High School Seniors: Kick-Start Your Ag Career With the ASA BASF Soy Scholarship

November 3, 2026

Do you know an outstanding high school senior who is interested in pursuing a career in agriculture? Each year, the American Soybean Association partners with BASF to award a scholarship to a student pursuing an agriculture-related degree. The scholarship supports the next generation of leaders who will help sustain and grow the soybean industry. The...

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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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