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Lentsch Exits USB CEO Post

Published February 16, 2026

Agri-Pulse is reporting that Lucas Lentsch has resigned his leadership role with the United Soybean Board. Lentsch has been the checkoff board’s chief executive officer for the past two years. Lentsch is a South Dakota native and was the state’s…

USB Announces Management Team

Published June 20, 2024

United Soybean Board CEO Lucas Lentsch has announced the soybean checkoff's new management team. Keenan McRoberts is the executive vice president of strategy. Dairy Chatman is the executive vice president of compliance. The executive vice president of finance is Sandi…

SD Native to Serve as USB CEO

Published December 6, 2023

The United Soybean Board will have a new CEO on board at the beginning of the New Year. Former South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Lucas Lentsch succeeds Polly Ruhland, who is retiring. Lentsch is now an executive vice president with Dairy…

Lentsch Moves to DMI

Published September 30, 2019

Former South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Lucas Lentsch is taking a leadership role with Dairy Management Incorporated. For the past three-and-a-half years, Lentsch has been the chief executive officer for Midwest Dairy. Molly Pelzer, who has been with Midwest Dairy since…

Dairy Promotion Focuses on Demand and Consumer Trust

Published June 5, 2019

During a time of low milk prices, the dairy checkoff program plays a vital role in helping dairy farmers. According to Midwest Dairy Association CEO Lucas Lentsch, the promotional pieces are focused on building dairy demand and increasing trust among…

Exports a Bright Spot for U.S. Dairy

Published April 18, 2019

One of the brightest spots for the U.S. dairy industry is exports. Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lentsch explains in 2018 there was a record-high 16 percent of all dairy solids exported. There is market growth potential in Mexico and Asia.…

Dairy Forum Will Connect Farmers and Consumers

Published June 18, 2018

The Midwest Dairy Association is hosting an inaugural Dairy Experience Forum in Bloomington, Minnesota next month (July 24-26). CEO Lucas Lentsch says it’s a good time to convene the dairy community and connect with consumers. "We're really working to make…

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Lentsch Exits USB CEO Post

USB Announces Management Team

SD Native to Serve as USB CEO

Lentsch Moves to DMI

Dairy Promotion Focuses on Demand and Consumer Trust

Exports a Bright Spot for U.S. Dairy

Dairy Forum Will Connect Farmers and Consumers

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