BATON ROUGE, La. — As a young boy, Kenneth Gravois was a voracious reader, and on his regular reading list — the American Sugar Cane League’s Sugar Bulletin. “It came in the mail twice a month, and I devoured it,” Gravois said. “I just thought...
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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.
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Inspired by family legacy in sugarcane, AgCenter researcher aims to improve crop through quantitative genetics
(12/10/24) ST. GABRIEL, La. — Growing up on a farm in St. Martinville, Brayden Blanchard knew he wanted to make a living doing something related to sugarcane — the crop his family has cultivated for five generations. As a senior in high school, Blanchard tagged...
Full circle: AgCenter sugarcane expert’s travels lead him back to the crop that started it all
Taking the place of a 40-year veteran of the Louisiana sugarcane industry is no small task, so when LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Andre Gama replaced longtime researcher Jeff Hoy, he knew he had big shoes to fill. Due to his extensive travels, Gama’s own shoes...
Sugarcane crop in better shape this year
There is more optimism in the Louisiana sugarcane industry this year compared to last year as near-normal rain patterns have the crop in good shape. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from the cane fields of south Louisiana. (Video 07/24/24) Sugarcane crop in...
Best-attended sugarcane field day ever highlighted by the latest research
Dr. Andre Gama, LSU AgCenter plant pathologist (Sam Irwin photo; American Sugar Cane League) The largest crowd to ever attend an LSU AgCenter sugarcane field day learned the latest news and research in varieties, soil fertility, biostimulants, weed management and plant pathology. AgCenter Sugar Research...
Refined company: AgCenter researcher becomes third woman to win sugar industry award
Director of the LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute Gillian Eggleston, left, was presented the Crystal Award for Achievement by the president of Sugar Industry Technologists, Inc. Janet Harriman at an awards banquet held last month in Vancouver, British Columbia. Photo provided by Gillian Eggleston. Gillian...
Sprayer Drone Use and Utilization in Louisiana Agriculture
The Louisiana sugarcane industry has persevered for more than 225 years, even though it is a tropical crop is growing in a temperate environment. Growers regularly face a challenging climate, which includes the threat of early winter freezes before the crop is harvested. An early...
Cold-tolerant sugarcane, better berries, precision breeding is making it possible
LSU AgCenter sugarcane breeder Collins Kimbeng stands amidst potential new sugarcane varieties, which are now seedlings at the AgCenter Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. Photo by Kyle Peveto/LSU AgCenter In a pocket of central Louisiana, a surprising crop for that area is taking root...
Sugarcane industry facing ‘unprecedented’ times amid record heat, drought
Chad Hanks can sum up this sugarcane growing season rather succinctly. “Unprecedented,” Hanks said as he stood in a sugarcane field in Lafayette Parish. The field Hanks was in had cane that was barely 3 feet tall when it should have been 7 to 9...
Sugar Research Station plays vital role in sustaining Louisiana’s sugar industry
In 2022, Louisiana led the nation in sugarcane production. Much of that credit goes to the variety development done at the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station. The station held its annual field day to highlight their latest research. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux was there...
LSU AgCenter VP Lee speaks at sugarcane field day; LSU Ag is ‘winning for Louisiana’ through research, education
LSU vice president Matt Lee said agricultural research and education is entering a new era in Louisiana — one he hopes will be marked by unprecedented scientific innovation and a recommitment to helping the people of the state live better lives. Lee, the newly-appointed VP...
Matt Lee named vice president for LSU Agriculture and dean of the College of Agriculture
Matt Lee speaking at the 2023 joint meeting of the American Sugar Cane League and American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists in Baton Rouge. LSU named Matt Lee as Vice President for Agriculture and Dean of the College of Agriculture, pending approval by the LSU...
