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Sugarcane Season Under Pressure | Alexandria Louisiana News
Farmers in Acadiana are racing against the clock to finish sugarcane planting amid a punishing dry spell, soaring fuel costs, and pest outbreaks—all threatening a much smaller harvest than last year’s record-setting nine thousand pounds per acre. With yields now projected around seven thousand pounds, growers are scrambling with altered techniques to salvage what they can, as rising heat and expenses loom over their bottom lines. It’s still too early to call the season a loss, but with cane yet to reach the mill, the outlook is uncertain—and tense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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