Articles tagged under: American Sugarbeet Growers Association
Farm Bill and Trade Issues to be Addressed at Sugar Meeting
Published February 3, 2019
This American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting is being held in the Arizona dessert, but the attention is squarely on what is happening in Washington, D.C. Euclid, Minnesota farmer Paul Rutherford, who is a board member with the Red River…Biotech Labeling Positive for Consumers and Farmers
Published December 27, 2018
USDA has released the final text of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, commonly referred to as the biotech labeling rule. The standard will require food manufacturers, importers and certain retailers to disclose bioengineered foods to consumers. American Sugarbeet Growers…ASGA Seeks Farm Bill Action
Published November 12, 2018
When Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week for the lame duck session, the ‘to do’ list includes taxes and appropriations. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart also expects action on the farm bill. "There is no…A Sense of Urgency for Farm Bill
Published August 8, 2018
American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice-President Luther Markwart says congressional staff are working on the upcoming farm bill. "They're going to work hard so they can get a lot of maybe some of the small things resolved. And then, when the…