GAO report cites deficiencies in US sugar policy 11.07.2023 By Ron Sterk Says policy benefits beet and cane growers; adds to price of sugar.Read More
Special report – State of the supply chain 10.23.2023 By Crystal Futrell and Ron Sterk Shippers benefiting from increased capacity and lower rates.Read More
US pork industry sees production tide turning 10.16.2023 By Ron Sterk Sept. 1 hog inventory still well below 2019 record high.Read More
USDA sees tighter US sugar supplies 10.13.2023 By Ron Sterk Supplies lowered for 2022-23, forecast for 2023-24 reduced.Read More
Crops deal with too much, too little water as harvest nears 09.04.2023 By Ron Sterk Hilary swamps Southern California; late heat wave stresses spring wheat, fall row crops.Read More
World sugar market seen in bullish cycle 08.10.2023 By Ron Sterk Strong sugar prices, drawdown in stocks noted.Read More
Dry weather pulling beet, cane sugar production down for 2023-24 08.09.2023 By Ron Sterk Higher imports, lower demand boost 2022-23 sugar supply.Read More
Farm bill talks slow 08.08.2023 By Ron Sterk Officials now expect an extension as debate pushed to September.Read More
US DOJ loses challenge to US Sugar’s purchase of Imperial Sugar 07.17.2023 By Ron Sterk Appeals court upholds lower court’s decision.Read More
Rabobank sees domestic use up for three major US crops 07.04.2023 By Ron Sterk Soybeans may overtake corn as more oil goes to renewables.Read More