Sugar

Co-owner of Fanjul Corporation/Florida Crystals. Historically a Democratic donor and one of the most politically connected sugar barons in the US. The Fanjul family hedges both parties to maintain bipartisan support for the sugar program.

Largest sugarbeet cooperative in the US, based in Minnesota. Its PAC is consistently one of the top agricultural PAC contributors nationwide. Represents thousands of sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley.

Political action committee of American Crystal Sugar, the largest sugarbeet cooperative in the US. One of the top agricultural PAC contributors in every cycle.

Largest farm organization in the US. Major lobbying presence on farm bills.

Coalition of sugarcane and sugarbeet farmers and processors

Political action committee of the American Sugar Alliance, the umbrella lobbying coalition for US sugar producers. Funds candidates who support the federal sugar program.

Trade association representing Louisiana sugarcane growers. One of the oldest agricultural lobbying organizations in the US, focused on protecting the federal sugar program and securing disaster relief for sugarcane farmers.

Political action committee of the American Sugar Cane League, representing Louisiana sugarcane growers. Funds candidates supportive of domestic sugar price supports.

Largest sugar refiner in the world, controlled by the Fanjul family. Operates under brands including Domino Sugar, C&H Sugar, and Florida Crystals. Refines both domestic and imported raw sugar.

Secretary of Agriculture since 2025. Former president of the America First Policy Institute.

Federal department administering farm subsidies, crop insurance, ethanol mandates, sugar import quotas, and food safety. The farm bill and commodity programs directly benefit agribusiness interests.

Largest sugar cane refiner in the US, privately held by the Fanjul family. Massive political donor that hedges both parties. Controls vast sugarcane acreage in the Florida Everglades Agricultural Area.

Political action committee associated with Florida Crystals and the Fanjul family. Funds candidates in both parties to protect the sugar price support program.

House Committee on Agriculture. Oversees USDA, CFTC, farm programs, and food policy.

Co-owner of Fanjul Corporation. Historically a Republican donor. Together with his brother Alfy, the Fanjul family hedges both parties, ensuring the sugar program has bipartisan protection regardless of which party controls Congress or the White House.

Political action committee of Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, representing Texas sugarcane producers. Supports candidates who defend the sugar program and oppose free trade in sugar.

Chairman of the American Sugar Alliance and the primary lobbyist for the US sugar program. Leads the industry's efforts to maintain price supports and import quotas in every Farm Bill reauthorization.

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Oversees USDA, CFTC, farm programs, and food policy.

The network of sugarcane and sugarbeet growers, processors, refiners, trade associations, PACs, and individual donors that lobby to protect the US sugar program — a federal price support and import quota system that keeps domestic sugar prices roughly double world market levels.

Trade association of food and beverage manufacturers opposing sugar subsidies. Acts as a counterweight to the sugar lobby, arguing that the sugar program raises costs for consumers and food companies.

Second-largest sugar producer in Florida and a major landowner in the Everglades region. Has opposed proposals to purchase its land for Everglades restoration while heavily lobbying to maintain the federal sugar program.

Political action committee of U.S. Sugar Corporation, the second-largest sugar producer in Florida. Active in supporting candidates who defend sugar subsidies and oppose Everglades land acquisition.

Political action committee of Western Sugar Cooperative, a sugarbeet processor operating across several western states. Funds candidates supportive of sugar price supports.

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