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Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Published January 28, 2026

American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson discussed the challenges facing the U.S. sugar market during the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting. “We’ve got ample supplies coming into 2026, with a lot of refined cane…
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Sugar Industry Meets in California

Published August 8, 2023

During the International Sweetner Symposium in California, American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson had a simple message. "We're good for the economy and we're good for American consumers," said Johansson. "The sugar program is designed…
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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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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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Farm Bankruptcy Rate is Low

Published January 23, 2022

Farm net incomes are going up. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson credits the increase to crop and livestock values remaining strong through 2021. "From the December USDA release, farm income is expected to be…
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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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Johansson to Depart USDA

Published December 15, 2020

After 16 years, Chief Economist Rob Johansson will be leaving USDA at the end of January. Johansson’s next job is with the American Sugar Alliance as associate director of economics and policy analysis. As a result, Seth Meyer will return…
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