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U.S. Airlines Working to Offset Increased Fuel Prices Ahead of Summer Travel Season
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Airlines for America issued the following news:
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U.S. Airlines Working to Offset Increased Fuel Prices Ahead of Summer Travel Season
Ahead of the busy summer travel season filled with FIFA World Cup games and America 250 celebrations, U.S. airlines are proactively pulling a range of levers to help offset soaring jet fuel prices and mitigate the impact to consumers. Those steps include:
* Reducing flight frequencies on some routes
* Grounding or retiring older and less fuel-efficient aircraft
* Deferring aircraft deliveries
* Cutting poorly performing routes
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WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Airlines for America issued the following news:
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U.S. Airlines Working to Offset Increased Fuel Prices Ahead of Summer Travel Season
Ahead of the busy summer travel season filled with FIFA World Cup games and America 250 celebrations, U.S. airlines are proactively pulling a range of levers to help offset soaring jet fuel prices and mitigate the impact to consumers. Those steps include:
* Reducing flight frequencies on some routes
* Grounding or retiring older and less fuel-efficient aircraft
* Deferring aircraft deliveries
* Cutting poorly performing routes
*Increasing fees for checked bags
* Raising fares when necessary
"While jet fuel prices have jumped significantly, and the cost of powering airplanes is at historic highs, airfares have not tracked the same sharp increase because airlines have deployed--and continue to implement--a wide range of options to offset the impact to their customers," said A4A President and CEO Chris Sununu. "U.S. airlines are currently eating most of the increased cost of jet fuel as they work to keep fares competitive for consumers and meet the summer demand."
A Deutsche Bank analysis from April projects that the airlines will take an $8.4 billion hit this year even after partially offsetting the $24 billion higher fuel bill with increased revenues.
Labor and fuel are historically the top two expenses for U.S. airlines. In the first quarter of 2026, labor accounted for 34 percent and fuel accounted for 21 percent of U.S. airlines' operating expenses.
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Original text here: https://www.airlines.org/news-update/u-s-airlines-working-to-offset-increased-fuel-prices-ahead-of-summer-travel-season/
[Category: Transportation]
Trustmi Now a Nacha Preferred Partner for Risk and Fraud Prevention, Fraud Monitoring, and Account Validation
RESTON, Virginia, May 12 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release:
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Trustmi Now a Nacha Preferred Partner for Risk and Fraud Prevention, Fraud Monitoring, and Account Validation
Nacha announced that Trustmi has become a Nacha Preferred Partner for Risk and Fraud Prevention, Fraud Monitoring, and Account Validation.
Trustmi's behavioral artificial intelligence platform is built to help detect and stop ACH payments authorized under False Pretenses--including business email compromise, vendor impersonation, and payment redirection--before money moves.
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RESTON, Virginia, May 12 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release:
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Trustmi Now a Nacha Preferred Partner for Risk and Fraud Prevention, Fraud Monitoring, and Account Validation
Nacha announced that Trustmi has become a Nacha Preferred Partner for Risk and Fraud Prevention, Fraud Monitoring, and Account Validation.
Trustmi's behavioral artificial intelligence platform is built to help detect and stop ACH payments authorized under False Pretenses--including business email compromise, vendor impersonation, and payment redirection--before money moves.By analyzing historical payment data, vendor communications, invoice patterns, and banking detail history, the AI engine establishes entity-specific baselines, against which each payment is scored. Deviations trigger automated alerts or payment blocks before ACH entries are initiated.
"Nacha continues to be focused on solutions for credit-push fraud," said Jane Larimer, Nacha President and CEO. "We are pleased to welcome Trustmi as a Nacha Preferred Partner."
"Most organizations aren't prepared for continuous, risk-based fraud monitoring," said Shai Gabay, Co-Founder and CEO of Trustmi. "What we've been seeing for years is that the most dangerous fraud is the kind that appears authorized. Trustmi enables organizations to detect this fraud by establishing behavioral baselines and stopping anomalous payments in real time, before they reach the ACH Network."
Nacha's Preferred Partner Program is open to any technology solution provider whose offerings align with the Nacha strategy of advancing the ACH Network. For more information about the program, visit Nacha's Preferred Partner page.
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About Nacha
Nacha governs the thriving ACH Network, the payment system that drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union accounts. There were 35.2 billion ACH Network payments made in 2025, valued at $93 trillion. Through problem-solving and consensus-building among diverse payment industry stakeholders, Nacha advances innovation and interoperability in the payments system. Nacha develops rules and standards, provides industry solutions, and delivers education, accreditation, and advisory services.
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About Trustmi
Trustmi is the leading behavioral AI platform for payment security, helping enterprises stop fraud and costly payment errors before money moves. As fraud increasingly arrives "pre-approved" - designed to pass existing controls - Trustmi provides a critical verification layer across the entire payment lifecycle. By correlating signals across email, vendor behavior, financial documents, and payment workflows, Trustmi detects sophisticated, socially engineered attacks that traditional security and finance controls miss.
Trusted by global enterprises with complex payment environments, Trustmi protects over $240 billion in payments annually and has helped prevent more than $1 billion in fraud and $5 billion in payment errors. Founded in 2021, Trustmi is headquartered in New York City and backed by leading investors including Cyberstarts and Insight Partners. For more information, visit https://www.trustmi.ai/.
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Original text here: https://www.nacha.org/news/trustmi-now-nacha-preferred-partner-risk-and-fraud-prevention-fraud-monitoring-and-account
[Category: Business]
ScienceSoft Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 North America Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing Patient Engagement and Telehealth Innovation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 12 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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ScienceSoft Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 North America Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing Patient Engagement and Telehealth Innovation
ScienceSoft is recognized for enabling real-time patient engagement through AI-driven conversational technologies that streamline telehealth operations and enhance care delivery.
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Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that ScienceSoft has
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 12 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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ScienceSoft Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2025 North America Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Advancing Patient Engagement and Telehealth Innovation
ScienceSoft is recognized for enabling real-time patient engagement through AI-driven conversational technologies that streamline telehealth operations and enhance care delivery.
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Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that ScienceSoft hasreceived the 2025 North America Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition in the patient engagement and telehealth industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, execution, and measurable customer impact. This recognition highlights ScienceSoft's consistent leadership in driving real-time patient interaction through secure, adaptive, and scalable artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed to optimize healthcare workflows and enhance patient engagement.
Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: technology leverage and customer impact. ScienceSoft excels in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market needs while executing them with precision, scalability, and technological sophistication. "The agent supports true real-time API function-calling, enabling it to verify patient identity, check provider availability, and update appointment data dynamically during conversations. This real-time responsiveness reduces booking time by 40%," said Priyanka Jain, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
Guided by a long-term growth strategy centered on digital innovation, strategic partnerships, and clinical alignment, ScienceSoft has consistently demonstrated its ability to adapt and lead within a rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem. Its investments in advanced conversational AI and large language model (LLM) frameworks have enabled the company to scale effectively across diverse healthcare environments, from large hospital networks to regional telehealth providers.
Innovation remains at the heart of ScienceSoft's approach. Its proprietary AI agent framework, powered by Amazon Nova distributed via Amazon Web Services (AWS) LLM and integrated with LiveKit Media Server, enables natural, bidirectional voice interactions that support multiple languages, including English and Spanish. The platform leverages AWS Bedrock Guardrails and AWS Macie to safeguard data privacy, detect conversational anomalies, and prevent misuse--all while maintaining full HIPAA compliance. This combination of real-time intelligence, adaptability, and embedded security allows ScienceSoft's clients to deliver frictionless, human-like patient interactions while maintaining operational efficiency.
"In our healthcare AI solutions, we strive to improve the everyday interactions that shape each patient's experience: how they request information, how quickly they're helped, how smoothly the process moves forward. We're grateful for this recognition and see it as encouragement to keep building technology that quietly supports patients, clinicians, and admin personnel," said Vadim Belski, Head of AI and Principal Architect at ScienceSoft.
ScienceSoft's unwavering focus on accessibility and interoperability further reinforces its leadership in the market. Through tight integration with electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and scheduling systems, the company enables providers to achieve measurable improvements in patient satisfaction, engagement, and operational throughput. Its partner-driven deployment model, supported by a team of physicians and health IT specialists, ensures that each implementation aligns with clinical workflows and compliance standards--typically reaching completion within six weeks.
Frost & Sullivan commends ScienceSoft for setting a benchmark in enabling technology, strategy execution, and customer-centric design. The company's disciplined innovation framework, real-world scalability, and commitment to secure AI applications are shaping the future of patient engagement and telehealth, empowering providers to deliver care that is both efficient and empathetic.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition honors forward-thinking organizations that are transforming their industries through innovation and operational excellence.
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About ScienceSoft
ScienceSoft is a Texas-based healthcare IT consulting and software engineering company with over 150 successful projects in the domain. Since 2005, ScienceSoft has been at the forefront of med-tech innovation, leveraging technologies like cloud, AI, and IoT to ease the burden on healthcare professionals.
Holding ISO 13485, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 certifications, ScienceSoft provides a comprehensive range of healthcare IT services, encompassing technology consulting, software development, support, and evolution. The in-house team of M.D. consultants and principal architects designs custom medical IT solutions that drive long-term clinical and financial impact, even in the face of diverse patient and staff expectations, shifting priorities, and legacy system constraints.
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/sciencesoft-receives-frost-sullivans-2025-north-america-enabling-technology-leadership-recognition-for-advancing-patient-engagement-and-telehealth-innovation/
[Category: BizConsulting]
National MS Society: Facilitating Study Recruitment of Hispanic People With MS Using a Patient Registry
NEW YORK, May 12 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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Facilitating Study Recruitment of Hispanic People with MS Using a Patient Registry
The Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS (ARHMS) - a consortium formed to accelerate research in Hispanic people with MS - reports on a successful effort to recruit Hispanic people with MS from its patient registry into a clinical trial.
ARHMS comprises sites at the University of Miami, University of Southern California, University of California-San Francisco, and San Juan MS Center. Study authors Drs. Christopher Orlando,
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NEW YORK, May 12 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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Facilitating Study Recruitment of Hispanic People with MS Using a Patient Registry
The Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS (ARHMS) - a consortium formed to accelerate research in Hispanic people with MS - reports on a successful effort to recruit Hispanic people with MS from its patient registry into a clinical trial.
ARHMS comprises sites at the University of Miami, University of Southern California, University of California-San Francisco, and San Juan MS Center. Study authors Drs. Christopher Orlando,Jacob McCauley and Lilyana Amezcua have been funded by the Society to investigate MS in Hispanic people.
The team reached out to 809 individuals enrolled in its registry to inquire about participation in the AcT-MS (Improving Access to Care in Minorities with MS) Study. More than of those enrolled in the registry were born outside the United States, and nearly half primarily spoke Spanish.
ARHMS researchers successfully contacted 516 of the enrollees. Of this group, 500 participated in AcT-MS; the authors note that this supports previous findings indicating strong support for research among Hispanic people with MS.
In all, 293 registry enrollees could not be contacted. The most common factor associated with whether an individual could be contacted was the length of time since enrollment in the ARHMS registry, highlighting a need for more engagement and retention efforts, say the authors. Those whose primary language was Spanish were less likely to be contacted as well.
Learn more...
Anyone that self identifies as Hispanic and carries a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can participate in Alliance for Research in Hispanic MS research.
Register for the 2026 Hispanic MS Experience Summits (parallel sessions in English and Spanish) for learning and connection opportunities.
Get tips for finding a Spanish-speaking neurologist from Momentum Magazine
"Alliance for research in hispanic multiple sclerosis registry as a facilitator to clinical research participation" by Christopher Orlando, Smita Narasimhan, Andrea Martinez, Fernanda Mata, Sarah Reasbeck, Clara Patricia Manrique, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Ivonne Vicente, Angel Chinea, Jacob L. McCauley, Talat Islam, Lilyana Amezcua, is published in MS and Related Disorders 110 (2026) 107188.
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About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS.
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About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalmssociety.org, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, YouTube or 1-800-344-4867.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/news/hispanic-patient-registry
[Category: Health Care]
NEMA Recognizes U.S. Lawmakers for Energy and Manufacturing Policy Leadership, Constructive Engagement on U.S. Electroindustry Issues
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on May 11, 2026:
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NEMA Recognizes U.S. Lawmakers for Energy and Manufacturing Policy Leadership, Constructive Engagement on U.S. Electroindustry Issues
Association To Present Congressional Awards at Centennial Gala in Washington, D.C.
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that it will present its inaugural Thomas Edison Award for Lifetime Achievement in Electrification and Benjamin Franklin Award for Next Generation Leadership in Electrification
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on May 11, 2026:
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NEMA Recognizes U.S. Lawmakers for Energy and Manufacturing Policy Leadership, Constructive Engagement on U.S. Electroindustry Issues
Association To Present Congressional Awards at Centennial Gala in Washington, D.C.
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that it will present its inaugural Thomas Edison Award for Lifetime Achievement in Electrification and Benjamin Franklin Award for Next Generation Leadership in Electrificationawards to four Members of Congress at its Centennial Gala, to be held in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 2026.
Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Russell Fry (R-SC) will receive the Benjamin Franklin Award for Next Generation Leadership in Electrification, which recognizes members of Congress shaping future-focused energy and manufacturing policy. The Thomas Edison Award for Lifetime Achievement in Electrification, which recognizes sustained, career-long leadership advancing America's electroindustry, will be presented to Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL).
These awards are presented to lawmakers with a record of demonstrated leadership on energy and infrastructure policy, as well as sustained, constructive engagement with the U.S. electroindustry on issues of national, regional, and local consequence.
"As NEMA marks 100 years of leadership, innovation, and impact, this special evening brings together industry leaders, NEMA members, Washington policymakers, and distinguished guests to celebrate our shared legacy and the future of the U.S. electroindustry," said NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips. "Recognizing members of Congress who are leading on the policy issues that shape this industry's growth and contributions to America is an important part of our celebration."
The gala marks NEMA's 100th anniversary and is expected to draw a broad cross-section of senior industry executives, federal policymakers, and allied stakeholders from across the energy and electroindustry landscapes. The gala will include NEMA Board Members; member company leaders in technical disciplines; members of Congress and congressional staff; representatives from key federal agencies; and leaders from adjacent industries and aligned associations.
A centerpiece of the evening will be NEMA's Product and Innovation Showcase, a museum-style timeline tracing the technological breakthroughs that have marked the U.S. electroindustry's evolution and spotlighting what is coming next.
Since its creation in 1926, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has worked closely with policymakers in Washington and across all 50 states to shape public policies that support a safe, reliable, and resilient electrical ecosystem that meet the needs of American families, communities, and businesses.
NEMA's Centennial Gala, sponsored by NEMA member companies Acuity Brands, Hitachi Energy, Lutron, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI), Nidec Corporation, Phoenix Contact, Raycap, Inc., Robroy Industries, Regal Rexnord Corporation, Reinhausen Manufacturing, S&C Electric Company, and Weidmuller, Inc., is a once-in-a-century opportunity to celebrate the progress and potential of the U.S. electroindustry.
Members of the press interested in learning more about NEMA's Centennial Gala are invited to reach out to NEMA Director of Communications Bennett Artman at Bennett.Artman@nema.org. All other queries are to be directed to NEMA Managing Director of Marketing and Business Development Erica Quirk at Erica.Quirk@nema.org.
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About NEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents over 300 electrical equipment manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and technologies that power, connect, and light our world. Together, our members contribute a full 1% of U.S. GDP and directly provide over 580,000 American jobs, adding more than $330 billion to the U.S. economy. Learn more at makeitelectric.org
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Original text here: https://www.makeitelectric.org/newsroom/news/nema-recognizes-u-s-lawmakers-for-energy-and-manufacturing-policy-leadership-constructive-engagement-on-u-s-electroindustry-issues/
[Category: Industrial Materials]
AUVSI Unveils Board Leadership at XPONENTIAL 2026 as Autonomy Moves to Scale
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI Unveils Board Leadership at XPONENTIAL 2026 as Autonomy Moves to Scale
The autonomy industry is entering its next phase--and AUVSI is aligning its leadership accordingly.
At XPONENTIAL 2026, the world's largest global conference dedicated to the cross-domain robotics and autonomous systems industry, AUVSI, the trade association for the industry and co-host of XPONENTIAL, announced its newly elected members, underscoring the experience and alignment driving
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI Unveils Board Leadership at XPONENTIAL 2026 as Autonomy Moves to Scale
The autonomy industry is entering its next phase--and AUVSI is aligning its leadership accordingly.
At XPONENTIAL 2026, the world's largest global conference dedicated to the cross-domain robotics and autonomous systems industry, AUVSI, the trade association for the industry and co-host of XPONENTIAL, announced its newly elected members, underscoring the experience and alignment drivingthe next phase of growth.
The announcement comes as the industry moves from experimentation to scaled deployment, underscored by recent projections such as Oppenheimer's February 2026 report that the drone market alone could grow from $45 billion today to $400 billion within a decade, positioning drones as the first large-scale deployment of physical AI. Reflecting that momentum, XPONENTIAL features a sold-out show floor and record demand for engagement, bringing together leaders from across industry and government to focus on real-world deployment at scale.
Across air, ground, and maritime domains, AUVSI and its members are advancing trusted systems, shaping policy, and accelerating real-world adoption. That momentum is supported in part by the strategic guidance of AUVSI's Board.
"As the industry scales, leadership matters," said Michael Robbins, AUVSI President and CEO. "Our Board brings the perspective needed to help our organization continue to advance trusted technologies, drive policy progress, and support the companies delivering real-world autonomy today."
Board Members - Fulfilling the remaining year on the 2024-2027 Term
* Jason Lamb, The LGL Group
* Max Rosen, Echodyne
Board Members - 2026-2029 Term
* Greg Davis, Overwatch Imaging (returning board member)
* Todd Graetz, Aerolane (returning board member)
* Brendan Schulman, Boston Dynamics (returning board member)
* Steve Boraz, Leidos (new board member)
* Brett Feddersen, D-Fend Solutions (new board member)
* Ben Ivers, The Boeing Company (new board member)
AUVSI also recognizes the contributions of outgoing Board members for their service and lasting impact on the organization and the broader autonomy ecosystem.
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Original text here: https://www.auvsi.org/news/auvsi-unveils-board-leadership-at-xponential-2026-as-autonomy-moves-to-scale/
[Category: National Defense]
ASA Statement on Mosaic Phosphate Production Cuts
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on May 11, 2026:
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ASA Statement on Mosaic Phosphate Production Cuts
Today, the American Soybean Association issued a statement in response to reporting on The Mosaic Company's plans to scale back domestic phosphate production:
"This unsettling news from Mosaic comes at a time when U.S. soybean farmers are facing major economic headwinds, and neither the skyrocketing cost nor the availability of inputs - like phosphate fertilizer - are helping ease those challenges," said ASA President and Ohio
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on May 11, 2026:
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ASA Statement on Mosaic Phosphate Production Cuts
Today, the American Soybean Association issued a statement in response to reporting on The Mosaic Company's plans to scale back domestic phosphate production:
"This unsettling news from Mosaic comes at a time when U.S. soybean farmers are facing major economic headwinds, and neither the skyrocketing cost nor the availability of inputs - like phosphate fertilizer - are helping ease those challenges," said ASA President and Ohiosoybean farmer Scott Metzger. "This is the worst time possible for Mosaic to decrease domestic phosphate production. High sulfuric acid costs are disrupting the global fertilizer market, and farmers are ultimately paying the price through higher input costs."
ASA again calls on the Trump administration to help address the high cost and availability of phosphate fertilizers by terminating the countervailing duty on imported phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, Metzger said, adding, "this ill-conceived duty has increased the cost of phosphate fertilizer for farmers by $6.9 billion over the past five years while commodity prices continue to trend downwards. We urge the President to remove the CVD on phosphate fertilizers to address the availability and affordability of this important input."
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Original text here: https://soygrowers.com/news-releases/asa-statement-on-mosaic-phosphate-production-cuts/
[Category: Agriculture]
