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

Soy Farmers Grateful for Chairman Thompson’s Continued Focus on Critical Farm Bill Programs

May 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. May 15, 2025.  The American Soybean Association is grateful for Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson’s continued, steadfast support of farm bill programs that are critical to U.S. soybean farmers. The House Agriculture Committee has completed a two-day markup of budget reconciliation legislation the Chairman is using as a vehicle to advance farm bill priorities... Keep Reading

Tariff De-escalation Supports Soybean Prices

May 1, 2025

By Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist Through the week ending April 25, soybean futures contracts closed the week higher after tensions calmed slightly between the U.S. and China. Nearby May 2025 soybean futures gained $0.125/bu. (1%) this week to close near $10.4875/bu., notching a two-month high on Thursday due to a soyoil price rally. New crop... Keep Reading

Soybean Crush Expansion, 2025 Update

April 10, 2025

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist The soybean processors industry has been expanding over the past two years. The practical domestic capacity of the industry has increased from about 2.23 billion bushels per year at the beginning of 2023 to about 2.55 billion bushels per year at the beginning of 2025 for an increase... Keep Reading