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Velvetbean Caterpillar Defoliating Soybeans in Piedmont
I’ve had several reports of velvetbean caterpillar out of the Piedmont area. This is a migratory insect that we …
Soybean Considerations Following Hurricane Florence
— Written By Rachel Vann (14 hours ago) Hurricane Florence has caused catastrophic damage across parts of North Carolina primarily from flooding …
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