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How Long Will Sugar Season Be On Pause
posted (February 19, 2025)
At the top of the news - you heard how weather conditions have forced sugar industry stakeholders to put the season on pause.

But, for how long? Tonight, the best ASR/BSI can says is, "it depends on the weather":

Reporter
"Finally, how long will the stoppage be?"

William A. Neal, Communications, ASR/BSI
"That will be, determined by industry stakeholders, of course. And also based by the rains themselves. So we're looking for good weather."

Reporter
"Is it indefinite at this point in time? Have you defined a time period? Ten days, 20, five days?"

William A. Neal, Communications, ASR/BSI
"We can't we're looking at the weather forecast. But where we know that there's a cold front coming up and usually there's a bit more drying out, when we get to that juncture, because of the cold fronts."

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