News Releases

ASA Applauds FDA Support For Soy Protein Health Claim

November 16, 1998

The American Soybean Association (ASA) applauded initial approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a petition to allow health claim labels on products containing soybean protein. ASA President Mike Yost, a farmer from ...

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ASA Encouraged by USDA’s P.L. 480 Allocations

October 28, 1998

The American Soybean Association (ASA) is encouraged by yesterday’s announcement from Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman that provides for $61 million in soybean, soymeal and soyoil shipments under the Public Law (P.L.) 480, Title I ...

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ASA Challenges Congress to Improve Emergency Ag Relief Package

October 15, 1998

The American Soybean Association (ASA) is urging Congressional leaders to work constructively to develop an improved emergency agricultural relief package that will provide adequate economic assistance to meet the needs of producers and rural communities ...

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Congress Approves Biodiesel EPACT Legislation

October 15, 1998

Congress completed approval of legislation today that will allow public vehicle fleets to earn credits under the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 1992 by using a blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum ...

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ASA Signs Letter of Intent for U.S. Soybean Exports to Taiwan

October 8, 1998

The American Soybean Association (ASA) and the Taiwan Vegetable Oil Manufacturers’ Association (TVOA) signed a letter of intent on October 3, for the purchase of 1.6 to 1.8 million metric tons (58.8 to 66.1 million ...

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