News Releases

ASA Thanks Sec. Vilsack for Biofuels Support, Urges Congress to Pass Biodiesel Tax Incentive During Lame Duck Session

October 21, 2010

The American Soybean Association (ASA) appreciates comments made today by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on the importance of continuing to develop and expand our domestic renewable biofuels industry, including support for ...

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ASA Withdraws from Leonardo Academy’s Sustainable Ag Standard Development Process

October 19, 2010

Remains committed to advancing ag sustainability The American Soybean Association (ASA) today announced that it is withdrawing from the Leonardo Academy’s initiative to develop a sustainable agriculture standard for American National Standards Institute. While ASA ...

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ASA Disappointed and Frustrated With Senate Inability to Extend the Biodiesel Tax Credit

September 16, 2010

The American Soybean Association (ASA) today expressed extreme disappointment and frustration with the United States Senate for its inability to extend the Biodiesel Tax Incentive that expired on December 31, 2009. The Senate voted 41-58 ...

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ASA Expresses Appreciation for Disaster Assistance

September 15, 2010

The American Soybean Association (ASA) today expressed appreciation after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will provide assistance to producers of soybeans and other crops who suffered losses due to high ...

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ASA Supports Changes in USDA’s Biofuel Program

August 12, 2010

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that in response to comments received, it was making changes in the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program that will make biofuels produced in facilities located in non-rural areas, ...

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