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Crapo Honored for Work on Sugar Issues

Press Release

Date: July 9, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Agriculture and Food


CRAPO HONORED FOR WORK ON SUGAR ISSUES

Idaho sugar growers recognize Senator's contributions to 2008 Farm Bill

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo was honored today by Idaho sugar growers and the Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association for his work on sugar programs in the 2008 Farm Bill. Crapo, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, met with member-growers of the Idaho Sugarbeet Growers Association just off the Senate floor and accepted a plaque, detailing the growers' appreciation for Crapo's leadership on agricultural issues and contributions to the Farm Bill.

"The contribution of Idaho's sugar producers are a big reason Idaho is a national leader in agricultural production," Crapo said. "Idaho ranks third in the nation for sugarbeet production, which accounted for an estimated $207 million in revenues last year. I remain hopeful that increases in the sugar loan rates and the minimum allotment quota, as well as the sugar-to-ethanol program in the recently enacted Farm Bill will maintain the industry's strength in a distorted global market for sugar."


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