Nebraska Soybean Farmers Encouraged to Run for Open Board Seats

Nebraska Soybean Farmers Encouraged to Run for Open Board Seats

Feb 9, 2026

This year, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is seeking soybean farmers to represent their fellow farmers in Districts 5, 7, & At Large. The candidacy petition period began on December 1st and concludes on April 17, 2026.

The following districts are up for election this year:

District 5: Counties of Cass, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee and Richardson

District 7: Counties of Adams, Buffalo, Clay, Franklin, Hall, Kearney, Nuckolls and Webster

At Large: All counties in Nebraska

"The Nebraska Soybean Board is driven by farmers for farmers, and we need passionate leaders to help shape the future of our industry," said Andy Chvatal, NSB executive director. "Serving on the board is a great opportunity to share your voice and make a real impact for your district, our state and the U.S. soybean industry."

Qualified candidates include those who are a resident of Nebraska, are at least 21 years old, reside in the district where the election is being held, have been a soybean farmer in Nebraska for at least the previous five years and have submitted an NSB candidacy petition.

To apply for candidacy in Districts 5, 7, or At-Large you must:

• Obtain an NSB candidacy petition by contacting NSB's executive director, Andy Chvatal, at 402-441-3240 or [email protected].
• Complete the petition and collect the signatures of 20 soybean farmers in your district.
• Return such petition to the NSB office on or before April 17, 2026.

Directors roles and responsibilities include:

• Set an annual budget and approve projects aligned with NSB's strategic plan.
• Uphold the core values of integrity, leadership, collaboration, adaptability and innovation.
• Attend five annual board meetings (typically held in September, November, January, March, and June/July). These meetings are required and are one to two days in length.
• Participate in trade missions, work with the media, represent NSB at events, meetings, and more.
• Serve on two of four NSB committees each year. These committees lead the staff members' work and provide direction regarding board decisions.
• Serve a three-year term that would begin October 1, 2026.

Soybean farmers who reside in counties that are up for election in 2026 will receive ballots and candidate information regarding NSB's election process via direct mail.

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.