Raising Cane In Louisiana
Louisiana has been growing sugarcane and producing sugar for more than 200 years. Here's how we do it.
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.
America’s Sugar Industry Gives Back During COVID-19 Crisis
In this podcast from Groundwork, Denise Hymel of the Hymel sugarcane farming family of St. James Parish in Louisiana is asked about her "Fast Food Farm" and what she did to help her community after the COVID-19 crisis affected her…
Calvin Viator: 2020 Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction
Dr. Calvin Viator is a successful crop consultant to the Louisiana sugarcane industry and has given years of service to advancing agriculture. He was inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction on August 6, 2020.
Lawsuit Abuse Reform Measure is Promising
To paraphrase essayist Charles Dudley Warner, “Everybody complains about the high automobile insurance rates in Louisiana, but nobody does anything about it.” Well, it was not for lack of trying. By Jim Simon Manager, American Sugar Cane League As you…
Sugarcane: Louisiana’s Top Crop
With a $3 billion economic impact on the state, you can make a pretty good argument sugarcane is Louisiana's #1 crop!
How Do You Get Sugar From Sugarcane?
Here's a short video from the Sugar Association on how we get sugar from sugarcane.
TWILA: Sugarcane, Up and Coming
The news team at This Week in Louisiana Agriculture filed this report on the upcoming sugarcane harvest and new variety H-O 13-739.
Help for employers who employ H-2A workers
Delta Farm Press reports on the new USDA features on farms.gov website to help with guest workers. Jul 28, 2020 New features on USDA's Farmers.gov website are designed to facilitate the employment of H-2A workers. “My mission from…
LSU AgCenter Ripenener Recommendations 2020
Dr. Al Ogeron and Dr. Kenneth Gravois fo the LSU AgCenter have put together a sugarcane ripener recommendation package. Chemical ripeners for sugarcane in Louisiana provide an important benefit. When properly applied, ripeners can maximize recoverable sugar and minimize cane…
Sugarcane Update & Breeding Program with Dr. Kenneth Gravois
Dr. Kenneth Gravois, Sugarcane Specialist, gives update on the 2020 sugarcane season at the Dean Lee Research Station in Alexandria, La., and Herman Waguespack with the American Sugarcane League gives an update on the breeding program and new varieties that…
Sugarcane Pathology with Dr. Jeff Hoy
Dr. Jeff Hoy describes research to breed for disease-resistant varieties for the 2020 LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Virtual Field Day. Additional information associated with the field day can be found at www.lsuagcenter.com/sugarcanefieldday.
Thoughts from the Vice President and Dean
Dr. Bill Richardson’s thoughts for the 2020 LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Virtual Field Day. Additional information associated with the field day can be found at www.lsuagcenter.com/sugarcanefieldday.