By Julie Deering, USSEC Senior Communications Manager In the late August heat, just as some U.S. farmers were making final harvest preparations, nearly 700 international buyers convened for the U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange and Specialty Grains Conference, held for the first time in a true hybrid environment — both… Read More
By Madison Layman Travel restrictions do not stop the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) from reaching international soybean customers. In late June, OSC and the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted a Virtual Trade Teams meeting via Zoom. Soybean customers were invited to learn about the latest developments in… Read More
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters into force today, July 1. The free trade agreement between the three member countries is intended to update and largely replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, which took effect in 1994. The Agreement seeks to improve and modernize approaches to rules… Read More
USMCA Passes Senate, President Expected to Sign One day after the U.S. and China entered a Phase 1 trade deal, Ohio soybean farmers have another trade win to celebrate following the U.S. Senate’s passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a vote of 89-10. USMCA now moves to President Trump’s… Read More
The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) joined the American Soybean Association today in expressing its appreciation to the Administration for the Phase 1 trade deal with China. Ohio soybean farmers are encouraged by the deal and hopeful the next phase will address the retaliatory tariffs that China placed on U.S. soybean… Read More
The Ohio Soybean Association expressed support today for the recent bipartisan agreement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). OSA and its national affiliate, the American Soybean Association, along with other agricultural groups have been advocating for this agreement to be ratified by year-end. “This is really good news for Ohio soybean… Read More
In August, the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) participated in two events designed to connect local farmers and businesses with international trading opportunities. Nearly 800 soy and grain industry leaders, buyers and suppliers from more than 50 countries attended the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s (USSEC) annual U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange… Read More
Chair McColley, Ranking Member Antonio, and distinguished members of the Senate Transportation, Commerce & Workforce Committee; The Ohio Soybean Association would like to express our support for Senate Resolution 376. I am testifying today on behalf of the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and its members. OSA is a member-driven, grassroots… Read More
In March, Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) board members traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for issues crucial to the soybean industry. The visit coincided with the American Soybean Association’s (ASA) board meeting. OSA board members who traveled to D.C. included Scott Metzger, OSA president and Ross County farmer; Ryan Rhoades,… Read More
