News Releases

ASA Welcomes EPA Registration of Enlist Duo Herbicide

October 16, 2014

The farmer members of the American Soybean Association (ASA) welcome today’s decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to register Dow’s Enlist Duo herbicide for use with Enlist Duo soybeans. The new low-volatility Enlist Duo ...

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ASA Announces Top Recruiters and State Associations for 2014

October 9, 2014

CORRECTION In the Oct. 9 issue of ASA’s Weekly Leader Letter, a story incorrectly announced the State Level 1 top recruiters for the 2014 membership year, with Jeff Sollars in second place and John Simon in ...

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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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