News Releases

ASA Lauds European Commission Extension of Glyphosate

June 29, 2016

The farmers of the American Soybean Association (ASA) welcomed news today that the European Commission will re-extend authorization for the herbicide glyphosate for another 18 months. ASA President and Greenwood, Del., soybean farmer Richard Wilkins ...

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Emails Needed to Senate Offices in Support of Roberts/Stabenow GMO Labeling Compromise

June 28, 2016

With the introduction of the compromise on GMO labeling from Senate Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow on Thursday, so begins the both big and important task of turning up the volume on ...

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Soybean Farmers, Stakeholders Urged to Submit Comments on Biodiesel Volumes

June 28, 2016

The American Soybean Association (ASA) urges all members and state soybean associations to submit comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the Proposed Rule for biodiesel volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard ...

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House Energy Subcommittee Holds RFS Hearing

June 28, 2016

The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy and Power Subcommittee held a hearing on June 22 titled, “The Renewable Fuel Standard – Implementation Issues.” Among those testifying at the hearing was National Biodiesel Board (NBB) ...

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Two House Amendments on Cuba Need Soy Grower Support

June 28, 2016

The American Soybean Association (ASA) thanks those who made calls last week to their Senate offices in favor of amendments easing the restrictions on availability of credit to Cuban purchasers. Your work went a long ...

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