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Senate Attempts to Pass 3 Year Highway Bill

July 23, 2015

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this week unveiled a highway bill that reauthorizes programs for six years and provides full funding for three years. McConnell negotiated the bill with Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), the Ranking ...

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ASA Chairman Participates in RFD-TV 2016 Presidential Candidate Town Hall Series

July 23, 2015

During RFD-TV’s new Rural Town Hall series, the American Soybean Association (ASA) had the opportunity to ask a 2016 presidential candidate questions about agricultural issues. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is the first presidential candidate to ...

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Comment Deadline for EPA’s Pollinator Proposal Extended through August 28

July 23, 2015

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA will allow an additional 30 days for comments on their Proposal to Mitigate Exposure to Bees from Acutely Toxic Pesticide Products. EPA is proposing additional mandatory pesticide label restrictions ...

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WISHH Africa Staff Meets in Ghana to Discuss Future Projects

July 23, 2015

American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA/WISHH) staff met in Accra, Ghana this week to discuss pending projects in the area. Erica Morrow, director of the Africa Division at the ASA’s ...

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ASA Officers Discuss Trade, Biotech, More During Meetings with USTR, House Ag Leaders

July 23, 2015

  American Soybean Association (ASA) President Wade Cowan, Chairman Ray Gaesser and First Vice-President Richard Wilkins met with policymakers following the ASA Board meeting last week. In a meeting with Sharon Bomer Lauritsen, assistant U.S. ...

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