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ASA Provides Input to USDA, FDA on Advances in Biotechnology

June 16, 2017

The American Soybean Association (ASA) submitted comments this week to both the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding regulations in response to advances in genetic engineering. ASA ...

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Soy Growers Brief Congressional Staff on Sustainability

June 15, 2017

American Soybean Association (ASA) Chairman Richard Wilkins and United Soybean Board (USB) Director Linda Burrier traveled to Washington last week to brief congressional staff on the basics of soybean production and how sustainability factors in ...

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Soy Growers Urge USTR Make Biotech a Priority in NAFTA Negotiations

June 15, 2017

The American Soybean Association (ASA), as part of the U.S. Biotech Crops Alliance (USBCA) submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on biotechnology in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) earlier this week. ...

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ASA Comments on USDA Reorganization

June 15, 2017

The American Soybean Association (ASA) earlier this week submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the department’s proposed reorganization, including the creation of a new Under Secretary for Trade. ASA noted that ...

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Wellman Calls on Congress to Address Ag Research in Farm Bill

June 15, 2017

In testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee today, former American Soybean Association President and Nebraska farmer Steve Wellman called on Congress to renew American leadership in agricultural science, including full funding for the Agriculture and ...

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