The Sugar Industry Blog
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.
September 29, 2020
Do you take sugar with your coffee? Learn more about sugar’s role in coffee before and after you add it to your cup.
September 15, 2020
Did you know that farmers grow many varieties of sugar cane on their farms? Read more about sugar cane varieties and how the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station drives the industry forward through variety development and discoveries in agronomic practices.
September 14, 2020
A third-generation sugar beet grower, Lane Schwitters always knew he wanted to carry on the family farming tradition. In partnership with his local sugar beet co-op and General Mills, he has seen increases in the efficiency and sustainability of this tradition.
August 18, 2020
Whether you are heading to the classroom or logging on from home, this at-home baking activity is a fun and creative way to kick off the new school year.
August 17, 2020
For Cecil and the Ramagos family, the apple (or in this case, the sugar cane stalk) doesn’t fall far from the tree. Read more about how this third-generation sugar cane farmer has carried out his family’s legacy and hopes the same for generations to come.
August 15, 2020
Ben Marshall, a fifth-generation sugar beet farmer, shares the rewards and challenges of being a farmer today.
July 17, 2020
Farming sugar cane has been a way of life for Brent and his family for almost 100 years. As a third-generation farmer, his passion for working the land and learning new ways to improve the farm’s operation is rooted deep.
July 14, 2020
There are a lot of rumors about sugar, but do you know what’s true and what’s not?
July 1, 2020
Make your holiday cookout the best on the block. This red, white and blue fruit pizza is as easy as it is delicious!