BATON ROUGE, La. — As a young boy, Kenneth Gravois was a voracious reader, and on his regular reading list — the American Sugar Cane League’s Sugar Bulletin. “It came in the mail twice a month, and I devoured it,” Gravois said. “I just thought...
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Louisiana’s sugarcane farmers are once again assessing the impact of extreme winter weather on their fields. The most recent freeze, which brought frigid temperatures but no snowfall, raised concerns about potential damage to the 2025 crop. Unlike the historic snowstorm in early January, which provided...
Inspired by family legacy in sugarcane, AgCenter researcher aims to improve crop through quantitative genetics
(12/10/24) ST. GABRIEL, La. — Growing up on a farm in St. Martinville, Brayden Blanchard knew he wanted to make a living doing something related to sugarcane — the crop his family has cultivated for five generations. As a senior in high school, Blanchard tagged...
Nomination deadline for Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction approaching
(11/06/24) BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is still accepting nominations through Nov. 18 for its induction ceremony, which will be held March 6, 2025, in Baton Rouge. The nomination form can be found online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com or any parish LSU...
LSU Ag Center explains effective use of agricultural spray drones
Unmanned aircraft, also known as drones, have several uses in farming operations. One use that continues to increase is the application of pesticides and plant growth regulators. Drones can apply crop products precisely in areas where aircraft travel is difficult. There are regulations governing the...
Full circle: AgCenter sugarcane expert’s travels lead him back to the crop that started it all
Taking the place of a 40-year veteran of the Louisiana sugarcane industry is no small task, so when LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Andre Gama replaced longtime researcher Jeff Hoy, he knew he had big shoes to fill. Due to his extensive travels, Gama’s own shoes...
Sugarcane crop in better shape this year
There is more optimism in the Louisiana sugarcane industry this year compared to last year as near-normal rain patterns have the crop in good shape. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from the cane fields of south Louisiana. (Video 07/24/24) Sugarcane crop in...
Weed Management in Louisiana Sugarcane 2024
Dr. Matt Foster of the LSU AgCenter speaks on weed management at the July 2024 LSU sugarcane field day at the Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Weed Management in Louisiana Sugarcane Facebook
Biostimulants & Soil Fertility in Louisiana Sugarcane
Dr. Brenda Tubana and Dr. Bruno Nicchio of the LSU AgCenter discuss biostimulants and soil fertility in Louisiana sugarcane at the July 2024 sugar field day at the Sugarcane Research Station in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Biostimulants & Soil Fertility in Louisiana Sugarcane FacebookTweet
Best-attended sugarcane field day ever highlighted by the latest research
Dr. Andre Gama, LSU AgCenter plant pathologist (Sam Irwin photo; American Sugar Cane League) The largest crowd to ever attend an LSU AgCenter sugarcane field day learned the latest news and research in varieties, soil fertility, biostimulants, weed management and plant pathology. AgCenter Sugar Research...
Refined company: AgCenter researcher becomes third woman to win sugar industry award
Director of the LSU AgCenter’s Audubon Sugar Institute Gillian Eggleston, left, was presented the Crystal Award for Achievement by the president of Sugar Industry Technologists, Inc. Janet Harriman at an awards banquet held last month in Vancouver, British Columbia. Photo provided by Gillian Eggleston. Gillian...
Sprayer Drone Use and Utilization in Louisiana Agriculture
The Louisiana sugarcane industry has persevered for more than 225 years, even though it is a tropical crop is growing in a temperate environment. Growers regularly face a challenging climate, which includes the threat of early winter freezes before the crop is harvested. An early...
