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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.

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Researchers continue to look for ways to reduce cane field burning

The 2012 sugarcane harvest and milling season is running at peak production levels and farmers and millers are rushing to bring in the crop, but cane researchers methodically continue to look for ways to lessen the impact and possibly eliminate the need for field burning....

The American Sugar Cane League (ASCL) passed a resolution encouraging the United States Army Corps of Engineers to look at ways to protect sugarcane and other agricultural farmland in Louisiana’s Sugar Belt.In recent years sugarcane farmers have suffered from abnormal field inundation caused by hurricanes...

NEW IBERIA, LA.- When ancient farmers planted their crops, they paid homage to God, and they have been doing so ever since. Catholicism and sugarcane have been linked ever since the Jesuits prayed for sugarcane success when they first planted the crop in the Bayou...

If it’s September in south Louisiana, a lot of wonderful traditions are taking place. There is football season, of course! Also, who doesn’t love the beginning of gumbo weather? And don’t forget the sugarcane harvest. This is the time that the beautiful sweet stalks of...

When the Iberville Parish sandbag machine was failing to keep up with demand from residents during Hurricane Isaac, area sugarcane farmers stepped up to lend a hand. Iberville Parish President J. Mitchell Ourso Jr. said sandbag demand was outstripping supply. "We were inundated with requests...

NEW IBERIA, La. – The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival and Fair Association announced today that New Iberia sugarcane farmer Daniel E. Gonsoulin will reign as King Sucrose LXXI over the 2012 Sugar Cane Festival Sept. 27-30. Gonsoulin, the head of a third-generation sugarcane family, has...

THIBODAUX, LA. - Local bankers are always competing for customers but one thing they agree on is that the sugarcane industry is good for business. "We look at each individual sugarcane farmer’s financial strengths when we make a loan, but having a good strong national...

Irwin takes public relations post for American Sugar Cane League Thibodaux, La. – American Sugar Cane League General Manager Jim Simon announced today that Sam Irwin has been hired to serve as the League’s public relations director.Irwin will head the organization’s efforts to promote the...

The American Sugar Cane League is pleased to announce that James H. Simon has been hired as the General Manager of the League. He will assume his new duties on June 7, 2004.Simon’s family has been in the sugar business for several generations. His grandfather...

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

Researchers continue to look for ways to reduce cane field burning

ASCL supports anti-flooding resolution

A Farmer’s Prayer

Harvest Is Here

Iberville Parish sugarcane farmers fill sandbags

Daniel E. Gonsoulin chosen as King Sucrose LXXI

Local Banks Back No-Cost Sugar Policy

Sam Irwin, American Sugar Cane League Public Relations Director

Jim Simon Hired As General Manager Of ASCL