Coronavirus Information Relevant to the Louisiana Sugarcane Industry
Information about the coronavirus relevant to the Louisiana sugarcane industry may be found here. Information is updated as needed.
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.
2020 Sugarcane Crop Off To A Good Start
The LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist said farmers are pleased with the progress of the current crop. By Bruce Schultz, LSU AgCenter Kenneth Gravois said farmers have benefitted from favorable weather and good growing conditions since planting last summer and fall.…
Sugar Policy Ensures Adequate Supplies in a Crisis
This week marks the 78-year anniversary of sugar rationing. During World War II, sugar was so critical, and in such short supply since the U.S. was heavily dependent on foreign suppliers, that it was the first item to be rationed…
From Sugar to Sweet Corn: Feeding Our Communities
From Sugar to Sweet Corn: Feeding Our Communities With their friends and neighbors facing job loss and uncertainty due to COVID-19, U.S. Sugar provided 1,000 crates of green beans as well as fresh Florida orange juice to churches, healthcare providers,…
Farm and Ranch – April 2020
The Louisiana Farm and Ranch magazine April 2020 edition is available in .pdf form here.
Dr. Barry Keim: A Climatology of Southeast Louisiana
Louisiana state climatologist Barry Keim discussed freezing weather during his talk at the February 2020 meeting of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists in Baton Rouge, La. This video presentation is also available in podcast format at Buzzsprout Louisiana…
The Advocate: Sugar cane farmers, relying on temporary workers as planting nears, watch for coronavirus
Growing cane at the Ramagos farm - photo by Sally Ramagos Ellyn Couvillion of The Advocate reports on the labor challenge posed by the novel coronavirus to Louisiana's sugarcane producers. The four people from Mexico who have worked seasonally for…
Local distillery switches from rum to alcohol that can be used for hand sanitizer
Baton Rouge Business Report filed this story about a local distillery using Louisiana sugarcane to produce alcohol for hand sanitizer use during the COVID-19 outbreak. Three Roll Estate, the local distillery that specializes in rum made from sugar cane grown…
America’s Sugar Growers are Still Farming
Over the past several months, the world has changed dramatically as we confront an unseen enemy. Despite physical distance and stay-at-home orders, Americans have found new community as together we face uncertainty about what tomorrow may bring. Even as this…
Sugarcane Milling: Slightly Different Equipment/Approaches
Researcher Sandeep Kontham discusses slightly different approaches to sugarcane milling with slightly different equipment. This video is also available in podcast form via Louisiana Sugarcane News via Buzzsprout and other podcasting platforms.
Sugarcane Harvester Innovations for Model Year 2021
Chad Webre of John Deere updates the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists at their February 2020 meeting on sugarcane harvesting innovations. This presentation is also available in podcast form at Buzzsprout Louisiana Sugarcane News and other podcasting platforms.
Demystifying Digital Agriculture
Dr. Thanos Gentimis of the Louisiana State University Experimental Statistics office presented "Demystifying Digital Agriculture: How Data Will Shape the Future" at the Louisiana Division of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists meeting in February 2020 in Baton Rouge,…