Articles tagged under: American Soybean Association
White House and Senators Agree on Infrastructure Plan
Published June 25, 2021
The White House and a bipartisan group of Senators reached an agreement on infrastructure. The $1.2 trillion deal is less than the $2.3 trillion President Biden initially proposed. Roads, bridges, broadband and electric vehicles are included in the framework agreement.…Tax Proposals Seen as a Threat
Published May 12, 2021
A coalition of more than 40 farm groups is voicing concern about President Biden’s tax proposal. In a letter to congressional leadership, these groups emphasized the need for the current estate tax exclusion limits and stepped-up basis. A continuation of…Farmers Don’t Want to Lose Stepped-Up Basis
Published April 8, 2021
A group of lawmakers want to eliminate stepped-up basis. The American Soybean Association and American Farm Bureau released an analysis to explain what the elimination of this benefit would mean to agriculture. ASA President and South Dakota farmer Kevin Scott…ASA and Corteva Announce 38th Class of Young Leaders
Published March 30, 2021
The American Soybean Association and Corteva Agriscience has announced its latest young leader class. The leadership group includes Kelli and Jeff Sorenson of Morgan, Minnesota, Andrew and Brittni Cossette of Fargo, North Dakota and Taylor and John Elverson of Sherman,…ASA Gives Awards
Published March 18, 2021
The American Soybean Association recognized two individuals for leadership within the soybean industry. Dr. Pengyin Chen of Missouri, received the Pinnacle Award, and John Heisdorffer of Iowa received the Distinguished Leadership Award.Ag Leaders Kick Off Commodity Classic Opening Session
Published March 3, 2021
American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott, who farms at Valley Springs, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges seen with the pandemic. "One of our primary goals is to have face-to-face time with our legislators." Scott said the ASA adapted by…American Soybean Association Focuses on 2021 Policy Priorities
Published December 27, 2020
Heading into 2021, the American Soybean Association is focusing on policy priorities with a new administration and Congress. Top policy priorities will be COVID response and an infrastructure package. "I think infrastructure is going to be high on the list…American Soybean Association Names 2021 Leadership
Published December 11, 2020
The American Soybean Association elected a new governing committee for 2021. Valley Springs, South Dakota farmer Kevin Scott is president. Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon moves into the chairmanship role. Four new at-large members were named to the governing committee.…Scott Ready to Lead ASA
Published December 11, 2020
The new president of the American Soybean Association is Kevin Scott. Scott and his family farm in the southeast part of South Dakota, near Valley Springs. Scott says it’s been an interesting year for the U.S. soybean industry. "We had…