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

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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 ASA/WISHH Committee Members Highlight World Trade Month!

May 3, 2023

In conjunction with World Trade Month this May, the American Soybean Association has announced two new members have been appointed to its World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program committee. Soybean growers Heather Feuerstein of Belding, Michigan, and Daniel Adams of Eddyville, Kentucky, join WISHH in support of its work connecting trade and development... Keep Reading

Economist’s Angle: Title I Adjustments Could Enhance Effectiveness of the Farm Safety Net

May 4, 2023

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist  Title I of the farm bill provides the portion of the farm safety net that assists farmers through major market shocks. This requires program trigger levels be high enough to provide benefits when needed and that payment rates are sufficient to enable solvency. The effective reference price (ERP)... Keep Reading

Economist’s Angle: Baseline Funding Heading into Farm Bills

March 30, 2023

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist  The Congressional Budget Office is the referee of the farm bill process. The nonpartisan office within the legislative branch is tasked with estimating the costs of legislation for Congress. Under congressional rules, it is difficult to pass a farm bill or other legislation that would increase the deficit.... Keep Reading