Articles tagged under: Kevin Scott
Year in Review: Names in the News
Published January 3, 2022
Leadership changes were seen during the past year. Kevin Paap decided not to seek re-election for Minnesota Farm Bureau President and Waverly, Minnesota farmer Dan Glessing was elected to the leadership role. In 2021, Kimball, Minnesota cattle farmer Don Schiefelbein…Infrastructure Bill Gets Signed, Attention Shifts to Build Back Better
Published November 22, 2021
American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott attended the signing of the infrastructure bill in Washington D.C. "ASA is very much in favor of this bipartisan infrastructure package," says Scott. "It was fun to be back in-person to meet with the…Possible Tax Change Seen as a Burden for Agriculture
Published September 1, 2021
The House delayed a vote on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill until the end of this month to focus on the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package. American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott, who farms in southeastern South Dakota, said the…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.…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…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 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…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…