JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Soybeans is proud to welcome four college interns for the summer of 2025, each bringing unique experiences and a shared commitment to agriculture and Missouri’s soybean industry.
The interns will support Missouri Soybeans’ communications, outreach, education, and conservation programs while gaining hands-on experience with farmer engagement, policy education, and sustainability initiatives.
Maddie Weber, serving as the communications and education intern, is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln studying agricultural communications and agronomy. A fifth-generation farmer from St. Charles, Missouri, Weber brings experience from her previous internship with the National Corn Growers Association and looks forward to sharing farmer stories and supporting education initiatives throughout the state.
Taya Hale, a recent graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in plant science, joins the team this summer as the research and agronomy intern. Though she didn’t grow up on a farm, Hale found her passion for agriculture through the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). With strong involvement in campus organizations and leadership roles, she will assist with on-farm trials, data collection, and grower interaction at the Farm for Soy Innovation.
Daniel Moak joins the team as the conservation programs intern. A junior at the University of Missouri, he majors in natural resources science and management with an emphasis on fisheries and wildlife. Moak brings a passion for land stewardship and wildlife-friendly practices, and his work this summer will focus on helping integrate conservation into working soybean farms.
Bailey Schneider, a sophomore at the University of Missouri, will serve as the policy intern, focusing on legislative engagement and farmer outreach. She is majoring in agricultural education with a minor in agribusiness management. Raised on her family’s fourth-generation farm in Warrenton, Missouri, Schneider combines a deep-rooted ag background with experience in campus leadership and advocacy.
“These students represent the future of our industry, and we’re proud to play a role in developing the next generation of ag leaders,” said Casey Wasser, interim chief executive officer and executive director of Missouri Soybeans. “Their energy, curiosity, and dedication to agriculture will be a great asset to our team and to the farmers we serve.”
Missouri Soybeans looks forward to these students’ contributions to the team and the broader agricultural community.