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The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is seeking soybean farmers interested in filling two 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…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) convened its inaugural board meeting for fiscal year 2025 on November 25–26, 2024, in Lincoln. During this meeting, restructuring of both the board and committees transpired alongside routine board business. The newly elected officers, chosen to lead the board for a one-year term, are as follows: Chairman: Mark Caspers – District 5 Vice Chairman: Greg Anderson – At Large Secretary: Mike Tomes – District 6…
The Nebraska Soybean Board will hold its next meeting on November 25-26, 2024 at the Marriot Cornhusker Hotel located at 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. The Board will conduct regular board business and hold an election of officers. 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…
We recently caught up with Adam Leise, newly appointed Director for the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN), to discuss his new role and NOFRN’s mission to work with producers on critical production, profitability and natural resource questions. Raised on a farm and ranch in Hartington, NE, Leise developed a love for being outdoors and in the field. After graduating from Cedar Catholic High School, he pursued a degree in Ag Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Following…
As the 2024 harvest season continues, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is once again partnering with Nebraska Extension to help farmers protect their fields from soybean cyst nematode (SCN), the leading yield-limiting pest in soybean production. Through this collaboration, Nebraska farmers can test their soil for SCN at no cost, thanks to NSB funding. This essential service can help farmers detect and manage SCN, which costs U.S. soybean producers an estimated $1.5 billion in lost yields…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is pleased to announce the hiring of Sophia Svanda as communications and education coordinator. In her role, Svanda will oversee NSB’s education initiatives, working on various programs that connect with educators and agricultural groups across Nebraska. She will also support NSB's communications efforts, helping to carry out strategies that promote Nebraska soybeans and benefit the state's soybean farmers. Svanda grew up in Nehawka,…
The Nebraska Soybean Board will hold its next meeting on September 4-5, 2024. On Wednesday, September 4, the meeting will take place at the Hyatt Place Lincoln/Downtown-Haymarket, located at 600 Q St., Lincoln, Nebraska. On Thursday, September 5, the meeting will be held at Nebraska Cattlemen, located at 4611 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska. Among conducting regular board business, the Board will finalize funding for FY25 proposals and learn about other new opportunities. The meeting is open…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) held an election in July for board members in Districts 1 and 3, while the District 6 candidate ran unopposed. Nebraska soybean farmers in those districts voted with the following results: District 1 (Counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, Madison and Pierce) Anne Meis, Elgin, NE – Antelope County …
