American Soybean Association

Why is a long-term farm bill even needed with the provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill? Industry leaders explain their views on the issue.
Secretary Rollins tells farmers this is just the beginning of a technology overhaul at the agency following years of promises and billions spent on projects with little return.
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The annual American Soybean Association (ASA) Conservation Legacy Award Program announces its four regional winners for the 2026 Awards.
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Conservation practices help Jay Baxter practice advocacy in bustling Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Land stewardship practices help Alex Forsbach navigate farming along flood-prone Tennessee River.
No-till and cover crops help Jon and Cathy Nelson leave traditional farming methods behind to focus on soil health for future generations.
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Conservation practices help Lewis Unruh control erosion, manage water in the rolling Kansas Flint Hills
Steve Censky, chief executive officer of the American Soybean Association, says unless China buys soybeans soon, they may be looking at aid similar to the Market Facilitation Program used back in 2018-19 during the last trade war.
Caleb Ragland is hopeful his boys will have the opportunity to be the 10th generation to carry on the family’s farming roots, but he’s concerned the fallout from trade disruptions, high input costs and low commodity prices could deliver a death blow to that dream.
The common thread among the nation’s farmers is building demand in 2025 both domestically and internationally.
ASA policy priorities during Commodity Classic focus on everything from the Farm Bill to EPA’s recent Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) proposal, while also pushing for increased market access through trade.
The 2018 farm bill was stamped with a $428 billon price tag when passed. With the bill set to expire on Sept. 30, here’s a breakdown of the topics ag groups look to push on the negotiating table.
Southwest Airlines announced the airline plans to replace 10% of its total jet fuel consumption with the sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. The push for sustainable aviation fuel could be a big demand boon for soybeans.
Farmers showed up at the polls for Trump. Now they want him to do the same for them on NAFTA.
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