Articles tagged under: Luther Markwart
Sugarbeet Industry: Peterson Election Loss Impacts All Ag
Published November 4, 2020
The sugarbeet industry is disappointed in the results in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart said it’s not just Minnesota farmers hurt by the loss of House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson. "Peterson's influence…World Sugar Market Top of Mind for Sugar Growers
Published August 7, 2019
The International Sweetener Symposium wrapped up on Wednesday in Ashville, North Carolina. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Luther Markwart says maintaining a stable domestic sugar industry is still very important. "It was very clear from this meeting the world…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 Hopes to Avoid Misleading Labels
Published November 26, 2018
Before the end of the year, USDA will release standards on how biotech food ingredients are labeled. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart is closely monitoring this issue. "Sugar and other refined products do not have any…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…