Soybeans make an appearance in North Carolina's top 10 agricultural commodities. Learn more about this important crop:

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Soybeans, peanuts and cotton may look similar when growing, but you can tell the difference between cotton and soybeans by the large white flowers that grow on cotton plants. Peanuts grow close to the ground in mounds.

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NCField&FamilySummer2026
Flip through the pages of the Summer 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, find vineyard adventures at U-pick muscadine grape farms, explore the oasis of Manteo, learn more about on-farm markets, enjoy peak berry season with summer berry recipes, read about riveting research on hemp fiber and so much more.

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