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The Florida Sugar Cane League Greatly Appreciates President Trump’s and Secretary Rollins’ Announcement Of The Harvest Fuel Relief Program

OCTOBER 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC, October 22, 2026 – “This assistance couldn’t come at a better time as the 2026 sugarcane harvest is underway, and the Florida industry is already dealing with crop losses from devastating freezes that occurred in February and a voracious new pest, the pasture mealybug, that arrived in Florida in early summer. We look forward to working with USDA on the implementation of the Harvest Fuel Relief Program,” said Ryan Weston, CEO, of the Florida Sugar Cane League.

Sugarcane Industry Cheers Signing of New Farm Bill

December 20, 2018

“U.S. agriculture’s future is brighter thanks to the hard work and support of President Trump, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Chairmen Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Mike Conaway (R-TX), and Ranking Members Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Collin Peterson (D-MN),” said Ryan Weston of the Florida Sugar Cane League and Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers. “On behalf of America’s sugar industry, thank you.” The Florida Sugar Cane League and Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers members produce raw sugar in Florida and Texas and have refineries in Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New York and California.

Sugarcane Industry Applauds Passage of Senate Farm Bill

June 29, 2018

“America’s sugarcane farmers and employees that operate our mills and refineries are thankful that the Senate approved its version of the farm bill with a strong 86 to 11 vote,” stated Ryan Weston, the CEO of the Florida Sugar Cane League and Washington Representative for the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers. “Senator Nelson and Senator Rubio worked hard to fend off amendments that would have attacked current U.S. sugar policy.”

FSCL Welcomes Back Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative

April 19, 2018

The Florida Sugar Cane League announced today that the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, based in Belle Glade, FL, is once again represented by the industry trade association. This move ensures that the three major sugarcane companies in Florida – along with their independent growers – are fully united under the banner of the Florida Sugar Cane League as debate over no-cost American sugar policy takes place in Congress.

Hurricane Harvey Recovery Update

September 6, 2017

Our Texas sugarcane farmers and mill employees appreciate the calls and emails of support they received before and after Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Our cane fields and mill didn’t face the brunt of this storm but many family members and friends were not so fortunate. The Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers and Florida Sugar Cane League Members, Florida Crystals and U.S. Sugar, have already procured several truckloads of water.

Sugarcane Growers Applaud Senate Vote on Lighthizer

May 12, 2017

“The sugarcane farmers in America’s fields, and the employees in our mills and refineries are thrilled that the Senate approved Robert Lighthizer yesterday as the United States Trade Representative,” stated Ryan Weston, the CEO of the Florida Sugar Cane League and Washington Representative for the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers. “Lighthizer brings decades of experience to the position and is a strong proponent of enforcing trade laws.”

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