News Releases

ASA Weighs in on House White Paper on Agricultural Impacts of RFS

May 2, 2013

The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued the latest in a series of white papers examining the impacts of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The latest white paper, issued April 19, outlines and seeks comment ...

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Sen. Boxer, Rep. DeFazio Introduce National Biotech Labeling Bill

May 2, 2013

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) introduced the “Genetically Engineered Food Right-To-Know Act” last week; legislation that would require nationwide labeling of foods containing biotech ingredients. ASA’s policy is to support current Food and Drug Administration ...

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Ask Your Senators to Vote for Reasonable Fuel Storage Rules for Farmers!

May 2, 2013

When the Senate takes up consideration of the Water Resources Development Act next week, Sens. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) plan to offer an amendment that would alleviate the costly ...

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Email Your Members of Congress, Tell them to Oppose President’s Food Aid Plan

May 2, 2013

ASA is calling on all farmers to urge their senators and representative to oppose a plan advanced by President Barack Obama as part of his proposed budget released last month that would restructure the U.S. ...

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ASA Weighs in on House White Paper on Agricultural Impacts of RFS

May 2, 2013

The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued the latest in a series of white papers examining the impacts of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The latest white paper, issued April 19, outlines and seeks comment ...

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