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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, repairs a cane loader working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: LEROY HATCHERSON, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: ROGER GABRIEL, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm burns a field after the cane was cut from the field during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned to remove the shuck and trash left from the cane cutting. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm burns a field after the cane was cut from the field during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned to remove the shuck and trash left from the cane cutting. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: ROGER GABRIEL, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: ROGER GABRIEL, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: ROGER GABRIEL, a worker on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, stacks cut cane while working the cane harvest during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Sugar cane ready to be cut in the fields. The sugar cane harvest and work in the St. Mary Sugar Co-op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  Workers on Jesse Breaux' sugar cane farm, right an overturned cane wagon during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Statewide, more than 460,000 acres of land is cultivated with sugar cane and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry in Louisiana. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  JESSE BREAUX operates his cane cutter while another cane cutter passes him on his sugar cane farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Breaux sells his cane through the St. Mary Sugar Co-op in St. Mary Parish. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest and work in the St. Mary Sugar Co-op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest and work in the St. Mary Sugar Co-op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: The sugar cane harvest near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. More than 460,000 acres of land are cultivated in sugar cane in Louisiana and more than 27,000 people work in the sugar industry.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Sugar cane pulp moves through the grinders at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The grinders pulverize the cane to extract the juice, which contains the sugar, from it. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Shuck and waste from sugar cane cover the teeth on a drive chain for a sugar cane cutter on Jesse Breaux' farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: A sugar cane loader picks up sugar cane stacked in a field during the harvest in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: RUDOLFO ROJAS, a sugar boiler at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, checks the quality of sugar cane syrup during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: RUDOLFO ROJAS, a sugar boiler at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, checks the quality of sugar cane syrup during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: RUDOLFO ROJAS, a sugar boiler at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana, checks the quality of sugar cane syrup during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader drops sugar cane into the mill at the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader puts freshly cut sugar cane into a wagon on Jesse Breaux' farm for hauling to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader puts freshly cut sugar cane into a wagon on Jesse Breaux' farm for hauling to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: KEVIN RODRIGUEZ walks out of the smoke after burning his sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: KEVIN RODRIGUEZ walks out of the smoke after burning his sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: KEVIN RODRIGUEZ walks out of the smoke after burning his sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: KEVIN RODRIGUEZ walks out of the smoke after burning his sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana is burned during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A sugar cane field near Franklin, Louisiana is burned during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Sugar cane is delivered to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. The mill employs about 180 people. The two mills near Franklin contribute about $150 million (US) to the local economy. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Sugar cane waits to be cut on Jesse Breaux' farm near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA:  TODD MORRIS rests in the cab of the sugar cane loader on Jesse Breaux' near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader puts freshly cut sugar cane into a wagon on Jesse Breaux' farm for hauling to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: A loader puts freshly cut sugar cane into a wagon on Jesse Breaux' farm for hauling to the St. Mary Sugar Co-Op Mill near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Smoke rises from a fresh cut cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 NOVEMBER 2005 - FRANKLIN, LA: Smoke rises from a fresh cut cane field near Franklin, Louisiana during the 2005 sugar cane harvest. The fields are burned during the harvest to clear shuck and waste from the fields and to facilitate the growth of the next crop. Louisiana is one of the leading sugar cane producing states in the US and the economy in southern Louisiana, especially St. Mary and Iberia Parishes, is built around the cultivation of sugar. Sugar growers in the area are concerned that trade officials will eliminate sugar price supports during upcoming trade talks for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). They say elimination of price supports will devastate sugar growers in the US and the local economies of sugar growing areas. They also say it will ultimately lead to higher sugar prices for US consumers.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND:  Migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand rest in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: Chaff from sugar plants burns in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: Chaff from sugar plants burns in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand burns out the chaff from sugar plants in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand burns out the chaff from sugar plants in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand burns out the chaff from sugar plants in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - BO SUPHAN, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND:  A truck carrying sugar cane to a sugar mill in rural western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND:  A worker stands on top of sugar cane stacked in a truck during the harvest in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND:  A worker stands on top of sugar cane stacked in a truck during the harvest in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand rests on the edge of a sugar cane field during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane019.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane018.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane016.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.           PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant sugar cane workers eat their breakfasts on the edge of the fields they were hired to harvest. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane004.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant sugar cane workers eat their breakfasts on the edge of the fields they were hired to harvest. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane003.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant sugar cane workers eat their breakfasts on the edge of the fields they were hired to harvest. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane002.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant sugar cane workers eat their breakfasts on the edge of the fields they were hired to harvest. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand buy snacks from a roving vendor during their lunch break in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND:  Migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand rest in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane063.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane062.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane061.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand cuts sugar cane during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane054.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand cuts sugar cane during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane053.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - THUNG KHOK, SUBPAN BURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand cuts sugar cane during the harvest in Suphan Buri province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    2016SugarCane052.jpg
  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand in a sugar cane field during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: Migrant farm workers from eastern Thailand cut and stack sugar cane during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 FEBRUARY 2016 - NONG LAN, KANCHANABURI, THAILAND: A migrant farm worker from eastern Thailand rests on the edge of a sugar cane field during the harvest in Kanachanaburi province, in western Thailand. Thai sugar cane yields are expected to drop by about two percent for the 2015/2016 harvest because of below normal rainfall. The size of the crop is expected to increase slightly though because farmers planted more sugar cane acreage this year. Thailand is the second leading exporter of sugar in the world. Thai sugar growers are hoping a good crop would make up for shortages in global markets caused by lower harvests in Brazil and Australia, where sugar yields have been stunted by drought. Because of the drought in Thailand, sugar exports are expected to drop by up to 20 percent, contributing to a global sugar shortage. The drought is is also hurting the quality of Thai sugar, because sugarcane grown in drought is less sweet than normal so mills need to process more cane to make the same amount of sugar. Thai sugar farmers have lost 20 percent to 30 percent of their output this year because of the drought.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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