New officers, committees set to lead Nebraska Soybean Board

Nebraska Soybean Board’s fiscal-year 2025 executive committee. From left, Tomes, secretary; Caspers, chairman; Anderson, vice chairman; and Johnson, treasurer. (Photo: Nebraska Soybean Board)

The Nebraska Soybean Board convened its inaugural board meeting for fiscal-year 2025 on Nov. 25-26 in Lincoln.

During this meeting, restructuring of both the board and committees transpired alongside routine board business.

The newly elected officers, chosen to lead the board for a one-year term, are as follows:

• Chairman: Mark Caspers—District 5

• Vice chairman: Greg Anderson—at large

• Secretary: Mike Tomes—District 6

• Treasurer: Blake Johnson—District 8

In addition to the executive committee, NSB has selected the chairs and members of its four committees:

• Farmer Support Committee: Chair: Anne Meis

  
  
  
  

  • Other Members: Doug Saathoff, Jay Hanson, Mike Tomes

• Production & Crop Research Committee: Chair: Doug Saathoff

  
  
  
  

  • Other Members: Greg Anderson, Jay Hanson, Eugene Goering, Mike Tomes

• Community Engagement Committee: Chair: Jason Penke

  
  
  
  

  • Other Members: Anne Meis, Mark Caspers, Blake Johnson

• Demand & Utilization Committee: Chair: Eugene Goering

  
  
  
  

  • Other Members: Blake Johnson, Mark Caspers, Jason Penke, Greg Anderson

“These leaders are committed to working hard for Nebraska’s soybean farmers,” said Andy Chvatal, NSB executive director. “As we move into 2025 and beyond, the board will focus on creating value through wise investments and showing farmers the impact and benefits of their checkoff dollars.”

NSB said it looks forward to a productive and prosperous year ahead under the guidance of its newly elected leadership team and ongoing strategic plan.

The nine-member Nebraska Soybean Board collects and disburses the Nebraska share of funds generated by one-half of 1 percent times the net sales price per bushel of soybeans sold.

Nebraska soybean-checkoff funds are invested in research, education, domestic and foreign markets, including new uses for soybeans and soybean products.