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.

What’s Happening at the American Soybean Association

Scroll here for quick links to hot topics, event previews and recaps, Soy Action Center, answers to common consumer questions and more.

 

 

ASA invites farmers to a half day of informative sessions and in-depth conversations with conservation experts Monday afternoon, Aug. 26, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa.

Learn About Our Key Issues

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

New Soy Survey Highlights Farmer Adoption of Seed Treatment Applications

November 4, 2024

What is the value of seed treatments to U.S. soybean farmers, and how do they feel about alternatives to seed treatments? A recent survey conducted by the American Soybean Association and the United Soybean Board sought to determine just that. Seed treatments typically comprise one or more pesticides applied to seeds as a coating before... Keep Reading

New Survey Highlights Farmer Adoption of Seed Treatment Applications

October 24, 2024

By Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist Seed treatments are widely used by U.S. soybean producers to protect against early season pests. These treatments typically comprise one or more pesticides applied to seeds as a coating before planting, when plants are most susceptible and face the highest pressures, to limit early season risks to pest damage. A... Keep Reading

Trade Study: How Potential New Tariffs Could Impact U.S. Soybeans and Corn

October 10, 2024

By Krista Swanson, NCGA Lead Economist • Scott Gerlt, PhD, ASA Chief Economist • Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist Considerable discussion has surrounded suggestions of ratcheting up tariffs for various reasons on U.S. imports of Chinese products. And experience and research have shown that U.S. agriculture often bears the cost of such trade disputes. U.S. soybeans... Keep Reading