Articles tagged under: American Sugar Alliance

Voters Support Sugar Policy

Published September 19, 2023

A national survey of 2,000 register voters found bipartisan support for the U.S. sugar industry. Ninety-four percent of the voters surveyed by Morning Consult recognize the role farmers have in the economy and 86 percent support the sugar policy in…

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Zang Moves to American Sugar Alliance

Published September 20, 2022

Lillie Zang is the new communications director for the American Sugar Alliance. Most recently, Zang was the press secretary for Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow.

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Firm Financial Footing

Published August 3, 2022

American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson is concerned what rising input costs could mean for U.S. farmers heading into 2023. "If high input costs move into 2023, that means even tighter operating margins for producers."…

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Policy Highlighted at Sweetener Symposium

Published August 3, 2022

According to Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association board member Jason Schatzke, sugarbeet growers need the sugar program to sustain sugar cooperatives. "We have to be able to produce domestically so we can sustain longer term investments in our processing…

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Report Highlights Economic Benefits of U.S. Sugar Industry

Published June 10, 2022

A study from Texas A&M University Agricultural Food and Policy Center shows the U.S. sugar industry has a positive impact on the economy. "More than 151,000 jobs are supported by sugar production in the United States," said Rob Johansson, director…

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Global Sugar Production May Shift

Published March 20, 2022

The Russia and Ukraine's war is affecting many things. "For sugar, it's linked in a sense that as you see oil prices go up, it provides incentive for countries like Brazil to shift their sugar production and divert it into…

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A Zero-to-Zero Approach to Sugar Subsidies

Published July 30, 2021

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in Congress to zero out foreign sugar subsidies. The American Sugar Alliance supports the bill, saying it allows farmers to compete on a level playing field. Minnesota Representatives Michelle Fischbach and Jim Hagedorn are…

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Sugar Group Highlights Resiliency

Published June 22, 2021

In a report submitted to USDA, the American Sugar Alliance said the U.S. sugar industry remained stable this past year despite the uncertainties surrounding COVID and changing consumer buying habits. The report, which was written by industry economists Jack Roney…

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Ag Coalition Expresses Concern on Tax Proposals

Published May 13, 2021

A coalition of more than 40 farm groups, including the American Sugar Alliance, is voicing concern about President Biden’s tax proposal. In a letter to congressional leadership, the groups emphasized the need for the current estate tax exclusion limits and…

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Tax Proposals Seen as a Threat

Published May 12, 2021

A coalition of more than 40 farm groups is voicing concern about President Biden’s tax proposal. In a letter to congressional leadership, these groups emphasized the need for the current estate tax exclusion limits and stepped-up basis. A continuation of…

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