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November 28, 2022

Turning Data Into Decisions: LSU AgCenter Works to Give Louisiana Sugarcane Farmers a Sweeter Deal Using AI, Drones

Ongoing LSU research collaborations with farmers across Louisiana is leveraging data science to grow more and better food and fiber despite great challenges. Check out the collaboration with the McCollam family's Ellendale Farms, LLC, near Houma.
December 18, 2022

‘Bad all the way around’: Tough year has Louisiana sweet potato farmers pondering future of industry

“It’s really important that we not only support our farmers financially, but culturally,” said René Simon, executive secretary of the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission. “It’s such a part of Louisiana.”