North Dakota Soybean Farmer Appointed to United Soybean Board

Rob Rose of Wimbledon will serve a three-year term on the national board.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced 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.

Why it matters

The United Soybean Board oversees the national soybean checkoff program, investing in research, education and promotion to increase the value of U.S. soybeans. Rose's appointment ensures North Dakota soybean farmers have a voice in how checkoff dollars are invested.

The details

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. He has previous experience serving on the North Dakota Soybean Council and working with Clean Fuels Alliance America.

  • Rob Rose was appointed to the United Soybean Board on February 2, 2026.
  • Rose's three-year term on the board will begin on February 6, 2026.

The players

Rob Rose

A North Dakota soybean producer from Wimbledon who was appointed to serve on the United Soybean Board.

United Soybean Board

The national board that oversees the soybean checkoff program, investing in research, education and promotion to increase the value of U.S. soybeans.

North Dakota Soybean Council

The state-level organization that supports the United Soybean Board by submitting 50 percent of collected North Dakota soybean checkoff dollars to the national program.

Matt Gast

A North Dakota soybean farmer near Valley City who was elected Vice Chair of the United Soybean Board on December 9, 2025 and was also reappointed to the board on February 2.

Cindy Pulskamp

A North Dakota soybean farmer from Hillsboro who also represents North Dakota soybean farmers on the United Soybean Board.

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What they’re saying

“This is an exciting opportunity to continue serving soybean farmers at the national level. 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.”

— Rob Rose (americanagnetwork.com)

“Rob brings a deep understanding of both farming and renewable fuel markets to the United Soybean Board. 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.”

— Jim Thompson, Chairman of the North Dakota Soybean Council (americanagnetwork.com)

The takeaway

Rob Rose's appointment to the United Soybean Board ensures North Dakota soybean farmers have a voice in how checkoff dollars are invested nationally to increase the value of U.S. soybeans across fuel, feed and food markets.