Weekly Radio Report

Ray Lindhorst, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board director from Blue Hill, shares an update on the growing season and discusses how field conditions are shaping progress for Nebraska soybean farmers. He highlights the importance of timely planting, favorable weather and continued management throughout the season.

Mike Tomes, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board director from Utica, shares a soybean planting update and reflects on lessons from the 2023 growing season. He discusses how weather, field conditions and past challenges continue to shape decisions for Nebraska soybean farmers.

Blake Johnson, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board director from Holdrege, discusses the Biodiesel Credit Program and how it helps promote the use of biodiesel across Nebraska. He highlights the value of biodiesel as a renewable, soybean-based fuel that supports Nebraska farmers, local communities and the state’s economy.

Jay Hanson, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Mead, shares how NSB reviews research proposals and uses input from research advisors to help guide checkoff investments toward projects that support Nebraska soybean farmers and strengthen the future of the industry.

Eugene Goering, a farmer from Columbus and longtime member of the Nebraska Soybean Board, has devoted 12 years of service to the organization. He has served as chairman of the board and taken on leadership roles with other organizations that partner with the Nebraska Soybean Board, furthering opportunities for soybean farmers across the state.

Mark Caspers, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) chairman from Auburn, recaps NSB’s September meeting. The board finalized its FY26 budget, among other items. Mark also shares an update from his area and previews the upcoming harvest.

Jenny Brhel with Nebraska Extension shares a late-season soybean scouting update, discussing end-of-year conditions and a few key factors from the growing season that could influence yield this fall. She also discusses a Nebraska On-Farm Research Network project in her area.

Wesley Wach, demand and utilization coordinator for the Nebraska Soybean Board, recaps the recent Soy Connext ’25 meeting in Washington, D.C., highlighting discussions on global soy demand and opportunities for Nebraska and U.S. soy.

Anne Meis, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Elgin, recaps last week’s SAF Conference in Ashland, sharing key takeaways, insights from industry discussions, and how this market for sustainable aviation fuel could impact Nebraska soybean farmers.