ASA Soy Radio Newsline Archive

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July - December 2006

Listen to comments from Sonia Tomassone, the Foreign Trade Advisor for the Paraguayan Chamber of Oilseed Exporters as she talks about a joint grower trade mission to India. [12/29/06] Audio file length: 03:16 3076KB
Listen to comments from American Soybean Association past-President Ron Heck about his meeting with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Stephen Johnson to discuss agricultural dust regulations. [10/19/06] Audio file length: 01:46 1668KB 
Listen to comments from Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN-7th) Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, as he talks about the new Farm Bill. [10/04/06] Audio file length: 02:51 2675KB 
Listen to comments from ASA First Vice President John Hoffman, a producer from Waterloo, Iowa, about his Farm Bill testimony before the House Agriculture Committee. [09/20/06] Audio file length: 04:52 4570KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Steve Wellman about recognition ASA received for its role in the development of regulations for the Renewable Fuels Standard. [09/07/06] Audio file length: 01:33 1460KB 
Listen to comments from ASA member John Askew who has been named by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be the Administrator for Region 7. Askew is President of the Iowa Soybean Association and a sixth generation producer from Thurman, Iowa. [08/31/06] Audio file length: 02:30 2351KB 
Listen to comments from Toshihito Hirasawa, General Manager, Oilseeds, Fats & Oils Department at the Marubeni (commodities trading) Corporation in Japan, as he talks about the 50th anniversary of ASA’s international marketing office in Tokyo. [08/22/06] Audio file length: 05:08 2407KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Steve Wellman, a producer from Syracuse, Nebraska, about his Farm Bill testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing in Grand Island. [08/16/06] Audio file length: 01:04 1320KB
Listen to comments from Daniel Berman, USDA-FAS Minister-Counselor for Japan who talks about the 50th anniversary of ASA’s international marketing office and the working relationship between ASA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service. [07/21/06] Audio file length: 04:25 4148KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Bob Metz who says time is running out for a WTO agreement, but there is no reason to rush into a deal that doesn't deliver for U.S. agriculture. [07/06/06] Audio file length: 00:36 571KB (Audio provided by Stewart Doan of the Yancey Ag Network and KSSN in Little Rock, Arkansas.)

April - June 2006

Listen to comments from Dr. Gale Buchanan, under secretary for Research, Education and Economics at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about USDA’s work in aquaculture. [06/13/06] Audio file length: 03:36 3376KB
Listen to comments from ASA Chief Executive Officer Stephen Censky about ASA’s letter to President George W. Bush stating that unless U.S. soybean growers gain real access to foreign markets, the U.S. offer to reform domestic farm programs should not be on the negotiating table. [06/07/06] Audio file length: 03:57 3711KB 
Listen to comments from Dr. Gale Buchanan, who was recently confirmed by the United States Senate as under secretary for Research, Education and Economics at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this the first in a series of four topics, ASA asked Dr. Buchanan about the Federal soybean rust surveillance and reporting system. [05/24/06] Audio file length: 03:02 2854KB
Listen to comments from the American Soybean Association International Marketing (ASA-IM) Aquaculture Technical Director Dr. Michael Cremer about the demand for soybeans created by soy-based feed formulations for fish. [05/16/06] Audio file length: 05:12 4883KB
Listen to ASA's Biodiesel Priorities Media Teleconference featuring Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN), ASA President Bob Metz, and Ag Processing Inc (AGP) Senior Vice President, Industrial Products and Government Affairs John Campbell. [05/10/06] Audio file length: 44:38 48MB (This is a RealMedia Streaming Audio File.) 
Listen to comments from ASA past-President Bart Ruth about President Bush’s comments in support of soy biodiesel. [04/26/06] Audio file length: 03:11 2987KB 
Listen to comments from J.B. Penn, USDA Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, about U.S. soybean trade with China. [04/12/06] Audio file length: 02:29 2341KB 

January - March 2006

Listen to comments from American Soybean Association Vice President Gary Joachim about his Senate Finance Committee testimony on U.S.-China Economic Relations. [03/29/06] Audio file length: 02:46 2594KB
Listen to comments from Mike Yost, newly appointed Administrator for USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service as he talks about the road ahead. [03/14/06] Audio file length: 02:55 2740KB
Listen to comments from Selpha Trinidad, Animal Nutritionist with Cebu Superior Feedmill in the Philippines, on the reasons U.S. soybean meal is the clear choice for feed millers in the Philippines. [02/16/06]
Listen to comments from Ric Pinca, Vice President of the Philippine Association of Feed Millers, Inc. about U.S. soybean meal, ASA and AGP. [02/09/06]
Listen to comments from Governor Mike Rounds who talks about the Executive Order he signed last week promoting the use of biodiesel fuels in South Dakota. [01/31/06] Audio file length: 04:02 3791KB
Listen to comments from Dr. William Casady, Extension Associate Professor and Professional Engineer for Commercial Agric Program Cropping Systems at the University of Missouri, as he provides practical recommendations that require very little investment for producers to reduce their energy costs. [01/19/06] Audio file length: 05:51 5488KB
Listen to comments from Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns as he talks about the importance of international trade, CAFTA, China, and leadership training for farmers and ranchers. (Exclusive comments and interview from ASA’s Soybean Leadership College in Saint Charles, Mo.) [01/12/06] Audio file length: 05:59 5617 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Kristin Duncanson, a Minnesota farmer who serves as Chairman of the Minnesota Governor's Biodiesel Task Force, as she talks about a 21-day suspension of the state's biodiesel fuel mandate after reports of soy-based biodiesel clogging fuel filters. [01/03/06] 

October-December 2005

Listen to comments from ASA President Bob Metz as he discusses soybean  priorities with farm broadcaster Mike Hergert at the WTO Ministerial in Hong Kong. [12/15/05] Audio file length: 3:13 1133 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Bob Metz as he talks about a shipment of palm-oil based biodiesel from Ecuador and ASA’s efforts to plug a regulatory loophole in the new biodiesel tax incentive. [11/16/05] Audio file length: 3:15 3055 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Bob Metz talking about his Congressional testimony on ASA’s soy priorities for WTO negotiations. [11/03/05] Audio file length: 4:09 3891 KB 
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Joe Layton as he talks about the Legume Crop Genomics Initiative and up to $5 million in funding for research on legume crops such as soybeans. [10/26/05] Audio file length: 3:56 3691KB
Listen to comments from Dan Duran, Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed U.S. Soybean Export Council, as he talks about the challenges and opportunities ahead for U.S. soybean producers. [10/19/05] Audio file length: 4:50  4532KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Bob Metz talking about the Association’s soy priorities for the next Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations that are scheduled for Dec. 13-18, 2005, in Hong Kong. [10/12/05] Audio file length: 2:58  2779 KB 
Listen to comments from Kelly Brintle, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development for Ventura Foods, LLC., talking about the how the new low linolenic oil that will be processed from this year’s harvest of Vistive soybeans will help food companies reduce or eliminate trans fat. [10/05/05] Audio file length: 3:21 3140 KB

July - September 2005

Listen to comments from ASA President Bob Metz as he urges growers to conduct a visual inspection of overhead electrical lines during Farm Safety Week 2005. [09/20/05] Audio file length: 2:30 2347 KB 
Listen to comments from Mississippi Soybean Association State Executive Alan Blaine as he talks about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and the challenges that lie ahead for agricultural producers. [09/13/05] Audio file length: 6:19 5931 KB 
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Ron Kindred about his meeting with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Marcus Peacock at a roundtable meeting held during the Farm Progress Show. [09/06/05] Audio file length: 2:18 2148 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Vice President John Hoffman who is representing ASA at the White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation. [08/31/05] Audio file length: 4:01 3767 KB
Listen to comments from Indiana Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Chris Novak as he talks about the USDA Farm Bill Listening Session held last week in Indianapolis. [08/24/05] Audio file length: 5:36 5237 KB 
Listen to comments from Missouri Congressman Kenny Hulshof (R-9th) as he talks about the status and importance of new river locks on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. [08/17/08] Audio file length: 2:32 2377 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Chairman Neal Bredehoeft about the new United States Soybean Export Council. [08/08/05] Audio file length: 2:18 2153 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Chairman Neal Bredehoeft about House passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and how it will benefit soybean growers. [07/28/05] Audio file length: 2:20 2198 KB

April - June 2005

Listen to comments from ASA First Vice President Bob Metz about the importance of getting the biodiesel tax incentive extended and creating a Renewable Fuels Standard that requires use of fuels like biodiesel and ethanol. On June 28, the Senate passed an Energy Bill containing these key biodiesel provisions. [06/29/05] Audio file length: 2:47 2616 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft about economic relations between the United States and China. [06/22/05] Audio file length: 2:23 2230 KB
Listen to comments from ASA-China Aquaculture Program Manager Jim Zhang about growth in the aquaculture market in China and how ASA and soy are important factors in that growth. [06/15/05] Audio file length: 3:57 3706 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Chairman Ron Heck about ASA’s support of the Central America Free Trade Agreement and why it is important to U.S. soybean producers. [06/08/05] Audio file length: 2:09 2019 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft who is on a trade mission this week to the European Union (EU). From France, Bredehoeft talks about the EU’s position on biotechnology and the maturity of the biofuels industry in the EU. [06/01/05] Audio file length: 2:59 2811 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft about President Bush’s May 16 visit to a biodiesel production facility that uses U.S. grown soybeans to make soy biodiesel. [05/17/05] Audio file length: 2:11 2050 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft and ASA Chairman Ron Heck about the benefits that crop biotechnology delivers to producers, consumers and the environment, as ASA recognized the planting of the one-billionth acre of biotech crops in the world, during a press conference in Chicago, Illinois. According to an acreage counter developed by Truth About Trade and Technology, the one-billionth biotech acre was most likely planted somewhere in the world on May 9, 2005. [05/11/05] Audio file length: 4:25 4146 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Greg Leonard about ASA comments on issues related to crop insurance and soybean rust, that were submitted to the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. [05/04/05] Audio file length: 3:21 3144 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft about his testimony on soybean rust preparedness on April 27, before a joint hearing of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, and the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research. [04/27/05] Audio file length: 2:54 2726 KB

Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s newly funded coordinated framework for soybean rust surveillance and monitoring. [04/20/05] Audio file length: 2:30 2342 KB

Listen to comments from ASA Board member Scott Fritz about ASA’s support for the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and why it is so important to U.S. soybean growers. [04/13/05] Audio file length: 3:30 3284 KB
Listen to comments from Scott Fleetwood, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Nitragin, Incorporated, about the ASA/Nitragin Regional Exchange and Awareness Program, which is designed to expand the knowledge of soybean growers regarding agriculture and issues in regions outside their own. [04/06/05] Audio file length: 3:27 3236 KB

January - March 2005

Listen to comments from John Deere Manager of Product Planning, Worldwide Agriculture Equipment Division, Mike Miller, about what John Deere learned from its tests on spraying for Asian soybean rust in Brazil. [03/30/05] Audio file length: 4:02 3774 KB

Listen to comments from American Soybean Association (ASA) Chairman Ron Heck about ASA’s position on the possible reopening of the 2002 Farm Bill. [03/23/05] Audio file length: 1:59 1874 KB

Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft and Bayer CropScience Product Development Manager for Fungicides Jim Bloomberg about what they’re finding out regarding the treatment and management of soybean rust in Brazil that may help U.S. growers. They are participating in a Successful Farming Brazil Crop Tour sponsored by Bayer CropScience. [03/09/05] Audio file length: 4:08 3868 KB

Hear from American Soybean Association (ASA) First Vice President Bob Metz about comments that ASA submitted to the Internal Revenue Service regarding provisions of the biodiesel tax incentive. [02/16/05] Audio file length: 4:07 3861 KB

Listen to comments from ASA Chairman Ron Heck about concerns regarding the White House Administration’s 2006 budget proposal for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. [02/10/05] Audio file length: 1:57 1831 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Washington Representative Mark Palmer about ASA’s continued work with the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service regarding regulations for the biodiesel tax incentive. [02/02/05] Audio file length: 4:48 4511 KB
Listen to comments from the Administrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency, Ross Davidson, about the federal crop insurance program and coverage of Asian soybean rust. [01/26/05] Audio file length: 4:16 4005 KB
Listen to comments from the Director of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program, Jim Hershey. He talks about the use of textured soy protein in school feeding programs for children in the African country of Senegal. [01/19/05] Audio file length: 4:06 3844 KB

Listen to comments from Illinois farmer and crop insurance agent Brad Glenn. He provides information and advice about crop insurance for soybean rust. [01/12/05] Audio file length: 3:36 3384 KB

Listen to comments from ASA Board member and Commodity Classic Chair Lorraine Birschbach about the education and information that will be available to soybean growers at Commodity Classic. [01/05/05] Audio file length: 2:24 2255 KB

October - December 2004

Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft about ASA’s upcoming series of Soybean Rust Seminars that continue the Association’s commitment to soybean grower education. [12/22/04] Audio file length: 2:55 2737 KB
Listen to comments from Ag Processing Incorporated’s Vice President for Government Relations and Industrial Products, John Campbell, about continuing work on the biodiesel tax incentive, and the important role of farmers. [12/15/04] Audio file length: 3:46 3541 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Chairman Ron Heck about the well-established value of ASA’s work in the area of international marketing for U.S. soybeans. [12/02/04] Audio file length: 2:41 2525 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Membership Chairman John Hoffman about ASA’s adoption of a tagline to assist the Association in reaching out to and connecting with its members and potential members. [11/23/04] Audio file length: 4:33 4266 KB

Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft following confirmation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that Asian soybean rust has been confirmed in Louisiana. [11/10/04] Audio file length: 2:27 2301 KB

Listen to comments from ASA Washington Representative John Gordley about how upcoming trans fat labeling on food products will affect the soybean industry, and what ASA is doing to address the issue [11/03/04] Audio file length: 5:22 5042 KB
Listen to comments from ASA/Washington representative Beverly Paul about interest by the National Academy of Sciences in doing a study addressing the role of soy in aquaculture feed. [10/27/04] Audio file length: 4:16 4016 KB
Listen to comments from ASA First Vice President Bob Metz about projected biodiesel consumption in the next decade, and the importance of extending the biodiesel tax incentive beyond two years. [10/20/04] Audio file length: 3:21 3155 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft about Senate passage of legislation containing a groundbreaking biodiesel tax incentive, which has now been sent to the President to sign into law. [10/12/04] Audio file length: 3:23 3182 KB
Listen to comments from Shannon Ward, Project Development Manager for ASA’s World Initiative For Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program. Ward talks about soy use and market development in South Africa and Kenya. [10/06/04] Audio file length: 3:27 3239 KB
 

July - September 2004

Listen to comments from ASA First Vice President Bob Metz about current efforts to move a biodiesel tax incentive forward in Congress. [09/29/04] Audio file length: 4:28 4199 KB

Listen to comments from ASA Membership Chairman John Hoffman about the importance of safety on the farm, in recognition of National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 19-25. [09/15/04] Audio file length: 4:43 4442 KB

Listen to comments from ASA member and Conservation Legacy Award winner Mark Jackson about the importance of conservation in farming. ASA’s Conservation Legacy Awards Program is now taking applications for 2005 awards. Jackson is this year’s Midwest Region and National award winner. [09/08/04] Audio file length: 3:57 3717 KB

Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft about the U.S. soybean industry’s commitment to the Japanese market. [09/01/04] Audio file length: 2:26 2288 KB

Listen to comments from ASA Chief Executive Officer Stephen Censky about trade issues with China that have restricted access and threaten America’s soybean export market to China. [08/25/04] Audio file length: 5:09 4830 KB
Listen to comments from ASA International Marketing Manager Bridget Owen about the role of soybean meal in the growing aquaculture industry in China, and ASA’s involvement in developing and testing a new type of ocean cage for ocean-based aquaculture. [08/18/04] Audio file length: 2:50 2669 KB
Listen to comments from Soyatech Publisher and Editor Peter Golbitz about the popularity of soy in foods and the areas of expected growth. [08/11/04] Audio file length: 2:58 2782 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Neal Bredehoeft about the framework agreement for Doha trade negotiations that was worked out in Geneva. [08/04/04] Audio file length: 2:46 2612 KB
Listen to comments from ASA First Vice President Bob Metz about the status of the biodiesel tax incentive in national legislation. [07/28/04] Audio file length: 4:09 3894 KB
Listen to comments from the new President of the American Soybean Association, Neal Bredehoeft, about plans for his one-year term in office. [07/21/04] Audio file length: 2:52 2700 KB

Listen to comments from ASA’s Director of the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program, Jim Hershey, about a $400,000 grant awarded to the program by the U.S. Agency for International Development, to integrate soy protein products into local commercial food production facilities in countries in Africa and Central America. [07/14/04] Audio file length: 4:27 4173 KB

Listen to comments from ASA Board member Barb Overlie about the importance of the soymilk option in the Child Nutrition Act of 2004 that was signed into law by President Bush. [07/08/04] Audio file length: 2:36 2444 KB
 

April - June 2004

Listen to comments from ASA President Ron Heck about concerns regarding proposals at the Doha negotiations of the World Trade Organization that would threaten U.S. food aid programs, many of which include soy protein products. [06/23/04] Audio file length: 2:13 1042 KB
Listen to comments from ASA First Vice President Neal Bredehoeft about ASA’s endorsement of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers draft plan to improve navigation on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. [06/17/04] Audio file length: 2:31 1188 KB
Listen to comments from American Soybean Association (ASA) Chairman Dwain Ford about the importance of ASA and soybean producer support for the livestock industry. [06/09/04] Audio file length: 2:11 1028 KB
Listen to comments from ASA/China’s Program Manager for Aquaculture, Jim Zhang, about the importance of U.S. soybean meal in the Chinese shrimp and fish industry. [06/02/04] Audio file length: 3:03 1436 KB
Listen to comments from MARC 2000 President Chris Brescia about the importance of farmer participation in the upcoming U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ official pubic hearings on the Navigation Study for lock modernization on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. [05/26/04] Audio file length: 4:30 2113 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Chairman Dwain Ford about a series of soybean rust education meetings that the American Soybean Association is presenting in July for farmers and other interested agriculture representatives. [05/19/04] Audio file length: 3:03 1433 KB
Listen to comments from Nitragin Incorporated Vice President of Marketing and Sales Scott Fleetwood about how inoculants benefit soybeans. [05-05-04] Audio file length: 4:25 2073 KB 
Listen to comments from plant pathologist Glen Hartman at the National Soybean Research Center at the University of Illinois. He talks about breeding soybean varieties for rust resistance. [04/21/04] Audio file length: 3:04 1441 KB
April is “Soyfoods Month.” Listen to comments from ASA Washington representative Beverly Paul about ASA’s work to include soymilk as a reimbursable option in the school lunch program and efforts to educate Congress about the nutrition and good taste of foods made with soy. [04/14/04] Audio file length: 4:26 2086 KB
Listen to comments from ASA/Japan Marketing Manager Kyoko Kawahara about the current Japanese market for U.S. soybeans and the potential for growth. [04/07/04] Audio file length: 2:49 1327 KB

January - March 2004

Listen to comments from Ray Hammerschmidt of the North Central Plant Diagnostic Center at Michigan State University. He talks about the role of the National Plant Diagnostic Network in combating diseases like Asian soybean rust. [03/31/04] Audio file length: 2:47 1309 KB
Listen to comments from American Soybean Association Board member David Hand, who Chairs ASA’s Sub-committee for the Western World and Middle East market area. Hand recently participated in a soybean fact-finding mission to Europe and North Africa. He talks about the markets of Morocco and Hungary. [03/23/04] Audio file length: 1:40 786 KB
Listen to comments from U.S. Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle and U.S. Senator Jim Talent about efforts to secure passage of a biodiesel tax incentive. Their comments come as National Biodiesel Day is recognized on March 18. [03/17/04] 2 audio files available. Click “microphone” image for cover sheet page.  
Listen to comments from Jim Hershey, Director of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program. Hershey talks about bringing soy protein to the people of Mozambique, one of the poorest countries in the world. [03/10/04] Audio file length: 3:39 1716 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Chairman Dwain Ford about the Chinese Government’s announcement that it has issued a final safety certificate for the importation of Roundup Ready® soybeans and soybean products. [02/25/04] Audio file length: 2:54 1365 KB
Listen to comments from Jim Hershey, Director of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program. Hershey talks about the use of soy in a pilot school lunch program in the Ivory Coast. [02/18/04] Audio file length: 3:09 1484 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Ron Heck and CEO Stephen Censky, and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s, Bob Spaide, Acting Deputy Administrator of Pest Detection & Management Programs. Their comments about Asian soybean rust were part of an ASA teleconference on that subject, held February eleventh. [02/11/04] Audio file length: 4:07 1932 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Membership Chairman Gary Joachim about the Association’s policy work on behalf of soybean farmer members, and the importance of membership. [02/04/04] Audio file length: 3:23 1593 KB

Listen to comments from the USDA’s Robert Griffin of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. He talks about assessing the risk for introduction of Asian soybean rust into the United States. [01/28/04] Audio file length: 3:04 1442 KB

Listen to comments from ASA President Ron Heck urging Congress to complete work on an energy bill, following President Bush’s call for passage of energy legislation in his State of the Union address. [01/21/04] Audio file length: 2:13 1043 KB
Listen to comments from Dr. Morris Bonde of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and Dr. Jim Bloomberg of Bayer CropScience about detection and fungicide treatment of Asian Soybean Rust. [01/14/04] Audio file length: 3:28 1628 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Executive Committee member and Commodity Classic Co-Chair Corwin Fee about the upcoming 2004 Commodity Classic Conference and Trade Show in Las Vegas, March 2-4. [01/07/04] Audio file length: 3:39 1717 KB

October - December 2003

Listen to comments from ASA President Ron Heck about the Soybean Rust Conference to be held January 8, in St. Louis, and why it is important for soybean growers to attend. [12/24/03] Audio file length: 2:37 1235 KB
Listen to comments from ASA and other officials about a “cooperation agreement” with China for purchases of U.S. soybeans. At the Chicago Board of Trade on Dec. 18, a Chinese delegation headed by the President of China’s Chamber of Commerce signed an agreement with ASA and 10 U.S. trading companies to buy U.S. soybeans. [12/19/03] 5 audio files of varying length. Click "microphone" image for cover sheet page.
Listen to comments from Nitragin Incorporated Vice President of Marketing and Sales Scott Fleetwood about the value of inoculating soybeans every season. [12/10/03] Audio file length: 3:39 1718 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Greg Leonard, who serves on the Membership & Corporate Relations Committee. He talks about the importance of river transportation to U.S. soybean farmers and the need to improve infrastructure on the Mississippi and Illinois River System. [12/03/03] Audio file length: 4:27 2092 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Executive Committee member Bob Metz about the postponement of a Senate vote on the Energy Bill, which contains a biodiesel tax incentive. Metz is also Chairman of the National Biodiesel Board. [11/25/03] Audio file length: 4:00 1877 KB
Click here for cover sheet page. Listen to comments from Members of the United States Congress and farmer-leaders of the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) at an ASA/NBB Capitol Hill news conference where they provided updates on the status of Federal legislation that will provide tax incentives for biodiesel. 12 audio files of varying length. Click "microphone" image for cover sheet page. [11/20/03]
Listen to comments from ASA Executive Committee member Bob Metz, who is also Chairman of the National Biodiesel Board. He provides an update on the status of energy legislation that includes ASA-supported biodiesel tax incentives. [11/11/03] Audio file length 3:03 1433 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member and past president Tony Anderson about the threat of Asian Soybean Rust spreading to the United States and how ASA is addressing the issue. [11/05/03] Audio file length: 3:21 1576 KB
Listen to comments from the Director of ASA’s World Initiative For Soy in Human Health, Jim Hershey, about the use of soy in international school lunch programs and how that has benefited from the work of the most recent recipient of the World Food Prize award, Catherine Bertini. [10/22/03] Audio file length: 5:10 2425 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Special Assistant to the CEO Neil Caskey about the latest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report and upcoming public hearings on plans to improve navigation on the Upper Mississippi River System. [10/15/03] Audio file length: 3:20 1570 KB
Listen to comments from ASA member Rob Joslin, a grower from Sidney, Ohio, who testified before a U.S. House committee, in support of providing schools with the option to offer students soymilk as part of a reimbursable meal in legislation to reauthorize child nutrition programs. [10/08/03] Audio file length: 3:39 1716 KB
Listen to comments from ASA’s Consultant for Algeria, Malek Djebaili, about the Algerian market for U.S. soybeans. [10/01/03] Audio file length: 2:49 1328 KB

July - September 2003

Listen to comments from ASA Executive Committee member and national Membership Chair Gary Joachim reminding growers to be safe during this year’s harvest season. [09/24/03] Audio file length: 3:57 1849 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Ron Heck about ASA’s disappointment with the outcome of the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations in Mexico. [09/17/03] Audio file length: 2:57 1385 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member John Hoffman, who serves on the Membership & Corporate Relations Committee. He talks about the importance of the domestic livestock industry to U.S. soybean producers. [09/10/03] Audio file length: 4:15 1997 KB
Listen to comments from ASA/Washington representative Krysta Harden about the next steps for biodiesel incentives and energy legislation in Congress. [09/03/03] Audio file length: 4:11 1963 KB
Listen to comments from Wayne Bailey, extension entomologist at the University of Missouri. He talks about the spread of soybean aphids, what to look for, and treatment options. [08/27/03] Audio file length: 4:21 2047 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Andy Welden, who serves on the Membership & Corporate Relations Committee. He talks about the benefits of biodiesel and efforts to increase its use in the United States. [08/20/03] Audio file length 3:07 1462 KB
Listen to comments from ASA President Ron Heck about the agreement between U.S. and European negotiators on a framework for agricultural negotiations in the World Trade Organization talks. [08/14/03] Audio file length: 2:04 975 KB
Learn about a brand new export terminal built by Ag Processing Inc (AGP) to add value to U.S. soymeal shipments bound for customers in Pacific Rim countries. Comments are provided by Gary Nelson, Executive Director of the Port of Grays Harbor located in Aberdeen, Washington. [08/06/03] Audio file length: 03:41 1729 KB 
Listen to comments from ASA Chairman Dwain Ford about his message to the Council on Foreign Relations that emphasized we must not repeat history with trade restrictions. [07/31/03] Audio file length: 2:46 1299 KB
Listen to comments from ASA/China Country Director Phil Laney about China’s recently announced extension of its interim rules on biotech imports. [07/23/03] Audio file length: 3:33 1665 KB
Listen to comments from newly elected American Soybean Association (ASA) President Ron Heck, a farmer from Perry, Iowa. [07/16/03] Audio file length: 1:56 908 KB
Listen to comments from ASA Board member Barb Overlie, who represents the Association on a soymilk coalition. Overlie talks about proposed legislation to bring soymilk into federal child nutrition programs for school lunches in the U.S. [07/10/03] Audio file length: 3:28 1630 KB

April - June 2003

Listen to comments from ASA/Japan Country Director Tom Nishio about the continuing demand for U.S. soybean imports, despite Japan’s struggling economy. [