FARGO, ND – During its board meeting on June 18, the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) reelected Jim Thompson of Page as chairman of the board. Thompson represents District 4, Cass County. He and his wife, Jennifer, farm soybeans, corn, wheat, and dry beans. In addition to his work on the farm, Thompson serves as chairman of Rich Township and president of the Cass County Township Officers Association. He holds a degree in aviation administration and business management from the University of North Dakota and also serves on the Soy Transportation Coalition board on behalf of NDSC.

“I’m honored to have been reelected as chairman of the North Dakota Soybean Council,” said Thompson. “It’s a hands-on role, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with staff and my fellow farmer leaders to invest checkoff dollars wisely and advance opportunities for North Dakota soybean producers.”

Evan Montgomery of Grand Forks has been elected vice chairman. He represents District 7, which includes Grand Forks and Traill Counties. Montgomery’s family has raised soybeans since the 1980s and also operates a livestock operation that includes cattle and a large horse boarding and training facility. A graduate of North Dakota State University with a degree in vocal performance, Montgomery is active with the Brenna Township Board, the Grand Forks Master Chorale as a singer and frequent soloist, and his local community theatre. He also represents NDSC on the North Dakota Livestock Alliance board.

Milo Braaten of Portland has been elected secretary. He represents soybean producers in Nelson, Griggs, and Steele Counties. Braaten farms with his two sons, raising soybeans, corn, and edible beans. He has held leadership roles with the Steele County Farm Bureau, Portland Credit Union, Finley Farmers Elevator, and Bang Church. Braaten holds degrees from Moorhead Technical College and the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. He also serves on the Northern Crops Council on behalf of NDSC, which is the governing board of the Northern Crops Institute.

Dallas Loff of Wahpeton was reelected as treasurer. Representing Richland County, Loff has farmed soybeans, corn, and sugarbeets with his father and brother near Colfax for over 20 years. He holds a degree in crop and weed sciences from North Dakota State University. Loff has served on both township and school boards. He also represents NDSC on the North Central Soybean Research Program board.