Nebraska Soybean Board

07/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/16/2024 10:44

Soybean Farmers Encouraged to Vote in Nebraska Soybean Board Elections

The July election ballots for Districts 1 and 3 on the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have been mailed to soybean farmers residing in those districts. Each district ballot contains important information that will make the voting process easy to complete and return.

Qualified soybean farmers living in Districts 1 or 3 are encouraged to consider the following candidates, who are seeking votes for a position on the Board. Voters will have the opportunity to learn about the candidates and their reasons for seeking representation on the Board. Those who have not received a ballot should call 402-564-5827 to request one. Ballots must be postmarked by July 31, 2024, to count.

District 1 Candidates(Counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, Madison and Pierce.)

  • Anne Meis - Elgin, NE - Antelope County (incumbent)
  • Mike Korth - Randolph, NE - Cedar County

District 3 Candidates(Counties of Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington.)

  • Ruth Ready - Scribner, NE - Dodge County (incumbent)
  • Jay Hanson - Mead, NE - Saunders County

"Active participation in NSB elections ensures that farmers have a direct impact on the future of the soybean industry in Nebraska," said Andy Chvatal, NSB executive director. "Electing fellow farmers to the Board means placing trust in leaders who are committed to managing checkoff dollars wisely and effectively for the benefit of all soybean growers in the state."

Farmer biographies and additional election information can be accessed here.

The other position available in 2024 was District 6. Mike Tomes ran unopposed in District 6; therefore, no election will be held and he will retain the position.

Election results for Districts 1 and 3 will be announced in August.

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.

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