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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Did you know Louisiana is one of the leading states in rice research? That's why rice farmers from around the world visited Crowley for the Annual Rice Field Day. TWILA's Avery Davidson takes us there to show us the latest advancements in rice farming and research.
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Rice producers in Louisiana have had three difficult growing seasons in a row, but right now, this year's crop is looking good. Farmers attending the LSU AgCenter's rice field day heard about research being conducted, and AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from Crowley.
It takes a lot of research and experimentation to develop a new sugarcane variety, and LSU AgCenter scientists believe they have found a winner in L-11-183, which will find its way to grower's fields later this summer. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report.
May 25, 2018
