Weekly Radio Report

Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educator, shares details about the upcoming Eastern Nebraska Corn & Soybean Expo, set for January 23 in Fremont. The event will bring together farmers, agronomists and industry experts to discuss the latest research and innovations in corn and soybean production and marketing.

Shelby Watson with the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) recaps key discussions from their December board meeting, including upcoming changes in leadership and the organization’s strategic direction moving forward. She highlights the growing global demand for protein and how shifting consumer preferences are influencing poultry and egg markets.

Wayne Ohnesorg, UNL Extension Educator, discusses the soybean tentiform leafminer, a pest that was identified in Nebraska for the first time last September. He explains its potential impact on soybean crops, what farmers should look for in their fields and how researchers are monitoring its presence.

Ed Lammers, a farmer and United Soybean Board member from Hartington, recaps key discussions from the latest USB meeting and outlines plans for 2025. Lammers was re-elected to the USB Executive Committee, where he will continue helping guide national checkoff investments and industry strategy.

Greg Anderson, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board director from Newman Grove, recaps the 2024 Clean Fuels New York City and Bioheat Tour, highlighting the growing demand for soy-based biodiesel, renewable diesel and Bioheat in urban markets across the Northeast.

Blake Johnson, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Holdrege, recaps his recent trade mission to the Philippines to promote Nebraska soybeans and soybean meal.

Gregg Fujan, farmer and newly appointed United Soybean Board (USB) member from Weston, talks about his excitement about rejoining USB and the workings of the soy checkoff.

Mark Caspers, farmer and new chairman of the Nebraska Soybean Board recaps last week's Nebraska Soybean Board meeting, where the reorganization of executive and board committees occurred.

Doug Saathoff, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board district director from Trumbull, recaps the recent Soy Transportation Annual Meeting.