Fox Business 'Fair and Balanced' in Sugar Policy Report

The Sugar Beat

The agricultural community can be quick to criticize urban reporters for doing a poor job of covering farm policy. But, we’re also the first to applaud the mainstream press for giving us fair and balanced treatment.

An April 30 interview with Fox Business about sugar policy produced one of those rare moments when the urban press didn’t bash farm policy but seemed interested in getting out the whole truth.

Check out the interview below:

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