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MEETING THE DEMANDS OF A GROWING WORLD

The American Soybean Association (ASA) represents U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international policy issues important to the soybean industry. ASA has 26 affiliated state associations representing 30 soybean-producing states and more than 500,000 soybean farmers.

What’s Happening at the American Soybean Association

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Scroll here for quick links to hot topics, event previews and recaps, Soy Action Center, answers to common consumer questions and more.

 

 

Learn About Our Key Issues

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ASA continually works on a number of policy, trade and regulatory issues affecting the future of soy. Click on issues of interest for ASA’s position, background info, and information links.

Latest News

ASA Statement on USDA’s ‘One Farmer, One File’

February 27, 2026

The American Soybean Association applauded U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for announcing the “One Farmer, One File” Initiative at Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. Streamlining digital services at USDA will increase efficiency and provide U.S. soybean farmers with additional flexibility in how they access USDA services. “ASA applauds Secretary Rollins for the... Keep Reading

The Rising Cost Squeeze: Soybean Farmers Face a Third Year of Losses

December 3, 2025

By Jacquie Holland and Scott Gerlt, PhD Rising input costs for farmers has been an issue the Trump administration has made a policy priority as it advances through its first year – and with good reason. Soybean producers are staring down the barrel of a third year of negative market returns. Soybean growers find themselves... Keep Reading

WISHH & Partners Make Key Connections at FAO Cambodia Investment Forum

November 20, 2025

The American Soybean AssociationASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program and partners had multiple constructive discussions thanks to participation in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation’s Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Exhibition 2025 (CAFE25) on Nov. 13-16 in Phnom Penh. FAO designed the event as a platform to accelerate investment, innovation,... Keep Reading