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The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is seeking soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. "Nebraska farmers have always been leaders in shaping the future of the soybean industry, and serving on the United Soybean Board is an incredible opportunity to make an even greater impact," says Andy Chvatal, NSB executive director. "Your insights can help guide investments that drive innovation,…
On most rural farms, grain bins fade into the backdrop—steady, familiar, predictable. Until the moment they’re not. When grain stops flowing, frustration rises fast. It’s easy to step inside without thinking twice, and in an instant, a routine task becomes life-threatening. Grain bin entrapments remain one of agriculture’s most unpredictable hazards, affecting farmers regardless of experience or caution. And when they happen, volunteer fire departments are the first to respond.…
Steve Martin, Executive Director, Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska Nebraska Soybean Board: How would you describe the current landscape of livestock development in Nebraska? Steve Martin: It is a golden opportunity. For as much livestock as we currently have in the state, there is still room for significant growth. We have the water to support consistent crop production as well as livestock needs, communities with the resources for processing companies to…
The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering once again to encourage grain bin safety by donating two grain rescue tubes and training sessions to fire and rescue departments in Nebraska. In collaboration with Nationwide and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), this initiative aims to equip rural fire and rescue teams with the knowledge and tools to respond to grain bin entrapments effectively, safely and efficiently. Grain…
Exporting Nebraska soybeans through export sales of U.S. pork benefits growers by $77.25 million, according to a study in 2025 conducted by The Juday Group and commissioned by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). The study, based on 2024 soybean production and pork export data, found that pork exports accounted for 100.7 million bushels of U.S. soybean usage. Nebraska’s share of that was just under seven million bushels. For the U.S. as a whole, soybeans consumed by pork exports…
Each year, farmers from across the country come together in New York City to witness how their soybeans are impacting lives and infrastructure in the concrete jungle. This tour, hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, showcases decades of relationship-building and partnership between rural America and its urban neighbors. New York City is one of the largest markets for clean fuels, thanks in part to checkoff investments from the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and other soybean organizations.…
In early December, District 1 Director Anne Meis of Elgin and District 7 Director Doug Saathoff of Trumbull participated in a trade mission to the Philippines. Trade missions provide Nebraska farmers an opportunity to strengthen relationships with international buyers, demonstrate the value of Nebraska soy products, and gain firsthand insight into global market trends. Supported by Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) checkoff investments, this annual trade mission focuses on promoting Nebraska soybean…
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) convened in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) in November for a mission bringing together more than 125 U.S. soybean farmers, regional exporters and processors, and soy buyers from key growth markets in Northeast, South and Southeast Asia. Including representatives from the Nebraska Soybean Board, the group spent four days networking, learning about the U.S. Soy Advantage in value and quality, and hearing how significant investments in rail, processing…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is pleased to announce the hiring of Alaina Agnew as communications coordinator. In her role, Agnew will enhance NSB’s marketing and communications efforts, developing and implementing strategies that promote Nebraska soybeans and support the state’s soybean farmers. She will work closely with industry partners and stakeholders to strengthen engagement across Nebraska. Alaina grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from the University…
