New research has been published regarding neonicotinoid seed treatments (NST). It has been revealed that this soybean treatment provides negligible benefit to U.S. farmers. In recent years the usage of NST has increased and it is estimated that approximately 50% of U.S. soybean planted acreage is treated with this class of insecticide seed treatment. It […]
This past week the American Soybean Association (ASA) announced some positive news for the American soybean farmers. The Administration has announced that a trade deal was made with Japan, one of the top export markets for soybeans. This news alleviates some of the pressure that soybean farmers have been feeling over the past year, due […]
On August 8, 2019, Wisconsin Soybean Association President, Tony Mellenthin, spoke with MSNBC Live host Ali Veshli, about the continued impact of the escalating U.S.-China trade war on American soybean farmers. The loss of the Chinese market has left American farmers struggling to find a new market or combination of markets to make up for […]
According to a new press release by the American Soybean Association (ASA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the details of the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) that was announced earlier this year. This program will provide up to 14.5 billion dollars to farmers across the United States. The first round of payments […]
The ASA has brought back the #FacesofTariffs hashtag to their social media accounts as part of their advocacy plans regarding the anniversary of retaliatory tariffs placed on U.S. soybeans. This campaign highlights the challenges that soybean farmers have faced as a result of the ongoing U.S. – China trade war. Their goal is to draw […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not recognized the potential for Biomass-Based Diesel (BBD) and advanced biofuels in their latest environment fuel proposal. In their recent press release, the American Soybean Association (ASA) expressed their concern that the environmental benefits associated with this type of clean energy do not appear to have been considered in […]
A recent article from Corn Agronomy discusses the difficulty that can come with finding the right cover crop. Did you know that both corn and soybeans are considered options for cover crops in the state of Wisconsin? A cover crop is designed to protect soil from erosion (wind and water), improve water quality by protecting […]
