News Releases

ASA Meets With Top EPA Officials on WOTUS, Comment Deadline Extended

October 9, 2014

ASA directors met with Ken Kopocis, deputy assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Water, on Monday to discuss concerns about the proposed rule to define waters that come under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water ...

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STB Orders Weekly Reports from Railways to End Backlog Issues

October 9, 2014

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) ordered all major U.S. railways this week to begin filing weekly reports in efforts to ease issues including shortage of cars, delays and the possible impact on farmers as a ...

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ASA Joins Committee Opposing Maui County Farming Ban

October 9, 2014

ASA recently joined Citizens Against Maui County Farming Ban, a committee opposing the proposed November ballot initiative that would ban certain types of farming, including use of genetically modified crops in Maui, Molokai and Lanai. ...

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AMS’ Transportation Study Finds U.S. Infrastructure Improvements Critical to Maintaining Competitive Edge in the World Soy market

October 9, 2014

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Transportation Division released a study in September, examining how improved Brazilian infrastructure and the continuing decline of U.S.  infrastructure impacts the U.S. soybean exports and global market share. According to ...

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Farmers Team Up with Ag Professionals to Discuss Advocacy, Share ‘Farmland’

October 9, 2014

Farmers and other ag professionals are working together to share the Farmland documentary with consumers and discuss ideas for advocacy of the industry. USFRA and Beck Ag joined forces to create an online forum for ...

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