Articles tagged under: Steve Censky
Tight Supplies May Require the U.S. to Import Soybeans
Published March 10, 2021
Soybean supplies are tight this year. American Soybean Growers Association Chairman and Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon says one year can make a big difference. "Last year, we were talking about having all of these extra soybeans. China wasn't buying.…American Soybean Association Focuses on 2021 Policy Priorities
Published December 27, 2020
Heading into 2021, the American Soybean Association is focusing on policy priorities with a new administration and Congress. Top policy priorities will be COVID response and an infrastructure package. "I think infrastructure is going to be high on the list…Perdue Says New CFAP Addresses Eligibility Concerns
Published September 18, 2020
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is meant to be an improvement over the first program. More commodities will be included in CFAP 2, including sugarbeets, all classes of wheat and turkey production. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the program…American Soybean Association Celebrates 100 Years
Published August 4, 2020
The American Soybean Association celebrated their 100-year anniversary on Tuesday. At an in-person event, former leaders reflected on their time in the association and the progress made in agriculture. Current ASA President and Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon considered what would…New Biofuels Grant Program Details Available
Published May 25, 2020
USDA unveiled more details of a new competitive grant program called the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. This encourages biofuel infrastructure improvements. "If any kind of fuel retailer or distributor is able to apply for the funding, the application window…Censky Calls Trade Deal a “Bonanza” for US Agriculture
Published January 20, 2020
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky said the signing of the trade deal with China will be huge for all of agriculture. It "addresses the longstanding market access barriers that China has…The Next Steps in the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
Published September 26, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Steve Censky tells the Red River Farm Network the final details are being worked on for the first stage of the U.S. and Japan trade agreement. This will happen within the next two weeks.…Censky on the U.S. and China Trade Relationship
Published August 23, 2019
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky says it remains to be seen if China will re-engage in a meaningful way in future trade discussions. Censky says the long-term goal is for China to be a fair trader. "We still want…SD Governor’s Agricultural Summit Focuses on Economic Impact of Ag
Published July 9, 2019
South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Kim Vanneman says the South Dakota Governor's Agricultural Summit will be a packed two days, featuring speakers like USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky. "He will update us on farm bill implementation and more," says Vanneman. There’s…