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The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) continues to seek leaders to represent soybean farmers in Districts 1, 3 and 6. Interested individuals have until April 15 to complete candidacy petitions. The following districts are up for election this year: District 1: Counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, Madison and Pierce District 3: Counties of Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington District 6: Counties of Filmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, Seward…
Spring brings planting season for Nebraska farmers. That means more tractors pulling planters and other farm equipment down highways and roads across the state. That also means increased potential for farm-equipment-related accidents between motorists and those farmers. “We encourage farmers to avoid high traffic times, busy roads, and most of all, have equipment well marked,” says Eugene Goering, chairman of the Nebraska Soybean Board. “All farm equipment should have flashing…
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) is pleased to announce a new chair and three new members of its Board of Directors, all of whom are women. The USFRA Board is now chaired by Anne Meis from the Nebraska Soybean Board. New Board members include Julie Fussner from Culver’s Franchising System, LLC, who was also appointed to USFRA’s Executive Committee; Janie Simms Hipp from the Native American Agriculture Fund; and Hope Bentley from McDonald’s. U.S. Farmers…
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) is pleased to announce a new chair and three new members of its Board of Directors, all of whom are women. The USFRA Board is now chaired by Anne Meis from the Nebraska Soybean Board. New Board members include Julie Fussner from Culver’s Franchising System, LLC, who was also appointed to USFRA’s Executive Committee; Janie Simms Hipp from the Native American Agriculture Fund; and Hope Bentley from McDonald’s. U.S. Farmers…
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. USB is made up of 78 volunteer farmer-leaders who oversee the investments of the soybean checkoff on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers. Checkoff funds are invested in the areas of meal, oil and sustainability, focusing on programs and partnerships that drive demand and preference for U.S. soy.…
Rural roads and bridges serve as the initial link in the overall supply chain – allowing the soybeans and grain produced on a farm to be eventually consumed by both domestic and international customers. Of the bridges in the country classified as deficient and, in many cases, subject to closures or restricted access, a significant percentage are located in rural areas. “Our nation’s rural bridges serve as the initial step in a lengthy journey to the ultimate customer,”…
The Nebraska Cover Crop and Soil Health Conference is set to take place Thursday, February 11, 2021. The conference will be webcasted from the University of Nebraska Eastern Research and Extension Center (ENREC) near Mead, and other locations. The conference is available online or in-person. Date: Thursday, February 11 (1.00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) In-person check in at 12:30 p.m. In-person attendance is not available at ENREC due to Covid-19 restrictions. There is no fee to…
Longtime educator in Saunders County has had an accomplished, award winning career. University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty member and Extension Educator Keith Glewen is retiring after 40 years with Nebraska Extension. Working for Saunders County Extension out of the Eastern Nebraska Research Center (ENREC), Keith had a long and decorated career helping Nebraska’s growers, specifically with innovative cropping and water systems. Keith rose to have regional and statewide responsibilities…
This year, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) will be seeking soybean farmers to represent fellow soybean farmers and the industry in Districts 1, 3 and 6. Candidacy petition period began on December 1 and concludes on April 15. District 1: Counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, Madison and Pierce District 3: Counties of Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington District 6: Counties of Filmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, Seward and Thayer …
