News Releases

Questions about Waters of the U.S.? Join ASA’s Q&A with EPA Next Wednesday

July 24, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule has created a great deal of concern within the agriculture community, with little in the way of clarification to quell producers’ concerns. To address these ...

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DuPont Young Leaders Participate in ASA Board Meeting, Meet with DuPont Leadership

July 24, 2014

Select members of the 2014 class of ASA DuPont Young Leaders met earlier this month in Washington, D.C. and Wilmington, Del. Adam Cloninger (AR); Andrew and Savannah Moore (GA); Matt Hinderer (MI);  Michael Petefish (MN); ...

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ASA Applauds formation of Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, Selected Board Members

July 24, 2014

Earlier this week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the formation of the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research (FFAR). ASA strongly supported the creation of the foundation, which will use public and private resources ...

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White House Rural Council Announces $10 Billion Private Investment Fund to Finance Job-Creating Infrastructure Projects in Rural America

July 24, 2014

The White House Rural Council announced earlier Thursday, the creation of a new U.S. Rural Infrastructure Opportunity Fund, which will allow private entities to invest in job-creating rural infrastructure projects across the U.S., enhancing access ...

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ASA Joins Letter to Secretary Vilsack on Disruption of Official Grain Inspection Service in PNW

July 24, 2014

ASA joined several agricultural industries last week in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, reemphasizing concern for the periodic disruptions in Official grain inspection and weighing services provided by the Federal Grain ...

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