Sugarbeet growers from across the country are in Washington, D.C., meeting with over 300 congressional representatives over two weeks. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart says the farm bill message remains consistent. “We need to strengthen the sugar safety net and any attempts to weaken it, must be rejected.” The International Sugar Organization is projecting a deficit in sugar production, keeping prices strong. Markwart says it’s important to write policy based on more normal conditions. Click here to listen to the full interview with Luther Markwart.
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