News Releases

Addie Gauck of Greensburg, Indiana, is the recipient of the 2024-25 Soy Scholarship award, 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...

The American Soybean Association today expressed strong support for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. In a letter addressed to Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott of the House Committee on Agriculture, ASA President...

The Department of Treasury first recognized soy as an eligible sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock in initial guidance last December through a Renewable Fuel Standard pathway. Now, additional guidance from Treasury goes a step further to sweeten the value for...

American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle Invited to Testify on Soy’s Perspective For U.S. soybean farmers, the trade war with China that began more than five years ago does not seem so distant—especially with tit-for-tat tariffs levied during that time...

With their crop consulting and plant breeding backgrounds, Brad and Joyce Doyle are continuing a family conservation legacy by using innovative solutions on their Arkansas farm. The Doyles have challenged the status quo for 30 years to make impressive strides,...

The American Soybean Association recognized Dr. Gary List, retired research chemist, with its top honor during an awards ceremony at the Commodity Classic trade show in Houston.   The Pinnacle Award is an industrywide recognition of a lifetime of work...

The American Soybean Association recognized Steve Pitstick, Illinois, with its Distinguished Leadership Award during an awards ceremony at the Commodity Classic trade show and educational event in Houston. The ASA Distinguished Leadership Award recognizes a soybean grower or association staff...

The American Soybean Association honored Theresia Gillie, Minnesota, with its Outstanding State Volunteer Award during an awards ceremony at the Commodity Classic trade show and educational event in Houston. The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes the dedication and exemplary contributions of...

The American Soybean Association congratulates this year’s regional winners of the 2024 Conservation Legacy Award. Brad and Joyce Doyle, Weiner, Arkansas (Southern Region) Jacob Kaderly, Monticello, Wisconsin (Upper Midwest Region) Donald Morse, Birch Run, Michigan (Northeast Region) Chris Von Holten,...

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed pesticide registration plans to meet its Endangered Species Act obligations that could significantly affect farmers’ livelihoods. With U.S. soybean farmers concerned over the impacts of these proposals, which include the Vulnerable Species Pilot Program...