American Sugar Alliance Applauds Bipartisan Advancement of 2026 Farm Bill
The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on the bipartisan committee passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act recognizes the essential role of domestic sugar production in maintaining resilient supply chains. We are grateful that Congress has continually made it a priority to put American farmers and […]
American Sugar Alliance Statement on USDA Assistance Announcement
The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on assistance to American sugarbeet and sugarcane producers: “America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers greatly appreciate President Donald Trump, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, and Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden for recognizing the challenges facing rural America and announcing needed […]
Statement on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act
The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on the release of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: “Chairman GT Thompson understands the current economic realities squeezing America’s farmers and the need for a full reauthorization of the Farm Bill to bring greater certainty to rural America. We appreciate the House Agriculture Committee’s […]
5 Reasons to Support U.S. Sugar Policy
Capitol Hill will be extra sweet next week. Sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers will be taking time away from their farms to advocate for policies that allow our producers to keep it sweet in America. Here are 5 sweet reasons to support America’s sugar producers and U.S. sugar policy: U.S. sugar policy puts American food security […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Julie Callahan on Confirmation as Chief Agricultural Negotiator
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Julie Callahan’s confirmation as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative: “We congratulate Julie Callahan on her confirmation and look forward to working with her to put American farmers first […]
Giving Back Sure is Sweet!
Across the nation, Thanksgiving brings us together around the table and in our communities. America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane growers share in that spirit of connection, adding sweetness to our celebrations and strength to our communities. Their work reminds us that giving back takes many forms, and all of them make life a little sweeter. Michigan […]
Farmers’ Share of Halloween Treats is So Small, It’s Frightful 😱
Trick-or-treat: it’s time to stock up on something sweet! Americans are forecast to spend $3.9 billion on candy this Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s up from $3.6 billion last year and $3.1 billion in 2023. There’s no doubt: Halloween is sweet. Yet, you might face a fright as you purchase candy for […]
Sugar 101: It’s Harvest Time!
Welcome to harvest season! Sugarbeets and sugarcane are harvested in different ways, but both become the real sugar on your table. It’s all thanks to the family farmers and workers whose work sustains rural communities and keeps America sweet. Here is a glimpse into how they do it. Sugarbeet Harvest By late August, the seeds […]
Michigan Farmer: Family Legacies, Food Security Depend on Congressional Support
Rita Herford, a fifth-generation farmer and sugarbeet grower in Michigan, recently addressed the growing challenges facing farmers in The Detroit News. “From soaring input prices to unpredictable weather to unfair foreign trade practices, farming is in many ways tougher than ever. While we’re no strangers to hard work or tough seasons, even the most resilient […]
U.S. Continues Suspension Agreements on Mexican Sugar
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) unanimously voted yesterday to maintain the Suspension Agreements on sugar imported from Mexico. This concludes a legal and procedural process required to be undertaken by the USITC and the Department of Commerce every five years to ensure the Suspension Agreements remain effective and are working as intended. “Sugar is […]
A Sweet Time at the 40th Sugar Symposium
Earlier this month, farm leaders from the sugar industry gathered with policymakers at the 40th International Sweetener Symposium. The conversations at the Symposium focused on the need to support American farmers and workers as they continue to face the challenges associated with raising a crop and processing it into sugar. We were grateful to hear from […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Luke Lindberg on Confirmation as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA)
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Luke Lindberg’s confirmation as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (TFAA) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): “The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Luke Lindberg on his confirmation as Under Secretary for TFAA. […]
Supporting American Farm Production, National Security Remains Congressional Priority
Traverse City, MI – In a bipartisan show of support for America’s sugar producers and the role they play in supporting national food security, Reps. Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Brad Finstad (R-MN-01), John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) spoke at the U.S. sugar industry’s 40th annual conference this week. “I think about the challenges that we […]
Farm and Sugar Experts Highlight Challenging Market Conditions
Traverse City, MI – Immense financial pressures and predatory international trade practices are threatening American family farms and factories. Farm economy and sugar policy exports presented on the challenges facing the U.S. sugar industry at the American Sugar Alliance’s 40th annual meeting this week. Presenters shared that farmers’ operating margins are being squeezed by falling […]
Deputy Secretary Vaden Reiterates Trump Administration Support for American Agriculture
Traverse City, MI — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden spoke today at the 40th International Sweetener Symposium, outlining how President Donald Trump, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, and the entire department are working to secure a more prosperous future for American agriculture. “Every action that we’re taking is with an America-first and […]
Statement on Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement: “America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane family farmers and workers are grateful the One Big Beautiful Bill Act included much needed provisions to strengthen U.S. sugar policy and help keep family farms in America. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of congressional leadership and the Trump Administration to […]
Statement Urging Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement: “America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane family farmers and workers urge final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as quickly as possible. Thanks to Chairmen John Boozman, Mike Crapo, GT Thompson, and Jason Smith, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains farm and tax provisions that will help […]
Sugar 101: Putting American Jobs First
Farm policy is about much more than just the farm – it affects countless jobs from the field to the factory. Sugar is the main engine of economic growth in dozens of communities across the country, and much of the sugar made in America is done so by a union workforce. Supporting a strong U.S. […]
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 […]