The cultivator, sugarcane planter and harvester are three key pieces of specialized farm equipment that help American sugarcane growers ensure there is real sugar on the shelves of grocery stores and pantries throughout the nation.
The sugar beet planter, lifter and defoliator are three key pieces of specialized farm equipment that help American sugar beet growers ensure there is real sugar on the shelves of grocery stores and pantries throughout the nation.
While many people have heard of sugar cane, not everyone knows how or where it is grown and harvested in the U.S. Let’s take a look at harvest, an important step in getting real sugar from sugar cane from the farm to your pantry.
As fair season is underway across America, real sugar will be popping up everywhere. From baking competitions to agricultural education displays, real sugar is woven into the traditions that define county and state fairs.
“Courtney Gaine, the president and CEO of The Sugar Association, both noted that sugar consumption has decreased in the United
Garden produce can be enjoyed throughout the year thanks to real sugar and salt—all-natural ingredients which have played an important role in food preservation methods like canning for centuries.
Meet Gracelyn Byrd Mungillo, research agronomist for U.S. Sugar in Clewiston, Florida, finding science-based solutions for sugar cane growers.
From a Brooklyn candy maker’s dream to an iconic Easter treat, here’s the sweet history of Peeps.
“The Feeding the Economy report affirms the vital role food and agriculture play in our nation’s economic resilience and food security. Commercial bakers have long been proud partners to American agriculture, sourcing 85 percent of their core ingredients from domestic farmers….Sponsoring organizations from the food and agriculture industries, who helped make the 2026 study possible, provided commentary on this year’s findings. The full list of sponsoring organizations includes: …The Sugar Association”
The Sugar Association celebrates National Nutrition Month through our continued work to engage Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians about the facts on real sugar.
