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ASA Survey Paints Harsh Reality of ESA Herbicide Strategy on Soy Farmers

February 21, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed pesticide registration plans to meet its Endangered Species Act obligations that could significantly affect farmers’ livelihoods. With U.S. soybean farmers concerned over the impacts of these proposals, which include ...

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American Soybean Association Expanding Staff in D.C. & St. Louis

November 22, 2023

Washington, D.C. Nov. 22, 2023. The American Soybean Association is expanding its staff in both the D.C. policy office and the St. Louis headquarters to meet the growing needs of the soybean industry. Joining the ...

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Millions of Soy & Other Agriculture Acres on the Line if EPA Pesticide Proposal Becomes Reality

November 20, 2023

Recently released proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding its Endangered Species Act commitments under the pesticide program are causing great concern among soybean farmers. To provide scope for the potential detriment to soy, just ...

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Soy to Start New Year with New Industry Relations Lead

December 12, 2022

ASA Welcomes Melanie Fitzpatrick as Executive Director of State & Industry Relations Washington, D.C. Dec. 12, 2022. The American Soybean Association is pleased to announce Melanie Fitzpatrick will join its senior management team Jan. 3. ...

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Wiegard Joins ASA to Round Out Policy Team

January 13, 2021

Washington, D.C. Jan. 13, 2021. The American Soybean Association is pleased to announce a fifth addition to its in-house Washington, D.C., policy team. Ariel Wiegard will join ASA Jan. 19 as a director leading the ...

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