Articles tagged under: American Soybean Association
Deputy Secretary Censky to Return to ASA
Published September 18, 2020
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky is returning to his previous role as CEO of the American Soybean Association. Censky, who is a Minnesota native, served at the helm of ASA for 21 years before joining USDA in 2017. According to…American Soybean Association Celebrates 100 Years
Published August 4, 2020
The American Soybean Association celebrated their 100-year anniversary on Tuesday. At an in-person event, former leaders reflected on their time in the association and the progress made in agriculture. Current ASA President and Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon considered what would…Findlay Leaves American Soybean Association
Published June 29, 2020
As of June 26, Ryan Findlay is no longer the Chief Executive Officer at the American Soybean Association. An ASA spokesperson didn’t give a reason why, but told the Red River Farm Network in a statement they are appreciative of…Gerlt Joins American Soybean Association
Published June 19, 2020
The American Soybean Association hired Scott Gerlt as its first ever economist. In this new role, Gerlt will provide insight on agricultural economics and analysis of current and future ASA policy. Gerlt previously worked as an agricultural agronomist for the…ASA President Responds to Dicamba Litigation
Published June 18, 2020
American Soybean Association President and Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon got most of his dicamba applied before the June 20 cutoff, but others weren't as lucky. "The weather and court ruling has definitely been frustrating and adding stress to farmers."…Ag Coalition Responds to Dicamba Ruling
Published June 17, 2020
A coalition of national grower trade associations including the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association and others are getting involved in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ dicamba case. On Tuesday, the coalition filed an amicus brief, otherwise known…Houston Rounds Out ASA Policy Team
Published May 13, 2020
As of June 1, Virginia Houston will join the American Soybean Association staff as director of government affairs. Houston will focus on trade issues. Previously, Houston has worked for the American Seed Trade Association, National Pork Producers Council and Animal…The Long-Term Benefits of the Phase One Trade Deal
Published February 28, 2020
American Soybean Association Vice President Kevin Scott sees long term benefits to U.S. soybean farmers from the phase one trade agreement. "We've thought the trade one deal would be a positive in the markets, but it's been a challenge. There…Optimistic that Trade with China Will Pick Up
Published February 28, 2020
American Soybean Association President Bill Gordon remains optimistic that trade with China will pick up, but it might take a while. "It's never perfect, but if we can get these markets to respond positively, farmers will grow soybeans. We had…