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New Officers and Committees Set to Lead the Nebraska Soybean Board


NSB FY25 Executive Committee: From left to right—Mike Tomes (Secretary), Mark Caspers (Chairman), Greg Anderson (Vice Chairman) and Blake Johnson (Treasurer).
NSB FY25 Executive Committee: From left to right—Mike Tomes (Secretary), Mark Caspers (Chairman), Greg Anderson (Vice Chairman) and Blake Johnson (Treasurer).

LINCOLN, Neb. (December 5, 2024) – The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) convened its inaugural board meeting for fiscal year 2025 on November 25–26, 2024, 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 looks forward to a productive and prosperous year ahead under the guidance of its newly elected leadership team and ongoing strategic plan.

About the Nebraska Soybean Board: The nine-member Nebraska Soybean Board collects and disburses the Nebraska share of funds generated by the one-half of one 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.