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The Nebraska Soybean Board Highlights Soy-Based Firefighting Foam at Nebraska State Fire School Soybeans are finding new purpose in unexpected places, including fighting fires. Earlier this May, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB), took part in the Nebraska State Fire School expo in Grand Island to showcase SoyFoam TF 1122, a soy-based firefighting foam developed by Cross Plains Solutions. Maria and Dave Garlie of Cross Plains Solutions with United Soybean Board Director Greg Greving (middle) at…
Celebrating 50 Years of Soybean Checkoff Work in Nebraska This year marks 50 years since Nebraska’s soybean checkoff was established and 30 years since the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) began leading those efforts on behalf of farmers across the state. In that time, soybeans have grown from a smaller part of Nebraska agriculture into one of its most significant crops. Throughout the decades, NSB has stayed focused on one thing: serving the farmers who grow them. "The…
A Q&A with Barry McGraw of Airable Research Lab on building the soybean-based product pipeline Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB): How did Airable Research Lab get its start? Barry McGraw (BM): In 2018, I had an idea. I cold-called multiple universities and landed at Ohio Wesleyan University, as they were open to the idea of renting lab space. I started out renting one lab and began developing a plan to expand this idea into an Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) business lab.…
Soy-based grease pads keep trucks moving and soy demand growing. Truckers. If you haven’t been one, you surely know more than a few. They haul our soybeans to market and keep rural economies moving. So when a soy-based innovation makes life easier for truckers and creates new opportunities for quality soybean products, it’s something Nebraska farmers can proudly support and share. Enter Gear Head Lubricants, a family-owned company based in Cedar Falls,IA. They have…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) will hold its next meeting on September 3, 2025, at its office located at 4625 Innovation Drive in Lincoln, Nebraska. Among conducting regular board business, the Board will finalize funding for FY26 proposals and learn about other new opportunities. The meeting is open to the public. The complete agenda for the meeting is available for inspection on the Nebraska Soybean Board website at www.nebraskasoybeans.org. About the Nebraska Soybean…
A new economic impact study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and funded by the Nebraska Soybean Board shows how clean fuels like biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are reshaping the soybean economy and positioning Nebraska farmers to benefit. The study, “Economic Impact of Biodiesel on the U.S. Economy 2024,” conducted by GlobalData, found that the clean fuels industry supported $42.4 billion in U.S. economic activity, including 107,400 jobs. …
By Andrea Mathis, MA, RDN, LD The back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement, a little bit of chaos, and plenty of snacks and packed lunches. It’s the perfect time to start building simple, balanced meal habits that help kids feel their best. Instead of aiming for perfection, focus on practical, nourishing choices, like soy, that support energy and growth. Why Soy Belongs in Your Child’s Diet Soy foods, like soymilk, edamame, tofu, and soy-based snacks, deliver…
By Wesley Wach, NSB Demand & Utilization Coordinator Norfolk Crush After years in the making, increased domestic soybean utilization is arriving in Nebraska, with ribbon cuttings to prove it. The demand for soybean oil to be used in renewable fuels like biomass-based diesel (BBD) has led to soybean crush facility developments across the country. However, some of these projects have stalled due to supply chain issues and tightening margins. Despite this, Norfolk Crush in Norfolk…
By Liz Hamm, CommonGround Nebraska Coordinator As the new Program Coordinator for CommonGround Nebraska, I’m thrilled to help amplify the voices of women in agriculture across our state. I grew up as the fifth generation on our family farm just outside of Stromsburg, where we grow soybeans, corn and raise cattle. Agriculture has always been a huge part of who I am. Most of my professional career has been in Extension/4-H Youth Development and community engagement roles, both…
