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Future of Cotton Ginning in Louisiana
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The cotton industry in Louisiana has seen major structural changes in a short time. Total cotton production was reduced by almost 75 percent between 2005 and 2008. This article explores the future of the cotton industry.

2009 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs
2009 Sugarcane Production Costs

This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugacane production including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second, third and fourth stubble (ratoon) crops.

Ag Eco News
Ag Eco News

The September 2008 issue of Ag. Eco News, the department newsletter of the Agricultural Economics & Agribusness Department of Louisiana State University.

Evaluating the Shift from Cotton to Corn: Impacts on the Louisiana Economy
cotton to corn

This research measures the net economic impact to the Louisiana economy from a major switch in acreage from cotton to corn in 2007.

2008 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs
2008 Sugarcane Budgets
This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2008 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugacane production including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second, third and fourth stubble (ratoon) crops.
Applying a Hybrid Methodology for Measuring the Economic Contribution of the Food and Fiber System to the Louisiana Economy
applying hybrid methodology
This publication provides a new approach to identifying the economic contribution of agriculture to Louisiana. Both state and parish level contributions from food and fiber are included.