News: NWB

NWB Intern Abby Hirschman Reflects on Her Internship

April 29, 2026   |   Category: NWB

Abby Hirschman, a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in Agricultural Communications, recently completed her internship as the Communications and Outreach Intern with the Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB), gaining valuable experience in agricultural communications and industry outreach.   The internship provided hands-on experiences in agriculture communications, outreach, promotion, industry networking and the chance to advocate […]

NWB District 4 Directorship Opening!

April 10, 2026   |   Category: NWB

The directorship for District 4 of the Nebraska Wheat Board is open for appointment by the Governor. Applications will be due by close of business Monday, June 01, 2026. Kent Lorens, the current member representing District 4 has indicated he will not seek reappointment. Qualified candidates include those who are citizens of Nebraska residing in […]

Nebraskans Follow Wheat from Field to Global Market

March 18, 2026   |   Category: NWB

The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB), in partnership with the Wheat Marketing Center, sponsored eight Nebraska wheat growers and industry representatives to attend the Wheat Export & Marketing Workshop, held January 7-9 in Portland, Oregon. The workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn where their wheat goes after it leaves the farm and how it […]

Nebraska Wheat Growers Association Awards 2026 Scholarships to Two Nebraska Students

March 6, 2026   |   Category: NWB

The Nebraska Wheat Growers Association (NWGA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 NWGA Scholarship, recognizing two outstanding Nebraska high school seniors who have demonstrated a passion for agriculture, leadership in their communities, and a commitment to the future of rural Nebraska. The 2026 scholarship recipients are Berkelee Beekman of Beatrice and Logan […]

NWB Announces February Meeting

February 11, 2026   |   Category: NWB

The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Kearney, NE. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. CST.  During the meeting, the NWB board will receive reports from members on committee activities as well as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln […]

NWB Issues Request for Funding Proposals

November 12, 2025   |   Category: NWB

The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) has announced its request for funding proposals for consideration during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM Central Time on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Submissions should be provided in the form of a proposal, not a contract, and must clearly outline the planned activities, goals, […]

NWB Announces November Meeting

November 5, 2025   |   Category: Meeting Announcements

The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) will hold its next meeting Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Knight Museum in Alliance, NE. The meeting is set to begin at 8:30 AM MT.During the meeting, the NWB will receive reports from members on committee activities as well as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Wheat Growers Association.The […]

NWB Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2026 Internship

October 2, 2025   |   Category: NWB

The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its Communications and Outreach Internship for Summer 2026. This internship offers students a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in agricultural communications, outreach, and organizational support while working alongside Nebraska’s wheat industry leaders. The position, based in the NWB’s Lincoln […]

NWB Announces August Meeting

July 21, 2025   |   Category: Meeting Announcements

The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) will hold its next meeting Wednesday, August 06, 2025, at the UNL Dinsdale Learning Commons, Lincoln, NE. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. CST. During the meeting, the NWB will receive reports from members on committee activities as well as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Wheat Growers Association. […]

NWB Announces June Budget Meeting

May 20, 2025   |   Category: Meeting Announcements

The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) will hold its next meeting Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte, NE. The meeting will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST. The meeting will include first and second readings of funding proposals and establishment of budget for fiscal […]