Sugar Cane Variety Development and Agronomic Research at the LSU AgCenter
September 2020
Did you know that farmers grow many varieties of sugar cane on their farms? Read more about sugar cane varieties and how the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station drives the industry forward through variety development and discoveries in agronomic practices.
Staff introduction: Maria Scott
September 2020
Maria has worked in science communications for over a decade, and as the mother of six children knowing how to decipher fact from fiction is a skill that definitely has applications beyond the workplace.
Sugar Myths
July 2020
There are a lot of rumors about sugar, but do you know what’s true and what’s not?
Intern Introduction: Monica Rivet
June 2020
Monica is a Louisiana native, studying public relations and business at LSU. As our Digital Marketing and Communications Intern, she is excited to be a part of the Sugar Association’s team and contribute to the voice of this sweet industry!
Sweeteners You Might Find in Your Food
June 2020
There are many different sweeteners in our food supply today that might be used as alternatives to real sugar.
Making Sense of Added Sugars on the New Nutrition Facts Label
May 2020
The Nutrition Facts label now includes information on added sugars.
Sugar in Spring
May 2020
When spring arrives farmers can be found in their fields. Here is a look into what sugar beet and sugar cane farmers are currently up to.
The Science of Farming
April 2020
Farming requires a lot of hard work and science to provide what the soil and crops need to flourish. Advancements in technologies have moved farming to a prescriptive science with some of the most recent improvements.
The History of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
March 2020
Everyone’s favorite cookie has a made-in-America story
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