…the wide-ranging supply disruptions in the U.S. food and agricultural sectors. The American Soybean Association (ASA) led the effort for members of the Ag CEO Council to highlight agricultural supply…
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
…June and July. One in five producers expect farm input price inflation to exceed 12 percent. Additionally, a majority of corn and soybean producers expect a significant rise in farmland…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
…and make sure endangered species are safe. The American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Cotton Council, and Minor Crop Farmer Alliance say ESA analysis, by law, is required…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…care within the animal protein sector and raising animals in a healthy manner. Other partner organizations include United Soybean Board, National Corn Growers Association, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, We…
USDA Partnership Looks at Hemp Seed Oil Potential for Personal Care Products
…bind natural antioxidants to lipids in soybean and other vegetable oils. In previous research, the process was used to create a class of compounds from soybean oil that were used…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the American Soybean Association. Bonnie has been heralded for his support for a viable carbon market for farmers. “American Farmland Trust applauds the…
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
…dried distiller grains, canola, wheat straw, liquid whey, soybean meal, and whole cottonseed. However, almond hulls are far and away the most common. “They’re readily available and they’re fairly economical….
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Home, TX Davie Shane Stephens – DJ Stephens Farm and American Soybean Association; Wingo, KY Secretary Jeff M. Witte – New Mexico Department of Agriculture; Las Cruces, NM Amy Wolfe…
Popular Cooking Oil That Boasts Healthful Benefits
…or mixed with other oils. In three cases, bottles labeled as “pure” or “extra virgin” avocado oil contained near 100 percent soybean oil, an oil commonly used in processed foods…
Strong Demand, Leverage Shift Adds Optimism for Year Ahead
…summer. CattleFax Vice President of Research and Risk Management Services Mike Murphy predicted that corn and soybean acres will increase during the year ahead, with corn plantings rising 4 million…
Growing Your Own Edamame
Growing beans is easy, and Edamame is no exception. Edamame is a type of soybean, thought only the dried form is used for making tofu and other soy products. Their…
Chinese Trade Deal to Be Signed in Coming Weeks
…to be purchased. Markets have had a positive response to the news that tensions between the U.S. and China are beginning to soften, with soybean futures rising last week to…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…are promises made and promises kept by President Trump,” said Senator Chuck Grassley (IA). “President Trump has made clear that he is an ally of corn and soybean farmers as well…
Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019
…organic corn and soybean harvest,” said Ryan Koory, Director of Economics at Mercaris. “However, the industry overall remains on a robust growth trend, and with better weather in 2020, the…