Statement on the nomination of Robert Bonnie
Statement from the American Sugar Alliance on the nomination of Robert Bonnie as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): “U.S. sugar farmers and workers rely on the Farm Bill programs administered by USDA’s FPAC mission area to continue producing safe, reliable, and quality supplies of American […]
Statement on the Growing Climate Solutions Act
Statement from the American Sugar Alliance in support of the reintroduction of the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act: “America’s sugar farmers are dedicated to advancing climate-smart policies and support efforts to dismantle technical barriers that impede the ability for farmers to voluntarily participate in carbon markets. The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act is an important […]
Spring is Here, Bringing Sugar Forecasts
Column authored by Dr. Robert Johansson, Associate Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance. The vernal equinox, aka spring equinox, came and went Saturday, March 20, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. As all good aggies know, that means the economists at the Food and Agricultural Policy […]
Sugar Producers Applaud Recent Comments by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai
Newly confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai recently signaled strong support for America’s sugar producers and affirmed her commitment to America’s no-cost sugar policy, sending cheers throughout sugar country. In written comments submitted to the Senate Finance Committee following her confirmation hearing, Tai responded to inquiries from several senators asking how she would handle trade issues pertaining […]
Statement on the Confirmation of Katherine Tai
Statement from the American Sugar Alliance on the confirmation of Ambassador Katherine Tai as the U.S. Trade Representative: “America’s sugar farmers and workers congratulate Ambassador Tai on her confirmation as the U.S. Trade Representative. We look forward to partnering with Ambassador Tai to advance our shared goals of worker-centered trade policies that acknowledge the importance of good-paying […]
Zero Dollars
America’s sugar policy is designed to cost taxpayers nothing. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That seems like a pretty sweet deal. But how exactly does U.S. sugar policy work? It’s simple: The U.S. is the 5th largest producer and 3rd largest importer in the world. Existing trade deals provide preferential access to 41 countries, with the U.S. importing as much […]
Statement on Confirmation of Secretary Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture
Statement from the American Sugar Alliance on the confirmation of Secretary Tom Vilsack as the Secretary of Agriculture: “America’s sugar farmers and workers extend their heartfelt congratulations to Secretary Tom Vilsack on his confirmation as the Secretary of Agriculture. Secretary Vilsack’s support for smart farm and trade policies will allow sugar producers to continue investing in sustainable farm practices, efficient sugar production […]
Meet America’s Sugar Producers
Growing up, fourth-generation farmer Makelle Pinsonat rode in the tractor alongside her parents in the sugarcane fields of Louisiana. Now, Makelle is raising her own family on the farm. “It’s in your blood. It’s in your heart,” Makelle says. “It’s a privilege to be able to say, ‘I’m a United States sugarcane farmer.’” Across the country, Montana […]
Research in Louisiana Supports Sustainable Sugarcane Production
America’s sugar producers are constantly working to develop new technologies to further our mission to produce sugar, sustainably. These advances in technology not only help protect the environment, they also help sugar growers increase efficiencies and stay profitable. Louisiana State University (LSU) is at the forefront of sustainable sugarcane production. Dr. Kenneth Gravois is a […]
Teaching Sustainability Using Fast Food
Deep in Louisiana sugarcane country, there lies a giant hamburger. Or rather, a food plot in the shape of a hamburger. Not too far away there are similar gardens in the shape of a hot dog, a box of french fries and a taco. This is the Fast Food Farm in St. James Parish, a non-profit educational […]
The Future of Farming
If you’re interested in seeing what the future of farming looks like, look no further than the sugarcane fields of Louisiana. There, sugarcane farmer Shelby Duplantis and sugar analyst Sandor Garcia are paving new roads for young sugar producers. Watch their inspiring stories and learn how they’re committed to producing sugar sustainably. Shelby Duplantis is the fifth generation in her […]
U.S. Sugar Policy: A No-Cost Success Story
Sugar policy ensures America has an affordable supply of sugar and is designed to cost taxpayers $0.
Statement on House Agriculture Committee Leadership Elections
“America’s sugar farmers and workers extend their congratulations to Congressman David Scott for his election as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and Congressman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson for his election as the Ranking Member. We are confident that under their leadership, the House Agriculture Committee will continue its record of supporting America’s sugar producers and […]
Sugar’s Coast-to-Coast Reach
Sugar producers help support more than 151,000 jobs across the country.
Meet America’s Sugar Producers
Meet some of America’s 11,000 family sugar farmers and the workers who create our sugar.
Producing Sugar Sustainably
America’s sugar producers continue to build a brighter future by producing sugar sustainably.
Foreign Subsidies Threaten U.S. Farms and Jobs
Sugar policy supports producers against a distorted global marketplace wrecked by foreign subsidies.
Five Reasons to Support U.S. Sugar Policy
Get the facts on the importance of maintaining a strong sugar policy.
Troubles in India Cause Price Uncertainty
It’s safe to say that we’re all looking forward to leaving 2020 in the rearview mirror. Some of the world’s largest sugar subsidizers decided to close out this year the best way they know how – by creating even more uncertainty in an already tumultuous global sugar market. Troubles in India are contributing to wild swings in global sugar prices, demonstrating once again […]
Former USDA Chief Economist to Join American Sugar Alliance in 2021
WASHINGTON – Dr. Robert Johansson will bring more than 20 years of experience to the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) when he joins the association on January 31 as the Associate Director of Economics and Policy Analysis, ASA announced today. Johansson was most recently Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), where he advised […]