News Releases

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) expressed frustration today with a recently released recommendation by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose preliminary countervailing duty rates on imports of the herbicide 2,4-D. The decision comes at...

Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s farmers, ASA and over 300 national and state groups sent a letter to congressional leaders today calling on them to pass the farm bill before year’s end. Signatories included groups representing farmers, livestock...

Washington, D.C. August 20, 2024. With the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Endangered Species Act Herbicide Strategy comes ongoing concerns for soy growers worried about feasibility of implementation and its impacts. Josh Gackle, president of the American Soybean...

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist Growth in biofuel use of soybean oil has been a bright spot for soybean farmers. Over 20 new or expanding crush plants have been announced since the start of the renewable diesel boom...

ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program is sponsoring the participation of multiple African strategic partners at the Eastern Africa Regional Aquaculture Conference (EARAC). WISHH partners from Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda and Tanzania are attending the conference to acknowledge...

“We rely on ag research and technology to move us forward” Gackle Testifies, photo credit Office of Senator Hoeven ASA President Josh Gackle of Kulm, North Dakota, was invited to testify August 15 at a Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee field hearing titled,...

 “Farmers Will Face Costly Restrictions Unnecessary to Protect Species”   More than 300 agricultural groups, including the American Soybean Association and American Sugarbeet Growers Association, have called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to work with stakeholders to reform its Endangered...

Sustainable aviation fuel and clean fuel production tax credits have the potential to benefit farmers while lowering America’s carbon emissions, but shortcomings in the provisions could put the benefits out of reach for many farmers in the U.S. Four groups,...

If you are passionate about farming, ready to grow your leadership skills and connect with agricultural industry leaders committed to creating a better future for farmers, Young Leaders is the program for you! Sponsors American Soybean Association and Corteva seek...

The American Soybean Association invites soybean farmers to attend a new event designed to help them evaluate the many conservation incentive programs available to them—and to connect with the organizations and ASA industry partners offering these opportunities. The ASA Farmer...