Full Name
Robert Alpers
Job Title
Director
Company
United Soybean Board
Speaker Bio
Robert Alpers
Director, United Soybean Board
Robert Alpers is a third-generation farmer growing soybeans, corn and wheat. He also operates a 500- head cow/calf operation. He prioritizes sustainability, utilizing no-till and cover crops as much as possible. As he looks to the future of handing the farm to his grandchildren, he works to leave the land as good or better than the year before.
This is Robert’s fourth year as a farmer-leader with USB. He is a member of the Demand Action Team in the Health & Nutrition Priority Area.
Robert is active in soybean industry organizations, serving on the boards of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. He previously served as chair of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council.
In the past he has held leadership positions including president of Ag Co-op Services and its five branches, chair of the Cooper County Ambulance board, and deacon at Prairie Home Baptist Church.
USB Appointment:
• Soy Transportation Coalition – 2025
• Clean Fuels Alliance – 2024
Director, United Soybean Board
Robert Alpers is a third-generation farmer growing soybeans, corn and wheat. He also operates a 500- head cow/calf operation. He prioritizes sustainability, utilizing no-till and cover crops as much as possible. As he looks to the future of handing the farm to his grandchildren, he works to leave the land as good or better than the year before.
This is Robert’s fourth year as a farmer-leader with USB. He is a member of the Demand Action Team in the Health & Nutrition Priority Area.
Robert is active in soybean industry organizations, serving on the boards of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. He previously served as chair of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council.
In the past he has held leadership positions including president of Ag Co-op Services and its five branches, chair of the Cooper County Ambulance board, and deacon at Prairie Home Baptist Church.
USB Appointment:
• Soy Transportation Coalition – 2025
• Clean Fuels Alliance – 2024
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