Source: FARM FUTURES, 8/2/11

The American Sugar Alliance released data at its 28th International Sweetener Symposium that shows closures of sugar mills, refineries and plants under current sugar policy have dropped dramatically. Only two plants have closed since the 2008 Farm Bill was passed and ASA Chairman Jack Pettus says that’s because current sugar policy acts as a safety net for farmers.

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