Sugar
American Sugar Alliance members discuss their annual symposium this week in Colorado, trade concerns, Farm Bill priorities, and conditions on their farming operations.
GreenLab says its GMO corn product produces brazzein, a natural sugar alternative that is 2,000 times sweeter than table sugar.
Experts say the invasive pest has the potential to cause significant crop losses.
The sap-feeding insect weakens sugarcane and is adding new treatment costs for growers.
Growers got a firsthand look at new varieties and the research shaping Louisiana’s next sugarcane crop.
The visit gave LSU AgCenter researchers a closer look at crop research and production practices that could benefit Louisiana growers.
Industry leaders say rising Tier 2 imports are adding pressure to domestic producers.
The Louisiana producer hopes to one day pass the farm on to her newborn son.
