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Statement from the ASA on State of the Union Address


President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 24. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
American Soybean Association (ASA) President Steve Wellman issues the following statement on President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address:

"The president stood before both houses of Congress and the American people to put forth his vision and proposals for strengthening America’s economy. America's soybean industry plays a vital role in this effort."

Read ASA's complete response to the State of the Union Address.

 
 

Soybeans Most Affected by Reduced Dredging of Mississippi River

A study released Jan. 11 shows that soybeans and other ag commodities will be the most affected by draft reductions brought on by reduced dredging on the Mississippi River.

ASA supports full funding for dredging activities and also supports the Realize America’s Maritime Promise Act that would

reform the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund to prevent money collected from being diverted to the General Treasury for other purposes. Hear more from ASA Board member Ron Kindred on the Soy Radio Newsline.
 

ASA Tells Story of Success for Soybean Growers in 2011


Implementing legislation for the free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. Passage of these FTAs was one of ASA's key accomplishments in 2011. (U.S. Chamber of Commerce photo)
American Soybean Association (ASA) farmer-leaders reviewed the key accomplishments from a year that saw ASA serve soybean farmers by protecting and increasing the market value and opportunities for U.S. soybeans.

ASA had a highly successful year in 2011 for its members and soybean farmers, and 2012 promises to be a year full of challenges.

See ASA’s complete summary of accomplishments for soybean growers in 2011.

 

Register for ASA Soy Social and Auction

The American Soybean Association’s (ASA) Seventh Annual Soy Social and Auction, "Nashville Nights and Sights," will be March 1, 2012 during Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn. For 2012 ASA is adding some exciting new events including a special early item-viewing opportunity and on online auction conducted prior to the event at Commodity Classic. For more information and to register go to www.soygrowers.com/policy/pac.htm.
 

Murphy Elected ASA First Vice President

(L to R) Danny Murphy, Steve Wellman, and Alan Kemper (ASA photo by Bob Callanan)
The ASA Board of Directors elected Danny Murphy, a soybean producer from Canton, Miss., as ASA First Vice President for 2012. The Board also confirmed Steve Wellman, a producer from Syracuse, Neb., as President, and Alan Kemper, a producer from Lafayette, Ind., as Chairman. The elections were held during the ASA Winter Board meetings in Saint Louis.
 

ASA Vice President Reviews Progress on Panama Canal Projects


A ship passes through the Panama Canal (American Soybean Association International Marketing photo)
American Soybean Association (ASA) Vice President Bob Worth was part of a group of U.S. soybean growers to visit the Panama Canal recently.

"The new expansion is really exciting," Worth said. "It’s going to be able to take the large Panamax ships fully loaded. Through the old canal system, they can only take two-thirds of a load because the canal is not deep enough. Right now, 44 percent of American soybeans are going through the Panama Canal. [With the expansion] that is going to be raised to 60 percent."


Hear more on ASA’s Soy Radio Newsline.
 

ASA Leaders Promote Soybean Farmer Agenda at Trade Talk

American Soybean Association (ASA) President Alan Kemper, Chairman Rob Joslin, and First Vice President Steve Wellman were in Kansas City, Mo. to participate in Trade Talk at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention.

More than 40 interviews with radio and television broadcasters provided ASA leaders an opportunity to discuss ASA’s legislative priorities.


From left: Joslin, Kemper and Wellman in ASA’s booth at Trade Talk. (ASA photo by Cassandra Langley). See additional photos on ASA’s Facebook page.
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

     
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