Nebraska Soybean Board

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and today is Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day. It’s a good time to remind farmers and rural communities that they are not alone.

Farming comes with stress, isolation and uncertainty. But support is available, and talking about it makes a difference.

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Heading to Oklahoma City to cheer on Nebraska Softball? Keep an eye out for the Husker charter bus powered by biodiesel.

Snap a selfie or fan photo with the bus for a chance to win a "soy awesome" goodie bag!

How to enter:
1. Take a photo with the bus
2. Tag us Nebraska Soybean Board
3. Use
4. Show off your Husker spirit!

Go Big Red!

As comes to a close for many farmers across Nebraska, soybean fields are starting to show signs of the season ahead. We wish everyone a successful growing season!



📸: NSB executive director, Andy Chvatal

“All gave some. Some gave all.” This Memorial Day, we remember. 🇺🇸

Biofuels are playing a large role in helping the City of Lincoln Government make a clean energy transition! By using sustainable fuels in it's fleet, the city is working to cut emissions and stay on track for its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.

City of Lincoln highlights renewable fuels strategy Pure Nebraska

Today, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska.

This month recognizes the value of renewable fuels like ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel, and the role they play in supporting Nebraska agriculture, rural communities and consumers at the pump.

The Nebraska Soybean Board is proud to join the Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, Nebraska Ethanol Board, Nebraska Sorghum, and Renewable Fuels Nebraska in highlighting the benefits of homegrown fuel options that create demand for Nebraska soybeans and help fuel our state forward!

High-oleic soybeans are creating new opportunities for Nebraska agriculture — bringing value to both dairy producers and soybean growers. 🌱

With a unique oil profile, high-oleic soybeans can serve as a cost-effective energy source in dairy rations while offering premium opportunities for Nebraska farmers.

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High-Oleic Soybeans: A Game Changer for Dairy Producers and Nebraska Growers It seems that the current buzzword in the dairy industry is “high-oleic.” For the last few years, I have been attending dairy producer conferences and meetings throughout the country, speaking with dairy producers, nutritionists and university researchers. No matter which group I meet with,...

Progress in Nebraska’s soybean industry starts with thoughtful research and strong collaboration. 🌱

The Nebraska Soybean Board is committed to investing checkoff dollars in research that supports the real-world needs of Nebraska farmers. Each project is carefully reviewed by a committee of experts to ensure those investments are transparent, intentional and impactful.

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Collaborative Research Decisions Lead to Real-World Impact Nebraska’s soybean industry is strengthened by the people behind it. Farmers, researchers, industry leaders and future generations all play an important role in moving the industry forward. No single piece stands alone. Every decision, innovation and investment contributes to a larger mission...

Nebraska middle and high school teachers are invited to apply for the 2026 Soybean Science Institute, a hands-on professional development opportunity focused on connecting agriculture to the classroom.

📅 July 7–8 & 14–16
📍 UNL Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center
💰 Stipend available + classroom resources
⏰ Apply by May 15!

UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Nebraska Agronomy and Horticulture

Nebraska Teachers Invited to 2026 Soybean Science Institute Nebraska middle and high school teachers are invited to apply for the 2026 Soybean Science Institute, a hands-on professional development program designed to bring agriculture and science to life in the classroom.   Hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in partnership with the Nebraska...