Articles tagged under: American Soybean Association
ASA President Provides D.C. Update
Published February 8, 2024
American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle of Kulm, North Dakota gave a policy update during the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo. Communicating the importance of updating and passing the farm bill this year is a focus for ASA. “It’s difficult…ASA Wants Farm Bill Done in ’24
Published February 7, 2024
The clock is ticking for a new farm bill. American Soybean Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Christy Seyfert does not want to see this legislation pushed into next year. "We've been advocating for a new and improved farm bill for…Kukowski to Serve on ASA Executive Committee
Published December 21, 2023
Strathcona, Minnesota farmer Jim Kukowski was elected to the American Soybean Association Executive Committee during the ASA December board meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. Kukowski says this is a unique opportunity for northern Minnesota farmer. “There’s never been anybody from…Ag Leaders Respond to EPA Action
Published December 20, 2023
In a statement, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Nate Hultgren welcomed the return of chlorpyrifos, but said the EPA decision cannot “undo the economic harm that resulted from its previous revocation.” American Soybean Association director Alan Meadows praised the process…North Dakotan to Lead ASA
Published December 10, 2023
Kulm, North Dakota farmer Josh Gackle will serve as the 2024 president of the American Soybean Association. Caleb Ragland of Kentucky will be the vice president. Scott Metzger of Ohio is the new secretary and Dave Walton of Iowa is…Farm Bill Outreach Continues
Published September 20, 2023
American Soybean Association Vice President Josh Gackle, who is from Kulm, North Dakota, says efforts are underway to keep lawmakers informed during the farm bill negotiations process. “Farm bill discussions may have taken a bit of a backseat, but committees…ASA Goes to Capitol Hill
Published July 17, 2023
The American Soybean Association met with lawmakers this past week. ASA board member Joel Schreurs said the feedback about the farm bill was hopeful. “You just never know, there’s always things that pop up at the very end that they…Soybean Crush Projects Stalled by EPA Decision
Published June 22, 2023
According to American Soybean Association Biodiesel and Infrastructure Advocacy Team Chair Dave Walton, the EPA Renewable Fuels Standard draft rule stalled numerous biodiesel projects. The Iowa farmer said the projected crush capacity was not considered when setting volumes. “There were…Farm Bill Listening Sessions Begin This Week
Published April 10, 2023
North Dakota farm groups are hosting farm bill listening sessions throughout the state over the next few weeks. American Soybean Association Vice President Josh Gackle, who farms at Kulm, North Dakota, says it is a critical time. “It’s just a…