ASA's top priorities for 2013 include the 2012 Farm Bill, reinstatement of the biodiesel tax incentive, trade expansion, FY-2013 budget and appropriations, and transportation and infrastructure. By developing and advocating soybean farmer top policy priorities, ASA continues its rich tradition of working in the best interest of U.S. soybean farmers. LEARN MORE
 

ASA supports long-term farm legislation to provide certainty to soybean producers and others who depend on programs and policies included in the omnibus farm bill. LEARN MORE
 

ASA supports extension of the biodiesel tax incentive beyond 2013, continued implementation of the RFS2 program, and re-authorization of mandatory funding for the Biodiesel Fuel Education program. LEARN MORE
 

For FY-2014 appropriations, ASA supports: $298 million for the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI); full funding for USDA working lands conservation programs; and not less than $1.65 billion to fund international food assistance programs. LEARN MORE
 

ASA supports legislation requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to allow the production and marketing of crops with traits that have been deregulated by APHIS pending resolution of court decisions that otherwise would impede commercialization. LEARN MORE
 

ASA supports maintaining science-based processes for consideration of pesticide and environmental issues by EPA. Existing statutes including FIFRA must be followed and consultation with production agriculture stakeholders must be included in policymaking. LEARN MORE
 

ASA has been closely monitoring issues surrounding pollinators and pesticide use amid concerns about unexplained deaths of honeybee populations. LEARN MORE

ASA strongly supports all U.S. food aid programs, and uses of food in development and emergency assistance to developing nations. ASA opposes replacing U.S. food aid with cash donations. LEARN MORE
 

OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE

ASA supports implementation of marine aquaculture policies that will lead to development of a domestic offshore aquaculture industry. LEARN MORE
 

ASA supports re-authorization and increased mandatory funding for the Biobased Market Program in the 2012 Farm Bill. LEARN MORE
 

ASA ssupports passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that funds and streamlines the maintenance and construction of waterways infrastructure, including locks and dams.  LEARN MORE
 

ASA supports negotiation of a comprehensive trade agreement between the U.S. and the EU that addresses biotechnology issues and the restrictions on imports of U.S. biodiesel and biodiesel feedstock’s resulting from implementation of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED). LEARN MORE
 

Each year, the American Soybean Association brings together Members of Congress, their staff, government officials and farmer leaders at a luncheon featuring a wide variety of tasty soyfoods and beverages. The annual Congressional Soyfoods Lunch on Capitol Hill provides a unique opportunity for the U.S. soybean industry to showcase a taste of the ever-expanding selection of fabulous soyfoods and beverages available today. LEARN MORE
 

ASA supports negotiation of a bilateral agreement between the EU and U.S. that would establish an aggregate approach for certifying U.S. compliance with the sustainable land use requirements of the Renewable Energy Directive. LEARN MORE