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Soy Growers Testify on Rail Shipper Issues

August 18, 2016

Last week, the Senate Commerce Committee held a field hearing on rail shipper issues in Sioux Falls, S.D. that focused on implementation of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) reform and reauthorization bill. Testifying at the ...

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West Coast Longshore Union Agrees to Early Contract Renegotiations

August 18, 2016

Delegates of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) working at West Coast ports voted last week to enter into discussions with representatives of the Pacific Maritime Administration (PMA) regarding a contract extension. The American ...

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ASA Seeks Candidates for Soy Scholarship in Fall

August 11, 2016

This fall, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is looking for high school seniors interested in pursuing agriculture in college. ASA is offering a $5,000 one-time scholarship award presented to a high school senior who plans ...

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Farmer-Leaders Begin Leadership At Its Best Program

August 11, 2016

Soybean farmer-leaders met this week in Greensboro, N.C., for Part I of the 2016-17 American Soybean Association (ASA) Leadership At Its Best program, sponsored by Syngenta. This valuable program recognizes up-and-coming soybean farmer-leaders and provides ...

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Soy Growers Urge Early Negotiations on Next West Coast Port Labor Contract

August 11, 2016

The American Soybean Association (ASA) was one of 128 organizations that signed a letter to the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), urging them to begin early negotiations on ...

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