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Soybean Basis Drops Below Historical Averages Across U.S.

Published October 14, 2025

US Soybean farmers have faced a challenging year in 2025, and American Soybean Association Economist Jacquie Holland says that’s reflected in current basis levels, especially for farmers in the Northern Plains. "We're seeing basis levels for soybeans fall below historical…

ASA: Trade Policy Hurts U.S. Soybean Farmers

Published September 28, 2025

The American Soybean Association is raising alarms over U.S. trade policy, saying it puts farmers at a disadvantage in the global marketplace. ASA President Caleb Ragland pointed to Argentina’s recent export moves as an example. “They agreed to pause their…

Minnesota Soybean Farmers Take On DC

Published July 17, 2025

Strathcona farmer Jim Kukowski was part of a Minnesota Soybean Growers Association delegation in Washington, D.C., to advocate for action on the long-delayed farm bill. Kukowski, who serves on both the MSGA and the American Soybean Association boards, said the…

90-Day Pause Seen as a Trade Reset Opportunity

Published May 12, 2025

The American Soybean Association sees the decision to lower tariffs between the U.S. and China for 90 days as a chance to rebuild a market that has not fully recovered from the previous trade war. ASA President Caleb Ragland said…

Soy Leaders Urge Policy Action

Published March 2, 2025

North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock says we're long overdue for a new farm bill. "We've extended the 2018 farm bill twice now." There's a lot on the agenda for federal policy right now. We're still waiting to…

EPA Herbicide Strategy Ruling Leaves Ag Groups Frustrated

Published August 23, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency has released its finalized version of the Endangered Species Act Herbicide Strategy, which has been met with concern from multiple agriculture groups. American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle said the agency made some concessions from the…

A Focus on the U.S.-China Trade Relationship

Published March 4, 2024

The American Soybean Association wants improvements made to the trade title in the new farm bill. With China's economy dealing with a slight downturn, ASA board member Ronnie Russell believes that efforts should be focused on increasing trade with the…

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Soybean Basis Drops Below Historical Averages Across U.S.

ASA: Trade Policy Hurts U.S. Soybean Farmers

Minnesota Soybean Farmers Take On DC

90-Day Pause Seen as a Trade Reset Opportunity

Soy Leaders Urge Policy Action

EPA Herbicide Strategy Ruling Leaves Ag Groups Frustrated

A Focus on the U.S.-China Trade Relationship

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ASA Goes to Capitol Hill

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