Serving the National Sugar Industry HOME SUBSCRIBE INDUSTRY DIRECTORY NEW PRODUCTS MAGAZINE NEWS RESEARCHERS EXTRAS Past Issues: Select May 2013April 2013March 2013February 2013January 2013November/December 20October 2012June/July 2012August/September 201 Sugar Industry News Sugarbeet growers face several challenges in the coming year FARGO, N.D.–Those attending the 51st annual International Sugarbeet Institute in Fargo learned they will be facing challenges on several fronts ranging from low prices to the lack of a farm bill, during the coming year. Wednesday, Apr 24 132 FFA chapters receive national grants to help fight hunger INDIANAPOLIS–The National FFA Organization has awarded more than $320,000 in grant money for its "FFA: Food for All" program, which provides local FFA chapters throughout the U.S. funding to support year-long service-learning projects focused on developing and implementing sustainable hunger programs. Tuesday, Apr 23 Fighting invasive species The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is designating April as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. Monday, Apr 22 Groups challenge EPA’s greenhouse gas regulations A coalition* of industry and agricultural groups have filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation of greenhouse gasses. Monday, Apr 22 Sugar prices slump as beet farmers turn to planting After several years of strong prices, sugar farmers are taking their lumps, analysts say. Friday, Apr 19 Johnson to Capitol Hill to lobby for farm bill National Corn Growers Association President Pam Johnson is in Washington, D.C., urging lawmakers to get a five-year farm bill passed. Friday, Apr 19 Sugar study on Brazil’s “hidden subsidies” A study commissioned by the American Sugar Alliance shows Brazil provides nearly $2.5 billion a year in sugar subsidies, greatly distorting the global sugar prices. Friday, Apr 19 Big changes coming to FSA offices During April, Farm Service Agency employees nationwide are being trained to operate a new computer system. Thursday, Apr 18 USDA working on crop insurance fraud At a budget hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday, some of the members of the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee pressed Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack about waste, fraud, abuse and errors in his department’s programs—particularly the nutrition programs such as SNAP. Thursday, Apr 18 Agrium incumbent nominees re-elected to board Agrium Inc. announced the results of its 2013 annual meeting of shareholders Apil 9. Tuesday, Apr 16 < Prev |   Page 5 / 148   | Next > © 2013 Sugar Producer® Magazine Published by Harris Publishing, Inc.