Agriculture Groups Celebrate America’s Pastime

America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers stepped back up to the plate last week, joining forces with fellow agricultural champions to make baseball sweeter than ever.

The American Sugar Alliance proudly partnered with Ducks Unlimited, National Cotton Council, Farm Credit Council, United States Peanut Federation, and the U.S. Rice Producers Association for the second year in a row to host a reception for members of Congress and their teams ahead of the 2025 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity.

Together, we celebrated the many ways that American agriculture makes America’s pastime possible. Baseball wouldn’t be the same without our hardworking farmers and ranchers who produce the sugar in sweet summer treats, grow the rice used to brew a cold beer, produce the cotton used to make your favorite team’s jerseys, or grow peanuts – that quintessential baseball snack!

The Pitch: A New Farm Bill Now

At the reception we discussed the importance of passing a five-year Farm Bill this year instead of another year-long extension that leaves farmers with an outdated farm safety net.

The countryside is sending urgent signals that the farm safety net needs to be strengthened to keep sugar production in America and provide food security for consumers – not to mention keep America’s baseball games sweet.

The Farm Bill is in extra innings – it’s time to pass a five-year Farm Bill.

The All-Star Lineup: Champions for Agriculture

Thankfully, we have an all-star lineup of members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who recognize the importance of supporting American agriculture.

So, the next time you’re enjoying a baseball game, remember the family farmers and ranchers across the country who help produce the commodities needed to make America’s pastime so memorable. We’re grateful for their commitment to ensuring our country has a reliable food supply that sustains us all.

Thanks to everyone who joined us – the event was truly a home run!