Sugar producers took on Washington DC to discuss the top priorities facing the industry

“There is a lot of financial uncertainty on the farms right now.”

February 26, 2025 10:49 AM

Sugar producers are in Washington this week advocating for policy priorities. As economic pressures weigh on the industry, a new Farm Bill is top of mind.

Patrick Frischhertz and Wade Hanson with the American Sugar Alliance spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on their main priorities, the effect of government efficiency on the industry, and the big challenges facing the sector.

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