Articles tagged under: American Soybean Association
Cautious Optimism Ahead of the G20 Summit
Published November 15, 2018
American Soybean Association President John Heisdorffer is optimistic the upcoming trade meeting between the U.S. and China ahead of the G20 summit will include positive dialogue. However, he's seen it before where negotiations start and then, discussions pull back. "The…Trade Momentum Welcomed
Published October 17, 2018
The Trump Administration is beginning trade negotiations with Japan, the European Union and United Kingdom. That’s on top of a bilateral trade agreement with South Korea and the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The American Soybean Association welcomes this move and encourages…Biofuel Supporters Ask Trump for RFS Support
Published September 20, 2018
In a letter, the National Biodiesel Board and the American Soybean Association are asking President Trump to provide additional help in supporting policies to expand production and use of biodiesel. NBB CEO Donnell Rehagen says the EPA offered too little…A Damaged Relationship
Published September 8, 2018
Chinese leaders are telling U.S. soybean farmers they don’t need U.S. soybeans. U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chair Monte Peterson, who farms at Valley City, North Dakota, met with Chinese buyers during USSEC's Global Grain Exchange. "The spokesman for the Chinese…An Uphill Trade Struggle
Published August 9, 2018
Tyler, Minnesota farmer Joel Schreurs is on the American Soybean Association Trade, Policy and International Affairs committee. "It's been an uphill struggle this last month or so. Your guess is as good as mine as far as what the future holds.…Farmers Impacted by Trade Dispute
Published July 11, 2018
The trade war between the U.S. and China is heating up with the Trump Administration announcing additional tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200 billion. American Soybean Association Treasurer Bill Gordon wants this trade war to end. Gordon, who farms in southwestern…Soybean Farmers Feel the Pain
Published July 9, 2018
Since the talk of tariffs began in March, soybean prices have dropped more than $2 per bushel. In a statement, the American Soybean Association said soybean farmers will feel the full impact of this trade retaliation. China has added a…Soybean Growers Seeking Young Leader Program Applicants
Published July 6, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association is seeking applicants for the 2018/19 Young Leader Program. The program is designed for active farming individuals and couples who are passionate about the future of agriculture. Participants will gain knowledge about soybean policy,…Kukowski Elected to ASA Board
Published June 29, 2018
Strathcona, Minnesota farmer Jim Kukowski has been elected to serve on the American Soybean Association board. Kukowski represents Roseau and Lake of the Woods counties on the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association board. Minnesota has five directors on the ASA board.