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Ed Anderson plays a key role in driving soybean research and innovation as the Executive Director of the North Central Soybean Research Program (NCSRP). This 13-state collaboration, supported by checkoff funds, focuses on advancing soybean productivity, profitability and sustainability through farmer-focused research and outreach. An Iowa native, Anderson holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural biochemistry from Iowa State University and a doctorate…
Livestock Expansion Creates New Opportunities in Nebraska By Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska Staff What an exciting time for Nebraska agriculture! As the state's number one economic driver, any growth in the industry is cause for celebration. At the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN), our mission is to support the expansion of the state’s agricultural economy, with a specific focus on livestock development. Nebraska's dairy industry…
The City of Lincoln’s Climate Action Plan includes a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, with a goal of converting the city fleet to 100% electric, renewable, or alternative fuels by 2040. To help reach this goal, the City of Lincoln began using B20, a blend of 80% petroleum diesel and 20% biodiesel, during the summer of 2024. B20 results in a 15% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum diesel, helping to move the city…
Nebraska’s soybean industry thrives because of its people. Farmers, researchers, industry leaders, and future generations all play a vital role. Each contributes to the success of the industry, with no single part greater than the whole. Every decision, innovation, and field operation supports the larger mission of sustaining soybean farming for generations to come. Just as we build on the hard work of those before us, today’s efforts maximize available resources and address current…
10 participants, including Nebraska farmer Cale Buhr, journeyed across Honduras and Guatemala on the "See for Yourself" mission to learn how the soy checkoff grows exports of U.S. soybeans and poultry. Stretching from Nebraska to North Carolina and Michigan to Mississippi, ten U.S. farmers who have started careers in production agriculture recently journeyed to Honduras and Guatemala. As part of United Soybean Board’s See for Yourself mission, the group experienced an in-depth look…
For more than three decades, Dr. George Graef has been a driving force in soybean research, dedicating his career to improving soybean genetics and enhancing the crop’s value for Nebraska farmers. In recognition of his contributions, Graef has been named the recipient of the 2025 Larry Tonniges Research Achievement Award by the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB). The award, made possible by the family of the late Larry Tonniges, a longtime Nebraska farmer who was dedicated to production research…
Access to Your 2024 Research Report is Available Now! Nebraska farmers know success starts with the right information. Every season brings new challenges, from weather shifts to pest pressures, and having research-backed insights can make all the difference. That’s why the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) invests checkoff dollars into shared production research that directly benefits your operation and the entire U.S. soybean industry. The NSB Annual Research Report…
“Local producer, world provider” is one way to describe Nebraska and its farmers. Despite being the only triple landlocked state in the United States, Nebraska’s world-class infrastructure allows producers to ship high-quality products, including soybeans, across the globe. Upkeep and continued innovation in this area allow for reliable transportation and supply to customers. To address this, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) created the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is excited to announce its continued support for the 2025 Summer Soybean Institute (SSI), a hands-on, multi-day program designed to equip 20 middle and high school educators with the knowledge and resources to integrate soybeans into cross-curricular learning, highlighting their impact on science, math, economics and agriculture. This year's institute will be held on July 1-2 and July 8-10, 2025. The 2024 SSI Lincoln group visited a soybean plot…
Hi, I’m Emma—a mom, wife, farm wife,rancher, nurse and proud volunteer with CommonGround Nebraska, living near Naper, Nebraska. Like everyone, I wear many hats, and while all of them are important, my family and our farm are especially dear to me. I love sharing about our life in agriculture (although my dad would tell you I’d love to talk about anything!). My passion for sharing our agricultural story began unexpectedly when my oldest son, Grayson, was in the…
