Wisconsin grower Tanner Johnson is taking a leading role on the national stage after being elected treasurer of the American Soybean Association (ASA) executive committee for 2026. Johnson, of Prairie Farms, underscores the growing influence of Wisconsin’s soybean producers in shaping national advocacy and policy for the soybean industry.

“I’m proud to represent Wisconsin farmers on the national stage,” Johnson said. “We need to continue to be the leading voice for soybean farmers, and we have good leadership in place to do just that.”

A first-generation farmer from northwest Wisconsin, Johnson also co-owns and operates AB Seeds & Consulting, an agronomy consulting business aimed at helping other farmers improve profitability and sustainability.

Johnson’s involvement with soybean leadership began in 2017 when he graduated from the DuPont Young Leaders Program. He was elected to the Wisconsin Soybean Association board of directors in 2021 as an at-large director, and in 2022 he joined the ASA board, where he has served on the regulatory committee.

As treasurer of ASA’s executive committee, Johnson will help guide the association’s financial oversight and strategic priorities during a pivotal year for soybean advocacy — including farm policy, biofuels, trade and market access. His election follows the ASA’s annual meeting in St. Louis, where the board also welcomed other new leaders committed to strengthening soy farmer representation nationwide

“We’re in an important time for the soybean industry,” Johnson said. “We have several pressing issues facing soybean farmers right now, and we’re going to do everything in our power to turn them into wins, like our farms depend on it.”

Johnson’s leadership reflects a deep dedication not only to his own farm but to the broader soybean community, ensuring Wisconsin’s voice remains strong in policy discussions that impact growers at home and across the country.