News Releases

Continuing Momentum of Free Trade Agreements Welcome News for Soybean Growers

October 17, 2018

Trade negotiations are officially on the horizon with the European Union, Japan and the United Kingdom, continuing the momentum generated by a bilateral deal with South Korea (KORUS) and a renegotiated NAFTA agreement with Mexico ...

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ASA pushes for extension of biodiesel tax incentive

October 11, 2018

This week ASA has been connecting with its members and followers to encourage Congress to pass a multi-year extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel incentive in tax policy. The tax credit would help blenders and ...

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ASA/WISHH follows up on food grade soybeans with Myanmar

October 11, 2018

ASA/WISHH is in North Dakota this week, learning more about the growing and handling of food grade soybeans, the contracting process and meeting with U.S. exporters. Rick Chase, ASA/WISHH’s in-country representative for Myanmar, is attending ...

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WRDA 2018 heads to President’s desk

October 11, 2018

This week the U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to approve America’s Water Infrastructure Act, which includes the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2018.  WRDA authorizes the programs and projects carried out by the U.S. Army ...

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Ag Data Transparent Board plans for 2019

October 11, 2018

The Ag Data Transparent Board of Directors met last week in Indianapolis to review 2018 and plan for 2019. ASA currently chairs the Board, and will continue in that role in 2019. The Ag Data ...

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