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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.

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

Nomination deadline for Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction approaching

(11/06/24) BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is still accepting nominations through Nov. 18 for its induction ceremony, which will be held March 6, 2025, in Baton Rouge. The nomination form can be found online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com or any parish LSU AgCenter extension office. The nomination form should include the nominee’s major contributions to Louisiana…

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LSU Plant Science Symposium Registration Open

Beyond the Bayou: Advancing Plant Science in a Diverse and Changing Agricultural Region For the first time, the Plant Science Symposium affiliated with the Corteva Symposia Series is being held at Louisiana State University and supported by Corteva Agriscience. About the Symposium The Beyond the Bayou Symposium, hosted by Louisiana State University and in partnership with Corteva Agriscience, is…

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From Boats to Bytes: Sugarcane Varieties in Louisiana

Collins Kimbeng and Ken Gravois

Commercially grown sugarcane in Louisiana is a large grass with a complex genetic background derived from four different species within the genus Saccharum. The stalks of sugarcane store sucrose, which has pleased the palate of humankind for countless generations. By Ken Gravois The temperate climate for growing sugarcane in Louisiana differs from most other areas because sugarcane is a…

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LSU AgCenter scientists to study sugarcane cold tolerance in central Louisiana

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(08/20/19) ALEXANDRIA, La. — The fields at the LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center have seen all sorts of crop trials over the years — but never any involving sugarcane. Story by LSU AgCenter Write Olivia McClure That’s because the facility is located near Alexandria, long considered too far north to cultivate the tropical plant without putting…

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Sugarcane varieties, management strategies discussed at field days

JEANERETTE, La. — Sugarcane growers heard from several experts on growing the crop during LSU AgCenter field days in St. Martinville and Jeanerette recently (July 19 and 23). Atticus Finger, sugarcane breeder for the American Sugar Cane League, and Michael Pontif, LSU AgCenter sugarcane breeder, talked about two new varieties of cane: L 12-201 and Ho 12-615. By Bruce…

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Louisiana sugarcane crop poised for good harvest despite Hurricane Barry

After escaping Hurricane Barry with minimal damage, the Louisiana sugarcane crop seems to be on track for another successful harvest. Barry, a Category 1 hurricane that made landfall July 13 near Vermilion Bay, delivered anywhere from 3 to 14 inches of rain across the sugarcane belt in south Louisiana. Story by Olivia McClure, LSU AgCenter “We were pretty dry,…

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Sugarcane crop doing well

(07/25/18) ST. MARTINVILLE, La. — With planting just around the corner, sugarcane farmers gathered on July 20 at the LSU AgCenter St. Martin Parish sugarcane field day to hear about research and new technology to help with their crop. AgCenter sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois said sugarcane across the state appears to be doing well. "I think we’re going to…

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