Weekly Radio Report

Hear from the new coordinator of CommonGround Nebraska, Amanda Fairley. Amanda and her husband Dustin, farm and raise cattle in Southeast Nebraska with their two children, Bo and Ellie. CommonGround is a group of farm women having conversations about food and how it’s grown and produced.

Anne Meis, farmer and secretary of the Nebraska Soybean Board from Elgin reminds us that safety is very important during harvest. She also has an update on how harvest is going for her operation and in her area.

Mark Caspers, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board member from Auburn was recently elected back on the Nebraska Soybean Board. Mark talks about exciting opportunities for the soybean industry.

Kris Bousquet, Director of Livestock Development with Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN) gives an update on recent developments and potential growth of animal agriculture in Nebraska.

Jenny Rees, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator reviews this year's on-farm research and a harvest update from her area.

Brent Steinhoff, farmer and former board member of the Nebraska Soybean Board reflects on his term on the board. Brent served a three-year term and decided not to seek re-election. From serving on various committees to serving as NSB treasurer and previously secretary, we want to thank Brent for his commitment and service to the soybean industry.

Jason Penke, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Craig shares some takeaways from a recent trade mission to Egypt. Penke joined the Soy Excellence Center (SEC) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Advisory Council (RAC) for the QSSB trade mission.

John Hinners, senior vice president of industry relations for the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) reviews a recent trade mission to Japan and South Korea. The USMEF Heartland Team visited a beef processing plant, various retail sites and the headquarters of a leading hamburger chain.

Mac Marshall, vice president of market intelligence for the United Soybean Board talks about a study showing the impact the soy industry has on the U.S. economy. The total economic impact on the U.S. economy from the soybean sector averaged $124 billion, including $85.7 billion from soy production and $9.8 billion from soybean processing.