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ASA Today Newsletter


an  I N D E X  to ASA TODAY


A Monthly Publication of the American Soybean Association Produced 
Exclusively for ASA Members

 

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Current Issue

July-August 2010

  • ASA Photo Contest Winners Announced, 
    New Contest Underway

  • ASA Conducts 
    Summer Board Meetings in Washington

  • ASA Envisions Farm Programs that are more Efficient, Effective, and Defensible

  • Biodiesel Tax Credit Still Unresolved, ASA Welcomes House Ag Committee Vote to Lift Restrictions on Cuba

  • ASA Testifies on Importance of China Market to U.S. Soybean Exports

  • AGP Plans Expansion at the Port of Grays Harbor, Checkoff Salutes U.S. Poultry and Livestock Industries

  • ASA Supports Administration’s Commitment to FTA with South Korea

Past Issues

June 2010  
ASA Facing Down Myths and Misconceptions about Farm Subsidies, 
ASA Membership Vital to the Success of U.S. Soybean Farmers

ASA Soy Champion: 
Rep. Leonard Boswel

ASA Announces 2012 Farm Bill Working Group

ASA Participates in NAFB Washington Watch, 
ASA Completes SoyStats® 2010 Project

Availability of Post-Patent Biotech Seed Traits

U.S. Soybean Leaders in Japan with Secretary Vilsack, 
Checkoff-Funded Drought Research Makes Breakthrough

ASA Advises NRC that Soy Oil can Fulfill Demand for Food, Feed and Fuel
May 2010  
ASA Celebrates 8th Annual Congressional Soyfoods Lunch On Capitol Hill

ASA Board Meets in Washington, D.C., 
ASA Leaders Press Issues on the Hill

ASA Participates In First DOJ/USDA Workshop 
on Agricultural Competition

Leadership At Its Best Graduates its 18th Class
April 2010  
Enter the ASA “Farm Life and Land” Photo Contest, Reconnecting America with their Food

Cruising to Success 
at Commodity Classic

ASA Voting Delegates 
Set Policy Direction

Conservation Legacy Winners Announced, Young Leaders Complete Part II Training

ASA Presents Top Association and 
Recruiting Awards
March 2010  
Social Media for Soybean Farmers, Social Media Can Help Tell Our Story

ASA Applauds EPA RFS2 Final Rule Favorable to Biodiesel

ASA Supports Resolution to Prevent EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases

Special Insert: 
Secure Optimal Yield 2009 Harvest Report
Sponsored by BASF

February 2010  
ASA Continues to Work for Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive 

Soybean Leadership College Shines, Grab Your Surfboard and Join Us for the ASA Auction

Meet ASA’s Board of Directors for 2010  

ASA Outreach in Europe Continues to Advance Benefits of Biotechnology, ASA 90th Anniversary Celebration Underway

WSF Taps Ruby as New Executive Director

Turkey Cancels Anti-Biotech Regulation, Restores Importation of U.S. Soy 
January 2010  
ASA Q&A with Rob Joslin, ASA’s new President 

ASA Members Encouraged to Take Advantage of Benefits

ASA Announces 2010 Officers, FAS Deputy Administrator Christian Foster Addresses ASA Board  

ASA Soy Champion: Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond

ASA Launches Online Advocacy Training Center for Growers 

U.S. Soy Exports to Resume after European Commission Votes to Approve Syngenta’s Biotech Corn, Cruise to Success at Commodity Classic

ASA Urges Emergency Financial Aid to Assist Farmers with Devastating Losses 
December 2009  
Top Recruiters Congratulated for 2009 Achievements

Thank You to the 2008-2009 ASA Recruiters

Enter the ASA “Farm Life and Land” Photo Contest 

ASA Provides WTO Priorities to Ambassador Kirk, ASA Members to Receive 2010 U.S. Soybean Industry Calendar 

ASA Provides WTO Priorities to Ambassador Kirk, ASA Members to Receive 2010 U.S. Soybean Industry Calendar 

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will Perform at Commodity Classic, ASA Participates in Soya Oilseed Summit and Transportation Conference

Turkey Issues Anti-Biotech Regulation
October-November 2009  
ASA is 90 Years Strong

ASA Champion: Rep. John Shimkus

Leadership At Its Best - Part I, REAP Tours Visit S. Dakota and Virginia 

ASA Vice President Hosts Chinese Soybean Buyers, ASA Leaders Meet with EPA Officials during Iowa Ag Tour

Ag Producer Leader Calls Increased Funding Key to Farm Bill Research Title Implementation, ASA Congratulates USDA on Transforming Ag Research with NIFA

ASA Signs Letter of Intent with Taiwanese Buyers, $392 Million of U.S. Ag Products Purchased at Southeast Asia Conference

Climate Change Draft Bill Proposed In The Senate
September 2009  
Members Encouraged to Signup for ASA Weekly Leader Letter, ASA Organizes Meeting on 
EU Suspension of U.S. Soybean Imports 

WSF and Cargill Feeding Children in Guatemala, Consumers Believe Soy Is a Healthy Food

ASA Urges Activism to Safeguard Biodiesel Demand 

ASA Supports Resolution to Prevent EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases


July-August 2009  
Announcing DTN Mobile® the Newest ASA Member Benefit, ASA President is Guest of the Week on Commodity WRAP

ASA Hosts Soybean Legislative Forum

ASA Supports President Obama’s Budget Request for Aquaculture Research, ASA Strongly Endorses Peterson Provisions in House Climate 
Change Bill

ASA Testifies Federal Policy Undermining Investor Confidence in Biodiesel

Increasing Soybean Yields

U.S. Soy Leaders Visit Colombia to Study Potential of Free Trade Agreement 


June 2009  
On Your Behalf: Biotechnology, Membership Chair Encourages Year-round Recruiting

Soy Champion Rep. Frank Lucas

ASA Organizes Commodity Roundtable in Washington, D.C., There’s Always Time For ASA Members To Save Money On Cabela’s Merchandise

Soybean Farmers and Allied Industry Help Feed the World’s Hungry, ASA Completes SoyStats® 2009 Project

Growing Value Through Component Premiums

ASA Policy Task Force Assignments Announced, Soybean Checkoff Outlines Future Priorities

ASA Refutes EPA’s Proposed Indirect Land Use Rules to House Committee

Special Insert: 
Secure Optimal Yield 2009 Plant Health Report
Sponsored by BASF


May 2009  
Leadership At Its Best – Part II Completed; In the Best Interests of Soybean Farmers

ASA Declares an Historic Milestone in the Advancement of Biotech Soybeans

Record Crowd At ASA’s Congressional Soyfoods Luncheon

ASA Completes Biotech Outreach Mission
 to the EU

Soy Exports Reach One Billion Bushels For Marketing Year; Harden Named USDA Assistant Secretary For Congressional Relations

ASA Outlines Key Policy Issues


April 2009  
Commodity Classic Sets New Trade Show Record

ASA Presents Top Association and Recruiting Awards; 
Conservation Legacy Winners Announced

Voting Delegates Set Policy Direction for 2009-2010

Young Leaders Class Completes Training

New Soybean Traits Gain South Korean Approvals; 
EU Imposes Duties On Imports Of U.S. Biodiesel

Groups Send Food Aid Letter To Secretary Vilsack;
Researchers Identify Drought-Hardy Soybean Line

ASA Leaders Meet With Ag Secretary Vilsack 


March 2009  
Membership Representation Value; 
On Your Behalf

Funding for 
Soybean Rust Monitoring

Soybean Priorities for Obama; LibertyLink® Progress in S. Korea

Innovations Moving Soybean Meal Faster

History of Soy Exports to Japan; WSF Support Spouts

Ag Sustainability Report Released; Checkoff Supports Animal Ag

Latin America 
Trade Policy 

Special Insert: 
Secure Optimal Yield 2009 Herbicide Report
Sponsored by BASF



February 2009  
ASA Supports USDA on ACRE Program

Secretary Schafer Recommends Checkoff Audit 

Your 2009 ASA Board Members

Soybean Leadership College Held

Join World Soy Foundation Acre Challenge

Saddle Up for the ASA Auction at Classic

Quality Conference Builds Crucial Relationships


January 2009  
In the Best Interest of U.S. Soybean Farmers

ASA Q&A with Johnny Dodson, ASA’s new President

Experienced ASA Recruiters Give Helpful Advice on Finding New Members

ASA Board Calls for USDA Investigation of National Soybean Checkoff Program

ASA Soybean Champion: Sen. Blanche Lincoln

ASA Welcomes EU Import Approval for Roundup Ready 2 Yield™ Soybeans

Mayfield and Glenn to be Featured at Classic General Session

Soybean Checkoff Looks to Address Transportation Challenges 

ASA Announces 2008-2009 Officers and Committee Assignments

Special Insert: 
Secure Optimal Yield 2008 Harvest Report
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December 2008  
Celebrating Membership
Top Recruiters Named
Soybean Calendar
Classic Entertainment
Biodiesel Tax Credit
EU Zero Tolerance
Waterways Council


October-November 2008  
Membership Benefits
SOY Scholarship
ASA Defeats Biotech Ban
Soy Champion Pomeroy
Record Soybean Exports
Leadership At Its Best

Special Insert: 
Secure Optimal Yield 2008 Growing Season Report

Sponsored by BASF


September 2008  
Member Savings Links
REAP Tours Complete
EU Biotech Tolerance
Flawed WTO Pact


July-August 2008  
Senate Looks at Food Prices
Soybeans at the White House
Soy Champion Herseth-Sandlin
ASA-IM Hires Aquaculture TD
ASA at DOHA Roundtable
Treated Seed Out of Shipments


June 2008  
New and Top Recruiters
Call for Farm Photos
Hawaiian Aquaculture
Roundup Ready 2 Yield
ASA Comments CFTC
Biotech Outreach


May 2008  
ASA Forms MPWG
Interactive Policy
Colombia FTA
Soyfoods Lunch
International News
Leadership Graduates
Commodity Classic 2009

Special Insert: 
World Demand for Soybeans Prompts U.s. Farmers to Adopt Innovative Practices

Sponsored by BASF


April 2008 Sponsored by ASA
Commodity Classic Wrap Up
Recruiting and Association Awards
Voting Delegates Set Policy
ASA Board of Directors Meet
Young Leaders Celebrate 25th
Cracking the Genome Code


March 2008
Sponsored by ASA
Soy Champion Grassley
Membership Campaign
Precision Ag Education


February 2008
Sponsored by ASA
New Champaign Launched
State Presidents Meet
Spring Meeting Announced
SoyGrowers Traffic Report
Biodiesel and Petroleum
Soy Added to WIC
SoyPAC at Classic

Special Insert: 
No Better Time to
Maximize Yield Potential

Sponsored by BASF
January 2008 Sponsored by ASA
If You Believe, Belong
FFA “10 x 15” Program
ASA Election Date Change
Soybean Calendars Ship
Leadership College Held
Grower Advisory
Output of Crop Onputs
 

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