News Releases

American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle Invited to Testify on Soy’s Perspective For U.S. soybean farmers, the trade war with China that began more than five years ago does not seem so distant—especially with tit-for-tat tariffs levied during that time...

With their crop consulting and plant breeding backgrounds, Brad and Joyce Doyle are continuing a family conservation legacy by using innovative solutions on their Arkansas farm. The Doyles have challenged the status quo for 30 years to make impressive strides,...

The American Soybean Association recognized Dr. Gary List, retired research chemist, with its top honor during an awards ceremony at the Commodity Classic trade show in Houston.   The Pinnacle Award is an industrywide recognition of a lifetime of work...

The American Soybean Association recognized Steve Pitstick, Illinois, with its Distinguished Leadership Award during an awards ceremony at the Commodity Classic trade show and educational event in Houston. The ASA Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes a soybean grower or association staff...

The American Soybean Association honored Theresia Gillie, Minnesota, with its Outstanding State Volunteer Award during an awards ceremony at the Commodity Classic trade show and educational event in Houston. The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes the dedication and exemplary contributions of...

The American Soybean Association congratulates this year’s regional winners of the 2024 Conservation Legacy Award. Brad and Joyce Doyle, Weiner, Arkansas (Southern Region) Jacob Kaderly, Monticello, Wisconsin (Upper Midwest Region) Donald Morse, Birch Run, Michigan (Northeast Region) Chris Von Holten,...

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed pesticide registration plans to meet its Endangered Species Act obligations that could significantly affect farmers’ livelihoods. With U.S. soybean farmers concerned over the impacts of these proposals, which include the Vulnerable Species Pilot Program...

Okay, maybe Houston is not the permanent home of the American Soybean Association, but it is for three glorious days during the 2024 Commodity Classic, “New Frontiers in Agriculture!” As you pack for Houston and plan your 2024 Commodity Classic...

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 16, 2024). In an unprecedented opportunity for Commodity Classic attendees, both United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan will keynote the General Session of this year’s event, fast approaching...

Washington, D.C. Feb. 14, 2024.  With millions of dollars of product on the line and few fast alternatives available before spring planting, the American Soybean Association is exceptionally appreciative of the Environmental Protection Agency’s swift actions to issue an existing...