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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.

League Congratulates Richmond, Scalise and Johnson

The American Sugar Cane League extended congratulations to the Louisiana congressional delegation as three members of its representation were elevated to leadership positions in Washington D.C. “The Louisiana sugarcane industry is very happy to know that Representative Cedric Richmond of New Orleans, Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie and Representative Mike Johnson of Shreveport will all have larger roles in…

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The Farming Network

Production farmers, sugarcane producers included, generally do their work in the fields and don’t necessarily come into contact with a lot of folks outside their agricultural sphere. By Jim Simon American Sugar Cane League They see their family, of course. They are on a speed-dial relationship with their banker, insurance agent, miller, crop consultant, and farm supply manager, but…

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League’s Educational Outreach

The school year, abbreviated by the covid-19 pandemic, is officially over and Louisiana’s sugar industry played a small role in educating more than 1,500 students on the important role sugarcane plays in our state economy. By Jim Simon Manager, American Sugar Cane League The American Sugar Cane League set aside more than $14,000 to help defray field trip transportation…

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Ripener Trials in the 2019 Sugarcane Crop

Dr. Al Orgeron of the LSU AgCenter discusses the results of his 2019 cane ripener tests conducted during the Louisiana sugarcane harvest. Dr. Orgeron made his comments at the Louisiana division meeting of the American Society of Sugarcane Technologists in February 2020. An audio podcast version of this slide show is available at the Louisiana Sugarcane News on Buzzsprout…

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Dr. Ken Gravois: 2019 Sugarcane Variety Freeze Evaluation

Dr. Kenneth Gravois, sugarcane specialist of the LSU AgCenter, presented this assessment of cold tolerance in sugarcane for the 2019 Louisiana sugarcane crop. This video is also available as a podcast at the Buzzsprout Louisiana Sugarcane News hosting site as well as other podcasting platforms. It's also available at the LouisianaSugarcane YouTube channel.

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National sugar leaders to speak at League meeting

Two nationally recognized sugar leaders will be the featured speakers at the annual meeting of the American Sugar Cane League on February 4 at L'Auberge Hotel and Casino in Baton Rouge. Courtney Gaine, president of the Sugar Association and economist Jack Roney of the American Sugar Alliance will speak on issues affecting the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Dr. Gaine is…

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Louisiana Business and Industry Association honors League

The American Sugar Cane League has been honored by the Louisiana Assocaition of Business and Industry (LABI) as the Economic Development Partner of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional leadership by an economic development or business organization. League president Greg Gravois and League manager Jime Simon will accept the award on the League's behalf at the September 5, 2019…

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