Articles & Press Releases

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Apr 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

U.S. Soy Farmers Experience Checkoff's Global Impact Firsthand

10 participants, including Nebraska farmer Cale Buhr, journeyed across Honduras and Guatemala on the "See for Yourself" mission to learn how the soy checkoff grows exports of U.S. soybeans and poultry.   Stretching from Nebraska to North Carolina and Michigan to Mississippi, ten U.S. farmers who have started careers in production agriculture recently journeyed to Honduras and Guatemala. As part of United Soybean Board’s See for Yourself mission, the group experienced an in-depth look…

Apr 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Dr. George Graef Honored with the 2025 Larry Tonniges Research Achievement Award

For more than three decades, Dr. George Graef has been a driving force in soybean research, dedicating his career to improving soybean genetics and enhancing the crop’s value for Nebraska farmers. In recognition of his contributions, Graef has been named the recipient of the 2025 Larry Tonniges Research Achievement Award by the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB).   The award, made possible by the family of the late Larry Tonniges, a longtime Nebraska farmer who was dedicated to production research…

Apr 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Bringing Research to Farmers

Access to Your 2024 Research Report is Available Now!   Nebraska farmers know success starts with the right information.    Every season brings new challenges, from weather shifts to pest pressures, and having research-backed insights can make all the difference. That’s why the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) invests checkoff dollars into shared production research that directly benefits your operation and the entire U.S. soybean industry.   The NSB Annual Research Report…

Apr 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Manning Rail Infrastructure Grant Benefits Local Farmers

“Local producer, world provider” is one way to describe Nebraska and its farmers. Despite being the only triple landlocked state in the United States, Nebraska’s world-class infrastructure allows producers to ship high-quality products, including soybeans, across the globe. Upkeep and continued innovation in this area allow for reliable transportation and supply to customers. To address this, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) created the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure…

Mar 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

Nebraska Teachers Invited to 2025 Summer Soybean Institute

The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is excited to announce its continued support for the 2025 Summer Soybean Institute (SSI), a hands-on, multi-day program designed to equip 20 middle and high school educators with the knowledge and resources to integrate soybeans into cross-curricular learning, highlighting their impact on science, math, economics and agriculture. This year's institute will be held on July 1-2 and July 8-10, 2025.   The 2024 SSI Lincoln group visited a soybean plot…

Mar 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

Sharing Our Story

  Hi, I’m Emma—a mom, wife, farm wife,rancher, nurse and proud volunteer with CommonGround Nebraska, living near Naper,  Nebraska. Like everyone, I wear many hats, and while all of them are important, my family and our farm are especially dear to me.   I love sharing about our life in agriculture (although my dad would tell you I’d love to talk about anything!). My passion for sharing our agricultural story began unexpectedly when my oldest son, Grayson, was in the…

Mar 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

Ag Goes Social: Q&A With Noah Young of Shiloh Farms

The Nebraska Soybean Board recently connected with Noah Young, who owns and operates The Shiloh Farm along with his wife Sierra and their four children near Kenesaw, Nebraska. Young isn't just a  farmer; he's also become a full-time farm influencer and creator who has amassed over 617,000 followers on Instagram and 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Young shares inspiring and educational content that provides a glimpse into agriculture, homesteading and sustainable farming practices. In…

Mar 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

From the Fields to Fire: A Soy-Powered Solution

Brainard Fire & Rescue Receives SoyFoam Donation At the 2024 Husker Harvest Days, soybeans took center stage in an unexpected way—fighting fires. The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) held a drawing for a donation of SoyFoam firefighting foam, a soy-based product designed to improve safety for firefighters. The lucky winner was Kyla Gewee, a volunteer EMT with the Brainard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department and a paraprofessional at East Butler Schools. Kyla chose to donate the product…

Mar 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board to Sponsor Grain Bin Rescue Equipment and Training

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering to improve grain bin safety by donating two grain rescue tubes and two training sessions to fire and rescue departments in Nebraska. In collaboration with Nationwide and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), this initiative aims to equip rural fire and rescue teams with the knowledge and tools to respond to grain bin entrapments effectively.   Grain bin accidents remain a significant…

Mar 6, 2025

March 6, 2025

Field to Customer: Making the Connection

Making the Connection 7,845 Miles from a Nebraska Soybean Farm Article & Photos by: Ritz Ag Consulting, Inc   Now that Nebraska soybean farmers have finished a successful harvest, many often wonder about the journey of their soybeans after delivering them to the local elevators. According to the USDA, 50-60% of U.S. soybeans are exported as whole beans, and 28% of soybean meal is shipped to customers worldwide. The Nebraska Soybean Board invests some of your checkoff dollars…