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Sugar Industry Files Trade Complaint

Published April 20, 2026

The American Sugar Alliance has filed a Section 301 complaint with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, alleging foreign subsidies are flooding the global market with low-priced sugar and pushing U.S. prices near loan forfeiture levels. “We’ve got surplus…

Farmers Take Sugar Industry Concerns to Washington

Published March 13, 2026

Sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers from across the country recently spent two weeks in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers as part of the American Sugar Alliance’s annual fly-in. Farmers used the meetings to highlight the financial pressures facing the sugar industry…

Sugar Growers Push Back on Falling Prices

Published February 26, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Darren Hoyme says this year’s Washington, D.C. fly-in had a more urgent tone. “We've built a strong domestic industry that gives the consumers of America a reliable supply of sugar, but it's being…

Hoeven: Sugar Aid Important, More Needed

Published February 23, 2026

USDA has announced $150 million in assistance for sugar growers, working through sugar processors to distribute funds to farmer-members. The support mirrors the structure of the Farmer Bridge Assistance program that began in December and is aimed at helping producers…

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…

Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Published January 28, 2026

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association gathered this past week for its annual meeting. The industry is facing economic pressure from sugar imports, flat demand and the use of GLP-1 medications. “We’ve got to get this industry back where it’s not…

Rockstad Reflects on ASGA Leadership

Published January 27, 2026

Outgoing American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says growers remain focused on collaboration and optimism despite difficult market conditions. "It certainly is tough times, but I don’t see anybody in this crowd or across agriculture who’s giving up.” Rockstad…

Baldwin Elected ASGA Vice President

Published January 27, 2026

St. Thomas, North Dakota farmer Brent Baldwin says he is ready to get to work after being elected vice president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Baldwin was elected during the ASGA annual meeting in Indian Wells, California. “I’m ready…

SMBSC Beet Growers Face Perfect Storm

Published January 27, 2026

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Board Chairman Nate Hultgren says a combination of disease pressure, excess moisture, and weak sugar prices made 2025 one of the most difficult years growers have faced. Speaking at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual…

Disease, Expenses Challenge Sugarbeet Producers

Published January 27, 2026

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Jared Kovar says growers across the country are facing the same challenges. “A lot of times, sugarbeets are there to kind of cover up for some of the other crops and commodities…

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Articles tagged under: sugar policy

Sugar Industry Files Trade Complaint

Farmers Take Sugar Industry Concerns to Washington

Sugar Growers Push Back on Falling Prices

Hoeven: Sugar Aid Important, More Needed

Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Rockstad Reflects on ASGA Leadership

Baldwin Elected ASGA Vice President

SMBSC Beet Growers Face Perfect Storm

Disease, Expenses Challenge Sugarbeet Producers

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