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FactsAboutGMOs.org to Serve as Resource for Consumers on Benefits of Genetically Modified Food

September 19, 2013

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced this week the launch of FactsAboutGMOs.org, a new website designed to provide consumers, policymakers and the media with answers to their questions about the use of genetically modified (GM) ...

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ASA CEO Censky Speaks on Farm Bill Panel at NAMA Conference in St. Louis

September 19, 2013

At the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) convention held this week in St. Louis, ASA CEO Steve Censky was part of a panel discussion entitled, “Will We Ever Get a Farm Bill?”  As part of his ...

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ASA’s Wellman Named to CME Group’s New Agricultural Markets Advisory Council

September 19, 2013

ASA Chairman Steve Wellman met with fellow farm leaders during today’s inaugural meeting of the CME Group’s newly-formed Agricultural Markets Advisory Council (AMAC). The AMAC consists of representatives of CME Group’s participants, including grain merchandisers, ...

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ASA, USB, USSEC, WISHH Join Chinese Leaders at Soy Global Trade Exchange

September 19, 2013

As part of this week’s U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange in Davenport, Iowa, leaders from the Chinese agricultural sector signed purchase agreements for nearly $3 billion worth of American soy. ASA and USB co-sponsored the ...

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ASA Welcomes Committee Approval of WRRDA, Calls for Passage by Full House

September 19, 2013

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously this afternoon to approve the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The bill includes provisions to speed up Army Corps of Engineers projects and boost harbor ...

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