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.
Louisiana’s sugar farmers and millers have been producing a reliable source of America’s favorite ingredient for centuries but so have our foreign competitors. Our producers thrive in the face of adversity. We grow a profitable crop in nine months while the rest of the world has the luxury of a twelve-month growing season. We are some of the most…
The nation’s sugar farmers were in Washington, D.C. in February and March as part of the American Sugar Alliance annual fly-in. Patrick Frischhertz, a member of the American Sugar Cane League National Legislative Committee and a Louisiana farmer, says the event helps Congress know what’s important to the sugar industry. He says, “We’re here with the American Sugar Alliance…
This Valentine’s Day, hardworking American farmers Neil Rockstad and Brad Lundy are setting the record straight on the false and harmful narrative that there is a ‘sugar shortage.’ Neil is a fourth-generation sugarbeet farmer, he farms with this family in Ada, Minnesota. Brad is a fourth-generation sugarcane farmer, he farms with his family in Moore Haven, Florida. Here is…
Recent media reports cite a flawed Government Accountability Office report on the American sugar industry as a reason to gut the farm bill's sugar policy. Dr. Rob Johansson, director of Economics and Policy Analysis of the American Sugar Alliance, penned this response to the Wall Street Journal. American family farmers work around the clock to grow the sugar crops…
In a national survey of 2,000 registered voters, Morning Consult found strong support for the U.S. sugar industry and recognition that it is an important part of the American economy and food security. An overwhelming majority, 94% of surveyed voters, recognize the vital role farmers play in the economy, and 86% of surveyed voters support sugar policy in the…
Louisiana’s sugarcane farmers and millers found it hard to take national political commentator George Will’s “Sugar protectionism may sour holidays” column seriously. Will recently published his “sour holidays” in the Washington Post, Baton Rouge Advocate and other major newspapers. In it, Will puts forth the idea that some candy manufacturers may not be able to fill Halloween candy orders…
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 the U.S. sugar policy at its convention in Atlanta. The convention marks the 103rd consecutive…
“I’m very proud of the fact that we’ve sustained a sugar policy that has operated at zero cost to taxpayers,” Jack Roney, the veteran sugar economist, said on a recent episode of Groundwork while reflecting on his storied career at the American Sugar Alliance (ASA). “I’m particularly proud of that because I think our sugar farmers are among some…
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 that affect U.S. sugar producers. Johansson joined ASA in January 2021 as the Associate…
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 as…
The American Sugar Cane League extended congratulations to the Louisiana congressional delegation as three members of its representation were elevated to leadership positions in Washington D.C. “The Louisiana sugarcane industry is very happy to know that Representative Cedric Richmond of New Orleans, Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie and Representative Mike Johnson of Shreveport will all have larger roles in…
Sugarcane farmers know they can’t predict the yield of next year’s crop based on the previous harvest. “Every crop year is different,” they say knowingly as they plant seedcane for the next cycle. Just as every crop is different, so is each United States Congress. By Jim Simon American Sugar Cane League When the dust clears from the election…
