News Releases

The American Soybean Association is recognizing exceptional soy volunteers and leaders and requests your help with candidate nominations. During the 2027 Commodity Classic, individuals will be recognized and honored for state association volunteerism, distinguished leadership achievements, and long-term, significant contributions...

Today, American Soybean Association (ASA) Executive Committee member and Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer testified before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee during a hearing on “Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA,” highlighting the critical importance of the United...

The American Soybean Association welcomes the administration’s decision to reduce tariffs on agricultural machinery. “Lowering costs on critical equipment and parts is a positive step for soybean farmers and all of agriculture at a time when producers continue to face...

Today, American Soybean Association Secretary Jordan Scott testified before the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service during a public hearing on proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, urging the administration to finalize timely...

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...