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The Nebraska Soybean Board recently connected with Noah Young, who owns and operates The Shiloh Farm along with his wife Sierra and their four children near Kenesaw, Nebraska. Young isn't just a farmer; he's also become a full-time farm influencer and creator who has amassed over 617,000 followers on Instagram and 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Young shares inspiring and educational content that provides a glimpse into agriculture, homesteading and sustainable farming practices. In…
Brainard Fire & Rescue Receives SoyFoam Donation At the 2024 Husker Harvest Days, soybeans took center stage in an unexpected way—fighting fires. The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) held a drawing for a donation of SoyFoam firefighting foam, a soy-based product designed to improve safety for firefighters. The lucky winner was Kyla Gewee, a volunteer EMT with the Brainard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department and a paraprofessional at East Butler Schools. Kyla chose to donate the product…
The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering to improve grain bin safety by donating two grain rescue tubes and two 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. Grain bin accidents remain a significant…
Making the Connection 7,845 Miles from a Nebraska Soybean Farm Article & Photos by: Ritz Ag Consulting, Inc Now that Nebraska soybean farmers have finished a successful harvest, many often wonder about the journey of their soybeans after delivering them to the local elevators. According to the USDA, 50-60% of U.S. soybeans are exported as whole beans, and 28% of soybean meal is shipped to customers worldwide. The Nebraska Soybean Board invests some of your checkoff dollars…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) will hold its next meeting March 10-11, 2025 at NSB’s office located at 4625 Innovation Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska. Among conducting regular business, the Board will review FY26 production research proposals and other new opportunities. The meeting is open to the public after lunch on Monday and will provide an opportunity for discussion. The complete agenda for the meeting is available for inspection on the Nebraska Soybean Board website at www.nebraskasoybeans.org…
Back in December, Gregg Fujan of Weston was reappointed to the United Soybean Board (USB), bringing his experience and dedication back to the national soybean checkoff program. A soybean and corn farmer, Fujan has previously served on USB and was a former chairman of the Nebraska Soybean Board. He also led the North Central Soybean Research Program as president. Greg is one of four farmer-leaders representing Nebraska on USB, helping drive initiatives that enhance profitability and market…
This year, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is seeking soybean farmers to represent their fellow farmers in Districts 2, 4 and 8. The candidacy petition period began on December 1 and concludes on April 15. The following districts are up for election this year: District 2: Counties of Burt, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Stanton, Thurston and Wayne District 4: Counties of Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk and York District 8: Counties of Arthur,…
The Nebraska Soybean Board will hold its next meeting on January 30, 2025 at the Holthus Convention Center located at 3130 Holen Ave., York, Nebraska. The Board will conduct regular business. 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. About the Nebraska Soybean Board: The nine-member Nebraska Soybean Board…
