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.
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.
As executive director of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association (SRSGA), Samantha Parrott blends a family legacy with policy leadership to help guide the future of the American sugar beet industry.
Every day, sugar beet and sugar cane growers across the country carry forward an agricultural legacy that more American consumers need and want to hear about.
Olivia Pope Helms represents the fourth generation of Pope Farms, a nearly 100-year-old agricultural operation in Pahokee, Florida. She combines family farming tradition with modern sustainable practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area.
