American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Bicameral Agriculture Committee Leaders
As the 119th Congress begins, the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) congratulates both the new and returning leaders of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees: Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), as well as House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02). “At a […]
American Sugar Alliance Thanks Chairwoman Stabenow for Service to Michigan
On behalf of America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane family farmers, and the workers who process those crops into sugar, Michigan sugarbeet farmer Adam Herford issued the following statement on the retirement of Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI): “For more than two decades, Chairwoman Stabenow has served as a vital partner to Michigan’s farmers, always […]
From Our Families to YOUR Family: Sweetest Holidays
Sugar is an essential part of our holiday traditions. Family recipes passed down from generation to generation bring warmth and joy to the holiday season. These sweet moments wouldn’t be possible without the sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers who provide us with a made-in-America supply of real sugar. In fact, our farmers and workers […]
American Sugar Alliance Urges Passage of Farm Assistance
The American Sugar Alliance (ASA) appreciates congressional leaders including a one-year Farm Bill extension and much-needed financial assistance for America’s farmers in the Continuing Resolution and urges Congress to immediately pass the legislation. Jack Pettus, Chairman of ASA and Vice President of the American Sugar Cane League, representing Louisiana’s sugar producers, issued the following statement: […]
More than JUST the Farm: Our Communities and Workers Need Congress to Take Action on a New Farm Bill
America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers are asking Congress to act urgently to strengthen the farm safety net. It’s important to listen as farmers share their stories. It’s just as important to recognize that farm policies affect more than just the farm — there are millions of Americans who depend on the economic engine of American […]
🚨 It’s Time to Take Action to Strengthen the Farm Safety Net
Farmers across the country are sending an SOS to Congress: Delaying enactment of much-needed improvements to the farm safety net harms the farmers we rely on every single day to feed us. Without a five-year Farm Bill, America will lose more farms, and we will become increasingly dependent on other countries to feed us. We […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Nomination for Secretary of Agriculture
The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Brooke Rollins on being nominated as Secretary of Agriculture by President-elect Donald Trump. “America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and factory workers applaud President-elect Donald Trump’s commitment to ensuring that agriculture remains a vital cornerstone of our nation’s economy and food security. Agriculture is facing historic challenges, and we look forward […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Strong Congressional Leadership Team
The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Senator John Thune (R-SD) on his election as Majority Leader of the Senate and Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) on his re-election as Speaker of the House. Each of these members will spearhead leadership teams with strong representation from sugar-producing states. “American farmers are vital to American strength and food security, […]
A Sweet Celebration of National Farmer’s Day
This National Farmer’s Day, we will be celebrating America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and everything they do to make our lives sweeter. Our 11,000 sugarbeet and sugarcane family farmers support over 151,000 American jobs coast-to-coast. In many of these communities, sugar is the main engine of economic growth. Rooted in farmer-, employee-, and family-owned cooperatives, […]
The Growing Importance of a 2024 Farm Bill
In a recent op-ed for Agri-Pulse, Dr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis for the American Sugar Alliance and former Chief Economist at the U.S, Department of Agriculture (USDA), urged Congress to pass a new Farm Bill before the year ends. Over the past two years, Congress has held numerous hearings that have […]
Spooky Tales of No Chocolate in Trick-or-Treat Baskets? Look to Cocoa Shortage… Not Sugar
By Dr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis The volatility of the cocoa market has led to some truly spooky headlines over the past year, including cautionary tales of candy shortages. It’s inevitable that these headlines will rise from the dead again this Halloween and opponents of U.S. sugar policy may choose to […]
USDA Reports Confirm: Foreign Sugar Subsidies as Sour as Ever
If you thought the global sugar market was cleaning up its act after being named one of the world’s most distorted commodity markets – think again. Every year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts together thousands of reports, published as part of the Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN), including annual reports that detail many ways […]
Seattle Times Op-ed: Farm Bill is a Sweet Deal for WA
Ryan Munn, a third-generation sugarbeet farmer from Washington State, recently advocated for the passage of a strong Farm Bill in The Seattle Times. Growing sugarbeets has been a vital part of his family’s crop rotation for more than 30 years. “The Farm Bill is essential to our livelihood, as it provides a stable safety net, […]
Keeping It Sweet in Seattle
The urgent need to pass a five-year Farm Bill took center stage at the 39th International Sweetener Symposium in Seattle earlier this month, where farm leaders from the sugar industry gathered with lawmakers and policymakers to review the legislative and economic landscape. With the Farm Bill extension scheduled to expire in the coming weeks, this […]
Washington, Oregon Lawmakers Speak at Sugar Conference in Bipartisan Show of Support for Sugar Policy
Seattle, WA – In a bipartisan show of support for U.S. sugar policy, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) all provided remarks at the U.S. sugar industry’s 39th annual conference, the International Sweetener Symposium, in Seattle, WA, this week. Each of the members noted the importance of agriculture […]
Sweetener Users, Sugar Producers Join in Support of Strengthened Sugar Policy
Seattle, WA – Sugar is a vital ingredient in our national food supply, and U.S. farmers, workers, and food manufacturers support the sugar policy provisions in the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. Randy Green, speaking on behalf of the Sweetener Users Association (SUA) at the American Sugar Alliance’s (ASA) 39th International […]
House, Senate Ag Leaders Show Support for U.S. Sugar Policy
Seattle, WA – The bipartisan, bicameral leaders of the congressional Agriculture Committees reiterated their support for U.S. sugar policy during the 39th International Sweetener Symposium this week, hosted by the American Sugar Alliance. In recorded remarks, House Chairman GT Thompson (R-PA-15), Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA-13), Senate Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Ranking Member John […]
Farm Lenders, Financial Experts to Congress: Support U.S. Sugar Policy
Five dozen farm lenders and financial experts sent a letter today to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership urging Congress to strengthen U.S. sugar policy in the Farm Bill and oppose any efforts to weaken the farm safety net. “An effective safety net is essential when lenders consider extending operating loans to farmers, given the […]
Farm to Treat: Celebrating Our Farmers During National Candy Month
Every June, we celebrate the official start of summer alongside National Candy Month. Candy – in all its delightful forms – brightens smiles, livens celebrations, and serves as a small pleasure in our daily lives. These treats certainly have a way of making our lives more delicious, and we’re thrilled to join in the sweetness […]
