American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Stephen Vaden on Confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Stephen Vaden’s confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): “The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Stephen Vaden on his confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Deputy Secretary Vaden brings a […]
Keeping It Sweet During National Candy Month
June is National Candy Month, a celebration of all things sweet. This month—and every month—we take great pride in the hard work and dedication of America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers. Thanks to them, both candy manufacturers and consumers benefit from high-quality, made-in-America sugar. Sugar is an essential ingredient in not only your favorite […]
Voices from the Heartland: Farmers Urge Congress to Strengthen Farm Safety Net
Across rural America, farmers are sending a clear message to Congress: pass a five-year Farm Bill now, before it’s too late. Congress hasn’t updated the Farm Bill since 2018—instead, it’s patched together two year-long extensions with no long-term plan to update the farm safety net. These extensions do not address the current economic realities of […]
Statement on Sugar-Related Provisions in the House Reconciliation Package
The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement: “America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers are proud to produce sugar right here in America. Unfortunately, our family farms and factories are facing immense financial pressures which are making it difficult to continue. Several American sugar processing facilities have permanently closed in recent years resulting in […]
“You are my hero!”
Sugar producers in the Red River Valley, a region straddling Minnesota and North Dakota, were honored to welcome Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Senator John Hoeven (ND), and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-At Large) for a visit last week. Secretary Rollins, Senator Hoeven, and Congresswoman Fedorchak participated in both a roundtable and a sugar production tour, […]
Increased Farm Costs Highlighted at USDA Forum
Why is your tractor worth more than our house?” Minnesota sugarbeet farmer Neil Rockstad recalled a kitchen table conversation with his wife while speaking at the 101st annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. She had observed that the cost of a new tractor was worth more than their house. The already high – and rising – cost […]
Our Family Farmers Keep It Sweet
Happy National Ag Day! Today we honor hardworking farm families across the country, including our more than 11,000 sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers. These farmers help keep it sweet in America, producing a stable supply of all-natural, homegrown sugar. We will also celebrate the first day of spring in just a few days, marking the start […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Confirmation as Secretary of Labor
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation as Secretary of Labor: “Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has been a great advocate for America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and we congratulate her on her well-deserved confirmation as Secretary of Labor. We were honored […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Jamieson Greer on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Jamieson Greer’s confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative: “The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Jamieson Greer on his confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative. A strong American sugar industry – which sustains more than 151,000 jobs coast to […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Howard Lutnick on Confirmation as Secretary of Commerce
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Howard Lutnick’s confirmation as Secretary of Commerce: “At a time when our sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers face mounting challenges, including rising input costs and heavily subsidized foreign sugar, we are confident Secretary Lutnick will champion […]
America’s Sugar Producers: Secretary Brooke Rollins Will Put America’s Farmers First
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Brooke Rollins’ confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture: “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Secretary Rollins! Her leadership comes at a critical time for American agriculture, and we stand ready to work with Secretary Rollins and […]
Texas Farm Fields Plowed Under Due to Treaty Noncompliance
South Texas was once home to the farmer-owned Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers (RGVSG) cooperative, comprised of more than 100 family farmers growing sugarcane and a raw sugar mill in Santa Rosa. Due to Mexico’s failure to deliver the water it owes the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, the mill is now shuttered […]
Sugar 101: How U.S. Sugar Policy Keeps it Sweet in America
It’s often said that life is sweet. We know it’s made even sweeter by the farmers who grow sugarbeets and sugarcane right here in America. Not sure what sugarbeets and sugarcane are? Check out our first installment of Sugar 101. Now that we’ve covered where real sugar comes from, it’s time to learn more about […]
Farmer to Senate: Pride Does Not Pay the Bills
Tim Deal, a fourth-generation farmer from Minnesota, testified in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee yesterday, telling members that while he’s proud to play a role in feeding America, “pride does not pay the bills.” Tim’s testimony on the hardships of higher input costs and greater financial pressures highlights the grave challenges facing family farmers […]
America’s Sugar Crop Farmers, Workers Urge Swift Senate Confirmation of Brooke Rollins
Following the Senate Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan vote to advance the nomination of Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on behalf of America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers: “President Donald Trump and Secretary-designate Rollins are committed to putting America’s farmers […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Doug Burgum on Confirmation as Secretary of the Interior
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Doug Burgum’s confirmation as Secretary of the Interior: “The American Sugar Alliance congratulates Doug Burgum on his confirmation as Secretary of the Interior. His leadership will be essential to ensuring that America’s farmers have the […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Lee Zeldin on Confirmation as EPA Administrator
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Lee Zeldin’s confirmation as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator: “Administrator Zeldin’s leadership will be pivotal in ensuring that America’s farmers can continue to produce safe, sustainable, and affordable food. That will require a renewed […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Kristi Noem on Confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Kristi Noem’s confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security: “Congratulations to Kristi Noem on her confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security. We look forward to once again partnering with Secretary Noem to address the needs and […]
Sugar 101: Meet Your Made-In-America Sweetener
It’s a new year and there’s a new Congress in town! It’s time for a refresher on how sugar is made in America. This is the first in our new series of Sugar Beat newsletters covering the basics of sweet – so stay tuned for more Sugar 101. What is sugar? Real sugar is made […]
American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Marco Rubio on Confirmation as Secretary of State
On behalf of the nation’s sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Marco Rubio’s confirmation as Secretary of State: “Congratulations to Marco Rubio on his confirmation as Secretary of State. As the former senator from Florida, Secretary Rubio understands just how deeply American sugar production is tied […]