First South Dakotan named chairman of U.S. Soybean Export Council

Katelyn Winberg
Mar 16, 2026
8 hrs ago

Commodity Classic 2026 (316).JPG — Mike McCranie, a soybean farmer from Claremont, S.D., was elected chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council during the organization’s annual meeting held in conjunction with the Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Katelyn Winberg

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South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie has been elected chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council board of directors, becoming the first South Dakotan to lead the international marketing organization.

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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.