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ASA Leaders Join Farm Broadcasters for 70th NAFB Show

Nov 07, 2013

From biodiesel and the continued defense of the RFS, labeling issues and the overdue farm bill now in conference—there are several pressing issues ASA is working on as we speak. ASA leaders head to Kansas City on Thursday, Nov. 14 to discuss these issues and more with farm broadcasters at the 70th NAFB show.

ASA will be represented by, President Danny Murphy, First Vice President Ray Gaesser, CEO Steve Censky, Executive Director Bill Schuermann, Communications Director Patrick Delaney and Communications Manager Jordan Lanham. The show takes place at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in the Century Ballroom. ASA is at NAFB Trade Talk Booth #42 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST. Broadcasters will hear from ASA leaders about how these issues could potentially affect farmers, and learn more about:

  • Farm Bill
  • Harvest and Market Issues
  • Biodiesel and the RFS
  • Biotechnology, Labeling Issues and Industry Efforts
  • Trade with China, the TPP, and TTIP Negotiations with the EU
  • Transportation and Waterways Infrastructure, including the WRRDA and WRDA Bills
  • EPA and Regulatory Issues, SPCC, Waters of the U.S.
  • Aquaculture
  • Sustainability and the Soy Industry’s Sustainability Protocol
  • Foreign Food Aid
  • Biobased Products
  • Commodity Classic and the 2016 show with AEM’s AGConnect