The leadership team for the Missouri Soybean Association has welcomed board members beginning new terms this week- including some in the KMMO listening area- in conjunction with the annual Commodity Classic conference.

A press release says the Association welcomes one new director and congratulates several returning leaders on being reelected.

“The Missouri Soybean Association is a farmer-led organization with strong grassroots support, and we’re very proud of that foundation,” Missouri Soybean Association president and a farmer from Richmond Ronnie Russell said. “Our impact grows as we work together, and we appreciate each of these volunteers and their contributions help move us toward the bright future for soy in Missouri.”

Terry Schwoeppe, a farmer from Labadie, was elected to the Association’s board of directors during the District 6 meeting in February. He replaced former Missouri Soybean Association board member Dan Brunjes. Schwoeppe joins his fellow board members in guiding the organization’s policy, advocacy and membership efforts.

In addition to Schwoeppe, five farmer leaders began new terms on the board: C. Brooks Hurst, of Tarkio, was reelected to represent northwestern Missouri growers in District 1; Cody Brock, of Norborne, Matt Wright, of Emden, Garrett Riekhof, of Higginsville, and Peter Rost Jr., of New Madrid, were elected to new terms representing districts 2, 3, 4 and 7, respectively.

Committee assignments for the Missouri Soybean Association directors will be determined during the summer board meetings, currently being planned for July.

The Missouri Soybean Association is currently led by Ronnie Russell. Wright serves as vice-president; secretary is Renee Fordyce, of Bethany; and treasurer is Rost. Those leaders are serving their second one-year term in those roles, the maximum allowed under the Association’s bylaws.