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Real Sugar, Real Stories: Sugar Beet and Sugar Cane Growers Share the Legacy

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.

Specialized Equipment for Sugar Beet Farmers

July 31, 2023
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.

Wilson Judice, Franklin, LA

July 31, 2023
Sugarcane is a way of life for Wilson Judice, an agronomist with the American Sugar Cane League who was born and raised in St. Mary Parish on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.

Joel Gremel, Sebewaing, MI

June 14, 2023
Joel Gremel and his family are proud to farm the same land his great-grandparents first planted sugar beets on over 100 years ago. A commitment to stewardship and producing a high-quality product for consumers have been their goals for four generations.

Sugar is an Environmentally Friendly Household Product

June 5, 2023
In addition to being an effective hand cleaner, sugar is an environmentally friendly household product and safe for drains. 

Vegan Coconut Ice Cream

June 3, 2023
The perfect summer treat for your dairy-sensitive folks!

Raise A Glass For National Cognac Day

June 2, 2023
Learn more about the role of sugar in this popular liquor whose roots can be traced to the 16th century.

“Sugar, Sugar”: Making Our Lives So Sweet For Over 50 Years

May 5, 2023
This 1969 chart-topper by fictional band The Archies sold nearly one million copies, has been streamed over 300 million times on Spotify and YouTube, and is widely considered the best bubblegum pop song of all time.

Grilled Chicken with Brown Sugar Marinade

May 3, 2023
It’s officially grill season! You’re going to want to add this Grilled Chicken with Brown Sugar Marinade recipe into your rotation for the summer.

Gene Adolph, Napoleonville, LA

April 19, 2023
Sugarcane is the lifeblood of southern Louisiana communities, and fourth-generation farmer Gene Adolph is proud to be part of its sweet story.
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