News Releases

Dave Walton, secretary of the American Soybean Association and a farmer from Wilton, Iowa, testified today before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit, emphasizing the importance of reauthorizing the U.S. Grain Standards Act....

If you are passionate about farming, ready to connect with agricultural industry leaders and grow your leadership skills, the Young Leader Program is for you! Program sponsors American Soybean Association and Corteva are seeking farmers to apply for the 2026...

The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment in the Senate Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation text that made significant modifications to the House-passed Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit language. The Senate Finance Committee text reverts on the progress made in the...

258 food and agriculture groups representing millions of American farmers, ranchers, producers, and manufacturers sent a letter calling on the Make America Healthy Again Commission to create greater transparency and input in the commission’s activities. The groups raised concerns that the erroneous...

The American Soybean Association is recognizing exceptional soy volunteers and leaders and requests your help with candidate nominations. During the 2026 Commodity Classic, individuals will be recognized and honored for state association volunteerism, distinguished leadership achievements, and long-term, significant contributions...

By Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist It’s been a while since USDA published a “boring” WASDE report. While we economists love market volatility, the June 2025 WASDE report provided the policy-whiplashed soybean market a short-lived break. USDA left both 2024/25 and...

Soybean farmers excited for new era of the RFS that puts farmers first and strengthens the domestic biofuel industry.   The Environmental Protection Agency released its long-awaited renewable volume obligation proposal for 2026 and 2027, which included historic increases in...

The Senate Agriculture Committee released text from its proposed budget reconciliation bill this week, including numerous farm bill provisions that are critical to U.S. soybean farmers. The American Soybean Association appreciates Chairman John Boozman’s efforts to include farm bill programs...

The American Soybean Association congratulates Stephen Vaden on his confirmation today as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Vaden brings vast legal and policy experience to the position, having previously served as USDA General Counsel and as a...

365 agricultural and related groups have sent a letter calling on Congress to enact the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, a bipartisan bill the groups say is needed to protect access for farmers and the public to safe, well-regulated pesticides. The...