Richard Wilkins, soybean farmer from Greenwood, Delaware, Chairman of the American Soybean Association (ASA) and vice president of the National Coalition for Food and Agriculture Research (NCFAR) testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research on the role of public-sector research in providing innovations for the ag community. His testimony urged members of Congress to support … Read More
Commodity Groups Address #Classic17
A new farm bill, growing export markets, maintaining the Renewable Fuel Standard, taxes and regulatory reform are just a few of the top priorities for corn and soybean farmers in 2017. American Soybean Association president Ron Moore of Illinois, vice president John Heisdorffer of Iowa, and chairman Richard Wilkins of Delaware discussed some of those big issues during a press … Read More
Regional Conservation Legacy Awards Announced
The American Soybean Association offers congratulations to Andy Bendsend of Dallas, Wisconsin (Midwest Region), Keith Masser from Sacramento, Pennsylvania (Northeast Region) and Matt Griggs hailing from Humboldt, Tennessee (South Region) as regional winners of this year’s Conservation Legacy Awards. The three winners will be honored at the ASA Awards Banquet at Commodity Classic on March 3. At that time one … Read More
SoyPAC Social at Classic
The American Soybean Association (ASA) SoyPAC invites members to the Soy Social & Auction on March 2 at Commodity Classic in San Antonio. The dinner and the silent auction begin at 6:30 with the live auction starting at 7:30. Early registration for the event is available through midnight on Thursday, Feb. 23, the week before Classic, after that onsite registration … Read More
Moore Assumes ASA Presidency
Ron Moore has moved into the position of president of the American Soybean Association (ASA). As vice president in 2016, Moore assumed his new position during the annual meeting in St. Louis, Missouri earlier this week. “The industry faces many challenges and many opportunities in the year to come, and I am excited to tackle all of them,” Moore said. “As … Read More
ASA Director Elected Vice Chairman of NBB
The American Soybean Association (ASA) was present during this week’s National Biodiesel Board (NBB) membership meeting in St. Louis, with ASA Washington staff and numerous state soybean association staff and farmers in attendance. During the meeting, ASA Board member Mike Cunningham was re-elected to the NBB Governing Board, as well as the new vice chairman of the organization. The agenda … Read More
ASA Seeking Participation in Farm Bill Survey
The American Soybean Association (ASA) is conducting a survey of producers in states represented by ASA state soybean affiliates on key issues that are likely to be considered by Congress during the process of 2018 Farm Bill negotiations. The results of the survey will be collected and summarized for discussion at ASA’s Board of Directors meeting in St. Louis on … Read More
ASA Refutes New York Times Article
This past Saturday, the New York Times published an article that compared the use of pesticides and yield data from North America to Western Europe. The article featured several inaccuracies, as well as omissions, and the American Soybean Association has responded. ASA President, Richard Wilkins made a statement concerning the issue: “We appreciate a continued dialogue on the issue of GMOs and … Read More
#AsktheFarmer with ASA Scheduled Wednesday
The American Soybean Association has teamed up with three famers to answer consumer questions about modern agriculture. The discussion will take place live on Twitter on Wednesday, October 12, beginning at 8 a.m. Questions can be tweeted to @ASA_Soybeans and will be answered by Kyle Bridegforth (@Kylebridge), Brad Kremer (@kremer_brad) and Jenny Roerich (@PrairieCA) through out the day. To follow … Read More
Ag Industry Meets with EPA On Pests and Weeds
Last week the EPA met with members of the agriculture industry to discuss the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and its impact on the environment. The EPA is responsible for regulating the distribution, sale and use of pesticides under FIFRA. The organization will not allow the distribution or sale of a pesticide until it verifies that its use … Read More