USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
Each month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture publishes the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Click “Read more” below for the current publication.
SUA Letter to USDA & USTR (Canadian Refined Sugar Access) 2-18-21
The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) has always valued the role that both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative play in administering sugar policies and import programs. With the authority to increase tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) vested in USDA and the ability to allocate these quotas established in USTR, both…
SUA Letter to USDA Under Secretaries McKinney & Northey (Sugar Supply Issue)
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AG Week: Sugar users back comprehensive policy revamp
… The Sugar Policy Modernization Act proposal is different than previous attacks in that it is a “comprehensive dismantling of sugar policy,” said Kevin Price, director of governmental affairs for American Crystal Sugar Co. … The Sweetener Users Association applauded the act and its sponsors Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Danny Davis, D-Ill.; and Sens.…
Food Business News: Legislation introduced to reform sugar program
Bipartisan legislation to reform the controversial U.S. sugar program was introduced on Nov. 7, prompting quick responses from sugar users and producers. … The Sweetener Users Association (S.U.A.) said the legislation “leaves in place smart protections to ensure the sugar market operates freely without unnecessary government intrusion,” and that such reform was long overdue. “The…
The Hill: Bipartisan group of lawmakers aim to reform US sugar program
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation in the House and Senate that would overhaul the U.S. sugar program. … Supporters of the overhaul argue that the existing sugar program hurts businesses that use sugar as an ingredient in their products while protecting a small group of well-connected sugar producers. … “It will…
Summary of the Sugar Policy Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 4265 / S. 2086)
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Sugar Policy Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 4265)
To modernize the sugar program under the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, to provide for the repeal of the feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and marketing allotments for sugar under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, and for other purposes.
Sweetener Users Praise Legislation to Modernize U.S. Sugar Program
Washington, DC (November 7, 2017) – American food and beverage manufacturers today applauded introduction of the Sugar Policy Modernization Act – bipartisan legislation introduced in the House and Senate that would fix the flawed U.S. sugar program. Introduced by Representatives Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Danny Davis (D-IL) and Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Pat Toomey…
Sugar Policy Modernization Act of 2017 (S. 2086)
S.2086 – A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to extend and modernize the sugar program, to extend and subsequently repeal the feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers, to extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar, and for other purposes.