The American Soybean Association celebrated their 100-year anniversary on Tuesday. At an in-person event, former leaders reflected on their time in the association and the progress made in agriculture. Current ASA President and Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon considered what would happen if the ASA hadn’t been established. “What would key policy like the farm bill look like,” asked Gordon. USDA Deputy Secretary and former ASA CEO Steve Censky was the keynote speaker, discussing the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on agriculture and recent trade deals. “We think China can do better (in the phase one trade deal) and they are going to have to step it up. We are reminding the Chinese they have to continue to do better to live up to their commitment.” A historical marker was also unveiled at the site of where the first Corn Belt Soybean Field Day was held in Camden, Indiana. Learn more about the history of the association here.
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