News Releases

The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the U.S. Canola Association (USCA) welcome the American Heart Association’s (AHA) new 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health, which explicitly names soybean and canola oils as components of...

Acreage shifts, steady crush demand, and weather risks offer cautious optimism for growers USDA’s March 31 Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks report historically generates significant price fluctuations upon its publication – and not always to the benefit of farmers....

Today, the American Soybean Association applauded President Trump, Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Secretary Brooke Rollins for finalizing historic renewable volume obligations for biomass-based diesel for 2026 and 2027, which will bolster U.S. soybean farmers and boost soy-based domestic biofuel production....

The American Soybean Association (ASA) joined a coalition of agricultural organizations on Friday in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the revocation of countervailing duties (CVDs) on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia. “We are...

Ahead of a planned meeting with President Xi Jinping in China later this month, the American Soybean Association is urging President Trump to prioritize U.S. soybeans in ongoing trade talks and secure additional commitments from China to support American farmers...

Today, the American Soybean Association (ASA), its 26 state soybean affiliates representing 30 states, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and other organizations sent a letter urging fertilizer manufacturers Mosaic and Simplot to withdraw support for countervailing duties on phosphate...

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...

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...

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...