News Releases

ARC, PLC Payments Underscore Function, Necessity of Farm Safety Net

October 6, 2016

WASHINGTON (October 6, 2016) – The American Soybean Association (ASA) addressed the risk management programs authorized through the farm bill Wednesday following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of more than $7 billion ...

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House Passage of WRDA Reauthorization Bill

September 29, 2016

By a vote of 399-25, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a two year Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) reauthorization bill, supported by the American Soybean Association (ASA). The bill authorizes waterways infrastructure ...

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ASA Continues Leading Effort to Maintain Rural-Urban Connection in Farm Bill

September 29, 2016

As part of its role leading a coalition of farm and anti-hunger groups, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and Feeding America convened a meeting Wednesday in Washington to share ideas and ways to foster closer ...

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Bayer Will Not Challenge EPA on Belt Pesticide

September 29, 2016

Earlier this week, Bayer announced its decision to drop a Federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the cancellationof its pesticide product, flubendiamide. Flubendiamide is commercially known as Belt, and is an effective ...

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Soy Growers Encourage Expansion of Rural Broadband

September 29, 2016

The Agricultural Broadband Coalition (ABC), this week urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make rural broadband expansion a priority. ABC brings together farm groups, like the American Soybean Association (ASA), and other ag stakeholders. In ...

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