Drought affects 86% of U.S. sugarcane and 61% of sugarbeets

22/09/2026

As of September 22, 2026, 86% of U.S. sugarcane and 61% of sugarbeets were located in areas experiencing moderate or more intense drought (D1+). For sugarcane, the share increased by 83 percentage points from a year earlier.

USDA (2026)

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Chief Economist, World Agricultural Outlook Board. (2026, September 22). Agriculture in Drought [AgInDrought_20260922.pdf].

Drought affects 86% of U.S. sugarcane and 61% of sugarbeets

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