Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Press Release

Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Election Results Announced

 

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2026 Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board election results. Two certified candidates ran for each of the two open board member positions and the election closed August 15, 2026. The following soybean producers began their three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board on September 1, 2026:

District 1: Thomas Perlick, Sarona

Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Iron, Marathon, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Washburn, and Wood counties.

District 7: Matt Wagenson, Bear Creek

Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Shawano, Vilas and Waupaca counties.

About the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board

The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board is composed of soybean producers in seven districts across the state. The board oversees the collection and use of about $2.4 million in assessment fees paid by Wisconsin soybean producers. This funding is used to support the soybean industry through research, education, and promotion of Wisconsin-grown soybeans. Learn more about Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board at wisoybe​an.org.

DATCP administers elections for Wisconsin commodity marketing boards. To learn more about these boards, visit https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/MarketingBoards.aspx.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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