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ON THE COVER: In 2007, sugar, including molasses, had an economic impact to the state of approximately $645 million. Considering the total economic impact, that figure jumps to $2 billion. Louisiana has 609 sugarcane producers in 23 parishes and 12 factories. This is the Lafourche Sugar Corp. factory in Thibodaux, La. The scientist at right is Dr. Giovanna A. DeQueiroz at the LSU AgCenter's Audubon Sugar Institute.
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