Weekly Radio Report

Kurtis Harms, Director of the Nebraska LEAD program, joins us with an update on the program’s current initiatives and future plans. He shares insights into how LEAD continues to develop agricultural leaders and foster growth in Nebraska's rural communities.

Anne Meis, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Elgin, talks about her recent trip to India as part of the Soy Excellence Centers initiative. She shares her experiences working with international partners and how the trip helped to expand global markets for Nebraska soybeans.

Jay Hanson, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Mead, attended last week's Nebraska FFA Convention. He discusses his experience at the event, the importance of supporting FFA and how the Nebraska Soybean Board continues to engage with the next generation of agricultural leaders.

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln's Adam Leise discusses the upcoming Nebraska On-Farm Research Results Update Meetings, which are scheduled to take place at various locations across the state. Meetings are taking place in York, Columbus, Mead, Kearney, Alliance and Beatrice this year.

Kris Bousquet, Director of Livestock Development for the Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN), provides an update on the organization's latest activities. He discusses ongoing efforts to support and expand livestock production across the state, highlighting key initiatives aimed at strengthening Nebraska poultry.

Mike Tomes, a farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board director from Utica, provides a recap of the recent Clean Fuels Conference held in San Diego. The event brought together farmers, industry leaders, fuel suppliers and agricultural stakeholders to discuss the latest advancements in clean fuel technologies and market growth.

Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educator, shares details about the upcoming Eastern Nebraska Corn & Soybean Expo, set for January 23 in Fremont. The event will bring together farmers, agronomists and industry experts to discuss the latest research and innovations in corn and soybean production and marketing.

Shelby Watson with the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) recaps key discussions from their December board meeting, including upcoming changes in leadership and the organization’s strategic direction moving forward. She highlights the growing global demand for protein and how shifting consumer preferences are influencing poultry and egg markets.

Wayne Ohnesorg, UNL Extension Educator, discusses the soybean tentiform leafminer, a pest that was identified in Nebraska for the first time last September. He explains its potential impact on soybean crops, what farmers should look for in their fields and how researchers are monitoring its presence.