FARGO, ND – During the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) board meeting on June 20, Jim Thompson of Page was elected as the chairman of the board. Thompson represents soybean farmers in District 4, Cass County, and he farms with his wife, Jennifer. He serves as the chairman of Rich Township and the president of the Cass County Township Officers Association. The Thompsons farm soybeans, corn, wheat, and dry beans. He has a degree in aviation administration and business management from the University of North Dakota. Thompson also sits on the Soy Transportation Coalition board on behalf of NDSC.
“I am honored to be elected chairman and look forward to working with my fellow board members and staff in the year ahead,” said Thompson. “NDSC’s mission is to innovate to expand partnerships, markets, and opportunities for the success of North Dakota soybean growers, which is as important today as it was when our organization was established.”
The board has reelected Rob Rose of Wimbledon as vice chairman. Rose, who represents soybean producers in Barnes County, farms alongside his wife, Dawn, and their son, Taylor. They grow soybeans, corn, wheat, barley, and pinto beans on a fifth-generation centennial farm. He is a member of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and holds a degree in agricultural economics from North Dakota State University (NDSU). Rose also represents NDSC at Clean Fuel Alliance America meetings.
Evan Montgomery of Grand Forks has been elected as secretary. Montgomery represents soybean farmers in District 7: Grand Forks and Traill Counties. Montgomery’s family farm has grown soybeans since the 1980s. He also helps with his family’s livestock operation, including cows and a large horse boarding and training facility. Montgomery, a graduate of NDSU with a degree in vocal performance, sings with the Grand Forks Master Chorale and his own vocal band. He is involved with the North Dakota Farm Bureau and the Brenna Township Board, and he currently serves as the vice president of the Grand Forks Master Chorale board. Additionally, Montgomery represents NDSC on the North Dakota Livestock Alliance board.
Dallas Loff, a soybean producer from Wahpeton, was elected as treasurer. Representing soybean producers in Richland County, Loff has been farming soybeans, corn, and sugarbeets with his father and brother for over 20 years near Colfax. He holds a bachelor’s degree in crop and weed sciences from NDSU. Actively involved in his local community, Loff has served on the township and school boards and is currently the president of his local elevator board. He also represents NDSC on the North Central Soybean Research Program board.
ABOUT THE NORTH DAKOTA SOYBEAN COUNCIL:
North Dakota soybean farmers across the state are represented on the North Dakota Soybean Council Board, which oversees a promotion, research and marketing program funded by soybean checkoff dollars. The Council’s mission is to innovate to expand partnerships, markets, and opportunities for the success of North Dakota soybean growers.