News Releases

Soy Growers Push for Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit

September 15, 2016

The American Soybean Association (ASA) continues its efforts to secure an extension of the biodiesel tax credit, which expires again at the end of 2016.  While a “tax extenders” package had become an annual occurrence ...

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Soy Growers Urge Expeditious Approval of Low Volatility Dicamba

September 15, 2016

American Soybean Association (ASA) President Richard Wilkins wrote to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials this week, urging the agency to finish its registration of new low volatility dicamba formulations. “As you know, the weed resistance ...

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U.S. Government Announces Trade Complaint Against China’s Wheat, Corn and Rice Subsidies

September 15, 2016

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced this week that it is filing a formal request with the World Trade Organization (WTO) for consultations with China over the subsidies the country provides for ...

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ASA to Review Bayer/Monsanto Acquisition for Impacts on Soybean Farmers

September 14, 2016

The American Soybean Association (ASA) responded to an announcement today from Bayer and Monsanto that the two companies have signed an acquisition agreement under which Bayer will purchase Monsanto. In a statement, ASA President Richard ...

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American Soybean Association Seeks Candidates for Soy Scholarship

September 12, 2016

The American Soybean Association (ASA) wants to give a scholarship to a high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture. The Soy Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time award presented to a high school senior who plans ...

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