USDA Announces Appointment of North Dakota Soybean Producer Rob Rose of Wimbledon to the United Soybean Board

February 6, 2026 FARGO, N.D. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on February 2 the appointment of North Dakota soybean producer Rob Rose of Wimbledon to serve on the United Soybean Board (USB). Rose will serve a three-year term beginning February 6.

 

 

“This is an exciting opportunity to continue serving soybean farmers at the national level,” says Rose. “My time on the North Dakota Soybean Council and working with Clean Fuels Alliance America has shown me how important it is for farmers to have a voice in how checkoff dollars are invested. I’m honored to represent North Dakota growers and help ensure our soybeans continue to add value across fuel, feed and food markets.”

 

Rose farms alongside his wife, Dawn, and their son, Taylor, on a fifth-generation centennial farm in Barnes County. Their operation includes soybeans, corn, wheat, barley and pinto beans. Rose holds a degree in agricultural economics from North Dakota State University.

 

“Rob brings a deep understanding of both farming and renewable fuel markets to the United Soybean Board,” says Jim Thompson, chairman of the North Dakota Soybean Council. “His leadership experience, combined with his long-standing commitment to the soybean checkoff, will serve North Dakota and U.S. soybean farmers very well. We also appreciate Matt Gast’s election as Vice Chair and continued service, and Cindy Pulskamp’s ongoing representation on USB.”

 

Rose joins Matt Gast, a North Dakota soybean farmer near Valley City. He was elected Vice Chair of the United Soybean Board on December 9, 2025, and was also reappointed to the board this month. Matt has served on USB’s executive committee since 2021. Cindy Pulskamp of Hillsboro also represents North Dakota soybean farmers on USB.

 

The United Soybean Board is made up of farmer-leaders from across the country who oversee the national soybean checkoff program, investing in research, education and promotion to increase the value of U.S. soybeans.

 

The soybean checkoff is supported entirely by soybean growers who contribute one-half of one percent of the market price for each bushel of soybeans sold. The North Dakota Soybean Council supports the United Soybean Board by submitting 50 percent of collected North Dakota soybean checkoff dollars to the national program, while overseeing the remaining 50 percent for state-level investments.

 

About United Soybean Board

United Soybean Board’s 77 volunteer farmer-leaders work on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers to achieve maximum value for their Soy Checkoff investments. These volunteers create value by stewarding investments in research, education and promotion with the vision to deliver sustainable soy solutions to every life, every day across the priority areas of Infrastructure & Connectivity, Health & Nutrition, Innovation & Technology and Exports. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the Soy Checkoff. For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit unitedsoybean.org.