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House Agriculture Committee to Start Writing New Farm Bill

Press Releases, Symposium 2017By Phillip HayesAugust 9, 2017

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

Press Releases, Symposium 2017By Phillip HayesAugust 9, 2017

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

Press Releases, Symposium 2017By Phillip HayesAugust 8, 2017

“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

Press Releases, Symposium 2017By Phillip HayesAugust 8, 2017

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

Press Releases, Symposium 2017By Phillip HayesAugust 7, 2017

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

Press Releases, Symposium 2017By Phillip HayesAugust 7, 2017

“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

Press Releases, Symposium 2017By Phillip HayesAugust 7, 2017

“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

Press Releases, Symposium 2017By Phillip HayesAugust 7, 2017

Despite nearly 5 years of declining prices, makers of candy, cakes, cookies and other sweet treats never lowered prices for grocery shoppers.