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

ASA Statement on Ongoing U.S. China Meeting

May 14, 2026

The American Soybean Association (ASA) appreciates President Trump’s ongoing discussions with President Xi. Strong and reliable trade relationships are critical to the continued success of America’s soybean growers, and China remains one of the most important export markets for U.S. soybeans. “ASA appreciates the ongoing dialogue between the United States and China and hopes to... Keep Reading

Crush Demand Drives Soy Complex Higher as USDA Raises Price Outlook

April 13, 2026

Shifting demand toward domestic crush, biofuel policy tailwinds and steady livestock feeding support higher prices By Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist For a second consecutive month, USDA’s updates to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report featured revisions to all three balance sheets within the soy complex that prompted bullish price signals from the... Keep Reading

The Rising Cost Squeeze: Soybean Farmers Face a Third Year of Losses

December 3, 2025

By Jacquie Holland and Scott Gerlt, PhD Rising input costs for farmers has been an issue the Trump administration has made a policy priority as it advances through its first year – and with good reason. Soybean producers are staring down the barrel of a third year of negative market returns. Soybean growers find themselves... Keep Reading