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The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) held an election in July for board members in districts 1 and 3, while the district 6 candidate ran unopposed. Nebraska soybean farmers in those districts voted with the following results: District 1 (Counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, Madison and Pierce) Anne Meis, Elgin, NE – Antelope County – Re-elected Brandon Rosberg, Bloomfield, NE – Knox County District 3 (Counties of Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders…
Revolution Roof, an authorized Roof Maxx contractor based in Lincoln, is partnering with the Nebraska Soybean Board to provide one lucky property owner with an application of Roof Maxx, a revolutionary green roofing breakthrough that can save thousands of dollars by extending roof life. The “Soy to Shingle Giveaway” offers the chance to be the winner of a free application of the asphalt shingle rejuvenator. Revolution Roof and the Nebraska Soybean Board will provide a residential or…
The 2021 Soybean Management Field Days is scheduled for Aug. 10-13 and will offer producers research-based information to improve their soybean profitability. The field days will address issues important to farmers in our state and on an international level. Attendees will learn about the various Nebraska Soybean Board checkoff dollar research, marketing and education efforts. The field days begin with 9 a.m. registration and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Free registration is available the day of…
The July election ballots for the Nebraska Soybean Board in districts 1 and 3 have been mailed to soybean farmers in those districts. Each district ballot contains important information that will make the voting process easy to complete and return. If you are a qualified soybean farmer living in one of the election districts, the following candidates are asking for your vote. As a voter, you will learn about the candidates and why they would like to represent you on the board. If you have…
The Nebraska Soybean Board will have candidates running for the board in districts 1 and 3 for the 2021 elections. Anne Meis, running for re-election, and Brandon Rosberg will represent district 1. Rebecca Kreikemeier and Ruth Ready will represent district 3. Ballots will be going out on July 15 in districts 1 and 3. If qualified producers do not receive a ballot by July 19, please call 402-564-5827 and request one. Return ballots should be postmarked by July 30st. The Nebraska Soybean…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) will hold its next meeting on June 30 – July 1, 2021 at the Younes Conference Center located at 416 Talmadge Street, Kearney, Nebraska. Among conducting regular board business, the Board will review FY22 proposals and other new opportunities. The meeting is open to the public and will provide an opportunity for public discussion. The complete agenda for the meeting is available for inspection on the Nebraska Soybean Board website at www.nebraskasoybeans.org…
New study shows the low-carbon fuel would decrease premature deaths, reduce cancer risk and alleviate asthma complications for thousands of Americans A new study from Trinity Consultants demonstrates that switching to biodiesel results in a multitude of benefits at the neighborhood level, including significant health benefits such as decreased cancer risk, fewer premature deaths and reduced asthma attacks. The study, sponsored by the National Biodiesel Board with support from the Nebraska…
As temperatures begin to rise and schools dismiss for the school year, families may soon be hitting the road to enjoy summer vacations. The month of May typically kicks off the summer driving season, and it’s also a time to celebrate Nebraska’s biofuel industries through Renewable Fuels Month. Since 2006, the acting Nebraska governor has dedicated one month out of each year to recognize the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. Nationally, Nebraska ranks No.…
An exciting demonstration of a new use for soybean oil is coming to the city campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. On April 22, 2021, also recognized as Earth Day, a soy-based asphalt rejuvenator will be applied to the roof of Brace Laboratory located at 510 Stadium Dr, Lincoln, Nebraska. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. The soy-based and USDA Certified Biobased Product is provided by Roof Maxx, headquartered in Westerville, Ohio. The goal of the product is to extend the life and…
