House Agriculture Committee to Start Writing New Farm Bill
Rep. Peterson said drafting should begin in September and that he’d like to complete a Farm Bill this year, before the Senate does.
Researchers Refute Heritage’s Farm Policy Attacks
Three researchers who presented today at the International Sweetener Symposium criticized a controversial Heritage Foundation attack on farm policy.
CoBank Official: Strong Farm Policy Essential to Weathering Current Economic Storm
“It’s important to keep some key ingredients of the farm safety net during this transition period.”
Chairman Conaway Provides Sugar Producers Update on Farm Bill
Current sugar policy is a big part of the Farm Bill, and Chairman Conaway applauded the policy for its $0 budget and past success in keeping prices stable.
America’s Biggest Farm Groups Reaffirm Sugar Policy Support, Stress Need to Unite
Leaders from the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Farmers Union (NFU) today pledged their continued support of U.S. sugar policy.
Global Sugar Prices Take a Plunge After Years of Recovery
“Bears remain firmly in the driving seat,” the executive director of the International Sugar Organization said today of the global sugar market.
Loans Repaid with Interest are Key to a Vibrant U.S. Sugar Industry
“A reliable, affordable, homegrown sugar supply is in the public interest, and no-cost sugar policy makes it all possible.”
Grocery Shoppers Didn’t Reap Reward of Mexico-Induced Sugar Price Freefall
Despite nearly 5 years of declining prices, makers of candy, cakes, cookies and other sweet treats never lowered prices for grocery shoppers.