019t really plow the land anymore. We plant the seed directly into the ground without plowing it. I know farmers who haven\u2019t plowed a field in 20 or 30 years, they literally drill that seed right into the ground, and they don\u2019t disturb the soil or turn the ground over. That\u2019s great for all sorts of things, like the biologics in the dirt, carbon neutrality, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve got questions about planting soybeans on your property this Spring, try reaching out to the North Carolina Soybean Producer\u2019s Association<\/a> or contact your local Land Professional<\/a> today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As landowners and farmers begin to think about planting season in the spring and make preparations for next year\u2019s crop, many are likely looking for a crop that offers a balance of profitability and sustainability. One such crop that has become a staple for farmers the world over is soybeans. During his appearance on the … <\/p>\n

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