The American Soybean Association – International Marketing is a non-profit, single commodity organization dedicated to develop the markets for U.S. soybeans and soybean products around the world on behalf of U.S. soybean producers and related industry. In the face of dynamically changing global soybean industry, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) was founded in October 2005 to continue the American Soybean Association’s long tradition of providing service and support to international markets.  Continuing to work as ASA-IM in overseas markets, representatives work in more than 80 countries based out of nine offices located strategically around the world. ASA-IM offices are located in China, Europe, India, Mexico, Japan South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Turkey.
ASA-IM Offices

12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 140
St. Louis, Missouri  63141
Phone: 314-985-0988; Fax: 314-754-1351
http://www.ussoyexports.org

1. Founded on October 1, 2005
2. Operates as USSEC in the United States and as ASA-IM overseas
3. Non-profit, membership organization of U.S. soybean exporters and allied industry
4. 19 member board comprised of soybean producers, exporters and allied industry
5. Charged with promoting U.S. soy exports

12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 100
St. Louis, Missouri  63141-5009
Phone: 314-576-1770; Fax: 314-576-2786
http://www.soygrowers.com

1. Founded in 1920; organized in 1925; incorporated in 1946
2. A membership-driven, grassroots policy organization representing U.S. soybean farmers
3. Increase market opportunities and value for U.S. soybean farmers through domestic and international policy advocacy, based on direction set by farmer members
4. Develop and promote policies & program which positively impact soybean farmers

16640 Chesterfield Grove Rd., Suite 130
Chesterfield, Missouri  63005-1422
Phone: 636-530-1770; Fax:  636-530-1560
http://www.unitedsoybean.org

• Created by an Act of Congress in 1991
• Collects 0.5% of sales price at the first point of purchase-this is a mandatory collection by the soybean producer
• Funds research and promotional programs to increase demand and quality for U.S. soybeans including international marketing. USB provides funding to USSEC
• Governed by a 68 grower-leader board, who are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture