{"id":19199,"date":"2023-07-18T16:24:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T20:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences-new\/?p=19199"},"modified":"2023-07-19T14:32:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T18:32:24","slug":"new-online-tool-maps-beans-gone-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/news\/new-online-tool-maps-beans-gone-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"New Online Tool Maps \u2018Beans Gone Wild\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pests, disease and wild weather can wreak havoc on crop performance. As first-line troubleshooters, crop consultants, NC State Extension agents and specialists have their fingers on the pulse of statewide crop performance and emerging problems. They often spot regional patterns in symptomology that could be valuable to the industry, but due to time and volume, that knowledge has never been summarized for public consumption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAgents, specialists and crop consultants diagnose a multitude of production issues in the field or by text or email each year,\u201d said Rachel Vann, NC State University soybean extension specialist. \u201cInvariably, problems repeat seasonally or occur in concentrated areas. But up to this point, we hadn\u2019t been cataloging this information to provide educational value beyond that affected grower. The bottleneck in robustly documenting this valuable information is time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"NC State
NC State Extension Specialist Rachel Vann speaks at a soybean field day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Soybean Problem Tracking Goes Digital<\/span><\/h3>\n

Recently, NC State Extension released an online tracking tool called <\/span>Beans Gone Wild<\/span><\/a> to capture and share in-season crop problems and recommendations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The new visual mapping tool, funded by the NC Soybeans Producers Association and the NC Agricultural Foundation, uses crowd-sourced field data from public and private partners to document soybean problems (and recommended actions) across the state. Rolling data rotates off every six weeks, providing a current view of problem reports across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Screenshot
A Beans Gone Wild nutrient problem report from June 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cFor soybean producers, it\u2019s useful to know what problems other farmers are facing,\u201d said Jeff Chandler, NC Soybean Producers Association Research Coordinator. \u201cIn the past, we didn\u2019t always have timely or accurate information on what\u2019s occurring where.\u00a0 This tool will provide access to real-time problem identification that can be synthesized with Extension recommendations to provide better decision support.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Beans in Beta\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Initially, a core group of NC State gatekeepers will create and filter crop problem submissions based on field reports from agents, specialists and agronomists. In this beta-testing phase, the team wants to throttle data timeliness, prevent excessive duplication and develop a consistent protocol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Initial data contributors include crop consultants Al Averitt, Matt Winslow, and Stan Winslow; NC Soybean Producers Association Research Coordinator Jeff Chandler; soybean Extension specialists Wes Everman, Dominic Reisig and Rachel Vann; NC State Extension agents, led by Rod Gurganus; and the <\/span>NC State Plant Disease & Insect Clinic<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Crop
Crop consultant Al Averitt scouts a soybean field.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thin crop margins make for high-stakes decision-making. Crop consultant Al Averitt prizes a collaborative approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a very rare event when I make decisions solely upon my own knowledge,\u201d Averitt said. \u201cUsually, decisions are based upon training, experience and discussions with others I trust. It is a good thing when a consultant has access to experts in real-time. Now, the Beans Gone Wild tool will allow these daily situations to be shared with as many farmers as take the time to check in with the app.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the biggest roadblock has been time, the project funds a crop science graduate student, Lilly Bunch, to aggregate data and keep the dashboard fresh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis tool has a strong community of supporters and project team members,\u201d Bunch said. \u201cI look forward to seeing this valuable tool coalesce for the industry and shape my own field research comparing determinate and indeterminate soybean varieties.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The team plans to add contributors across the state over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Teaching and Training Tool<\/span><\/h3>\n

Beans Gone Wild launched for the 2023 season in March and is catching traction. One of the initial benefits has been research validation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAlready, we\u2019ve seen how field data reinforces what we know from research,\u201d Vann said. \u201cThat a cool spring can synergize early season issues like herbicide injury or seedling disease.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Sample disease scouting report from Beans Gone Wild.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the accumulating data is also an educational goldmine both in the field and the classroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The statewide monitoring tool offers a unique training opportunity for new extension agents and crop consultants to watch issues happening in real-time. And as the library builds, all stakeholders can benefit by reviewing historical issues before the season begins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a public site, Beans Gone Wild also has value for growers, alerting them of regional issues and offering resources for follow-up. And in the classroom, agronomy students can use the database for deep dive study or practical examples for class projects.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"NC State
NC State Extension’s Rachel Vann and DJ Stokes examine soybeans in the field. Photo by Marc Hall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beans 2.0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Vann is proud of the team\u2019s successful project launch and says their intention was to start lean and manageable. But she already has ideas for improvements.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe know stakeholders want simplicity in the usability of the dashboard, so we will keep it streamlined and simple. But we plan to add collaborators, and potentially other crops, over time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The team also plans to connect the tool to social media with new reports triggering posts to alert followers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a great opportunity to leverage our strong network and collaborate across the soybean sector. In the end, our goal is to contribute to a well-informed North Carolina ag community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Want More Pack Impact?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Crop and Soil Sciences’ research impacts farmers, students, and NC citizens through innovations in food, feed, fuel, and fiber. Follow how our discoveries affect agriculture and environmental science by joining our <\/span>weekly newsfeed<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are a student interested in agronomy or crop production, investigate our undergraduate and graduate <\/span>degree programs<\/span><\/a>. Then join us for a <\/span>guided email tour<\/span><\/a> of our department and university.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Improving NC\u2019s agricultural economy through diversification is just part of how we are growing the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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 <\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"Pests, disease and wild weather can wreak havoc on crop performance. As first-line troubleshooters, crop consultants, NC State Extension agents and specialists have their fingers on the pulse of statewide crop performance and emerging problems. They often spot regional patterns in symptomology that could be valuable to the industry, but due to time and volume, that knowledge has never been summarized for public consumption.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cAgents, specialists and crop consultants diagnose a multitude of production issues in the field or by text or email each year,\u201d said Rachel Vann, NC State University soybean extension specialist. \u201cInvariably, problems repeat seasonally or occur in concentrated areas. But up to this point, we hadn\u2019t been cataloging this information to provide educational value beyond that affected grower. The bottleneck in robustly documenting this valuable information is time.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_19202\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1500\"]\"NC NC State Extension Specialist Rachel Vann speaks at a soybean field day.[\/caption]\r\n

Soybean Problem Tracking Goes Digital<\/span><\/h3>\r\nRecently, NC State Extension released an online tracking tool called <\/span>Beans Gone Wild<\/span><\/a> to capture and share in-season crop problems and recommendations.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe new visual mapping tool, funded by the NC Soybeans Producers Association and the NC Agricultural Foundation, uses crowd-sourced field data from public and private partners to document soybean problems (and recommended actions) across the state. Rolling data rotates off every six weeks, providing a current view of problem reports across the state.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_19207\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1500\"]\"Screenshot A Beans Gone Wild nutrient problem report from June 2023.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cFor soybean producers, it\u2019s useful to know what problems other farmers are facing,\u201d said Jeff Chandler, NC Soybean Producers Association Research Coordinator. \u201cIn the past, we didn\u2019t always have timely or accurate information on what\u2019s occurring where.\u00a0 This tool will provide access to real-time problem identification that can be synthesized with Extension recommendations to provide better decision support.\u201d<\/span>\r\n

Beans in Beta\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\nInitially, a core group of NC State gatekeepers will create and filter crop problem submissions based on field reports from agents, specialists and agronomists. In this beta-testing phase, the team wants to throttle data timeliness, prevent excessive duplication and develop a consistent protocol.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nInitial data contributors include crop consultants Al Averitt, Matt Winslow, and Stan Winslow; NC Soybean Producers Association Research Coordinator Jeff Chandler; soybean Extension specialists Wes Everman, Dominic Reisig and Rachel Vann; NC State Extension agents, led by Rod Gurganus; and the <\/span>NC State Plant Disease & Insect Clinic<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_19539\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"450\"]\"Crop Crop consultant Al Averitt scouts a soybean field.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThin crop margins make for high-stakes decision-making. Crop consultant Al Averitt prizes a collaborative approach.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cIt is a very rare event when I make decisions solely upon my own knowledge,\u201d Averitt said. \u201cUsually, decisions are based upon training, experience and discussions with others I trust. It is a good thing when a consultant has access to experts in real-time. Now, the Beans Gone Wild tool will allow these daily situations to be shared with as many farmers as take the time to check in with the app.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nSince the biggest roadblock has been time, the project funds a crop science graduate student, Lilly Bunch, to aggregate data and keep the dashboard fresh.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cThis tool has a strong community of supporters and project team members,\u201d Bunch said. \u201cI look forward to seeing this valuable tool coalesce for the industry and shape my own field research comparing determinate and indeterminate soybean varieties.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe team plans to add contributors across the state over time.<\/span>\r\n

A Teaching and Training Tool<\/span><\/h3>\r\nBeans Gone Wild launched for the 2023 season in March and is catching traction. One of the initial benefits has been research validation.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cAlready, we\u2019ve seen how field data reinforces what we know from research,\u201d Vann said. \u201cThat a cool spring can synergize early season issues like herbicide injury or seedling disease.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nSample disease scouting report from Beans Gone Wild.<\/span>\r\n\r\nBut the accumulating data is also an educational goldmine both in the field and the classroom.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe statewide monitoring tool offers a unique training opportunity for new extension agents and crop consultants to watch issues happening in real-time. And as the library builds, all stakeholders can benefit by reviewing historical issues before the season begins.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs a public site, Beans Gone Wild also has value for growers, alerting them of regional issues and offering resources for follow-up. And in the classroom, agronomy students can use the database for deep dive study or practical examples for class projects.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_19201\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1500\"]\"NC NC State Extension's Rachel Vann and DJ Stokes examine soybeans in the field. Photo by Marc Hall.[\/caption]\r\n

Beans 2.0<\/span><\/h3>\r\nVann is proud of the team\u2019s successful project launch and says their intention was to start lean and manageable. But she already has ideas for improvements.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cWe know stakeholders want simplicity in the usability of the dashboard, so we will keep it streamlined and simple. But we plan to add collaborators, and potentially other crops, over time.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe team also plans to connect the tool to social media with new reports triggering posts to alert followers.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cThere is a great opportunity to leverage our strong network and collaborate across the soybean sector. In the end, our goal is to contribute to a well-informed North Carolina ag community.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n

Want More Pack Impact?<\/span><\/h2>\r\nCrop and Soil Sciences' research impacts farmers, students, and NC citizens through innovations in food, feed, fuel, and fiber. Follow how our discoveries affect agriculture and environmental science by joining our <\/span>weekly newsfeed<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you are a student interested in agronomy or crop production, investigate our undergraduate and graduate <\/span>degree programs<\/span><\/a>. Then join us for a <\/span>guided email tour<\/span><\/a> of our department and university.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nImproving NC\u2019s agricultural economy through diversification is just part of how we are growing the future.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n "},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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