United Soybean Board Elects Philip Good as New Chair

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2024)— Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board (USB) elected Philip Good from Macon, Mississippi, as 2025 Chair during its December meeting in St. Charles, Missouri. He’s joined by 10 additional farmer-leaders to serve on the Executive Committee.

“I’m honored to serve as chair of the United Soybean Board, but it’s about all of “US” working together to achieve one common goal of bringing value back to the soybean farmer,” said Philip Good, newly appointed USB Chair. “I’m proud to work alongside 76 passionate directors on this board who are strategic thinkers in finding out what is going to give us the greatest return. I realize that our U.S. soybean farmers are in a desperate situation regarding costs. When I think about what opportunities will create the most impact, several things come to mind. The potential is limitless for exports around the world, new technology, job creation and feeding the world, which all create a ripple effect.”

The newly elected USB Executive Committee includes:

• Philip Good, Chair – Mississippi
• Brent Gatton, Vice Chair – Kentucky
• Matt Gast, Treasurer – North Dakota
• Susan Watkins, Secretary – Virginia
• Ed Lammers – Nebraska
• Don Wyss – Indiana
• Robb Ewoldt – Iowa
• Tom Frisch – Minnesota
• Carla Schultz – Michigan
• Todd Hanten – South Dakota
• Steve Reinhard, Past Chair (Ex Officio) – Ohio

Good brings years of experience to the chair role, having served on the United Soybean Board for the past seven years. He currently holds key leadership positions as Secretary, Executive Committee member and chair of the Audit & Evaluation Committee. Additionally, Good is the president of the Noxubee County Farm Bureau and a member of the finance committee for the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. Phillip is involved with several organizations, including the Mississippi Soybean Association, the American Soybean Association, the Mississippi Corn Growers Association, the National Corn Growers Association, and the Noxubee Cattlemen’s Association. Alongside his farming efforts, he is a real estate broker with Philip Good Realty.

As the new Chair, Good will explore ways to foster transparency and build trust through clear communication and education. He also aims to seek out and implement greater efficiencies to drive cost-saving measures, and encourage strategic thinking to ensure U.S. soybean farmers work together toward a common goal.

Good’s experience serving on the board and his agricultural background will be valuable additions. He brings firsthand knowledge and expertise to the table, having grown corn, cotton, and soybeans and raised beef cattle and catfish on his farm.

“When I think about leadership and unity, newly elected chair Philip Good immediately comes to mind,” said Lucas Lentsch, United Soybean Board CEO. “Philip brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having served as Treasurer and various organizational chair roles. This year, we have reaffirmed the strength of U.S. agriculture amid tough economic conditions. With Philip at the helm, I am confident we will drive new demand opportunities and further resilience on the farm.”

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