News Releases

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...

Okay, maybe Houston is not the permanent home of the American Soybean Association, but it is for three glorious days during the 2024 Commodity Classic, “New Frontiers in Agriculture!” As you pack for Houston and plan your 2024 Commodity Classic...

Washington, D.C. (Feb. 16, 2024). In an unprecedented opportunity for Commodity Classic attendees, both United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan will keynote the General Session of this year’s event, fast approaching...

Washington, D.C. Feb. 14, 2024.  With millions of dollars of product on the line and few fast alternatives available before spring planting, the American Soybean Association is exceptionally appreciative of the Environmental Protection Agency’s swift actions to issue an existing...

Dicamba Court Order Puts Farmers in Immediate, Costly Bind ASA Imploring Administration to Help Farmers Fast Approaching Spring Planting Season The American Soybean Association—the national advocacy organization for the industry—and 26 soy state affiliates have sent a letter to the...

ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program welcomed farmer leaders and staff from the Illinois Soybean Association to Cambodia this week for updates on WISHH's aquaculture and feed activities. The ISA delegation visited Cambodia from Jan. 17-19, engaging...

Dr.  Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist California is the land of redwoods, Hollywood, and renewable diesel. The state accounted for 10% of gasoline consumption and 7% of diesel consumption in the U.S. in 2021.[i] Only Texas consumed more gasoline...