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THE CAROLINA CROPS CONNECTION Summer/Fall Issue Newsletter of the South Carolina Corn & Soybean Association 2016 SCCSA Annual Meeting & Sporting Clay Event February 4, 2016 Wagon Trail Range, Sumter, SC The 2016 SCCSA Annual Meeting, Awards Banquet and Sporting Clay Event is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2016. Registration for shooters will be‐ gin at 2:00 PM with the event starting when teams are assigned. Winners with the top three scores will receive cash awards. Following the shooting event, the SCCSA Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will take place. Please plan on joining us for this celebratory time and annual business meeting of YOUR association. Registration forms will be coming in our final 2015 newsletter in December. SPONSORSHIP information located on page three of this issue. For more information, contact Kathy Fudge at [email protected] or 803‐356‐3727. USDA Designates 2 Counties in South Carolina as Primary Natural Disaster Areas 3rd Quarter 2015 In this issue: 2015 Annual Meeting & Sporting Clay Event Cover USDA Designates 2 Counties in SC as Primary Natural Disaster Cover Areas 2016 SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo 2 Annual Meeting Sponsorship 3 NCGA DuPont New Leaders Program - Deadline 10/30/15 4 Impact of China Slowdown 5 SC Soybean Rust Update 5 2015 Palmetto Yield Contests 7 Survey Examines Farm Bill Decision-Making Tools 7 NCGA Review of APHIS Report 9 Women in Agriculture Make a Difference 11 2016 Commodity Classic 13 Welcome New Members 13 Cover Crops & Soil Health 17 WISHH to Develop W. African Poultry & Feed Market 19 2015 Waste Pesticide Recov21 ery Collections & Locations WASHINGTON, Sep. 30, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Fairfield and Union counties in South Carolina as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. “Our mission is to serve as the voice of farmers by “Our hearts go out to those South Carolina farmers and ranchers working to create and affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary increase opportunities for Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are committed to ensuring South Carolina corn and that agriculture remains a bright spot in our nation’s economy soybean growers.” by sustaining the successes of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through these difficult times. We’re also tell‐ South Carolina Corn & Soybean Association ing South Carolina producers that USDA stands with you and your communities when severe weather and natural disasters threaten to disrupt your livelihood.” (Continued on page 2) PMB 350 100 Old Cherokee Rd., Ste. F Lexington, SC 29072 803-356-3727 [email protected] PAGE 2 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S U MMER / FALL ISS UE (Continued from page 1) SCCSA 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in South Carolina also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: PRODUCER MEMBERS Cherokee Lancaster Richland Jason Eaddy, President Chester Laurens Spartanburg John Rivers, Vice President Luther Kneece, Secretary/Treasurer Kershaw Newberry York Lee Rogers Cliff Barron All counties listed above were designated natural disaster areas on Sep. 30, Jeff Sweatman 2015, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low Jim Eaddy interest emergency (EM) loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provided Thomas DuRant INDUSTRY MEMBERS Tom Baugh Pioneer David Simmons AgrowStar EDUCATION MEMBER Charles Davis Jacob Stokes Clemson University EX-OFFICIO Antron Williams, ASA/DuPont Young Leader 2015 Tom DuRant, NCGA/DuPont New Leader 2015 Stephanie Sox, SC Soybean Board EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kathy Fudge PMB 350 100 Old Cherokee Rd., Ste. F Lexington, SC 29072 803-356-3727 [email protected] The Carolina Crops Connection is the quarterly publication of the South Carolina Corn & Soybean Association for the benefit of its members and the South Carolina corn and soybean industries. For more information concerning this publication and/or advertising opportunities, contact: KATHY FUDGE SCCSA Executive Director (803) 356-3727 or [email protected] eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their ac‐ tual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity. Additional programs available to assist farmers and ranchers include the Emer‐ gency Conservation Program, the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey‐ bees, and Farm‐Raised Fish Program, and the Tree Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA Service Centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov. FSA news releases are available on FSA’s website at www.fsa.usda.gov via the “Newsroom” link. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250‐9410 or call (866) 632‐9992 (Toll‐free Customer Service), (800) 877‐ 8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377‐8642 (Relay voice users). Rooted in Tradition, Thriving Through Innovation January 13-14, 2016 Florence Civic Center THE SC AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO was established to serve as an umbrella event for all aspects of Agriculture and Agribusi‐ ness. The event is designed to incorporate the industry’s deep traditional roots along with today’s thriving innovations to help streamline the promotion and the expan‐ sion of the business of agriculture in South Carolina and beyond. The expo includes a farm show with a wide variety of equipment, farm products and educational components. The SC Ag‐ riBiz & Farm Expo is an event representing all aspects of agriculture both large and small. It features innovations in agricul‐ tural; equipment, education, commodity spotlights, feedstocks, special guest speak‐ ers, economic developers, producers, value‐added enterprises, youth develop‐ ment, related exhibits, agricultural activi‐ ties and much more. S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 3 2016 SCCSA ANNUAL MEETING & SPORTING CLAY SHOOT February 4, 2016 WAGON TRAIL RANGE – SUMTER, SC CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM & EVENT DELUXE SPONSORSHIP ‐ $1,500 Six shooters ‐ Six banquet reservations Three 1‐year memberships to SCCSA, ASA & NCGA Speaker at banquet Prominent at‐event recognition Logo & recognition on pre‐event materials Full page ad in 4 issues of Carolina Crops Connection newsletter GOLD SPONSORSHIP ‐ $1,000 Four shooters ‐ Four banquet reservations Two 1‐year memberships to SCCSA, ASA & NCGA Speaker at banquet Prominent at‐event recognition Logo & recognition on pre‐event materials Half page ad in 4 issues of Carolina Crops Connection newsletter SILVER SPONSORSHIP – $500 Two shooters ‐ Two banquet reservations One 1‐year memberships to SCCSA, ASA & NCGA Recognition at banquet Prominent at‐event recognition Logo & recognition on pre‐event materials Fourth page ad in 4 issues of Carolina Crops Connection newsletter SHOOTING STATION SPONSORSHIP ‐ $150 (for member farming operations and/or individuals ONLY) Recognition signage at station One shooter One banquet reservation Recognition at banquet & Winter issue of Carolina Crops Connection newsletter FOR A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FORM, CONTACT KATHY FUDGE AT 803‐356‐3727 OR [email protected] INDIVIDUAL MEETING & EVENT REGISTRATION CURRENT SCCSA MEMBERS – FREE Turn left onto Concord Church Road and continue down about 1/2 mile and look for the Wagon Trail sign on your left. Follow the dirt road and you will come upon the Wagon Trail lodge. Bre w 378 Sumter on Chu rch R d. y. 41 ing t e Hw co r dC Wagon Trail is located off of Concord Church Rd., which is about 7.5 miles down Hwy 378 from N. Main St. (Hwy. 15) in Sumter. WAGON TRAIL Co n DIRECTIONS: 51 Sta t THERE IS NO COST TO CURRENT SCCSA MEMBERS. PROFITS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO SUPPORT THE SC CORN & SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION AND ITS ANNUAL PALMETTO CORN AND SOYBEAN YIELD CONTESTS. hur ch R d. NON‐MEMBERS ‐ $100.00 includes: Shooting Event Banquet Reservation One year membership to SCCSA, ASA & NCGA Myrtle Beach Registration forms will be sent in December. Contact Kathy Fudge - [email protected] - 803-356-3727 PAGE 4 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S UMMER / FALL ISS UE THE OCTOBER 30 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE NCGA DUPONT NEW LEADERS PROGRAM IS FAST APPROACHING. T he program, designed for corn growers who are newly active or considering involvement in agriculture leadership helps them build their communications skills so they can better serve their peers. Ideal participants will be farming couples or individuals from NCGA's affiliated states, such as those considering a board position. Those interested must be at least 21 years of age, active in corn farming, NCGA members and not currently serving as an officer on their state affiliate board. "The program has encouraged me to be more involved to make a difference," said Michael Howlett, a 2015 participant from New York. "It was well worth the time and energy, and I will be more involved from this point forward, due to the New Leaders Program." One couple or up to two single persons per NCGA‐affiliated state will be chosen to participate in this hands‐on communications and leadership training sponsored by DuPont. The program will be implemented with two plenary sessions. The first will be in Iowa in February 2016 and the second in Washington in July 2016. "The program has encouraged me to be more involved to make a difference," said Michael Howlett, a 2015 participant from New York. "It was well worth the time and energy, and I will be more involved from this point forward, due to the New Leaders Program." Applications are due Friday, Oct. 30, and will be reviewed by the NCGA and for‐ warded to the appropriate state affiliate association for approval. Participants accepted for the program will be noti‐ fied in November. All program‐related travel and lodging expenses will be covered, per NCGA policy and procedures. For an easy online application go to http://www.ncga.com/nlp. ONE BUSHEL According to Mike Dwyer, Chief Economist U.S. Grains Council: Using feed conversion ratios developed by FAS/USDA, each bushel of corn produces 12 pounds of pork or 25 pounds of poultry or 19 pounds of beef. Each bushel of corn also produces 2.8 gallons of pure ethanol. S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S.C. shouldn’t feel impact of China’s slowdown, economist says By Chris Cox [email protected] Published Aug. 28, 2015 he U.S. stock market’s volatile week resulting from China’s recent economic turmoil should not affect South Carolina despite its significant Chinese investment, Wells Fargo senior economist Mark Vitner said Thursday. “At the end of the day, I think very shortly, folks are going to realize China is slowing, but it’s still growing,” Vitner said. “The worst case isn’t what we thought it was going to be. It’s not like it’s all that meaningful to the U.S. econ‐ omy.” Some 20 Chinese companies invest in South Carolina, in‐ cluding a few that recently announced expansions or are T SOUTH CAROLINA SOYBEAN RUST UPDATE 29 September 2015 FROM: John Mueller, Extension Soybean Pathologist, Edisto Research and Education Center Last week Soybean Rust was identified in a sample collected from a field near Barnwell, in Barnwell County. Since then we have identified one more field in Barnwell County with very low levels of rust; this field was on the Edisto REC. After the release of last week’s news note a few more reports came in from samples collected by agents last week but none found rust. The reports are: Jonathan Croft, Agronomic Agent for Orangeburg County exam‐ ined 100 leaves collected on September 18th from a field of R‐5 soybeans near Norway, however no rust was observed. He looked at another field near Bowman (80 leaves) that was R‐6 and found no rust. In a third field between Bamberg and Orangeburg he found no rust on 100 leaves from a field that was R‐5.4. Chris Talley, Agronomic Agent for Anderson County examined 100 leaves collected from fields in Anderson and Abbeville Counties on September 18th and found no rust. PAGE 5 soon to call the state home. Appliance manufacturer Haier America announced plans last week to invest $72 million and add 400 jobs at its Camden plant, and Chinese ‐owned Volvo Cars will soon bring its first American fac‐ tory to Berkeley County. Other companies include textile company Keer America Corp. in Indian Land, the American Yuncheng Gravure Cyl‐ inder plant in Spartanburg, and Giti Tire in Chester County. China’s recent slowdown should only affect South Caro‐ lina should that foreign investment slow as a result, Vit‐ ner said. China was also the state’s top destination for exports in 2014 at nearly $4.3 billion, according to the S.C. Commerce Department. “Foreign investment is important here,” Vitner said. “On a per capita basis, we have the second‐largest share of our workforce employed at foreign‐owned companies than any state in the country. If we saw slowing in foreign in‐ vestment that would hurt us.” If you think you have rust please contact your local county agent and let them confirm the diagnosis. The past week and the projected next 3 to 5 days are almost perfect for the development of rust and other fungal foliar, stem, and pod diseases on soybean. If you have a field that is still in R‐5 the current weather conditions would certainly war‐ rant spraying. By spraying now we can still limit losses from rust and the other fungal diseases. If you would like an update on the occurrence of soybean rust across the United States check out http://sbr.ipmpipe.org . Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its pro‐ grams to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orien‐ tation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity em‐ ployer. The mention of any commercial product in this publication does not imply its endorsement by Clemson University over other products not named nor does the omission imply that they are not satisfactory. PAGE 6 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S UMMER / FALL ISS UE S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 7 PALMETTO YIELD CONTESTS The annual Palmetto Corn and Soybean Yield Contests are underway for 2015. NCGA NATIONAL CORN YIELD CONTEST: While we are still collecting entries for the Palmetto Corn Yield Contest, NCGA has had a significant response from our state. Those producers entering the NCGA national contest from South Carolina include: C. W. Backman, Norway Corrin F. Bowers III, Luray Corrin F. Bowers, Estill Chad Brubaker, Olar Myron Brubaker, Olar Brian Caughman , Mayesvile Wayne Caughman, Sumter Alva W. Dannelly, Cope Jeff Dawson, Beaufort Aden Diem, Olar Daniel H. Garrick Sr., Cope Daniel Garrick Jr., Cope Dan Gause, Scranton Daniel P. Gause, Scranton John F Gause, Scranton Lonnie Ginn, Varnville Bennie Hughes, Ehrhardt Charles Hughes, Bamberg Ray Jameson, Orangeburg Russ Jameson, Orangeburg Tate Jameson, Orangeburg Thomas Jameson, Orangeburg William Jameson, Elloree Terry Jarrell, Estill Kain Kneece, Pelion Luther E. Kneece, Gilbert Blake McIntyre, Marion John T. Rivers IV, Sumter Tyler Segars, Hartsville William L. Thomas, Cades SOYBEAN YIELD CONTEST: The Palmetto Soybean Yield Contest forms have been distributed to County Extension Agents as well as by email to our members and interested partners. As many of you may know, the main sponsor of the soybean yield contest is the SC Soybean Board. They have requested, and we are happy to help obtain, bean quality samples for testing (% oil and % protein). The county agents will now be required to send producer/contestant samples to SC Department of Agriculture. Your agent is responsible for providing the plastic bag, collecting the beans, and then forwarding them to SCDA Feed Lab, ATTN: Phil Trefsgar, 123 Ballard Court, West Columbia, SC 29176. If you would like to enter and need a form, please contact your county agent, or go to our website at www.sccsafarms.org to download the form as well as the rules and regulations. If you have any questions, contact Kathy Fudge at [email protected] or 803-356-3727. Survey Examines Farm Bill Decision-Making Tools T he University of Illinois is asking farmers and land owners to participate in a survey about their decision-making for the 2014 farm programs and provide feedback on the tools and resources available during that process. "Farmers had a variety of educational services and tools available to help them make decisions about farm bill risk management options," said Sam Willett, NCGA Senior Director of Public Policy. "We encourage all farmers to provide feedback on those resources by participating in the University of Illinois survey. This kind of feedback is important to understanding what tools and resources were useful, and what could be improved." The survey is anonymous, and results are only reported in aggregate. Individual survey responses are confidential and will not be released. To participate in the study, please go to http:// go.illinois.edu/2014farmbillsurvey. PAGE 8 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S U MMER / FALL ISS UE S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 9 NCGA Review of APHIS report on potential HPAI Virus in corn Citation: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Risk that Poultry Feed made with Corn—Potentially Con‐ taminated with Eurasian‐North American Lineage H5N2 HPAI Vi‐ rus from Wild Migratory Birds—Results in Exposure of Susceptible Commercial Poultry, Document #294.0515 cl, September 2015 NCGA Summary: USDA APHIS recently re‐ leased a study evaluating the risk of poultry contracting the H5N2 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) through corn contaminated with the virus from wild bird droppings. In summary, the risk of spread of the virus is found to be very low to low. Excerpts from the study can be found below and in the attached study. STUDY BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW This study was conducted to assess specific biosecurity practices related to the potential spread of the HPAI virus related to the storage of corn as feed ingredients and finished feed, and transmission to commercial poultry. The scope of this risk assessment was deter‐ mined in relation to specific risk management questions in regard to the potential spread of the HPAI virus. This risk assessment is not intended to evaluate the risk that feed, feed delivery, or the feed truck driver results in HPAI virus spread be‐ tween poultry premises. The assessment does not evaluate the risk of passerine birds entering the barn. Passerine birds that enter the barn may contaminate feed, water or litter. Preventing wild bird access to the live production area is a structural and op‐ erational biosecurity issue. The study’s risk management concerns focused on the qualitative estimation of the likelihood of corn piles stored on the ground contaminated with wild bird feces being a potential pathway of the HPAI virus. Due to the recent HPAI virus outbreaks in Min‐ nesota and Iowa, the impact of breaches in bio‐ security at feed mills and feed storage bins on the farm by wild birds was perceived to be con‐ tributing to HPAI virus spread. Risk managers wanted to know if current man‐ agement practices related to the storage of feed ingredients and finished feed had the potential of introducing or spreading the HPAI virus. They were also concerned that supply of feed treatments containing formaldehyde used to reduce pathogen load may not be sufficient to disinfect feed due to variability in application of these products in the field. Due to a lack of data, the analysis in this study contains important limitations, and is only an estimate of poten‐ tial risk related to HPAI virus contamination. Data was not currently available on the preva‐ lence or quantity of wild bird feces that might be present on corn. As a result, the study estimated the risk of HPAI virus transmission through feed by assuming that a small quantity of fecal contamination could poten‐ tially be present on a corn pile. Input from three experts on the opera‐ tion of poultry feed mills was obtained in order to estimate the degree to which the HPAI virus would not be acti‐ vated due to steam conditioning of raw ingredients and heat generated during pelleting. As of June 15th, there was limited data available on the degree of inactivation of pathogens in feed or on feed by products containing formaldehyde. Direct data on the degree of HPAI virus reduction due to formaldehyde treat‐ ment would help reduce the uncer‐ tainty in the study estimates. HIGHLIGHTS OF STUDY ANALYSIS AND RESULTS Corn Piles were found to have a very low to low effect on HPAI virus contamination. The study qualitatively estimated the likeli‐ hood that a corn pile could become con‐ taminated by wild migratory birds during the fall and early spring seasons while corn is stored on the ground. Using dose response models, the probability was estimated that a batch of commercial poultry feed containing a small quantity of EA/ NA H5N2 HPAI virus contaminated feces would result in the transmis‐ sion of HPAI virus to susceptible poultry. Also considered was the effect of raw ingredient processing during feed production on the reduction of HPAI virus levels, and evaluated (Continued on page 14) PAGE 10 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S UMMER / FALL ISS UE MEHERRIN AGRICULTURAL AND CHEMICAL COMPANY CROP PROTECTION, FERTILIZER AND SEED DISTRIBUTOR South Carolina Locations: Bowman, SC…………………803-826-2601 Furman, SC…………………..803-625-5691 Kingstree, SC………………...843-382-4012 Mullins, SC…………………..843-464-9551 Ridge Spring, SC…………….803-685-5361 Big Enough To Serve Small Enough To Care Producing great chicken product solutions for our customers. Al Bates 803-332-1718 [email protected] Paul Nichols 803-532-1484 [email protected] PO Box 128 Monetta, SC 29105 Fax 803-685-7620 S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 11 Women in Agriculture Make a Difference 9.23.15 Cyndie Shearing AFBF Communications T he contributions, cares and concerns of women in agricul‐ ture are chronicled in a variety of ways, including on social media using the hashtag #WomeninAg. Followers of #WomeninAg recently learned about Rita Herford, a fifth‐ generation Michigan farmer recognized by the White House as one of 11 “Champions of Change.” The 26‐year‐old Herford and 10 other young women from across America were honored at a special event at the White House for empowering and inspiring their communities – doing extraordinary things to “out‐innovate, out‐educate and out‐build the rest of the world.” They were also recognized for inspiring girls and young women to recognize their potential for leader‐ ship – as educators, advocates, peer‐mentors, artists and entre‐ preneurs – and to appreciate that they can be leaders in their own way and in their own style. After graduating from Michigan State University with a bache‐ lor’s degree in crop and soil science and a specialization in agri‐ business management, Herford returned home to her family farm where she works with her mother, stepfather and brother. Using sustainable farming practices, Herford and her family grow 4,400 acres of wheat, sugar beets, dry edible beans, corn and soybeans. “To me, sustainability means we’ll still be farming in 40 years,” Herford said when interviewed for the Kellogg’s Open for Breakfast program. “It means not only taking care of the land, but leaving it in better condition than when I started working it. And it means increasing soil health to produce safe crops for years to come.” As participants in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program, the family strives to voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks. On-farm verification ensures environmentally sound practices are in place. “Everything that’s done in the field is recorded, so we know exactly what happens to all the food we grow,” Herford explained. Wheat and sugar grown by the family have been used in Kellogg’s products “for as long as we’ve been farming,” she said. The millers the family works with supply grain directly to Kellogg’s. Herford’s passion for agriculture has led her to share her farm’s story on social media and with Rotary Clubs and other local groups with the goal of helping consumers understand how today’s farmers grow food for their families and others. Connect with her family’s farm on Facebook to learn more about what Herford calls “everyday” farming. PAGE 12 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S UMMER / FALL ISS UE S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 13 2016 Commodity Classic March 3‐5, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana Starting in 2016, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and many of its members will be joining the event. That means more of everything in 2016 and beyond! More attendees. A bigger trade show—and extended trade show hours. Expanded programming and education. More sponsorship opportunities. More excitement, technology, and innovation. Commodity Classic is farmer‐led and farmer‐focused—and attracts thousands of the nation's best farmers, agri‐ business companies and ag media. With the addition of AEM as an affiliate, the 2016 Commodity Classic will be even more exciting! Mark your calendars for March 3‐5, 2016, and be in New Orleans for the jazziest Commodity Classic yet! SOUTH CAROLINA CORN & SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW AND REJOINING* MEMBERS Thank you for your Support! Corrin F. Bowers, Estill Brian Caughman, Mayesvile Alva W. Dannelly, Cope Randy S. Floyd, Turbeville Lonnie Ginn, Varnville Bennie Hughes, Ehrhardt Charles Hughes, Bamberg Tom Kemp, Pamplico Laurie C. Lawson, Darlington James L. McColl, Little Rock Blake McIntyre, Marion Tyler Segars, Hartsville Jacob Stokes, Florence Zan Tomlinson, Lynchburg John R. Whittemore, Edisto Island * Rejoining memberships are those that had previously lapsed. PAGE 14 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N (Continued from page 9) the risk of transmission through pel‐ leted and mash feed separately, as well as mash feed treated with for‐ maldehyde. Considering the uncertainty in the prevalence of EA/NA H5N2 HPAI virus in migratory water‐ fowl in Minnesota, and the ability of the virus to persist in the environment under cooler wetter conditions, it was estimate that there is a very low to low likelihood that a corn pile will become contaminated with EA/NA H5N2 HPAI virus in feces from wild migratory birds during the fall and spring seasons. The risk of pellet feed as a pathway was not found to the transmission of the spread of HPAI virus was esti‐ mated to be negligible. The probability of infection of a susceptible poultry flock, given exposure to a load of pel‐ leted feed made with corn contaminated with HPAI virus was predicted to be 0 in all of the 20,000 iterations. Based on these results, the risk of HPAI virus transmission through the pelleted feed path‐ way was estimated to be negligible. The production of pelleted feed involves two main thermal processes; steam conditioning of raw feed ingredients to produce a cereal mash suitable for pellet extrusion, and the pellet extrusion process where a further in‐ crease in temperature is achieved due to fric‐ tion and pressure. The risk of spreading new cases of the HPAI virus this fall or early spring through feeding mash feed is very low to low. Any contamination of mash feed as a major pathway of the spread of the HPAI virus is very unlikely. Because some corn used in mash feed is dried in vertical driers to reduce moisture content, the study attempted to determine the impact of drying on the reduction of HPAI virus con‐ centration in feces on corn. In contrast to the production of pel‐ leted feed, only minimal heat is gen‐ erated during the production of mash feed during the process of grinding corn. The wide prediction interval of the single‐hit dose response model that was utilized to esti‐ mate transmission is indicative of the uncer‐ tainty the model puts for this scenario, pri‐ marily due to limited data on HPAI virus inac‐ tivation in dry feces at corn drier tempera‐ tures. S UMMER / FALL ISS UE For modeling purposes, an attempt was made to predict what percent chance of HPAI virus transmission could happen in susceptible poultry. Given an assumption that a small quantity of contaminated corn is incorporated into a batch of mash feed, during the cooler wetter weeks where corn is stored on the ground, the model predicted that there would be a 35 percent chance of HPAI virus transmission to suscepti‐ ble poultry. The conclusion of the modeling re‐ sulted in the statement that corn that is not dried would have a higher probability of HPAI virus transmis‐ sion. Since no data on mash feed treated with formalde‐ hyde was available, model predictors of other patho‐ gens were developed but only found a 3 percent chance of contamination. Formaldehyde products are not consistently used in the manufacturing of commercial poultry feed due to limitations such as cost. Therefore, this feed is used for primary layer breeders (genetic stock). Because no direct data on inactivation of HPAI virus on feed ingredients by formaldehyde treatment were available, data on inactiva‐ tion of other pathogens (i.e., Salmonella) in poultry feed was used to develop model pa‐ rameters. Contamination of finished feed by perching birds is very low to low. Considering the very low estimated HPAI prevalence of infection in perching birds, and biosecurity measures taken to exclude entry, the estimation of the likelihood of contamina‐ tion of finished feed with HPAI virus by pas‐ serine birds at the feed mill and on the farm is very low to low. Given the very low to low overall estimated risk of HPAI transmission by passerine birds, improving biosecurity measures for feed stor‐ age at the feed mill or on the farm would likely be a more cost effective risk manage‐ ment strategy than the high cost of feed treatment. A copy of the full study is located at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/ animal_health/animal_dis_spec/poultry/downloads/ hpai_contaminated_feed.pdf Updated 09.29.15 S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 15 People … Products … Knowledge® Multi‐peril Crop Insurance Crop‐Hail Insurance Agribusiness Insurance Weather Insurance Mishoe Insurance Agency Lake City, SC Office: 843.210‐3475 Fax: 843.210.3476 Wayne Mishoe (c) 843.687‐1855 Chris Mishoe © 843.598.1746 Our Farm market representatives offer not only the products you need but also year round information and customer support. Knowledge is Priceless! PAGE 16 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Lynchburg Kingstree Conway Plus Direct Shipments Statewide For More Information Call: David Simmons 800‐710‐2476 Ext. 1911 Bobby Buckner 800‐710‐2476 Ext. 2111 S UMMER / FALL ISS UE S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 17 COVER CROPS & SOIL HEALTH Gordon Mikell SC Conservation Agronomist USDA/NRCS, CCA C over crops and soil health are “buzz” words that you see in most all farm publications these days. It’s easy to discount covers since the concept has been around for quite some time. So why all of a sudden are we hearing about covers and soil health? Well until recent years we haven’t spent much time looking at the biological component of soils. Instead, we have fo‐ cused largely on the physical (hardpan, % sand, %clay) and chemical properties (Ph, CEC, nutrient availability) of soils. In future articles, we will dis‐ cuss more about the biologi‐ cal contributions, but for to‐ day we will focus on what covers have to offer in the way of weed suppression and management of soil compac‐ Effects of cover crop and tillage on soil tion. In the graph to the left, you will find some data gathered by Drs. Ahmad Khalilian and Mike Marshall at the Clemson Edisto REC. A soil penetrometer was used to check soil compaction from 0‐20” depth using a cone penetrometer at the end of the season on a cotton crop on the station. The blue line in the graph designates the point at which plant roots have a difficult time penetrating the soil. Results show that deep tillage without covers and no till with covers has virtually the same benefit. The depth at which the root restriction reached 300 psi was the same in no till with covers and deep tillage with covers. More long term work needs to be done, but this has the potential to significantly reduce fuel costs. One other benefit of covers that needs to be taken advantage of is the weed suppression benefits of high biomass cover crops. As, I ride around and talk with growers they are constantly talking about the pigweed problem. A significant advantage of covers is weed suppression. The pictures below demonstrate the season long suppression of annual weeds in soybeans and corn. Cover crops should not be an added expense in your operation. They need to pay for themselves, and they will if managed prop‐ erly. In future articles we will discuss the biological contributions of covers and how they can improve your bottom line. If you would like to learn more about covers please contact your local USDA/NRCS office. Corn and beans planted into mixed cover crop of Cereal Rye, Vetch, Diakon radish, and Crimson clover. Corn on the right had no post‐emergent herbicide applied. PAGE 18 THE CAROLINA CROPS CONNECTION SUMMER/FALL ISSUE Take Action Against Herbicide Resistance Take Action is an industry-wide partnership that helps farmers develop proactive strategies to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Mike Marshall, assistant professor and extension weed specialist at Clemson University, has sound advice for South Carolina farmers. 1.What are the biggest herbicide-resistant weeds that farmers need to be cognizant of in South Carolina? Palmer amaranth, or pigweed, is our most troublesome weed that our farmers deal with today. Currently, it is resistant to several herbicide families, including glyphosate, and infests all our row-crop producing areas in the state. Our farmers already assume they have resistant populations on their farms and manage their fields accordingly by proactively using practices, including crop rotation and herbicide rotation, and applying multiple herbicide modes of action each time they make a trip across the field. 2.Specifically for South Carolina soybean farmers, how should farmers manage these fields? Palmer amaranth is one of South Carolina’s most competitive weeds. A female Palmer amaranth can produce up to 1,000,000 seeds per plant. W e are looking at cultural and chemical methods for resistance management. For example, we’ve been looking at fall-planted cover crops as a way to provide a biomass in the spring to shade out and reduce germination of the small-seeded weeds like Palmer amaranth. Where appropriate, tillage in the spring before planting gives farmers a chance to incorporate soil-applied herbicides. In terms of herbicide programs, mixtures of multiple modes of action are the key to managing herbicideresistant Palmer amaranth, especially when applying postemergence herbicides. And, of course, crop rotation — growers do a pretty good job down here of rotation and not planting the same crop year after year. 3.Do you recommend scouting for your farmers? Y es! A lot of farmers already hire consultants to monitor crop development and pest outbreaks. If they don’t, I recommend they keep logs of what kinds of weeds they’re seeing from year to year. That would be a great way to document early development of a resistance problem. By keeping records of fields, they’re documenting the impact of their production practices on weed populations in their fields, and I strongly encourage farmers to utilize scouting in their operations. For more information and links to additional resources, visit www.TakeActionOnWeeds.com. South Carolina Take Action is supported by BASF; Bayer; DuPont; Dow; Monsanto; Syngenta; and corn, cotton, sorghum, soy and wheat organizations. The United Soybean Board does not make any representations or warranties relating to the use of the advice contained herein, and is not liable for the use or misuse of the information provided. ©2015 United Soybean Board Developed with funding from the soy checkoff. S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N USDA Selects ASA’s WISHH to Develop West African Poultry & Feed Market The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has chosen the American Soybean Association’s (ASA) World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) Program and key partners to implement a major poultry development project in the West African country of Ghana. U.S. soybean growers, as well as Ghana’s poultry and feed industry, and its protein‐seeking consumers, will all benefit. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Ser‐ vice’s Food for Progress Program helps developing countries and emerging democracies modernize and strengthen their agricultural sectors. As a result, it im‐ proves agricultural productivity and expands trade of agri‐ cultural products. “ASA is pleased to partner with USDA in agricultural devel‐ opment that supports expanded and mutually beneficial trading relationships,” said ASA President Wade Cowan. “Nowhere is there greater need or bigger potential return on investment in agricultural development than in Sub‐ Saharan Africa. WISHH is a trailblazer for trade.” The United States is among Ghana’s principal trading part‐ ners, with two‐way trade between the two countries reaching $1.45 billion in 2014, according to the U.S. State Department. Ghana is home to 26.4 million people, and a West African hub for business growth. The Ghanaian government seeks to revamp the poultry industry, which has slumped in the last 30 years. “The project will contribute to increasing the supply of both meat and eggs to address ever‐growing demand in Ghana”, said William Brown, Ph.D., country director of Ad‐ ventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA‐Ghana), which is a partner on the initiative.“The project could trig‐ ger the growth of poultry, maize and soy industries, which will provide employment and increased income. This will culminate in poverty reduction.” USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) Vice Presi‐ dent for Marketing Greg Tyler said its members believe that U.S. support of the Ghanaian poultry industry and other agricultural development programs are part of an PAGE 19 important relationship between Ghana and the USA, which in turn will allow for a healthy trade environment between the two nations. Kansas State University is a subcontractor in WISHH’s As‐ sisting Management in the Poultry and Layer Industries by Feed Improvement and Efficiency Strategies in Ghana (AMPLIFIES Ghana). The multi‐faceted project will promote the use of im‐ proved poultry feeds, and procure feed ingredients, includ‐ ing 15,000 metric tons of U.S. soybean meal. It will train Ghanaian poultry producers, im‐ prove feed milling practices and products, enhance storage and handling of feedstuffs, and much more. In the early 2000s, forward‐ thinking U.S. soybean leaders in multiple states recognized that the growing protein de‐ mand in developing countries was a driver for their soy‐ bean sales. Well‐researched studies showed that most fu‐ ture growth in food demand would be in developing and middle‐income countries where populations and incomes were both on the rise. Today, the trends are even clearer, proving that WISHH‐ founding farmers planned well. According to U.S. Depart‐ ment of Agriculture (USDA) and other economic analysis, developing countries dominate world demand growth for agricultural products. USDA projects developing countries’ demand for agricultural products will increase faster than their production. As a result, these countries will account for 92 percent of the total increase in world oilseed and meat imports in 2013‐2022. WISHH is a trade‐development organization. Since U.S. soybean farmers founded WISHH in 2000, it has worked in 24 countries to develop long‐term markets for U.S. soy‐ bean farmers while fueling economic growth and value chain development. The WISHH program is managed from ASA’s world headquarters in St. Louis. For more informa‐ tion, visit the WISHH website. PAGE 20 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S UMMER / FALL ISS UE S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 21 South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Aaron Wood, 803‐734‐2182, [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 25, 2015 2015 Waste Pesticide Recovery Collection Dates & Locations Set COLUMBIA, S.C. – SC Waste Pesticide Recovery Program dates and locations are set for the remainder of 2015. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering multiple opportunities across the state to safely dispose of old, out‐ dated, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. The pesticide and chemical collection program is open to all private, commercial, and non‐commercial pesticide applicators in the state, as well as homeowners. SCDA staff will be on site to monitor pesticide collection and disposal, and will have final authority on acceptance of products. Chemical and pesticide quantities accepted will be limited to 2500 pounds of solid and 300 gallons of liquid at no charge. Pesticide products accepted include herbicides, insecticides, nematicides, fungicides and similar products used in agricultural production or around the home. Rinsate will not be accepted. Fertilizer will not be accepted unless it is combined or co‐packed with a pesticide such as weed and feed. No compressed gas cylinders (metal cylinder with a valve) or empty pesticide containers will be collected. Collection Dates & Locations: *October 3, 2015‐ York County * York County Public Works (Off HWY 5) 220 Public Works Road, York, SC 29745 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. October 6, 2015‐ Oconee County Oakway Farm and Garden 6091 West Oak Highway, Westminster, SC 29693 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. October 7, 2015‐ Newberry County ISE Newberry, DBA Newberry Feed 2431 Vincent Street, Newberry, SC 29108 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. October 8, 2015‐ Barnwell County Clemson University Edisto Research and Education Center 64 Research Road, Blackville SC 29817 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. November 5, 2015‐ Charleston County Carolina Eastern Outdoors 4744 Highway 162, Hollywood, SC 29449 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. November 6, 2015‐ Horry County Horry County Clemson Extension Office 1949 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. *November 7, 2015‐Richland/Lexington County * Spring Hill High School 11629 Broad River Road, Chapin, SC 29036 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. *The pesticide portion of the York County Collection and the Spring Hill High School (Lexington/Richland County) will be only open to SC residents and farmers. Pesticides will not be accepted from any type of commercial business or commer‐ cial applicator. For more information, contact SCDA’s John Stokes at 803‐737‐9696 or [email protected] or Ken Webb with ECOFLO, Inc., the company handling the disposal, at 336‐617‐2733 or [email protected]. PAGE 22 T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N S UMMER / FALL ISS UE Some of the most important decisions affecting your soybean operation are made by people who have never set foot in a soybean field. One stroke of a pen on Capitol Hill can have a major impact on your profitability as a soybean grower. The American Soybean Association (ASA) is a strong and respected voice for soybean farmers on Capitol Hill: Lobbying for the federal biodiesel tax incentive Ensuring fair treatment for soybeans in the Farm Bill and other farm legislation Working with USDA, Congress and foreign officials to promote profitable trade agreements for soy products, pork and poultry Influencing federal funding for research and market development These are things your soybean checkoff cannot do — by law. But ASA can. And does — every day. If you believe what happens in Washington, DC has a major impact on your profitability as a soybean grower, belong to ASA and your state soybean association. Join online today at soygrowers.com or call toll free 800.688.7692. S U MMER / FALL ISS UE T HE C AR O L I N A C R OPS C O N NEC T I O N PAGE 23 American Soybean Association National Corn Growers Association NONPROFIT US POSTAGE P-A-I-D COLUMBIA, SC PERMIT # 1365 The Carolina Crops Connection PMB 350 100 Old Cherokee Road, Suite F Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: 803‐356‐3727 Fax: 803‐359‐1921 Email: [email protected] THE CAROLINA CROPS CONNECTION Nationally affiliated with American Soybean Association & National Corn Growers Association S outh Carolina Corn & Soybean Association membership gives you three memberships with one dues payment. When you join SCCSA, you also join the National Corn Growers Association AND the American Soybean Association. ASA has met the demands of a growing world for 90 years. The American soybean farmer has a tremendous opportunity to answer the call of agricultural needs throughout the world and ASA is the collective voice of 22,000 U.S. soybean producers. NCGA is the largest trade organization in the US representing corn growers. NCGA is the VOICE for the corn grower’s concerns in national legislative, judicial and regulatory agencies’ decisions affecting agriculture. When you join SCCSA, you have representation on both the state and national levels working with government leaders to assure that the voice of our farmers are heard. By being your advocates, we work to ensure government policy is competitively fair for you. Membership dues are $100 for 1 year and $275 for 3 years. To join, or receive more information, please contact: South Carolina Corn & Soybean Association Kathy Fudge, Executive Director PMB 350 100 Old Cherokee Rd., Suite F Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: (803) 356-3727 Fax: (803) 359-1921 [email protected] Dues are not tax deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense.
