Research Decisions to Real-World Impact is a Collaborative Road

Nebraska’s soybean industry thrives because of its people. Farmers, researchers, industry leaders, and future generations all play a vital role. Each contributes to the success of the industry, with no single part greater than the whole. Every decision, innovation, and field operation supports the larger mission of sustaining soybean farming for generations to come.

Just as we build on the hard work of those before us, today’s efforts maximize available resources and address current challenges.

When investing checkoff dollars in research, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is committed to both transparency and collaboration. Research that drives progress isn’t chosen in isolation. It’s reviewed by a dedicated advisory committee of experts who help ensure funding decisions align with the real-world needs of Nebraska farmers.

 

NSB relies on a collaborative process to ensure checkoff dollars fund research that delivers the most value to Nebraska farmers in support of the industry as a whole.

 

Each year:

• NSB identifies key challenges facing soybean farmers and invites research proposals to address them.
• The Research Advisory Committee carefully reviews each proposal, evaluating strengths, weaknesses, and potential impact.
• Their feedback helps guide funding decisions, ensuring research remains relevant and beneficial to farmers.
• While the advisory committee plays a key role in evaluating proposals, final funding decisions rest with the NSB board.

 

This farmer-driven approach keeps research focused on industry needs and long-term sustainability.

 

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Your NSB Research Advisory Committee:
✓ Reviews and ranks research proposals based on strengths and weaknesses.
✓ Provides expert insight to ensure transparency in the funding process.
✓ Helps align research with real-world challenges Nebraska farmers face.

 

Your NSB Research Advisory Committee Does Not:
x Make final decisions on which projects receive funding.
x Allocate checkoff dollars.
x Conduct the research themselves.

 

 

 

The Nebraska Soybean Board extends its sincere appreciation to this year’s advisory committee members. Their dedication helps drive innovation and progress in the soybean industry.

"I especially want to thank our research advisors, who dedicate their time to evaluating each project," says Doug Saathoff, NE soybean farmer & NSB director, from Trumbull, NE. "We could not do this without them. I also want to thank everyone involved in helping make Nebraska soybean producers the most productive and efficient growers in the world."