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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.

ASA National Award Goes to MN Farmer

Published March 4, 2024

The American Soybean Association presented Hallock, Minnesota farmer Theresia Gillie with its Outstanding State Volunteer Award. Gillie is a past president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and has been one of the state’s top membership recruiters. Gillie is also…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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ASA Welcomes Second Economist to Team

ASA National Award Goes to MN Farmer

ASA President Provides D.C. Update

ASA Wants Farm Bill Done in ’24

Kukowski to Serve on ASA Executive Committee

Ag Leaders Respond to EPA Action

North Dakotan to Lead ASA

Farm Bill Outreach Continues

ASA Goes to Capitol Hill

Soybean Crush Projects Stalled by EPA Decision

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