The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) held an election in July for board members in Districts 1 and 3, while the District 6 candidate ran unopposed. Nebraska soybean farmers in those districts voted with the following results:
District 1 (Counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, Madison and Pierce)
Anne Meis, Elgin, NE – Antelope County Re-elected
Mike Korth, Randolph, NE – Cedar County
District 3 (Counties of Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington)
Jay Hanson, Mead, NE – Saunders County Elected
Ruth Ready, Scribner, NE – Dodge County
District 6 (Counties of Filmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, Seward and Thayer)
Mike Tomes, Utica, NE – Seward County Ran unopposed
Anne Meis will begin a new term after serving three consecutive terms on NSB. Jay Hanson, new to the board, will start his first term. The other position available in 2024 was for District 6. Mike Tomes ran unopposed, so no election was held, and he will retain the position for another term.
"Thank you to all the candidates who dedicated their time and energy to this year's election," said Andy Chvatal, NSB executive director. "As our industry evolves, I’m confident that our board will strategically invest your checkoff dollars in ways that drive value for every soybean farmer in Nebraska."
The elected board members will serve a three-year term beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2027.
Quotes/photo captions from elected and re-elected board members:
“I have learned so much about the soybean industry over the last nine years, and it is an honor to continue to serve and put this knowledge to work. The industry is poised for growth as we see new crush facilities being built in Nebraska.” – Anne Meis
“I am excited to be working as part of the Nebraska Soybean Board and continuing the excellent work that they have been doing. It's more important than ever, in the tough economic environment that we are currently experiencing, to invest checkoff dollars to the benefit of the Nebraska soybean producers. I look forward to serving on the board.” – Jay Hanson
“I am really looking forward to another term on the Nebraska Soybean Board. Being involved in building relationships is an important goal of mine. My desired outcome is the continued growth of the usage of Nebraska and U.S. soybeans. I welcome any concerns or input on any issue from my fellow Nebraska soybean producers as I represent District 6.” – Mike Tomes
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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From left to right: Anne Meis, Jay Hanson and Mike Tomes.
