
NOPA, ASA & USCA Applaud the American Heart Association’s 2026 Dietary Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2026 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and the U.S. Canola Association (USCA) welcome the American Heart Association’s (AHA) new 2026 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health, which explicitly names soybean

Headlines are the Market Driver
Donald Trump is set to address the nation tonight in primetime, though the topic remains unclear. While many expect comments to focus on the ongoing tensions with Iran, whether it signals an escalation or a move toward

NAWG Urges ITC to Revoke Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) urged the United States International Trade Commission to revoke countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, citing significant economic harm to

Hoeven Outlines Role of Value-Added Ag in Supporting Stronger Farm Economy
VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The 11,000 sq. ft. facility has the capacity to process 40,000 tons of pulse crops

American Sheep Industry Names Mike Michener as Executive Director
DENVER, CO – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Michener as its new Executive Director. Michener brings more than 35 years of leadership across agriculture, food systems, and public

EPA Discusses DEF and RFS Announcements
EPA Regional Administrator for the Mountains and Plains Region (Region 8) Cyrus Western, joined Jesse Allen for a conversation on today’s Agriculture of America (AOA) program to discuss last week’s announcements regarding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and