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In Trans Fat Decision, FDA Adds Time for High Oleic Soybean Oil to Meet Market Needs

June 16, 2015

Following a final ruling from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today that rescinds the generally regarded as safe (GRAS) designation for partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the American Soybean Association (ASA) noted the industry’s ongoing ...

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ASA Welcomes House Passage of Fast Track, Calls for Compromise on TAA to Move Forward

June 12, 2015

The American Soybean Association (ASA) welcomed passage this afternoon of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, which would extend trade promotion authority, or fast track authority, to President Barack Obama. The ...

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Soy Growers Support Bill to Lift Trade Embargo with Cuba

June 11, 2015

Sens. Jerry Moran and Angus King introduced a bill on Thursday, intended to fully lift the trade embargo with Cuba. The Cuba Trade Act of 2015 would grant the private sector the freedom to trade ...

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Soy Growers Support Bill to Repeal Meat Labeling Standards

June 11, 2015

The American Soybean Association (ASA), along with more than 100 members of the COOL Reform Coalition, sent a letter to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, expressing strong support for a bill to repeal the ...

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EPA to Testify at Hearing on Proposed RFS Rule

June 11, 2015

The Senate Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management Subcommittee scheduled a hearing next week on the recently published proposed rule on annual volume requirements for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The hearing is June 18 and ...

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