Articles tagged under: Luther Markwart

Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Published January 28, 2026

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association gathered this past week for its annual meeting. The industry is facing economic pressure from sugar imports, flat demand and the use of GLP-1 medications. “We’ve got to get this industry back where it’s not…
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Markwart to Retire in December 2026

Published December 2, 2025

American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President and CEO Luther Markwart plans to retire at the end of 2026. Markwart has been in the role for 44 years. In a statement, ASGA President Neil Rockstad praised Markwart’s legacy and leadership.…
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Farm Bill Urgency

Published February 28, 2025

At the USDA Ag Outlook Forum, American Sugarbeet Growers Association President/CEO Luther Markwart emphasized the urgent need for a new farm bill. "It is incredibly difficult out on the farm right now," Markwart said. "Our input costs are up, commodity…
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Navigating Turbulent Times

Published February 7, 2025

The Trump Administration is making a lot of big, quick decisions. Rather than focus on the turbulent times, American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart encouraged his members "to take a deep breath and we will navigate through…
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Strong Safety Net is a Must

Published November 18, 2024

As every day goes by, American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Luther Markwart sees fewer opportunities to pass a farm bill during the lame duck session. "What they're really going to need to do is get some sort of disaster funding…
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Differences Remain Over the Farm Bill

Published June 20, 2024

The farm bill dominated discussions at this year's World Association of Beet and Cane Growers annual conference. According to American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart, there's still a lot of moving parts with this legislation. "It's difficult…
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CBO Budget Score is ‘the Hammer’ Needed for the Farm Bill

Published April 30, 2024

The math for the farm bill gets more complicated if something doesn’t happen in the month ahead. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart says Congress is now dealing with a budget baseline established in May of 2023. "If…
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Protect No-Cost Sugar Program

Published March 4, 2024

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…
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