News Releases

RFS Final Rule Provides Stability and Modest Growth for Biodiesel

November 30, 2015

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Final Rule setting the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements, including the volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 on Monday. The American Soybean ...

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A Thanksgiving Message from ASA President Wade Cowan

November 25, 2015

Dear Friends, I wanted to wish a happy Thanksgiving to you and your families and thank you for the honor of serving soybean farmers as ASA’s president this year. From the beginning of my term, ...

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Co-Sponsors Needed for Rep. Young’s Bill to Defend Crop Insurance

November 19, 2015

House and Senate leaders passed a budget bill two weeks ago containing more than $3 billion in cuts to the crop insurance program over 10 years. Following that cut, House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership ...

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ASA Welcomes White House, FDA GMO Labeling Developments and Calls on Senate to Move Legislation Forward

November 19, 2015

The American Soybean Association (ASA) welcomes guidance issued today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that establishes guidelines for the uniform, voluntary labeling for non-GMO foods. Establishing a uniform standard for voluntary labeling ...

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ASA Urges U.S. to Keep Up Pressure on China Biotech Approvals

November 19, 2015

The American Soybean Association (ASA) and the U. S. Biotech Crops Alliance (USBCA) members sent a letter this week to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, Secretary Penny Pritzker and Ambassador Michael ...

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