by Sam Irwin, American Sugar Cane League
The American Sugar Cane League (ASCL) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency for their approval of a new crop insurance program designed for the sugarcane crop.
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From planting to harvest, Louisiana rice farmers have had a year they would like to forget. Not once during the season did they ever have ideal growing conditions, which has led to low yields. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from southwest Louisiana.
Like many farmers this year, sweet potato growers have faced trying growing conditions. But as the harvest approaches, it looks like there is a good crop out there. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from Franklin Parish.
