News Releases

Prosser Joins ASA D.C. Policy Team

October 23, 2023

Washington, D.C. Oct. 23, 2023. The American Soybean Association is pleased to announce an addition to its Washington, D.C.-based advocacy staff. Joe Prosser joins ASA Oct. 25 in a newly created policy manager role, one of two that will be...

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Soybean Farmers Pleased House Stopped Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment

September 27, 2023

Washington, D.C. Sept. 27, 2023. The American Soybean Association and all 26 affiliated state soybean associations are pleased members of the U.S. House of Representatives have batted down Rep. Victoria Spartz’s (R-IN) amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural...

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America’s Soybean Farmers Strongly Oppose Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment

September 26, 2023

The American Soybean Association, representing half a million U.S. soy farmers, vehemently opposes Rep. Victoria Spartz’s (R-IN) amendment to the House agriculture appropriations bill that unduly attacks commodity checkoff programs. Checkoffs are industry-led organizations that exist to promote agricultural products...

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Business Leaders from Three Continents Form WISHH’s Largest Summer Trade Team

August 17, 2023

Key business representatives from prominent soy food companies and distributors across three continents comprised the largest trade team delegation for ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program this year. Company leaders from Latin America, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa...

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Tell ASA Your Conservation Story!

July 24, 2023

July 24, 2023. St. Louis, MO. Share the story of how conservation is part of your farm operation, and you could be recognized with a Conservation Legacy Award. The awards recognize farm management practices of U.S. soybean farmers that are...

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Ag Voices of the Future: Students Sharpen Ag Policy Knowledge on the Hill

July 21, 2023

ST. LOUIS, MO (July 21, 2023) – A select group of nine college students from across the country completed the Ag Voices of the Future program July 10-13 while in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the American Soybean Association and Valent...

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ASA Appreciates EPA SRE Decision

July 17, 2023

July 17, 2023. Washington, D.C. The Environmental Protection Agency has denied 26 Small Refinery Exemption petitions for the Renewable Fuel Standard spanning compliance years 2016-2018 and 2021-2023, demonstrating the agency’s continued commitment to ending the backlog of pending SREs. ASA...

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ASA Seeking Nominations for Annual Soy Recognition Awards

July 12, 2023

The American Soybean Association would like to recognize exceptional soy volunteers and leaders and requests your help with candidate nominations. During the 2024 Commodity Classic, individuals will be recognized and honored for state association volunteerism, distinguished leadership achievements, and long-term,...

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Farm, Forestry, Environmental and Hunger Advocates Unite Behind 2023 Farm Bill

July 12, 2023

Twenty groups representing agricultural, environmental, forestry, wildlife, nutrition and hunger advocates have launched the “Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign to urge passage of the 2023 farm bill this year. Farm Bill for America’s Families brings together...

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Soy: Torres Small Confirmation Big Plus for Ag

July 11, 2023

Washington, D.C. July 11, 2023.  The American Soybean Association and soy growers expect the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be a positive for agriculture. ASA Chief Executive Officer Stephen Censky,...

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