Weekly Radio Report

Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educator talks about the Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo. The expo will focus on both crops and will rotate between Saunders and Dodge county locations each year.

Gary Person, President and CEO of North Platte Area Chamber and Development Corporation has an update on the oilseed processing plant. White River Soy Processing, LLC was chosen by The Chamber to develop an oilseed processing plant near Hershey, Nebraska.

Eugene Goering, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board director reviews a recent trade mission to South Korea and the Philippines. Face-to-face conversations with customers help to better understand the market dynamics and discuss opportunities to increase exports of U.S. Soy.

Ed Lammers, farmer and United Soybean Board (USB) farmer-leader from Hartington reviews the most recent meeting of USB. Ed Lammers was also recently elected to be vice chair of USB.

Anne Meis, NSB Vice Chair, brought a powerful voice to CrushCon 2023 in vibrant Lima, Peru. The event gathered industry leaders including soybean crushers, oil refiners, food service operators, food manufacturers, food and agricultural associations and international speakers from around the world.

Dr. Terry Hejny, Director of the Nebraska LEAD program provides and update and a call to action. The Nebraska LEAD Program began 42 years ago to develop agricultural leaders from Nebraska's future generations.

Jason Penke, farmer and new chairman of the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) from Craig, reviews their latest meeting. NSB looks forward to a productive and prosperous year ahead under the guidance of its newly elected leadership team and ongoing strategic plan.

Wesley Wach, demand and utilization coordinator for the Nebraska Soybean Board reviews the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning conference in New Orleans. The conference covered a range of topics impacting global demand for U.S. pork, beef and lamb.

Greg Greving, a farmer from Chapman has been re-appointed to the United Soybean Board. Greving, an experienced soybean farmer with over 40 years of experience in soybean production, is set to commence another three-year term. The newly appointed and reappointed farmer-leaders will be sworn in for service during the USB December Meeting in St. Charles, Mo.