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Expanding Markets Key to Soybean Industry’s Future

Published November 21, 2025

American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland says U.S. soybean producers are cautiously optimistic as they work to meet export targets with China while also expanding domestic and global markets. Speaking at NAFB's Trade Talk, Ragland emphasized the importance of both…

ASA is Encouraged by Potential Trade Deal

Published October 27, 2025

The American Soybean Association is encouraged by the potential for successful trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. In a statement, ASA President Caleb Ragland said they ‘appreciate the White House and trade negotiators keeping U.S. soybeans at the center…

ASA Calls to Restore China Market Access

Published October 16, 2025

U.S. soybean farmers are urging President Trump’s Administration to turn trade and biofuel promises into action. The American Soybean Association says ongoing trade negotiations must restore access to the Chinese market, especially as harvest continues. The ASA is also calling…

Soybean Basis Drops Below Historical Averages Across U.S.

Published October 14, 2025

US Soybean farmers have faced a challenging year in 2025, and American Soybean Association Economist Jacquie Holland says that’s reflected in current basis levels, especially for farmers in the Northern Plains. "We're seeing basis levels for soybeans fall below historical…

Tariff News Called ‘Deeply Disappointing’

Published October 13, 2025

The American Soybean Association released a statement after news surfaced that President Trump may cancel a scheduled meeting with Chinese President XI. ASA President Caleb Ragland said ‘trade wars are harmful to everyone and these latest developments are deeply disappointing.’…

ASA: US Tariffs Allowed South America to Capture Market Share

Published September 25, 2025

A total of 20 cargoes of Argentine soybeans have now been sold to China. This follows Argentina’s short-term elimination of export taxes. American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland responded by saying U.S. tariffs have allowed Brazil and Argentina to capture…

Prioritize Trade with China

Published August 20, 2025

The American Soybean Association has sent a letter to President Trump, asking the Administration to prioritize U.S. soybeans in trade talks with China. ASA President Caleb Ragland said soybean farmers are under extreme financial stress and cannot survive a prolonged…

From Beans to Pork

Published May 30, 2025

American Soybean Association Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Wendy Brannen has moved to a similar role at the National Pork Producers Council. Brannen will be the vice president of communications and marketing for the NPPC.

ASA President Calls MAHA Report a ‘Flat-Out Attack’ on U.S. Farmers

Published May 23, 2025

American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland voiced frustration over the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s new report, criticizing both its content and the lack of transparency behind its development. “Production agriculture didn’t really have a seat at the table, it…

90-Day Pause Seen as a Trade Reset Opportunity

Published May 12, 2025

The American Soybean Association sees the decision to lower tariffs between the U.S. and China for 90 days as a chance to rebuild a market that has not fully recovered from the previous trade war. ASA President Caleb Ragland said…

Articles tagged under: American Soybean Association

Expanding Markets Key to Soybean Industry’s Future

ASA is Encouraged by Potential Trade Deal

ASA Calls to Restore China Market Access

Soybean Basis Drops Below Historical Averages Across U.S.

Tariff News Called ‘Deeply Disappointing’

ASA: US Tariffs Allowed South America to Capture Market Share

Prioritize Trade with China

From Beans to Pork

ASA President Calls MAHA Report a ‘Flat-Out Attack’ on U.S. Farmers

90-Day Pause Seen as a Trade Reset Opportunity

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