American Sugar Alliance Statement on USDA Assistance Announcement

The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on assistance to American sugarbeet and sugarcane producers:

“America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers greatly appreciate President Donald Trump, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden for recognizing the challenges facing rural America and announcing needed economic aid for sugar producers. This will be a critical aid infusion for our farmers who are experiencing tight – and in many cases, negative – margins, threatening the economic viability of multi-generational family farms and the sustainability of the entire domestic sugar industry. This Administration continues to put America’s farmers, and our national food security, first. As we look ahead, we know there are growers who are facing dire straits, both economic and due to the recent freeze, and we will continue working with Congress and the Administration to greenlight additional assistance where needed.”