Wheaton Grower Jamie Beyer is the latest Minnesota farmer to serve on the American Soybean Association's executive team. Courtesy: MN Soybean
MANKATO – Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer is primed to shine on the national soy advocacy stage.
During its annual election meeting in St. Louis, the American Soybean Association Board of Directors voted in the executive committee members who will lead the organization through the coming year’s top advocacy priorities, including the farm economy, biofuels, inputs, trade, markets and other critical policy issues for U.S. soybean farmers.
Beyer, an ASA director since 2021, will serve as an at-large member of ASA’s executive committee.
“I am excited to level up my advocacy for Minnesota soybean farmers in Washington, D.C.,” Beyer said. “There is no shortage of ag-related issues in the national conversation, and I look forward to working with the rest of the team at the American Soybean Association.”
Beyer grows soybeans, corn, sugarbeets and alfalfa in Wheaton with her husband, Rodd, and their three daughters. She has represented Traverse County on the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) since 2015, when she participated in ASA’s Young Leader Program. From 2019-2021, Beyer served as MSGA president. She’s also an administrator with her local watershed district.
Ohio farmer Scott Metzger, who previously served as ASA vice president, was elected president for 2026. Caleb Ragland of Kentucky, who led ASA as president in 2025, moves to the chairman role.
ASA also celebrated the advocacy efforts of several directors who retired this year, including Redwood County farmer George Goblish, who termed off ASA after 11 years of leadership. Goblish is also stepping down from MSGA to focus on his role in directing checkoff investments with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council.
“It’s been an honor to represent Minnesota farmers in the nation’s capital,” said Goblish, who served as MSGA president from 2013-2015. “I’m grateful for the friendships I’ve made and hope I’ve made a positive impact promoting our industry as an advocate.”
Goblish was a past member of ASA’s executive committee and served on several other boards during his time on ASA: the Soy Aquaculture Alliance, WISHH and the Commodity Classic Planning Committee, which he chaired in 2022. He’s also chaired ASA’s political action committee, SoyPAC.
“George has been a very involved and dedicated leader on the ASA Board, representing Minnesota soybean growers in an outstanding way,” ASA CEO Steve Censky said. “George’s service has made a lasting, positive impact on soybean growers and on our association.”
MSGA President Darin Johnson was appointed to replace Goblish on ASA, joining Beyer, Adam Guetter, Jim Kukowski, Jeffrey Sorenson and Bob Worth in representing Minnesota on the national board.
“George is one of those leaders who isn’t afraid to step up and be a mentor along the way,” Johnson said. “He leaves big shoes to fill, but I know I have a lot of experienced directors on ASA backing me up.”
Beyer said the executive committee is wasting no time working toward a brighter outlook for U.S. Soy, which generates over $120 billion in economic activities.
“The work literally starts today with joint meetings with the United Soybean Board, U.S. Soybean Export Council and WISHH,” she said. “Off to the races!”
Beyer and her farmer colleagues will convene in March for ASA’s spring Hill Visits and board meetings in Washington, D.C.
Source: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
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