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Scott Assumes the Executive Director Role with SD Soybean

Published July 3, 2026

With the retirement of Jerry Schmitz, Kevin Scott is the new executive director of the South Dakota Soybean Association and the South Dakota Research and Promotion Council. Scott is a Valley City farmer and past president of the South Dakota…

A New Role for SD Soybean Leader

Published January 13, 2026

Kevin Scott has been named the new assistant executive director for the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and the South Dakota Soybean Association. Scott will transition into the executive director role in July when Jerry Schmitz retires. Scott…

A Part of the Negotiation Process

Published March 2, 2025

There is apprehension about a potential trade war with tariffs scheduled to kick in Tuesday. South Dakota farmer Kevin Scott is a past president of the American Soybean Association and said tariffs are part of the negotiating process. "The negotiating…

East River and West River Crops Differ

Published August 28, 2022

American Soybean Association Chairman Kevin Scott farms east of Sioux Falls and says South Dakota’s crop is highly variable. "The eastern edge has had some rains so the crop looks good there, but the western portion of the state is…

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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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Scott Assumes the Executive Director Role with SD Soybean

A New Role for SD Soybean Leader

A Part of the Negotiation Process

East River and West River Crops Differ

Year in Review: Names in the News

Infrastructure Bill Gets Signed, Attention Shifts to Build Back Better

Possible Tax Change Seen as a Burden for Agriculture

White House and Senators Agree on Infrastructure Plan

Farmers Don’t Want to Lose Stepped-Up Basis

Ag Leaders Kick Off Commodity Classic Opening Session

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