News Releases

Biodiesel on the Ropes after EPA Punches, but Support Leaves Soy Hopeful

August 22, 2019

Washington, D.C. August 22, 2019. It’s a federal program designed to increase markets for American farmers, decrease U.S. dependency on foreign oil, and curb the carbon footprint through reduced emissions. Yet, the Renewable Fuel Standard ...

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There’s a Stat-and an App-for that!

August 19, 2019

Washington, D.C. August 19, 2019.   Media and other interested parties need look no further than their phones and other mobile devices for all the latest soy statistics, including planting data, yield and production reports, crush ...

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Biotech Working Group Talks Regulatory Updates, Issues

August 15, 2019

ASA’s Biotech Working Group (BWG) met in Louisville, Kentucky last week to discuss a wide range of issues impacting the biotech and farming industries. Participants heard an overview of a USDA-APHIS proposed rule to update ...

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CAST Hires Experienced Specialist to Lead Aquaculture Association Development

August 15, 2019

ASA’s CAST project hired Phirum Chet, former deputy director of the Cambodian Livestock Raisers, as the association development lead. Phirum comes to CAST with over 20 years’ experience in business training, ag marketing, livestock value ...

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More Waivers, More Woes for Struggling Soy Markets

August 12, 2019

Amidst what now seems an unending trade war in which soy growers are caught in the middle, farmers of the U.S.’ number one export crop received another blow late in the week. The Environmental Protection ...

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