NEW IBERIA, LA.- When ancient farmers planted their crops, they paid homage to God, and they have been doing so ever since. Catholicism and sugarcane have been linked ever since the Jesuits prayed for sugarcane success when they first planted the crop in the Bayou…
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Harvest Is Here
If it’s September in south Louisiana, a lot of wonderful traditions are taking place. There is football season, of course! Also, who doesn’t love the beginning of gumbo weather? And don’t forget the sugarcane harvest. This is the time that the…
Iberville Parish sugarcane farmers fill sandbags
When the Iberville Parish sandbag machine was failing to keep up with demand from residents during Hurricane Isaac, area sugarcane farmers stepped up to lend a hand. Iberville Parish President J. Mitchell Ourso Jr. said sandbag demand was outstripping supply. "We…
Daniel E. Gonsoulin chosen as King Sucrose LXXI
NEW IBERIA, La. – The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and Fair Association announced today that New Iberia sugarcane farmer Daniel E. Gonsoulin will reign as King Sucrose LXXI over the 2012 Sugar Cane Festival Sept. 27-30. Gonsoulin, the head of a…
Local Banks Back No-Cost Sugar Policy
THIBODAUX, LA. – Local bankers are always competing for customers but one thing they agree on is that the sugarcane industry is good for business. "We look at each individual sugarcane farmer’s financial strengths when we make a loan, but having a…
Sam Irwin, American Sugar Cane League Public Relations Director
Irwin takes public relations post for American Sugar Cane League Thibodaux, La. – American Sugar Cane League General Manager Jim Simon announced today that Sam Irwin has been hired to serve as the League’s public relations director. Irwin will head the organization’s…