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You've found Sugarcane in the News, the home of the official American Sugar Cane League press releases and other news stories about the sugar industry. In this section you will find links to the Sugar News, our email newsletter about the the people who have made sugarcane the Louisiana's number one crop for more than two centuries. You can sign up to receive the Sugar News in your mailbox here.

There's also a link to The Sugar Bulletin, the League's monthly magazine, and its advertising rates and subscrption information. The Sugar Bulletin has been published since 1922 and you can research the sugar industry archives by clicking here or in the drop list to the left. The American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists archives are also available.

Check back frequently to stay up to date on breaking news, legislative issues and other important information about the sugar industry.

New Videos Highlight Sugar’s Strides on Sustainability

The American Sugar Alliance recently hit the road, traveling from farm to factory to see sustainable sugar production in action. Along the way, we met farmers who care passionately about being good stewards of the land and workers who utilize cutting-edge manufacturing technology to produce high-quality American sugar. Our first two stops included the sugarbeet industry in Minnesota’s Red…

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National sugar leaders to speak at League meeting

Two nationally recognized sugar leaders will be the featured speakers at the annual meeting of the American Sugar Cane League on February 4 at L'Auberge Hotel and Casino in Baton Rouge. Courtney Gaine, president of the Sugar Association and economist Jack Roney of the American Sugar Alliance will speak on issues affecting the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Dr. Gaine is…

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America’s Sugar Industry Launches SugarSustainably.org

America’s sugar farmers and workers are global leaders in sustainable production, providing consumers with high-quality sugar produced under some of the world’s strictest safety, labor and environmental standards. And it’s all possible thanks to America’s no-cost sugar policy. Today the American Sugar Alliance launched SugarSustainably.org to highlight the commitments that our industry has made over the last several decades…

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Proud to be a sugarcane farmer

Warren Harang III of Donaldsonville, Greg Nolan of Thibodaux and Ronald Gonsoulin of New Iberia were honored at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Sugar Cane League for their years of service to the League and to the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Warren stole the show when he made this impromptu speech about his great pride in being a…

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Sugarcane grower meetings mark beginning of new crop year

It's the beginning of a new crop year for Louisiana's sugarcane growers and LSU AgCenter researchers start the cycle by presenting reports to the growers on their research on sugarcane disease, variety improvement, pesticide efficacy, insect threats and the economic outlook.PHOTO: Dr. Kenneth Gravois, sugarcane specialist; Dr. Mike Deliberto, economist;  Dr. Jeff Hoy, plant pathology; Dr. Al Orgeron, pesticide;…

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The Louisiana sugar industry loses a leader

William "Billy" Schwing Patout III, 84, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 5th, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Susan Crawford Patout; his sons William Patout IV, Rivers Patout, and Simeon Patout (Nina) ; his daughters Avrill Patout-Viator (Richard), Catherine Patout Pendergast, Hester Patout Bourdier (Paul), and Anne-Marie Patout Bradford (John); seventeen grandchildren;…

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U.S. Sugar Producers Respond to DOC’s Sugar Deal with Mexico

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) today announced an agreement in principle meant to bring Mexico’s subsidized sugar industry into compliance with America’s trade laws. Phillip Hayes, a spokesman for the American Sugar Alliance, released the following statement about today’s announced agreement modifications: Secretary Ross should be commended for the progress he achieved in the negotiations with Mexico. U.S…

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