MEETING THE DEMANDS OF A GROWING WORLD

The American Soybean Association (ASA) represents U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international policy issues important to the soybean industry. ASA has 26 affiliated state associations representing 30 soybean-producing states and more than 500,000 soybean farmers.

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ASA continually works on a number of policy, trade and regulatory issues affecting the future of soy. Click on issues of interest for ASA’s position, background info, and information links.

Latest News

ASA Congratulates Brooke Rollins on USDA Secretary Confirmation

February 13, 2025

The American Soybean Association extends its congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary. ASA President Caleb Ragland, a soybean farmer from Kentucky, said, “ASA looks forward to working with Secretary Rollins on a variety of key priorities, from the farm bill and biotechnology to biofuels support and agricultural trade,... Keep Reading

Down to the wire: How Close are Farmers to Endangered Species Act Compliance?

January 23, 2025

EPA’s Herbicide and Insecticide Strategies seek to protect nature—a priority shared by agriculture. But farmers will be on the hook for compliance. By Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist Author’s note: An earlier version of this article failed to account for non-irrigated fields being eligible for three points. The updated version includes a correction to the point... Keep Reading

A Gander at Guidance on the 45Z Tax Credit for Biofuel Gallons

January 23, 2025

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist Author’s note: An earlier version of this incorrectly stated the default carbon intensity value for biodiesel produced from corn oil and the subsequent 45Z tax credit. Federal tax credits for biofuels continue to evolve. The Inflation Reduction Act was enacted in August 2022 and restructured biofuels tax credits... Keep Reading