MSA POLICY EFFORTS

Explore legislative efforts supported by MSA

The Missouri Soybean Association’s advocacy approach is straightforward: Protect Missouri soybean growers’ interests in Jefferson City and in Washington D.C.

Policy Priorities

You need to be on your farm. So we’re in the places where policy decisions that affect you are made. We follow policy at the local, state and national level and make sure Missouri soybean farmers’ voices are heard.

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Biodiesel Development and Commercialization

We hope to sustain and grow the 2,500 jobs brought to Missouri through our biodiesel industry by prioritizing locally-made biodiesel for use across Missouri.
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Grow Livestock Production in Missouri

Our efforts to grow livestock production and opportunities for livestock producers, as livestock are the number one user of soybean meal in Missouri
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Transportation Infrastructure - Land, Rail and Water

Improve grain to market separated U.S. farmers from their competitors for generations. Increasing dedicated funding for our roadways and ports is important for keeping Missouri’s competitive advantage
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Soil Health and Resource Management

We need to increase adoption of voluntary practices that improve soil health and wise use of natural resources on the farm and raise awareness of the cutting-edge stewardship practices implemented by Missouri producers
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Farmer Profitability and Freedom to Operate

We must protect farmers economic sustainability and opportunity to make the best operating decisions for their farms
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Market Access – both Domestic and International

We work to encourage trade and the ability to remain competitive in the global marketplace for soy.
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MSA and American Soybean Association

The Missouri Soybean Association works closely with the American Soybean Association on federal issues. The American Soybean Association’s policy priorities are accessible online.

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Support our Political Action Committees

The Missouri Soybean Association has both state and federal Political Action Committees (PACs) that can use your contributions today to help elect soybean supporters to office.

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American Soybean Association

Support MSA’s efforts to elect national policymakers who understand and support soybean farmers and the soybean industry.

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Missouri Soybean Association

Support MSA’s efforts to elect Missouri policymakers who understand and support soybean farmers and the soybean industry.

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Working together for farmers

The Missouri Soybean Association works closely with the American Soybean Association on federal issues including environmental policy.

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ASA federal policy priorities

Learn more about the national policies ASA and MSA are working on together to make sure the voice of the soybean farmer and the soybean industry is represented.

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ASA environmental policy priorities

National environmental policy impacts all U.S. soybean farmers. Read more to learn about the environmental policy priorities where ASA and MSA are focused on advocating for soybean farmers and the soybean industry.

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ASA’s soygrowers.com

The ASA website includes information about federal legislative issues where the national soybean advocacy organization is working to represent U.S. soybean farmers and the soybean industry.

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More online resources

You need to be on your farm. So we’re in the places where policy decisions that affect you are made. We follow policy at the local, state and national level and make sure Missouri soybean farmers’ voices are heard.

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You need to be on your farm. So we’re in the places where policy decisions that affect you are made. We follow policy at the local, state and national level and make sure Missouri soybean farmers’ voices are heard.
VISIT USA.GOV
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Our efforts to grow livestock production and opportunities for livestock producers, as livestock is the number one user of soybean meal in Missouri
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Improve grain to market separated U.S. farmers from their competitors for generations. Increasing dedicated funding for our roadways and ports is important for keeping Missouri’s competitive advantage
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