The Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers was established in 1970 as a member-owned cooperative of 100 South Texas farmers. The group pledged both money and cropland to help build a new mill and establish sustainable crops. The construction of a $28 million mill was completed three years later in time for its first harvest at the end of 1973.
Just over 50 years later, the sugar crop business in South Texas has literally dried up. Severe drought conditions and water supply issues in the area has forced the sugarcane growers to shut down. The RGVSG was one of the top-10 producers of raw sugar in the U.S., processing more than 1.5 million tons of sugar annually.
Complete dispersal for Sugar Growers in Santa Rosa on Aug 6
Ritchie Bros. will be conducting a complete dispersal for Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers in Santa Rosa, Texas on August 6.
This auction will feature a wide selection of sugar cane harvesting and support equipment, including 5 Sugar Cane Harvesters, 7 Wheel Loaders, 3 1996 Kenworth T800 Tanker Trucks, 30 Pickup Trucks, and much more.
If you can’t wait for the auction on Aug 6, there will be late-model sugar cane harvesters available for immediate purchase on Marketplace-E.
Live onsite and online bidding available
The Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers auction on Aug 6 will feature live onsite and online bidding. The event takes place at CR-9499, Santa Rosa, TX, 98594. Onsite registration will open Aug 1 and onsite inspection will be available starting July 29.
For any additional information, contact local Territory Manager Mike Puente +1.956.662.0188.