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


 

Current Issue

June 2009
Sponsored by
ASA 

  • 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

Past Issues

May 2009

Sponsored by ASA
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

Sponsored by ASA
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

Sponsored by ASA
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

Sponsored by ASA
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

Sponsored by ASA
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
Download this 224 kb PDF file

Sponsored by BASF

December 2008

Sponsored by ASA
Celebrating Membership
Top Recruiters Named
Soybean Calendar
Classic Entertainment
Biodiesel Tax Credit
EU Zero Tolerance
Waterways Council

October-November 2008

Sponsored by ASA
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
Sponsored by ASA
Member Savings Links
REAP Tours Complete
EU Biotech Tolerance
Flawed WTO Pact
July-August 2008

Sponsored by ASA
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

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

Sponsored by ASA
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
December 2007 Sponsored by ASA
Cabela’s Gift Cards
2007 Recruiter List
Soy Champion Emerson
Young Leaders 25th
Precision Ag Meetings
ASA at WTO Talks
Grand Ole Opry 

Special Insert: 
Applying Today’s Knowledge to Next Year’s Soybeans

Sponsored by BASF
October-November 2007 Sponsored by ASA
New Membership Benefits
SOY Scholarship Announced
Senate Approves WRDA
EU Says LibertyLink® Safe
DuPont Launches AYT
Leadership At Its Best

Special Insert: 
Secure Optimal Yield 2007 Growing Season Report

Sponsored by BASF
September 2007 Sponsored by AGP
REAP Tours
RR2Y Seed Approvals
House Passes Farm Bill
House Passes Energy Bills
Offshore Aquaculture
Soymeal for India’s Layers

Special Insert: 
Precision Partnership

Sponsored by
John Deere Ag Management Solutions
July-August 2007 Sponsored by AGP
Q&A with ASA’s New President
Capitol Hill Legislative Forum
Soy Champion Kent Conrad
“2000 to Grow On”
Meet ASA’s Board members
WRDA Legislation Passes
Brazil Ag Ministry on India
June 2007
Sponsored by Monsanto
Soy Transportation Coalition
REAP States Chosen
SoyPAC Statesmen
Trade with Cuba
New Soybean Event
Senate Testimony

May 2007
Sponsored by ASA
Soy Champion Harkin
International Growers’ Forum
Soyfoods Luncheon
Conservationists Recognized
Leadership Graduate

April 2007
Sponsored by ASA
Delegate Set Policy
Classic Well Attended
ASA Salutes Recruiters

Special Insert: 
Demand Calls For Increased Production Efficiency
Sponsored by BASF

March 2007
Sponsored by AGP
ASA Policy Updates
Low Linolenic Soy Oil
Membership Matters

February 2007
Sponsored by ASA
Soybean Leadership College
State Presidents Summit
SoyPAC Auction Planned

Special Insert: 
North and South American Growers Focus on India

January 2007
Sponsored by ASA
Reach for the Stars
“BUILD IT” Activities
Soy Yield Maximize

Special Insert: 
A New Strategy Emerges for Maximizing Soybean Yields
Sponsored by BASF
December 2006
Sponsored by ASA
ASA “Build It” Campaign
Soy Champion Sen. Chamblis
Collin Raye to Perform at Classic
Oilseed Farm Bill Priorities
AgriBusiness Council

October-November 2006
Sponsored by ASA
Soybean Leadership College
Survey Results
Leadership At Its Best
Regional Exchange Tours
Marine Aquaculture

Special Insert: 
Partners for Half a Century

September 2006 Sponsored by ASA
Soybean Champion Peterson
Senate Passes WRDA
DOHA Deadlock
Drought in the South

July-August 2006 Sponsored by ASA
Q&A with ASA’s new President
Capitol Hill Legislative Summit
Biodiesel Legislative Priorities
NAWG at Commodity Classic

June 2006 Sponsored by ASA
Soybean Champion Talent
ASA & China Sign Agreement
Recruiter Season Ends
Philippines Buys U.S. Soymeal

May 2006 Sponsored by ASA
China Trade Access
Soyfoods Luncheon
GAO Report on SBR
Leaders on the Hill
Leadership At Its Best

April 2006 Sponsored by ASA
Recap of Commodity Classic
Conservation Award Winners
Environmental Leadership
Young Leaders Class of 2006
Voting Delegates Set Policy

Special Insert: 
Weed Resistance Management

March 2006 Sponsored by ASA
Why Membership Matters
Save Your Seed Receipts
Rust Education in Five States
Mapping the Soy Genome
Leadership College Held
WTO Frustrates Growers

February 2006 Sponsored by ASA
WTO Outcome Disappointing
Defense Studying Biodiesel
Saving Fuel on the Farm
SoyPAC Fundraising

January 2006 Sponsored by ASA
ASA Trade Priorities
Defending Biodiesel Tax
Lorrie Morgan at Classic
“BUILD IT” News & Notes

December 2005 Sponsored by ASA
Membership Program
Harvesting IP Beans
Quest for Perfect Oil
All-Time Record Exports
Legume Genomics Funding
Urging WRDA Floor Vote

Special Insert: 
Soybean Rust Update


Oct/Nov 2005 Sponsored by ASA
Genomics Coalition Bears Fruit
I KY-OH Host REAP Tours
Leadership Program Kickoff
Rust Prevention Summit Held

September 2005 Sponsored by ASA
Soyfoods Luncheon
Identity Preserved Soy
New IM Entity Formed
Conservationists Sought

July/August 2005 Sponsored by ASA
Q &  A With New ASA President
Senate Passes Energy Bill and CAFTA
ASA Leaders Testify at Hearings
Program Trains Environmental Leaders

June 2005 Sponsored by SoyRAP
One-Billionth Biotech Acre Planted
Delivered in Half the Time
ASA Inaugurates Soy Pavilion
Legislative Directories Available

May 2005 Sponsored by Monsanto
Sen. Lincoln Receives ASA Award
Q & A With Monsanto V.P.
ASA & Syngenta Train Leaders
More Soybeans Go South

April 2005 Sponsored by ASA
Commodity Classic a Success
Johanns Provides Keynote Address
ASA Pushes for CAFTA Approval
Checkoff Works to Bust Rust

March 2005 Sponsored by AGP
Crop Insurance for Soybean Rust
ASA Members-Only Resources Online
AGP Soy Product Used in Hungary
ASA Photo Contest Winners Announced

February 2005 Sponsored by ASA
Army Chief Endorses Plan for River Locks
Shrimp Tax Could Affect U.S. Soy Exports
Conservation Award Winners Announced
ASA Creates Political Action Committee

January 2005 Sponsored by AGP
Push For Energy Bill Continues 
ASA Challenges EU Requirements
ASA Joins Transportation Group
Register Now For Commodity Classic
Growers Urged to Contact EPA 

December 2004   Sponsored by ASA
Biodiesel Victory Achieved 
ASA Pursues Priorities
India Campaign Promotes Soy
ASA Adopts Tagline

Oct/Nov 2004    Sponsored by ASA
Ag Negotiator Talks With Farmers 
Brazil Royalty Collection Update
Free Soy Stats Guides Available
Enter ASA’s Photo Contest


September 2004   Sponsored by AGP
New ASA Executive Committee 
Soy’s Growing Role in Aquaculture
Conservation Awards Program Underway
Soy Solutions to Trans Fat Issue

July/August 2004   Sponsored by ASA
Q & A With New ASA President 
ASA Endorses Corps’ Plan for Locks
Step Up to the Plate for ASA
National Soybean Rust Strategy Needed

June 2004 Sponsored by Monsanto
U.S.-China Trade Briefing 
ASA Submits Rust Comments
Improving Competitiveness
ASA Leadership Training

May 2004   Sponsored by AGP
Soy Tasting for Congress
Q&A With NAFB President
Europe and Maghreb Mission
Port of Grays Harbor Opens

April 2004 Sponsored by ASA
Bill Includes Soymilk Provision
Commodity Classic Sets Record
APHIS Reviews Rust Risks
China Issues Final Safety Permit

March 2004 Sponsored by ASA
Senegal Soy Project Praised
Soy Ink Supporters Recognized
Soybean Quality Counts
Conservation Winners Announced

February 04 Sponsored by ASA
ASA Inks Agreement With China
ASA Ready for Energy Bill Debate
ASA Hosts Soybean Rust Conference
CAFTA Negotiations Completed

January 04 Sponsored by ASA
Push For Energy Bill Continues
ASA Challenges EU Requirements
ASA Joins Transportation Group
Register Now For Commodity Classic
Growers Urged to Contact EPA

 

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