Has Biofuel Demand Replaced Export Demand in U.S. Soybean Markets?

October 14, 2026

By ASA Economics Intern Taylor Gillit & ASA Chief Economist Scott Gerlt, PhD For decades, export demand was the primary driver of growth for the U.S. soybean industry. Recently, challenges in export markets have coincided with the rapid expansion of domestic demand for soybean oil used as a biofuel feedstock in renewable diesel and biodiesel....

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ASA Welcomes Senate Agriculture Committee Advancement of Farm Bill

September 16, 2026

The American Soybean Association welcomes today’s advancement of the Agricultural Act of 2026 by the Senate Agriculture Committee, an important step toward delivering a comprehensive five-year farm bill for America’s farmers. "Advancing the farm bill out of committee moves Congress closer to providing the certainty and support farmers need," said Scott Metzger, president of ASA and...

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ASA Welcomes 45Z Updates Supporting U.S. Soybean Farmers, Biofuels

September 9, 2026

The American Soybean Association welcomed actions this week from the U.S. Department of Energy and Internal Revenue Service that provide greater clarity and usability for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, an important tool for supporting domestic biofuel production and demand for U.S. soybeans. DOE updated the 45ZCF-GREET model to incorporate carbon intensity adjustments for...

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