ASA Leaders Discuss Soybean Trade and Biofuels Outlook at Farm Progress Show
Key Takeaways
- •ASA leaders Scott Metzger and Dave Walton discussed biofuels policy and export news with Brownfield at the 2026 Farm Progress Show.
- •Soybean oil is a major feedstock for U.S. renewable diesel and biodiesel, so federal biofuels policy affects domestic demand for the crop.
- •Export markets absorb a large share of U.S. soybean production, making trade developments important to grower profitability.
- •Brownfield published the interview on September 3, 2026, as part of its coverage of the annual Farm Progress Show.
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, American Soybean Association (ASA) leaders Scott Metzger and Dave Walton sat down with Brownfield for an interview covering biofuels policy and the latest export news affecting soybean producers.
The discussion addressed current policy developments shaping the biofuels sector and recent export developments of direct relevance to U.S. soybean growers. Both topics matter directly to grower profitability: soybean oil is a major feedstock for U.S. renewable diesel and biodiesel production, so federal biofuels policy influences domestic demand for the crop, while export markets absorb a large share of U.S. soybean production. The Farm Progress Show is an annual outdoor agricultural event that draws farmers, agribusinesses, and farm organizations from across the country.
The interview was conducted by Brownfield and published September 3, 2026, under Brownfield's coverage of the 2026 Farm Progress Show.
Source: Brownfield Ag News
