Weekly Radio Report

Anne Meis, a farmer from Elgin and Nebraska Soybean Board district director, recaps this year's Soy Connext meeting, highlighting its success in connecting U.S. soybean producers with international buyers.

Eric Lawson with MEG Corp reviews his presentation at last week's Soybean Management Field Days, where he discussed the latest advancements in biodiesel and other clean fuels solutions that use soybean oil as a feedstock.

Doug Saathoff, a farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Trumbull, recaps the Soy Transportation Coalition board meeting, highlighting the $1.3 million investment and ceremonial check for soybean meal export expansion.

Blake Johnson, a farmer from Holdrege and Nebraska Soybean Board district director, invites growers and industry stakeholders to attend next week's Soybean Management Field Days.

Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educator talks about this year's Soybean Management Field Days and invites producers to attend with the new evening and day format.

Dr. Ahmit Jhala, from the Agronomy and Horticulture Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, shares an update on ongoing research funded by the Nebraska Soybean Board in the area of weed management.

Ruth Ready, a farmer from Scribner and Nebraska Soybean Board district director, highlights the importance of the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) and the Nebraska Soybean Board’s ongoing support for the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Dyan Mangel, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist, provides an important update on the growing prevalence of white mold in Nebraska soybean fields. With the wet and cool conditions seen earlier in the season, the risk for white mold has increased, making it crucial for farmers to be vigilant in their scouting efforts.

Mike Tomes, Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) Secretary and farmer from Utica recaps the recent June meeting in Columbus. NSB reviewed over 140 proposals at this year's summer funding meeting. He also gives a crop update from his part of the state.