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Description The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is a nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The soybean checkoff program was created as a part of the 1990 Farm Bill in order to maximize profit opportunities for soybean farmers. NSB staff is tasked with carrying out projects passed by the nine members of the board in the areas of farmer support, production & crop research, community engagement and demand & utilization. NSB engages with the industry on behalf of Nebraska soybean…
Creative tools available to help farmers and farm-employees take to the road safely. Aiding U.S. farmers in getting home safely to their families every night is a priority for your soy checkoff. While farming may be one of the most rewarding occupations, it’s also one of the most dangerous. With the support of the United Soybean Board and state soy organizations, including the Nebraska Soybean Board, the Maryland Soybean Board developed the Find Me Driving “Road Safety”…
The Nebraska Soybean Board will hold its next meeting on March 22-23, 2022 at the Embassy Suites located at 1040 P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Among conducting regular business, the Board will review FY23 research proposals and other new opportunities. The Board will also participate in strategic planning to create new goals and tactics for the upcoming years. The meeting is open to the public and will provide an opportunity for public discussion. The complete agenda for the meeting is available…
This year, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) will be seeking soybean farmers to represent fellow soybean farmers and the industry 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,…
Producers Urged to Work with County Farm Service Agency Offices Now on ARC/PLC Program Election and Enrollment The Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is asking producers to work with their county FSA offices as soon as possible to finalize elections and enrollment for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 production season. The program election and enrollment deadline is March 15, but county FSA offices need producer engagement…
The Western Region Soybean Board (WRSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling its one director seat on the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. “This is a great opportunity to get involved with your soy checkoff and work toward the common goal of increasing return on investment for all U.S. soybean farmers,” said Scott Ritzman, WRSB Executive Director. “Representing soybean farmers across these 11 western states is also a unique opportunity…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling two of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. “This is a great opportunity to get involved with your soy checkoff and work toward the common goal of increasing return on investment for all U.S. soybean farmers,” said Scott Ritzman, NSB Executive Director. “With the vision to deliver sustainable soy solutions to every…
The Nebraska Soybean Board will hold its next meeting on January 11, 2022 at the Holthus Convention Center located at 3130 Holen Ave., York, Nebraska. The Board will conduct regular business and participate in strategic planning to establish goals and create specific strategies and tactics to meet those goals. 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…
