March 12, 2026
Despite a quiet March report for whole beans, soy product balance sheet changes drive pricing By: Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist The March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report is typically a non-event for commodity prices. While this month’s...
March 10, 2026
American Soybean Association (ASA) President Scott Metzger, a soybean farmer from Williamsport, Ohio, testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry regarding the importance of strengthening domestic markets for U.S.-grown agricultural products. In his testimony, Metzger emphasized...
March 5, 2026
More than 12,000 farmers, exhibitors, industry stakeholders, and media gathered in San Antonio from Feb. 25–27 for the 2026 Commodity Classic, marking the second consecutive year of record-setting attendance. Over 5,100 farmers attended the event at the Henry B. González...
The American Soybean Association applauds Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and the House Committee on Agriculture for advancing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The Committee favorably reported a 5-year farm bill after a marathon two-day markup by...
February 27, 2026
The American Soybean Association applauded U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for announcing the “One Farmer, One File” Initiative at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. Streamlining digital services at USDA will increase efficiency and provide U.S. soybean farmers...
February 25, 2026
The American Soybean Association (ASA) recognized the late Richard Wilkins, of Greenwood, Delaware, with its top honor during the 2026 ASA Awards Celebration at the Commodity Classic trade show in San Antonio. The ASA Pinnacle Award is an industrywide recognition of...
The American Soybean Association (ASA) recognized North Dakota farmer Monte Peterson with its Distinguished Leadership Award during the 2026 ASA Awards Celebration at the Commodity Classic trade show in San Antonio. The ASA Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes a soybean grower...
The American Soybean Association (ASA) honored Iowa farmer Dave Walton with its Outstanding State Volunteer Award during the 2026 ASA Awards Celebration at the Commodity Classic trade show in San Antonio. The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes the dedication and exemplary contributions of...
Tennessee soybean grower Alex Forsbach says that land stewardship and conservation practices are making a positive difference in his operation. He’s witnessed first-hand a significant increase in organic matter alone over the last 10 years and attributes that directly to his...
February 20, 2026
The American Soybean Association (ASA) congratulates this year’s regional winners of the 2026 Conservation Legacy Awards: Lewis Unruh, Peabody, Kansas (Midwest) Jon & Cathy Nelson, Lake Preston, South Dakota (Upper Midwest) James Baxter, Georgetown, Delaware (Northeast) Alex Forsbach, Savannah, Tennessee...
