News Releases

The American Soybean Association (ASA) appreciates President Trump and his administration for prioritizing America’s farmers in today’s announcement regarding U.S.–China trade. After months of stalled purchases and uncertainty, this is a very positive development for soybean farmers who rely on...

Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association and soybean farmer from Magnolia, Kentucky, testified today before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing titled “Pressure Cooker: Competition Issues in the Seed & Fertilizer Industries.” Ragland told the committee...

This morning, the United States signed two trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia and announced a framework for reciprocal trade with Vietnam and Thailand. As part of these announcements, the White House has noted multiple provisions favorable to U.S. soybean...

As U.S.-China trade discussions advance this week, soybean farmers are watching closely for signs of renewed market access and stability. ASA welcomes reports of progress and continues to urge both nations to prioritize agricultural trade in their negotiations. "ASA is...

The American Soybean Association today expressed concern following reports that President Trump has canceled his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi amid escalating trade tensions over rare earth mineral restrictions. ASA President Caleb Ragland, a soybean farmer from Magnolia, KY,...

Do you know an outstanding high school senior who is interested in pursuing a career in agriculture? Strong agriculture leaders are vital to the sustainability and growth of the soybean industry, and the American Soybean Association, in partnership with BASF,...

This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. government was in negotiations to extend a $20 billion swap line to the Argentine government and potentially purchase the country’s foreign bonds. Almost immediately after, a reported 20 shiploads of Argentine...

The American Soybean Association congratulates Richard Fordyce on his confirmation as USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Dudley Hoskins as USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP), and Dr. Scott Hutchins as USDA Under Secretary...

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency published a proposed rule on the treatment of small refinery exemptions for compliance years 2023–2025. The rule offers two options for reallocation: 100% or 50% of exempted renewable fuel volumes. The American Soybean Association strongly...

The American Soybean Association today expressed cautious optimism following the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s release of the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy and thanked the administration for increasing engagement with agricultural stakeholders since the May report. The strategy...