Articles tagged under: American Soybean Association
Promising Ag Leadership
Published November 15, 2024
With the new Congress, the Midwest and Northern Plains will be represented in the Senate leadership. South Dakota Senator John Thune is the incoming majority leader. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will become the lead Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee…Farm Bill Urged for Stability in Tough Times
Published November 14, 2024
After two years of anticipating the farm bill, American Soybean Association Vice President Caleb Ragland is pushing for a farm bill yet this year. “We need a strong safety net. We need to keep the crop insurance strong. We need…ASA Survey Highlights Importance of Seed Treatments
Published November 8, 2024
The American Soybean Association and the United Soybean Board surveyed soybean farmers about the use of seed treatments. ASA Economist Jacquie Holland found the results to be very one-sided. "We found that 90 percent of soybean acres in the U.S.…Seed Treatment Used on Most Soybeans
Published November 5, 2024
According to a survey conducted by the American Soybean Association and United Soybean Board, 90 percent of the soybean acres in the survey were planted with seed treatments. Fungicides and insecticides are the most widely used seed treatments at 72…ASA Trailblazer Passes
Published November 4, 2024
A former executive director of the American Soybean Association has died. Ken Bader led ASA from 1976-to-1992 and was also instrumental in creating the national soybean checkoff program. A celebration of life for Bader, 90, will be held December 15…Farm Bill Vote is Possible After the Election
Published September 25, 2024
Before lawmakers returned home to campaign, American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle was encouraged by the farm bill negotiations. "There's certainly a lot of pressure being put on by Chairman (Glenn 'GT') Thompson in the House Ag Committee to get…EPA Herbicide Strategy Ruling Leaves Ag Groups Frustrated
Published August 23, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its finalized version of the Endangered Species Act Herbicide Strategy, which has been met with concern from multiple agriculture groups. American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle said the agency made some concessions from the…Walking the Halls of Congress
Published July 22, 2024
The National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association were both on Capitol Hill this past week seeking action on the farm bill. Priorities include crop insurance and increased funding for trade promotion programs. Biofuels were also part of the…ASA Welcomes Second Economist to Team
Published June 25, 2024
The American Soybean Association has added a new economist to its staff. Jacquie Holland will work closely with ASA Chief Economist Scott Gerlt. For the past five years, Holland was a grain market analyst for Farm Futures/Farm Progress/Informa Markets.