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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.

Sugar Detectives: Examining How Sugar Transforms Baked Goods

May 28, 2021
Most people don’t know why sugar is in the foods they eat or recipes they make, but sugar’s unique versatility makes it an essential functional ingredient in many of the foods we eat. This lesson plan from the Home Baking Association helps students identify the many functions of sugar in food.

Cane Research Makes Louisiana Sweeter

May 24, 2021
In 2020, Louisiana sugarcane growers produced more than two million tons of sugar, a new record for any year, but especially amazing during a pandemic. Researchers at the LSU AgCenter are always working to identify new sugarcane varieties with increased yields and released two this April, the result of 12 years of work.

Baked Oatmeal

April 27, 2021
Change up your morning oatmeal routine with this oatmeal bake the whole family will love.

Elizabeth Mendonca, Yonkers, NY

April 6, 2021
Liz began her career as a Process Engineer at ASR Group’s Domino® Sugar Refinery in Yonkers, NY, and is now the first woman to hold the position of Refinery Manager at the facility.

Lyle and John, Powell, WY

March 30, 2021
Sugar beet farming is a family affair for John Brence and Lyle Brjornestead.

Sugar and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: How many grams of sugar can I have per day?

March 4, 2021
The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released in December 2020. What do they say about sugar?

Sandor Garcia, Lafayette, LA

February 22, 2021
A new face in Louisiana sugar cane, Sandor combines science and business in his role as a sugar analyst.

English Muffin Recipe

February 5, 2021
This is the perfect Saturday night recipe to enjoy Sunday morning.

Mini Soft Pretzels

January 21, 2021
A versatile treat the whole family can enjoy making together.
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