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USDA Announcement Affirms Why Soybean Growers Need Better Income Safety Net in 2007 Farm Bill

October 12, 2006

The American Soybean Association (ASA) today pointed to an announcement on 2005 crop Counter-Cyclical payments by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a prime example of why soybean growers need a better income safety ...

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ASA Addresses Participants at Renewable Energy Conference

October 12, 2006

Stephen Censky, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Soybean Association (ASA), today opened Plenary Session II at the Advancing Renewable Energy Conference in Saint Louis. The conference, which was jointly hosted by the U.S. ...

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ASA Applauds WTO Final Ruling Against EU Biotech Moratorium

September 29, 2006

The American Soybean Association (ASA) today applauded a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling against the European Union’s (EU) ban on the approval of biotech-enhanced agricultural products. The decision finalizes a preliminary WTO ruling made in ...

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ASA Supports Legislation to Strengthen McGovern-Dole International Food for Education Program that Feeds Children

September 29, 2006

The American Soybean Association (ASA) today called for Congress to support new legislation to continue the important George McGovern-Robert Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition program. ASA applauded Representatives Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) ...

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ASA Calls for Competitive Program for Soybean Growers in 2007 Farm Bill

September 20, 2006

The American Soybean Association (ASA) today urged Congress to increase support levels for soybeans to competitive levels if current farm programs are renewed in the 2007 Farm Bill. In testimony before the House Agriculture Committee, ...

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