Weekly Radio Report

Jay Hanson, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Mead, shares how NSB reviews research proposals and uses input from research advisors to help guide checkoff investments toward projects that support Nebraska soybean farmers and strengthen the future of the industry.

Eugene Goering, a farmer from Columbus and longtime member of the Nebraska Soybean Board, has devoted 12 years of service to the organization. He has served as chairman of the board and taken on leadership roles with other organizations that partner with the Nebraska Soybean Board, furthering opportunities for soybean farmers across the state.

Mark Caspers, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) chairman from Auburn, recaps NSB’s September meeting. The board finalized its FY26 budget, among other items. Mark also shares an update from his area and previews the upcoming harvest.

Jenny Brhel with Nebraska Extension shares a late-season soybean scouting update, discussing end-of-year conditions and a few key factors from the growing season that could influence yield this fall. She also discusses a Nebraska On-Farm Research Network project in her area.

Wesley Wach, demand and utilization coordinator for the Nebraska Soybean Board, recaps the recent Soy Connext ’25 meeting in Washington, D.C., highlighting discussions on global soy demand and opportunities for Nebraska and U.S. soy.

Anne Meis, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Elgin, recaps last week’s SAF Conference in Ashland, sharing key takeaways, insights from industry discussions, and how this market for sustainable aviation fuel could impact Nebraska soybean farmers.

Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educator, previews the upcoming Soybean Management Field Days held at sites across Nebraska. Stops this year include Ravenna, Weeping Water, Concord and Mead. Learn more at go.unl.edu/soydays.

Michael Dolch is Director of Government Affairs for Ag Processing Inc. (AGP). He recaps the grand opening of the AGP David City location earlier in July. The David City plant is AGP’s 11th soybean processing location and will be capable of processing over 50 million bushels of soybeans annually and producing nearly 700 million pounds of degummed oil per year.

Ed Lammers, a farmer from Hartington and director on the United Soybean Board (USB), recaps the recent USB board meeting. At that meeting, the board approved a $121.3 million FY 2026 budget focused on boosting the demand and resilience of U.S. soybeans.