American Sugar Alliance Press Release Archives - Page 2 of 3

You've found Sugarcane in the News, the home of the official American Sugar Cane League press releases and other news stories about the sugar industry. In this section you will find links to the Sugar News, our email newsletter about the the people who have made sugarcane the Louisiana's number one crop for more than two centuries. You can sign up to receive the Sugar News in your mailbox here.

There's also a link to The Sugar Bulletin, the League's monthly magazine, and its advertising rates and subscrption information. The Sugar Bulletin has been published since 1922 and you can research the sugar industry archives by clicking here or in the drop list to the left. The American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists archives are also available.

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Key Senators Urge USDA to Support Sugar Policy

THE SUGAR BEAT September 12, 2022 Key Senators Urge USDA to Support Sugar Policy, U.S. Sugar Producers Praise Bipartisan Letter Gary Gravois of Napoleonville, La. Key U.S. senators urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to “reject proposals that would weaken U.S. sugar...

America’s farmers have an opportunity to be “a real hero in our ability to address climate change” through improvements in productivity and climate-smart practices, but a successful climate program “has to work for agriculture.” That was the message shared by Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for...

Keith Dugas Earth Day is a day to celebrate our planet and bring awareness to the part that we all play in making the world a more sustainable place. As stewards of the land, sugar farmers have been investing in a healthier planet for generations....

March 3, 2022
Sam Irwin
American Sugar Alliance Press Release, ASCL Press Release

Louisiana’s sugarcane growers and millers cast their eyes towards Washington D.C. as Dr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance (ASA), testified before the House Committee on Agriculture March 1 on the importance of supporting America’s sugar farmers, producers,...

America's largest farm advocacy group renewed its support of a no-cost sugar policy that creates a level playing field for sugar producers while ensuring a safe, reliable and affordable supply for consumers. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) issued its policy resolution in support of...

A bag of candy corn that costs $1.59 contains less than $0.11 of sugar. One serving of candy corn contains less than $0.02 of sugar. The farmer who grew that sugar will receive even less. After a truly spooky year, Americans plan on celebrating Halloween...

Dr. Robert Johansson will help guide America’s sugar industry in his new role as the Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance (ASA), effective today. Johansson will provide domestic and international sugar market analysis and evaluate the farm and trade policies...

Raw sugar at Alma Plantation, La. America’s sugar supply chain proved resilient in the face of immense challenges in 2019 and 2020, in large part due to the stability provided by U.S. farm and trade policies, the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) stated in a report...

In south Louisiana, the sugarcane grows high, and the heritage of the sugarcane industry runs deep. For nearly 130 years, generations of Louisiana sugar workers have refined raw sugar at the Louisiana Sugar Refining (LSR) refinery in Gramercy, Louisiana. The American Sugar Alliance recently spoke...

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...

U.S. sugar policy, which operates under the Farm Bills overwhelmingly passed in 2008, 2014, and 2018, is based on the common-sense notion that supply and demand should be in balance. Sugar is the cheapest major commodity program because sugar farmers do not receive subsidy checks....

June 22, 2020
Sam Irwin
American Sugar Alliance Press Release, ASCL Staff

For 2019-20, Louisiana sugarcane farmers produced approximately 40.45 percent of the total United States cane sugar production and 18.82 percent of total U.S. sugar production. We understand there's a need to import foreign sugar to supply the entire American sugar market. However, the widespread use...

Check back frequently to stay up to date on breaking news, legislative issues and other important information about the sugar industry.

Key Senators Urge USDA to Support Sugar Policy

USDA Under Secretary: Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture to be Hero on Climate Change

Producing Sugar Sustainably on Earth Day, and Every Day

Louisiana sugar producers want strong sugar policy in farm bill

American Farm Bureau Backs No-Cost Sugar Policy

What’s in Your Halloween Haul?

Dr. Robert Johansson takes on director role at American Sugar Alliance

America’s sugar supply chain is resilient

Louisiana Sugar Producers Geaux Sustainable

Zero Dollars

U.s. Sugar Policy

Sour Subsidies Underscore Need for U.S. Sugar Policy