Economist’s Angle

Trade Study: How Potential New Tariffs Could Impact U.S. Soybeans and Corn

October 10, 2024

By Krista Swanson, NCGA Lead Economist • Scott Gerlt, PhD, ASA Chief Economist • Jacquie Holland, ASA Economist Considerable discussion has surrounded suggestions of ratcheting up tariffs for various reasons on U.S. imports of Chinese ...

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ASA Economist Breaks Down the September WASDE for U.S. Soy

September 13, 2024

By Jacquie Holland • ASA Economist   The September 2024 WASDE report from USDA was much less exciting than the prior month’s report—which was good news for soybean markets that were dreading a potential yield ...

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Increased Feedstock Imports Push Soy from Biofuels

August 15, 2024

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist Growth in biofuel use of soybean oil has been a bright spot for soybean farmers. Over 20 new or expanding crush plants have been announced since the start ...

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Qualifying Acres in the 40B Conservation Programs

July 18, 2024

By Scott Gerlt, PhD, ASA Chief Economist • Krista Swanson, NCGA Lead Economist • Katelyn Klawinsky, ASA Economics Intern The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in August 2022, created a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. ...

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A Look at 40B and 45Z Credits for Soy Biofuels

June 6, 2024

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Chief Economist Federal tax credits for biofuels are poised to take a new direction. The Inflation Reduction Act was enacted in August 2022 and restructured biofuels tax credits (for more ...

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