Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board Seeks Candidates for National Leadership Role

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Starkville, Mississippi — April 28, 2026 — The Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board (MSPB) is now soliciting interest from qualified soybean producers to represent Mississippi as a Director on the United Soybean Board (USB).

The USB is composed of soybean farmers appointed by the United States Department of Agriculture and is responsible for overseeing the investment of soybean checkoff funds on behalf of U.S. soybean producers. Through these investments, USB supports programs in animal utilization, human utilization, industrial uses, market access, supply, and industry relations—helping drive demand and long-term profitability for soybean farmers.

Role and Responsibilities

Serving as a USB Director is a unique opportunity for Mississippi soybean farmers to contribute to national-level decision-making that shapes the future of the industry. Directors:

  • Oversee soybean checkoff investments and strategic initiatives
  • Participate in Board meetings held three times annually (February, July, and December)
  • Attend at least one Action Team meeting each year
  • Commit up to approximately 21 days annually away from their farming operations

While Directors serve without compensation, they are reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred while performing official duties.

Eligibility and Nomination Process

To be considered, candidates must:

  • Be a soybean producer in the State of Mississippi
  • Share in the ownership and risk of producing soybeans

A Mississippi soybean producer may only be nominated to the USB by the MSPB. Interested individuals will be reviewed and nominated through the Board’s official selection process.

How to Apply

Interested soybean producers should submit the following information:

  • Full name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number

Submissions must be sent via email to director@mssoy.org no later than Friday, May 15, 2026.

Learn More

For additional information about serving on the United Soybean Board, visit: www.unitedsoybean.org

Prospective candidates are encouraged to reach out with questions about the role, expectations, and nomination process. Please contact MSPB Executive Director at director@mssoy.org.

Prospective candidates can also review the official recruitment overview here: USB Director Recruitment Brochure

About the Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board

The Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board works on behalf of soybean farmers across the state to invest checkoff funds in research, promotion, and education initiatives that strengthen the soybean industry and create new opportunities for growers.

Contact:
Bailey Dulaney
Communications Director, Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board
(662) 404-5016
communications@mssoy.org

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