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(Video) The primary goal of the LSU AgCenter's Sugar Research Station, which is located on more than 600 acres in St. Gabriel, is the development of new sugarcane varieties and pest management systems for sugarcane. New variety development takes nearly 12 years, and much of the groundwork is performed here. Through the work carried out at this station, Louisiana’s sugarcane industry remains profitable and poised to continue a tradition that has existed for more than 200 years.
(Video News 12/31/12) Many of Louisiana’s crops had record or near record high yields in 2012, and sugarcane is no exception. Most of the crop is in, and LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard says farmers have been pleased with the harvest. (Runtime: 1:15)
(Video News 12/31/12) Many of Louisiana’s crops had record or near record high yields in 2012, and sugarcane is no exception. Most of the crop is in, and LSU AgCenter correspondent Tobie Blanchard says farmers have been pleased with the harvest. (Runtime: 1:15)
(Audio News 12/21/12) Farmers have harvested approximately 80 percent of the state’s sugarcane crop. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois says it’s been an ideal harvest. (Runtime: 1:10 seconds)
(Audio News 12/21/12) Farmers have harvested approximately 80 percent of the state’s sugarcane crop. LSU AgCenter sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois says it’s been an ideal harvest. (Runtime: 1:10 seconds)
(Video) The primary goal of the LSU AgCenter's Sugar Research Station, which is located on more than 600 acres in St. Gabriel, is the development of new sugarcane varieties and pest management systems for sugarcane. New variety development takes nearly 12 years, and much of the groundwork is performed here. Through the work carried out at this station, Louisiana’s sugarcane industry remains profitable and poised to continue a tradition that has existed for more than 200 years.
