Indiana farmers reappointed to USB

BILOXI, Miss. — The United Soybean Board welcomed 19 new members and 21 returning farmer-leaders appointed by the U.S. secretary of agriculture.

From Indiana, reappointed members included Matthew Chapman, of Springport, and Don Wyss, of Fort Wayne. In total, 40 USB directors and four alternates will begin three-year terms.

These U.S. soybean farmers, representing 24 states and two regions, were officially sworn in and participated in work group discussions at USB’s February board meeting in Biloxi.

They joined current USB directors to assess soy checkoff investments across the food, feed, fuel, industrial, export and sustainable production markets.

“The United Soybean Board is strongest when it’s led by farmers who understand demand opportunities, on-farm innovations and a deep knowledge of today’s ag economy, and this group brings exactly that perspective,” said Brent Gatton, USB chair and Kentucky farmer.

“We’re grateful for the farmers stepping up to serve, but I also want to thank our outgoing farmer-leaders for the time, energy and leadership they gave to this organization. Their commitment strengthened the soy checkoff and helped deliver lasting value to soybean farmers across the country.”