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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…

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…

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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

Sugar Group Highlights Resiliency

Johansson to Depart USDA

Local Ag Groups Give Coronavirus Aid Feedback to USDA

USDA Forecasts 2020 Acreage at Outlook Forum

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