December 16, 2024

US' United Soybean Board elects new chair for 2025

Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board (USB) in the United States elected Philip Good from Macon, Mississippi, as its 2025 chair during its December meeting in St. Charles, Missouri.

He was joined by 10 additional farmer-leaders to serve on the USB's Executive Committee.

"I'm honored to serve as chair of the United Soybean Board, but it's about all of "US" working together to achieve one common goal of bringing value back to the soybean farmer," said Good. "I'm proud to work alongside 76 passionate directors on this board who are strategic thinkers in finding out what is going to give us the greatest return. I realise that our US soybean farmers are in a desperate situation regarding costs. When I think about what opportunities will create the most impact, several things come to mind. The potential is limitless for exports around the world, new technology, job creation, and feeding the world, which all create a ripple effect."

Good brings years of experience to the chair role, having served on USB for the past seven years. He currently holds key leadership positions as secretary, Executive Committee member and chair of the Audit & Evaluation Committee.

Additionally, Good is the president of the Noxubee County Farm Bureau and a member of the finance committee for the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

He is involved with several organisations, including the Mississippi Soybean Association, the American Soybean Association, the Mississippi Corn Growers Association, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Noxubee Cattlemen's Association.

As the new chair, Good will explore ways to foster transparency and build trust through clear communication and education. He also aims to seek out and implement greater efficiencies to drive cost-saving measures and encourage strategic thinking to ensure US soybean farmers work together toward a common goal.

"When I think about leadership and unity, newly elected chair Philip Good immediately comes to mind," said Lucas Lentsch, USB's chief executive officer. "Philip brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having served as treasurer and various organisational chair roles. This year, we have reaffirmed the strength of US agriculture amid tough economic conditions. With Philip at the helm, I am confident we will drive new demand opportunities and further resilience on the farm."

- USB