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Sugarbeet Report

Published May 4, 2026

In the first Sugarbeet Report of the season, American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson reports red flags for the sugar industry. A new government report cites the high sugar content in molasses imports. Click here…

Prices, Imports Pressure Sugar Sector

Published April 27, 2026

Financial pressure is intensifying across the U.S. sugar industry as prices fall and costs climb. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson says growers are facing a tough environment. “We’ve seen prices come down pretty substantially…

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…

Johansson: Sugar Market Facing Record Production, Flat Demand

Published January 19, 2026

American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson says sugar producers are facing the same financial pressure hitting most crop farmers this year. Johansson points to weak commodity prices paired with rising input costs, squeezing both sugarbeet…

Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban

Published April 17, 2024

India has a sugar export ban in place until further notice. American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Dr. Rob Johansson says the Indian government’s decision is based on food security. “Typically, they will put out export bans on…

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…

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."…

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…

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…

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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Sugarbeet Report

Prices, Imports Pressure Sugar Sector

Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Johansson: Sugar Market Facing Record Production, Flat Demand

Global Sugar Market Supported by India’s Sugar Export Ban

Sugar Industry Meets in California

Firm Financial Footing

Report Highlights Economic Benefits of U.S. Sugar Industry

Global Sugar Production May Shift

Farm Bankruptcy Rate is Low

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