Congressman Mark Foley (FL-R) is pleased that the 2006 emergency supplemental appropriations bill passed by Congress includes $40 million in disaster aid for sugar cane producers in Florida affected by recent hurricanes. Here is an interview with Congressman Foley about the measure. Report (3:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Sweet Victory
Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Beet Growers, part of the American Sugar Alliance, talks about the importance of the U.S. sugar program which was retained in the ag appropriations bill passed by Congress last week.
FL Congressmen Help De-rail Anti-Sugar Amendment
U. S. Sugar Farmers Praise Several Florida Congressmen for working to defeat anti-sugar amendments in the ag appropriations process. Ă‚Â Report (45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Sugar Man of the Year
The 2006 Sugar Man of the Year is well known to Florida agriculture. Katherine Bush reports.
Sweet Source of Ethanol
USDA is researching the feasibility of producing ethanol from sugar here in the United States.
Sugar Alliance Petition
The American Sugar Alliance says the US sugar program works and they’ve started an on-line petition drive to keep it.