On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Kristi Noem’s confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security:
“Congratulations to Kristi Noem on her confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security. We look forward to once again partnering with Secretary Noem to address the needs and priorities of America’s sugar producers. From her time in Congress and as governor of South Dakota, Secretary Noem knows well the challenges faced by the agriculture industry. That includes strong enforcement of U.S. trade and customs laws and safeguarding the supply chains that power America’s rural economies.”
America’s sugar producers are proud to support more than 151,000 jobs coast to coast, drive $23.3 billion in annual economic impact, and provide a steady, affordable supply of made-in-America sugar. American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers supply approximately 75 percent of the sugar consumed nationwide.