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North Dakotan Receives ASA Distinguished Leadership Award

Published February 28, 2026

Valley City, North Dakota, farmer Monte Peterson left Commodity Classic with the American Soybean Association Distinguished Leadership Award. Peterson served on the ASA board for nine years and chaired the U.S. Soybean Export Council. Peterson said the USSEC experience was…

A Sense of Urgency

Published February 25, 2026

Wheaton, Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer is serving her one-year appointment to the American Soybean Association executive committee. The one-year timeline creates a sense of urgency. "The issues aren't new to anybody, yet it's amazing how many federal government policies touch you…

Young Farmers Are at Risk

Published February 25, 2026

Bob Worth represents the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association on the American Soybean Association board. Citing a tough farm economy, Worth said a rising number of foreclosures and mediation notices are happening in his state. "I lived those years in the…

Monte Peterson Earns ASA Distinguished Leadership Award

Published February 24, 2026

A Valley City, North Dakota farmer is the latest recipient of the American Soybean Association Distinguished Leadership Award. Monte Peterson served on the ASA board from 2014 to 2023, where he served as the chair of the Trade Policy and…

ASA Posthumously Awards Wilkins with Pinnacle Award

Published February 24, 2026

The American Soybean Association honored the late Richard Wilkins with its top honor, the ASA Pinnacle Award. Wilkins was the ASA president in 2015 and later served as the Delaware State FSA executive director. Wilkins passed away this past year…

Dependable Market Access Needed

Published February 20, 2026

Following the Supreme Court’s vote against the Trump Administrations usage of blanket tariffs, American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger said soybean farmers have faced rising input costs due to tariffs. Metzger emphasized the need for certainty and dependable market access.

Censky: 45Z Guidance Brings Certainty to Biofuels

Published February 3, 2026

American Soybean Association CEO Steve Censky says new federal guidance on the 45Z biofuel tax credit could provide much-needed certainty for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers. Speaking at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo in West Fargo, Censky said the…

E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council May be a Threat to Soy Biofuels

Published January 26, 2026

The American Soybean Association is taking issue with the establishment of the E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Congress created this group last week to work on potential legislation for year-round E15. The soybean group supports E15, but is opposed to…

ASA Speaks Up for Additional Support

Published January 22, 2026

The American Soybean Association is lobbying for additional farm support. While USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance is appreciated, ASA President Scott Metzger said soybean farmers are still facing 64 percent in uncovered losses for last year’s crop. In a statement, the…

A Clear Need for Additional Assistance

Published January 20, 2026

USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance payments will be coming out at the end of next month. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Past President Jamie Beyer says the need is there. "There is an opportunity to cover more losses and I think there…

Articles tagged under: American Soybean Association

North Dakotan Receives ASA Distinguished Leadership Award

A Sense of Urgency

Young Farmers Are at Risk

Monte Peterson Earns ASA Distinguished Leadership Award

ASA Posthumously Awards Wilkins with Pinnacle Award

Dependable Market Access Needed

Censky: 45Z Guidance Brings Certainty to Biofuels

E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council May be a Threat to Soy Biofuels

ASA Speaks Up for Additional Support

A Clear Need for Additional Assistance

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