Articles tagged under: American Soybean Association
Former ASA and NCGA Leader Passes
Published June 17, 2022
Jeff Gain, who served as the executive director of the American Soybean Association and CEO for the National Corn Growers Association, died. Gain was 82 years old.American Soybean Association Outlines 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
Published May 27, 2022
Farm bill priorities for the American Soybean Association range from the farm safety net and conservation to trade, energy and research. ASA director and Valley City, North Dakota farmer Monte Peterson says soybean growers want the Ag Risk Coverage and…Ag Groups Find the Positive in Biden’s Plan to Lower Food Costs
Published May 12, 2022
Agriculture groups are responding to President Biden's new plan to incentivize crop production in the United States and lower food costs. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said the effort to create greater opportunities and reduce barriers is welcomed,…Chlorpyrifos Litigation Moves Forward
Published May 5, 2022
Chlorpyrifos can no longer be applied on any food crops in the United States. That means sugarbeet and soybean growers will use different products to manage pests this year, but agriculture groups are trying to get the product back. Twenty…Federal Appeals Court Rejects Stay on Chlorpyrifos
Published March 17, 2022
A federal appeals court rejected a move by agricultural groups to stay the EPA’s ban of chlorpyrifos. In a statement, the coalition of ag groups pursing the effort, including the American Sugarbeet Growers Association and American Soybean Association, said they…The Pinnacle Award Goes to John Gordley
Published March 13, 2022
Agricultural lobbyist John Gordley received the American Soybean Association’s Pinnacle award last week at the Commodity Classic. Gordley has a lobbying firm called Gordley and Associates and has supported the ASA with trade policy, the farm bill and biotechnology.Frankfurt, SD Couple Recognized for Conservation Efforts
Published March 13, 2022
A farming couple from Frankfort, South Dakota are the regional winners of the American Soybean Association’s Conservation Legacy Award. Brian and Jamie Johnson have raised crops and cattle for 15 years. They rotate corn, soybeans, small grains and plant cover…American Soybean Association Recognizes Worth
Published March 13, 2022
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth received the American Soybean Association’s Outstanding State Volunteer Award at the Commodity Classic. This award recognizes dedication and contributions of volunteers with at least three years of service to the soybean industry. Worth is…Johnson Awarded Distinguished Leadership Award
Published March 13, 2022
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Nancy Johnson was awarded the American Soybean Association’s Distinguished Leadership Award during the Commodity Classic. This award recognizes a grower or association staff member dedicated to achieving successes to benefit soybean growers. Johnson’s…