The Conservation Legacy Awards Program recognizes outstanding environmental and conservation efforts made by soybean farmers. The American Soybean Association has just announced the 2016 region winners. They are: Winsor Farms (Andy Winsor), Grantville, Kan. (Midwest Region) Cory Atkins, Seaford, Del. (Northeast Region) John Verell, Jackson, Tenn. (South Region) Midwest Region – Andy Winsor of Grantville, Kansas is the third generation to … Read More
ASA Urges Improvement for EU Biotech Approvals
The American Soybean Association recently addressed the European Commission to urge them to improve the process of accepting crops grown with new biotechnology traits. ASA noted that the delay in accepting these crops after passing through the EU’s long review process creates a barrier to the American soybean market and creates risk in the feed supply for Europe’s livestock industry. … Read More
ASA is Looking Back on 2015
The American Soybean Association is reflecting on a successful 2015. They’ve released a letter to all members of the association outlining their actions through the year. You can view their online report card as well. Hello members of the American Soybean Association, As 2015 nears a close and we take stock of strides that we have made on behalf of soybean farmers, … Read More
Ag Groups Respond To EPA Scrutiny of Enlist Duo
Yesterday the American Soybean Association partnered with a coalition of major farm groups to issue a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy pressing the EPA to withdraw its request to vacate the registration for Dow’s Enlist Duo herbicide, stressing the importance of and highlighting the urgent need for new modes of action to tackle resistant weeds on farms across the … Read More
American Soybean Applauds EU Biotech Vote
The European Parliament voted 619-58 to reject a proposal that would allow member states to opt-out of importing and using biotech food for non-scientific reasons. The American Soybean Association was pleased with the results of this decision. Their president, Wade Cowan issued a statement on the vote. “This is a much-needed action today by the European Parliament. ASA has repeatedly … Read More
ASA Praises House GMO Labeling Bill
The American Soybean Association (ASA) is pleased with the bill recently passed by the U.S. House that will bring some sanity to food labeling, in regards to GMOs. The news was welcomed by he American Soybean Association (ASA). “This is important for every bit of agriculture,” said ASA president Wade Cowan of Texas during an interview at last week’s Ag … Read More
Soybean Growers Want to Hear Your Conservation Story
The American Soybean Association wants to hear your conservation story. This news release from the group says those chosen could win a Conservation Legacy Award, recognizing U.S. soybean farmers who distinguish themselves through outstanding environmental and conservation practices, while remaining profitable. Are you using a reduced tillage practice on your farm such as conservation tillage, strip-till or no-till? Do you … Read More
2,4-D and Dicamba Reports to Be Released
The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) will soon be releasing another report. An earlier report, released in March, categorized the herbicide glyhosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” a category shared by aloe vera and coffee. The upcoming report will be the results of their review of 2,4-D and dicamba. Farm organizations are concerned. National Corn … Read More
Apply Now for ASA DuPont Young Leader Program
The American Soybean Association (ASA) and DuPont are seeking applicants for the 2016 ASA DuPont Young Leader Program. The program is currently in its 30th year and has helped grow developing leaders in the field of agriculture. There are two parts to the training program; the first at DuPont headquarters in Johnston, IA Dec. 1-4, 2015, and the second in … Read More
Hearing on Grain Standards Act
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry held a hearing Tuesday to review the U.S. Grain Standards Act, which has provisions that expire this year. The act authorizes USDA’s Federal Grain Inspection Service to establish marketing standards for a variety of grains and oilseeds and was last reauthorized in 2005. “Predictability and transparency are key to maintaining a global … Read More