Sugarcane Ripener Research 2023
Dr. Al Orgeron of the LSU AgCenter discusses his research on sugarcane ripening techniques in Louisiana at the LSU Sugarcane Research Farm in St. Gabriel, La. on July 19, 2023.
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USDA Reiterates Support for American Sugar Producers
At the 38th International Sweetener Symposium, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Gloria Montaño Greene thanked sugar producers for collaborating on climate smart agriculture while acknowledging the numerous challenges sugar producers face. Deputy Under Secretary Montaño Greene assured the industry that USDA is “supportive of sugar producers.” USDA is focused on…
Louisiana Sugarcane Plant Breeding 2023
LSU AgCenter sugarcane plant breeders Dr. Collins Kimbeng & Dr. Michael Pontif, along with Dr. James Todd of the USDA-ARS Houma, La. Sugarcane Research Unit discuss cane plant breeding at the 2023 LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Field Day at the LSU Sugarcane Research Farm in St. Gabriel, La.
Congresswoman Cammack Champions Sugar Producers in Keynote Address
American Sugar Alliance Chairman Ryan Weston kicked off the 38th International Sweetener Symposium with a keynote address from Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03). “It’s great to bring the industry together to discuss the issues sugarcane and sugarbeet farmers are facing and hear from members of Congress on the importance of sugar policy in the Farm Bill,” said ASA Chairman Weston…
Simon honored with Coulon Service Award at St. James banquet
James “Jim” Simon of New Iberia was honored as the recipient of the Kermit Coulon Sr. Outstanding Service Award at the 62nd St. James Appreciation Supper held in Vacherie at the Westbank Reception Hall July 27. Leonard “Lenny” Waguespack, committee chair of the St. James Parish Agricultural Tour, said Simon was an obvious choice. “Jim has been a tremendous…
Sugar Research Station plays vital role in sustaining Louisiana’s sugar industry
In 2022, Louisiana led the nation in sugarcane production. Much of that credit goes to the variety development done at the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station. The station held its annual field day to highlight their latest research. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux was there and has this report.
LSU AgCenter VP Lee speaks at sugarcane field day; LSU Ag is ‘winning for Louisiana’ through research, education
LSU vice president Matt Lee said agricultural research and education is entering a new era in Louisiana — one he hopes will be marked by unprecedented scientific innovation and a recommitment to helping the people of the state live better lives. Lee, the newly-appointed VP for agriculture and dean of the College of Agriculture, spoke at the LSU Sugarcane…
Area cane farmers meet for sugarcane field days
Area sugarcane producers gathered at the Louisiana Sugarcane Cooperative (LASUCA) factory in St. Martinville to hear the latest from researchers at the 63rd LSU AgCenter St. Martin, Lafayette & Acadia Parishes Sugarcane Field Day on July 21. By V. Todd Miller, LSU AgCenter In the field, farmers saw a demonstration of a new fertilizing rig technique and were advised…
Assumption Parish Sugarcane Field Day 2023
The 2023 Assumption Parish Sugarcane Field Day was hosted by the LSU AgCenter in Napoleonville on July 11. Enaux A. Rivere Jr. was the recipient of the U.B Simoneaux Distinguished Service Award while Brett Thibodaux was named the "Outstanding Young Farmer." Field research talks were hosted at the Palo Alto Farm in Donaldsonville managed by Robert "Bubba" Lemann Jr…
USDA Sugarcane Research Unit Hosted 100th Anniversary Cane Field Day
The United States Department of Agriculture's Sugarcane Research Unit in Houma hosted a June 1, 2023 sugarcane field day at its Schriever farm to highlight its centennial of cane research activities in Louisiana. In the 1920s, when the Louisiana sugar industry was nearly decimated because of cane disease, United States Department of Agriculture Sugarcane Research Unit signed a three-way…
No, bagasse is not a dirty word!
Bagasse (bah-gas) is the dry pulp residue left over after the juice has been extracted from the sugarcane stalk. In Louisiana's 11 sugar mills, the biggest use for bagasse is to burn it in the mill as a green fuel. Mills use very little fossil fuel inside the factory. When all the juice gets extracted out of the pulp,…
Sugarcane Outlook ‘Sweet’ for Louisiana Farmers
Louisiana’s sugarcane producers were encouraged following the Louisiana Farm Bureau Sugar Conference at the 2023 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Convention at the New Orleans Marriott. “Sugar is the top commodity of the year,” said Jeff Dobrydney to the farmers, mill operators and ag lenders who gathered in the Marriott’s Preservation Hall. “Prices are up 30% worldwide and look to…
