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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Commodity Classic

ASA President Rob Joslin (far right) tells Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack (far left) about ASA's top policy priorities. National Sorghum Producers Chairman Gerald Simonson (center) was there as well. (Photo by Steve Dolan)

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivered the keynote address to a crowd of more than 4,200 farmers, family members and industry representatives during the General Session at the 15th annual Commodity Classic, March 5, in Anaheim, Calif.

"We would like to thank Secretary Vilsack for joining us at this year’s Commodity Classic," said American Soybean Association (ASA) President Rob Joslin. "The General Session audience gained some insight into the Secretary’s priorities for 2010."

Vilsack also met with Joslin and other commodity association leaders at a breakfast earlier that day.

ASA Farmer Leaders Meet with Trade Official from European Union

(Left to right) Kemper, Hannonen and Fritz at
their meeting in Indianapolis. (Indiana Soybean Alliance photo by Jared Coppess)

American Soybean Association (ASA) First Vice President Alan Kemper and Board member Scott Fritz met with Marjut Irene Hannonen, a member of the Cabinet of the European Union (EU) Commissioner of Trade, to discuss biotechnology, climate change, and trade issues between the EU and the United States.

Kemper told Hannonen about ASA’s concerns and priorities for climate change legislation and also relayed how the EU's tariff on U.S. biodiesel hurt the

biodiesel industry. Fritz spoke with Hannonen about upcoming biotech events from the U.S., and how the EU’s zero-tolerance policy and slow approval system are impacting U.S.-EU trade.

Kemper discussed the meeting with Hannonen on ASA's Soy Radio Newsline.

Take a Look at the New Online ASA Farm Family Photo Album

In celebration of the American Soybean Association’s (ASA) 90^th Anniversary this year, ASA is pleased to debut the Farm Family Photo

Brad and Kelly Hovel of Cannon Falls, Minn. submitted their family photo.

Album, an online photo album featuring ASA members, their families and farms.

ASA members are encouraged to send in a family photo to add to the album.

The ASA Farm Family Photo Album is open for viewing at www.soygrowers.com/90/photos.htm, where you can also find out how to submit your family photo. The ASA 90^th Anniversary Celebration, including the Farm Family Photo Album, is sponsored by BASF.

America’s Heartland Tells the Story of "The Miracle Bean"

AH Host Jason Shoultz (center) and Soybean Extension Agronomist Palle Pedersen (right) talk about soybeans on camera. (AH photo)

Its versatility is well-known in the ag community, and now the story of the amazing soybean is being shared with a growing non-farming audience. The American Soybean Association (ASA), a Promotional Partner of the America’s Heartland nationally-distributed public television program, invites all ASA members and supporters to tune in next week when the series will feature the soybean in a special half-hour edition.

"America’s Heartland: The Miracle Bean" (episode 521) will debut nationally on RFD-TV on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 8:00PM

EST, and on public television stations across the country this season. Host Jason Shoultz explores the many uses for soybeans in a fun and informative journey from rural Iowa to the city streets of San Francisco. Viewers will learn about efforts to grow the market for soy-biodiesel and industrial products made from soy oil, and hear from a leading soybean researcher at Iowa State University. Shoultz also explores the popularity of soy-based foods in San Francisco’s Japan Town, and even visits a beauty-product store selling soy-based lotions and cleansers.

Featured in this episode are ASA member Ted Liechty from Berne, Ind., Steve Anderegg, a producer from Mason City, Iowa, and Palle Pedersen from Iowa State University.

In addition to its weekly broadcasts, the America’s Heartland website provides videos, educational materials and links to consumers who want to know more about the program and about agriculture in America.

Kemper Meets Elected Officials in Kansas

Senator Sam Brownback and Alan Kemper (KSA photo)

American Soybean Association (ASA) First Vice President Alan Kemper took time away from the Soybean Leadership College on Jan. 6 to participate in the 2010 Kansas Soybean Expo in Topeka at the invitation of the Kansas Soybean Association (KSA) and Kansas Soybean Commission. Kemper spoke about biodiesel, climate change and other ASA policy initiatives. He also had an opportunity to express ASA’s various policy priorities and concerns to Congresswomen Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS).

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