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Register Online Now for 2014 Commodity Classic, Housing

November 19, 2013

Commodity Classic registration and housing reservations open online at 9 a.m. CST on Tuesday morning, November 19, 2013. Rooms are expected to book quickly, so those interested should register as soon as possible. The 19th ...

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Podcast Answers Farmers Questions About Round-Up Ready Patents

November 15, 2013

ASA invites all members with questions about Round-Up Ready 1 and what its patent expiration means to farmers, to listen to the new educational podcast presented by Monsanto Oilseeds Product Management Lead Norm Sissons. Sissons ...

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EPA’s RFS Proposal Goes Backward on Biodiesel

November 15, 2013

In response to a Proposed Rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard Required Volume Obligations (RVO) issued today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Soybean Association expressed concern that the biomass-based diesel levels ...

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ASA Leaders Discuss Farm Bill, RFS and More at 70th Annual NAFB Show

November 15, 2013

From biodiesel and food labeling to the overdue farm bill now in conference—ASA leaders discussed numerous pressing issues with farm broadcasters at the 70th annual NAFB show on Thursday, Nov. 14. President Danny Murphy and ...

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NBB Study Finds Weakened RFS to Threaten Nearly 8,000 Jobs

November 15, 2013

Just days before EPA announced plans for a lower Proposed Rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in 2014-15, a study released by the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) found the decision could impact nearly ...

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