by Sam Irwin, American Sugar Cane League
Jim Simon, manager of the American Sugar Cane League, was honored as an outstanding alumnus by the LSU College of Agriculture at an April 8 award ceremony at LSU’s Club at Union Square.
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Did you know that fewer young people are becoming teachers in Louisiana? According to the Louisiana Department of Education, the number of students finishing teacher preparation programs dropped by 18 percent since 2010. So when there is a good teacher, especially one who works agriculture into the lessons, you have to recognize them.
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The 2018 regular legislative session came to an end on Friday night with the budget being vetoed by Governor John Bel Edwards. According to LFBF Lobbyist Joe Mapes, this was a busy session for agriculture and will likely remain an important issue in the special session that begins this week.
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While cotton acreage is increasing in neighboring states, Louisiana is experiencing a decline, mainly because of disappointing yields the last two years. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux gives an update on Louisiana's cotton crop.
To give school children in the New Orleans area a better understanding of Louisiana agriculture, the LSU AgCenter helped develop AgMagic on the River, an interactive journey featuring numerous agricultural exhibits. AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux was there during their visit.
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April 12, 2018
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