Articles & Press Releases

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Mar 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

Nebraska Soybean Board to meet

The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) will hold its next meeting March 10-11, 2025 at NSB’s office located at 4625 Innovation Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska.   Among conducting regular business, the Board will review FY26 production research proposals and other new opportunities. The meeting is open to the public after lunch on Monday and will provide an opportunity for discussion. The complete agenda for the meeting is available for inspection on the Nebraska Soybean Board website at www.nebraskasoybeans.org…

Mar 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

NSB Board Meeting Agenda - March 2025

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Feb 26, 2025

February 26, 2025

Nebraska Farmers Bring Strong Leadership to United Soybean Board

Back in December, Gregg Fujan of Weston was reappointed to the United Soybean Board (USB), bringing his experience and dedication back to the national soybean checkoff program. A soybean and corn farmer, Fujan has previously served on USB and was a former chairman of the Nebraska Soybean Board. He also led  the North Central Soybean Research Program as president. Greg is one of four farmer-leaders representing Nebraska on USB, helping drive initiatives that enhance profitability and market…

Feb 5, 2025

February 5, 2025

Nebraska Soybean Farmers Encouraged to Run for Open Board Seats

This year, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is seeking soybean farmers to represent their fellow farmers in Districts 2, 4 and 8. The candidacy petition period began on December 1 and concludes on April 15.   The following districts are up for election this year:   District 2: Counties of Burt, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Stanton, Thurston and Wayne   District 4: Counties of Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk and York   District 8: Counties of Arthur,…

Jan 27, 2025

January 27, 2025

Nebraska Soybean Board to meet

The Nebraska Soybean Board will hold its next meeting on January 30, 2025 at the Holthus Convention Center located at 3130 Holen Ave., York, Nebraska.   The Board will conduct regular business. The meeting is open to the public and will provide an opportunity for public discussion. The complete agenda for the meeting is available for inspection on the Nebraska Soybean Board website at www.nebraskasoybeans.org.   About the Nebraska Soybean Board: The nine-member Nebraska Soybean Board…

Jan 20, 2025

January 20, 2025

NSB Board Meeting Agenda - January 2025

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Jan 15, 2025

January 15, 2025

Nebraska Soybean Board Seeks Soybean Farmers Interested in United Soybean Board Nominations

The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is seeking soybean farmers interested in filling two of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term.   "Nebraska farmers have always been leaders in shaping the future of the soybean industry, and serving on the United Soybean Board is an incredible opportunity to make an even greater impact," says Andy Chvatal, NSB executive director. "Your insights can help guide investments that…

Dec 5, 2024

December 5, 2024

New Officers and Committees Set to Lead the Nebraska Soybean Board

The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) convened its inaugural board meeting for fiscal year 2025 on November 25–26, 2024, in Lincoln. During this meeting, restructuring of both the board and committees transpired alongside routine board business.   The newly elected officers, chosen to lead the board for a one-year term, are as follows:   Chairman: Mark Caspers – District 5 Vice Chairman: Greg Anderson – At Large Secretary: Mike Tomes – District 6…

Nov 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

Nebraska Soybean Board to meet

The Nebraska Soybean Board will hold its next meeting on November 25-26, 2024 at the Marriot Cornhusker Hotel located at 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.   The Board will conduct regular board business and hold an election of officers. The meeting is open to the public and will provide an opportunity for public discussion. The complete agenda for the meeting is available for inspection on the Nebraska Soybean Board website at www.nebraskasoybeans.org   About the Nebraska…

Nov 15, 2024

November 15, 2024

Meet Adam Leise, Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Director

We recently caught up with Adam Leise, newly appointed Director for the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN), to discuss his new role and NOFRN’s mission to work with producers on critical production, profitability and natural resource questions.   Raised on a farm and ranch in Hartington, NE, Leise developed a love for being outdoors and in the field. After graduating from Cedar Catholic High School, he pursued a degree in Ag Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Following…