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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.

Sugar Association works for Louisiana sugarcane

The vision of the 1922 founders of the American Sugar Cane League was to seek out the best scientific research available. They forged a partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture and Louisiana State University. Louisiana’s sugarcane industry found new vigor after the establishment...

November 30, 2023
Sam Irwin
Press Releases, Recipes!

Louisiana sugarcane farmers and millers work with urgency through the holidays to get the crop to the mill. Photo by Sally Ramagos Thanksgiving heralded in the holiday season and most folks will be celebrating the traditional autumn rituals by expressing gratitude for their good fortune....

November 20, 2023
Sam Irwin
ASCL Press Release, Video

The Alma Sugarcane Mill in action during the 2023 Louisiana sugarcane harvest. The mill makes raw sugar from sugarcane juice. Alma Sugarcane Mill, Lakeland, La. FacebookTweet

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...

October 30, 2023
Sam Irwin
Media News Report

Charles Gravois Sr. Family 2016 Charles Maurice Gravois, Sr., age 95, of Vacherie, Louisiana passed away on October 25, 2023. He was born in Vacherie on June 23, 1928, to Ozane J., Sr. and Louise Brazan Gravois and was the youngest son in a family...

October 26, 2023
Sam Irwin
Uncategorized

The American Sugar Cane League, along with the American Sugar Alliance, congratulates Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) on his election as Speaker of the House - and as the first Speaker from Louisiana. As Speaker of the House, Speaker Johnson has the critical task of shepherding...

October 26, 2023
Sam Irwin
Video

Here's a cool look at how a sugarcane wagon gets unloaded at Westfield Sugar Factory in Paintcourtville, La. Westfield Sugar Factory, Paincourtville, La. FacebookTweet

October 12, 2023
Sam Irwin
ASCL Press Release

On Saturday, October 14, the American Sugar Cane League alongside the collective national sugar industry will celebrate the people and the plants that make real sugar possible on the second annual National Real Sugar Day. Last year, the American Sugar Cane League (which represents the...

October 12, 2023
Sam Irwin
ASCL Press Release

With the 2023 Louisiana sugarcane harvest in full swing, sugarcane producers should advise their drivers of proper railroad crossing safety. Railroad crossing safety is always an important matter and Union Pacific Railroad is saying "Call before you haul" and “Find the blue and white to...

October 11, 2023
Sam Irwin
Video

The Simoneaux family of Assumption Parish celebrates National Real Sugar Day 2023. National Real Sugar Day is October 14. Simoneaux Family Celebrate National Real Sugar Day 2023 FacebookTweet

October 11, 2023
Sam Irwin
Video

The Engemann family of Baton Rouge celebrates National Real Sugar Day at their Pointe Coupee Parish farm. National Real Sugar Day in October 14. Engemann Family Celebrates National Real Sugar Day 2023 FacebookTweet

In a national survey of 2,000 registered voters, Morning Consult found strong support for the U.S. sugar industry and recognition that it is an important part of the American economy and food security. An overwhelming majority, 94% of surveyed voters, recognize the vital role farmers...

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

Sugar Association works for Louisiana sugarcane

Holiday Rituals

Alma Sugarcane Mill, Lakeland, La.

LSU Plant Science Symposium Registration Open

In Memorian Charles Maurice Gravois, Sr.

League, American Sugar Alliance Congratulate Speaker Mike Johnson

Westfield Sugar Factory, Paincourtville, La.

Sugar Industry Celebrates Through Giving this National Real Sugar Day

Railroad crossing safety

Simoneaux Family Celebrate National Real Sugar Day 2023

Engemann Family Celebrates National Real Sugar Day 2023

National Poll Reveals Strong Support of the U.S. Sugar Industry