News Releases

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....

Higher crush forecasts and rising soy oil demand reshape 2026/27 price prospects, though profit margins remain tight By Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist USDA’s forecasts for both domestic and international soybean production and consumption for both the current 2025/26 and upcoming...

ASA continues to fully support year-round access to E15 and policies that strengthen domestic biofuels demand and create new market opportunities for farmers. However, the bill passed today contains more than just E15 provisions. Based on the findings of the...

Today, the American Soybean Association issued a statement in response to reporting on The Mosaic Company’s plans to scale back domestic phosphate production: “This unsettling news from Mosaic comes at a time when U.S. soybean farmers are facing major economic...

Luke McCrea of Faribault, Minnesota, is the recipient of the 2026-2027 Soy Scholarship, sponsored by the American Soybean Association and BASF. The ASA/BASF Soy Scholarship is a $7,000 award presented to an exceptional high school senior who excels in both...

Soybean farmers are already facing significant economic headwinds and new trade actions could add further strain, American Soybean Association Vice President and Iowa soybean farmer Dave Walton said today in testimony before the Office of the United States Trade Representative...

The American Soybean Association applauds Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and the House of Representatives for passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The five-year farm bill passed with a bipartisan vote of 224-200. “At a time when U.S. soybean farmers need certainty more than ever, the 2026 Farm Bill...

American Soybean Association President and Ohio soybean farmer Scott Metzger testified today before the Office of the United States Trade Representative during a Section 301 hearing, highlighting the importance of international trade to U.S. soybean farmers and the risks of broad tariff...

The American Soybean Association (ASA), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), and World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) today announced the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) allocation of $14 million in funding through the new America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTPP). The funds...

Why the 2026-2027 rule implies stronger biofuel demand than advertised By Scott Gerlt, PhD Agricultural and biofuel markets received a shot in the arm at the end of March with the final biofuel blending rules for 2026 and 2027. The...