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This May during Mental Health Month, we continue our outreach to combat farm stress by offering #SoyHelp. Find resources for your area through the link below—or year-round under the “Education & Resources” tab above. Read More About This Issue 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. About ASA What’s Happening at the American Soybean Association Scroll here for quick links to hot topics, event previews and recaps, Soy Action Center, answers to common consumer questions and more. New Study: Soy Farmers Committed to ConservationWith support from the Walton Family Foundation, ASA conducted four focus groups and a quantitative survey among ASA members and boards in 13 states surrounding the Mississippi River basin.  The results are in- and are positive for conservation!LEARN MORESoyHelp National Resources/InfoOur #SoyHelp resources are available for those who may be struggling, whether with situation stress, ongoing depression, thoughts of suicide and more. ASA cares, and we want to be a source of resources and ideas for seeking qualified help.LEARN MOREQuick LinksFind offsite information on such topics as Soybean research, USB Checkoff, Market Information, etc.LEARN MOREConsumer CornerFind the answers to FAQs including links to reliable sources on topics from soy health and cooking tips to how we sustain the world through animal diets and soy markets like biodiesel.LEARN MORESoy Action CenterLearn about policy issues ASA is working on and which issues need your support.LEARN MOREVIDEO: About ASA See how ASA advocate on policy and trade for U.S. soy growers. LEARN MORE Learn About Our Key Issues 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. Trade Trade is priority #1 for ASA as it pushes to rescind tariffs, open and expand markets for soy export Learn More Biodiesel ASA works on tax credits and RFS implementation to bolster this key secondary market Learn More Transportation & Infrastructure Dredging the mighty Mississippi and securing funding for inland waterways infrastructure are among ASA T&I priorities Learn More Farm Policy Each year, soybean growers rely on the predictability of the farm safety net provided in the multi-year farm bill. They invest in crop insurance as an affordable and effective risk management tool to prepare for times of crop loss. Farmers turn to Congress for relief in times of unexpected economic disasters that accompany global pandemics or trade retaliation. Learn More Biotechnology ASA works to advance soybean biotech priorities within Congress and regulatory agencies. Learn More Sustainability & Conservation With its own comprehensive and ever-evolving protocol, ASA and soy partners support sustainability all along the production chain. Learn More Regulatory Developments throughout the year bring subtle to serious threats against soy’s future, so ASA is constantly working to protect soy interests Learn More Other Key Issues See More Issues Latest News ASA & USB Offer #SoyHelp This May May 4, 2022 Contacts: Wendy Brannen, American Soybean Association, [email protected] Paul Murphy-Spooner, United Soybean Board, [email protected] ASA & USB Remind All Farmers: #SoyHelp to Manage Farm Stress Only a Web Click or Social Search Away Joint campaign during Mental Health Month will offer tips and resources to help farmers stay healthy   Washington, D.C. May 4, 2022.... Keep Reading WISHH’s Work with Ghanaian Poultry Association Unites Trade, Development & Food Security May 5, 2022 Trade, development and global food security come together through ASA/WISHH’s work with Ghana’s Women in Poultry Value Chain (WIPVaC).  WISHH has partnered with WIPVaC since its early days when the group launched regional chapters of the association that now includes more than 900 active association members across all 16 regions of Ghana. Today, their membership... Keep Reading A Look at the Ukrainian Supplemental Proposal May 5, 2022 By Scott Gerlt  • ASA Economist  The White House called on Congress last week to provide additional support to aid Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. The administration is requesting $33 billion to cover many facets including military aid, medical supplies, food aid and food supply disruptions, among others. Specifically, $500 million is being... 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