July 22, 2025
By Jody Shee Pat Swanson believes her life path prepared her for the U.S. Department of Agriculture role she stepped into on March 24. She was selected to lead the Risk Management Agency, overseeing the ...
February 12, 2025
By Jody Shee Stepping into a board leadership position at the American Soybean Association is a significant responsibility, especially when following in the footsteps of a parent who played a pivotal role in ASA’s governance, ...
November 21, 2024
By Jody Shee There’s nothing like spending extended time overseas to change a young person’s farm and world perspective. That’s partially what the International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) program was organized to do when it ...
By Laura Temple Long-term conservation and sustainability are ingrained in U.S. agriculture. Our fields have been in production for generations. Today, growing interest in agricultural solutions that address sustainability goals is translating into practical support ...
September 20, 2024
By Jody Shee As soy fuels increasingly power the future of the soybean industry, a key group of ASA directors is out in front, guiding legislative efforts and educating policymakers to ensure continuous momentum in ...