News Releases

EPA Finalizes Neonicotinoid Policy, Finds Most Uses ‘Do Not Pose Significant Risks’

January 19, 2017

Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs finalized its “Policy to Mitigate the Acute Risk to Bees from Pesticide Products,” which is aimed at protecting bees from neonicotinoid exposure. The preliminary ...

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Annual ASA Banquet Sold Out

January 19, 2017

The American Soybean Association (ASA) Awards Banquet is officially sold out. The annual event that brings together state affiliates and ASA members from across the country to recognize and celebrate the successes, accomplishments and education of ...

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Early Riser Sessions Reward Commodity Classic Early Birds

January 19, 2017

At Commodity Classic, the early bird catches some great education thanks to a great line-up of Early Riser Sessions. Early Riser sessions begin each day at 7 a.m.  They are eye-opening presentations on market trends, ...

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ASA: Proposed Rule on Biotech a Progressive Step for Plant Breeding Innovation

January 19, 2017

The American Soybean Association (ASA) responded positively today to a notice of proposed rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the regulatory framework for plant breeding innovation. ASA welcomed the proposed rule, which ...

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Soy Growers Welcome Perdue as Nominee to Lead USDA

January 19, 2017

American Soybean Association (ASA) President and Illinois soybean farmer Ron Moore welcomed the forthcoming announcement of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as the nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the administration ...

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