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.
Dr. Ken Gravois of the LSU AgCenter presents a review of the 2021-22 Louisiana sugarcane at a grower meeting in Breaux Bridge, La. On February 1, 2022. An audio podcast of the presentation is available at LaCane podcast.
Jim Simon, manager of the American Sugar Cane League, discusses issues that affect Louisiana sugarcane growers and millers at a grower meeting in Breaux Bridge, La. on February 1, 2022.
Robert Johansson and Allison Crittenden, two nationally recognized experts on American sugar policy and farm bill issues, will address the February 8 meeting of the American Sugar Cane League at L’Auberge Casino and Hotel in Baton Rouge. The League meeting is in conjunction with the semi-annual meeting of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. Projected time for the…
In December 2021, the Sugar Association invited a group of online influencers to come along for sugarcane harvest in Louisiana. They were able to ride in a sugar cane harvester, taste freshly cut sugar cane, see the simple process of extracting the sugar from the cane, and taste the final product - an ingredient we are all familiar with…
Dr. Michael Grisham, Research Leader of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Sugarcane Research Unit in Houma, Louisiana has retired. Grisham first came to Louisiana in 1984 to work for the USDA’s Agricultural Research Unit as a plant pathologist. After 37 years of service to the Louisiana sugarcane industry, Dr. Grisham retired not only as the research leader of…
Andre Reis was born and raised in the big city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, but at 16, he decided he wanted to go to the countryside and study agriculture. His career path has taken him to many places, the latest being the LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research and Extension Center near Alexandria. Reis’ role with the AgCenter will involve…
America's largest farm advocacy group renewed its support of a no-cost sugar policy that creates a level playing field for sugar producers while ensuring a safe, reliable and affordable supply for consumers. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) issued its policy resolution in support of the U.S. sugar policy at its convention in Atlanta. The convention marks the 103rd consecutive…
Jackie Theriot is known around the world for his expertise in the sugarcane industry -- especially when it comes to sugar mills. He was instrumental in bringing the LaSuCa Sugarcane Mill in St. Martinville into the 21st century. Recently, he returned to the mill to see some upgrades that have been made and catch up with old and new…
After a near all-time record crop last year, Louisiana sugarcane growers can’t help but be a little bit disappointed with the 2021 crop. Growing conditions were challenging throughout the year, leading to a lighter crop in some parts of the cane belt. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has this report from Assumption Parish.
Sugarcane producer Keith Dugas of Assumption Parish loves farming. He loves everything about it. He remembers watching his father, the late Lloyd Dugas, on the tractor and he couldn’t wait for his turn. “My father came from a family of ten brothers and one sister,” Dugas said. “Four of the brothers farmed and then went on to other things…
(10/27/21) NAPOLEONVILLE, La. — The LSU AgCenter hosted a sugarcane field day at Dugas Farm, Inc. on Oct. 20 in Assumption Parish. The field day was supported by the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation. The Taylor Foundation awarded a grant to the LSU AgCenter to fund a four-year research project on reducing nutrient runoff from crop fields. Forty-two event attendees…
Sugarcane harvest is well underway in Louisiana. After a wet start, the last couple of weeks of dry weather has helped farmers and mills get going. TWILA’s Neil Melancon travels back to the LASUCA Mill in St. Martinville to find out if they got their summer work done in time to grind. Want to see more videos about Louisiana…
