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Sugarcane Farmers Battle Drought, Bugs, and Trade | Lafayette Louisiana News
Sugarcane farmers from across the country gathered in Colorado to confront a perfect storm of drought, invasive bugs, and trade barriers threatening their livelihoods. With record sugar stockpiles thanks in part to outdated tariffs, USDA officials stress the need to protect American agriculture—but farmers like Eddie Lewis warn that pests like the passion mealybug and erratic weather are crippling yields. Rising costs for aerial pesticide treatments and looming trade policy reviews add pressure as lawmakers push for reform. Lewis argues that supporting domestic growers through smart tariffs…
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