Short sugar cane in Louisiana
9/29/2023 12:05:44 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Louisiana
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Port Allen, LA
Start Date: 9/28/2023
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A sugar cane grower near Port Allen in West Baton Rouge Parish reported that his stalks were just five feet tall rather than about seven feet like usual. He expected to harvest 20% to 30% less than he typically does. Harvest will continue through the end of the year.
WAFB-TV CBS 9 Baton Rouge (La.), Sept 28, 2023
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