U.S. sugar producers face tighter domestic production prospects in 2026/27, while imports are expected to carry more of the supply load. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto says USDA’s first outlook projects domestic beet and cane sugar production at 8.810 million short tons, raw value.
Read MoreResidents in St. Martin Parish have raised concerns about odors, dust and potential health impacts they say are linked to a large sugarcane bagasse storage site owned by the Louisiana Sugar Cane Cooperative.
The site, located off La. 31, has drawn scrutiny from local officials after residents reported issues with bagasse becoming airborne and creating nuisances in the surrounding area.
Read MoreThe EPA has approved the Section 18- Emergency eemption for the use of Sivanto Prime to control pasture mealybug on sugarcane in Louisiana. The use season for this quarantine exemption is effective June 1, 2026, through November 15, 2028
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter has released its 2026 schedule of sugarcane summer field days along with the dates of conferences and other meetings. Field days are held in every area of the cane belt and give growers and other members of the industry the opportunity to learn about the latest research and recommendations before the beginning of upcoming planting and growing seasons.
Read MoreFor much of the spring, Louisiana was feeling the strain of drought. For many farmers, the lack of rain made an already challenging planting season even tougher, especially for crops that depend on timely moisture to get established. In some cases, fields planted just weeks before struggled to emerge, forcing difficult decisions about whether to start over.
Read MoreThis week, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to send a bipartisan, bicameral letter, along with 112 of their colleagues, in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries.
Read MoreThe pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei) is an invasive insect pest associated with pasture dieback and damage to a range of grasses. In Louisiana, it was confirmed in 2025 from sugarcane fields in Vermilion and Iberia Parishes.
Read MoreLouisiana State University AgCenter researchers have confirmed the presence of a new invasive insect in Louisiana sugarcane fields. The pasture mealybug was detected in Vermilion and Iberia parishes late last year, raising concerns among growers, ranchers and researchers.
Read MoreRural America is in crisis. What is at stake goes well beyond the future of American farms; it’s blue-collar manufacturing jobs, small businesses on Main Street, and the homegrown, made-in-America food on our grocery shelves and kitchen tables.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2025, which runs from Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026
Read MoreAviation and agriculture have shared a long history. From aerial seeding to crop dusting, airplanes have long played a role in modern farming. Now, new research underway at Louisiana State University could allow agriculture to return the favor—helping power the aviation industry itself.
Read MoreLast winter, Louisiana sugarcane farmers watched a historic snowfall do something few expected. It helped protect the 2025 crop from widespread freeze damage. The snow acted as insulation, shielding the roots and preserving the buds that would fuel the next growing season.
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $150 million in assistance to American sugar beet and sugar cane farmers in response to temporary market disruptions and increased production and processing costs.
Read MoreSugar is certainly a staple in lots of our favorite treats — sodas, candy, baked goods, just to name a few. Despite it being so common, many people don’t seem to know much about how sugar is created. It’s an interesting process going from a plant to the sweet, white crystals that we put in our food.
Read MoreTomorrow is Valentine’s Day, one of the sweetest days of the year and a day to celebrate those you cherish. Many Americans plan to incorporate treats into their holiday, with the National Retail Federation finding that 56% of Americans planning to give a Valentine’s Day gift have their eye on candy. We are grateful to help you celebrate, whether you’re gifting a heart-shaped box of chocolates or whipping up a home-baked dessert.
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