Johnston Elected President Of Soybean Association

Robert Johnston of Clearwater was elected to a first term as president of the Nebraska Soybean Association and will oversee the functions of the organization. Johnston will serve a two-year term. He was elected in December at the annual meeting held in Grand Island. 

Other officers elected include Shane Greving of Chapman serving as Vice-President, Nathan Dorn of Firth serving as Treasurer and Adam Ickes of Roca serving as Secretary. Dennis Fujan of Prague will serve as the Chairman. Shane Greving, Wade Walters of Shickley and Robert Johnston were all re-elected to another term as district directors.
 
The 2017 recipient of the Nebraska Soybean Association Soybean Promoter Award was awarded to Jim Miller of Belden. This award is presented annually to recognize an individual who has shown outstanding leadership and support of the soybean industry in Nebraska.

Jim began his soybean service upon his election to the NSA board of directors in 2000.  He served from 2000 – 2008 as a district director serving as president in 2006 and held the offices of Treasurer and Chairman.  During his term he was top recruiter for many years recruiting more than 30 members each year. In 2008, Jim was elected to serve on the American Soybean Association board of directors. While on the ASA board, he has served on the biotechnology working group, Finance committee, Investment committee, a representative of the National biodiesel board, the Public Affairs committee, the regulatory task force and the Trade policy and international affairs committee. He currently serves as the Chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council. Jim has participated in numerous  trade missions and market development programs while on the USSEC. Jim’s term on the ASA board concluded in December and he will term out as the US Export Council chairman in March of 2018.
  
NSA is a statewide, not-for-profit, grassroots membership organization that develops and implements policies to improve the profitability of its members and the entire soybean industry. NSA is one of 26 soybean producing states affiliated with the American Soybean Association.