Articles tagged under: Rob Johansson
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…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…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…Local Ag Groups Give Coronavirus Aid Feedback to USDA
Published April 6, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting feedback from local ag groups on how to develop coronavirus aid using $9.5 billion from the recent stimulus package. According to North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Director Julie Ellingson, the program needs to…USDA Forecasts 2020 Acreage at Outlook Forum
Published February 20, 2020
USDA is projecting 2020 corn acreage at 94 million acres, an increase of five percent from last year. Soybean production is forecast to be 85 million acres, up 12 percent from one year ago. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson told…