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

USDA Staff Visit CAST Cambodia Project: Discuss Connections for School Feeding

March 23, 2023

ASA/WISHH’s Cambodia team met with Washington, D.C.-based USDA Foreign Agricultural Service staff who traveled to Cambodia to review implementation of a USDA McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program led by the World Food Programme and partners. The FAS representatives were Ms. Bobbi Kraham, Senior International Program Specialist, McGovern Dole, and Ms. Sigal... Keep Reading

Economist’s Angle: China’s Demand for Pork

February 2, 2023

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist China remains the goliath of global soybean demand. Over 60% of soybean trade around the world is destined for the country. The U.S. exports about half of its whole beans, and over half of those are generally bound for China[1]. The Asian nation depends on the high-protein oilseed... Keep Reading

Economist’s Angle: EPA’s Proposed Blending Levels Threaten Ongoing Industry Growth

January 5, 2023

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist Under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency must set annual biofuel blending levels for gasoline and diesel supplies. As part of that process, EPA releases a proposal and receives feedback from stakeholders. The past few years, EPA has acted slowly, setting blending levels after the relevant... Keep Reading