Weekly Radio Report

Bailey Feit, Career Pathways Coordinator for UNL’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and Lincoln Public Schools, recaps this year’s Summer Soybean Institute. The five-day experience introduced high school and middle school teachers to soybean science, ag careers, the many ways soybeans impact our daily lives, and how to incorporate them into the classroom.

Andy Chvatal, Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) executive director, recaps the NSB's latest meeting, which served as the board’s primary funding meeting to determine project investments and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Dr. Justin McMechan, University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist, shares the latest research and field updates on soybean gall midge and Dectes stem borer, two key insect pests affecting Nebraska soybean fields. Dr. McMechan is an Associate Professor of Entomology with a combination Extension and Research appointment.

Steve Martin, Executive Director for the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN), recaps the recent groundbreaking of DARI Processing in Seward and highlights the opportunities it could bring for Nebraska soybean farmers, from expanded in-state processing to increased demand for locally grown soybeans.

Jason Penke, a farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Craig, shares key takeaways from last week’s USSEC Americas Cooperators Conference, where global soy trade and partnership opportunities were in focus.

Dr. Mark Messina, Director of Nutrition Science and Research for SNI Global, highlights the science-backed benefits of seed oils, debunking misinformation and emphasizing their role in health. He urges consumers and farmers to rely on peer-reviewed research rather than viral claims when making dietary choices.

Eugene Goering, a farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Columbus, shares his reflections from the Norfolk Crush Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held on May 29. He highlights the excitement surrounding the new facility and what it means for soybean farmers and the future of value-added processing in Nebraska.

Eric Lawson with MEG Corp wraps up Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska by highlighting how biodiesel supports farmers and provides a cleaner, reliable fuel option for diesel fleets across the state.

Heather Buechter, Director of Communications with Clean Fuels Alliance America, discusses a new report funded in part by the Nebraska Soybean Board that highlights the positive impact renewable fuels have on the U.S. economy and the vital role Nebraska soybean farmers play in supporting this industry.