Mindy Robertson, Paul, ID
Raising the next generation of sugar beet growers, Mindy teaches kids about sugar beets and the hard work that goes into bringing real sugar to families.
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Sugar Cane Variety Development and Agronomic Research at the LSU AgCenter
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.
Lane Schwitters, Raymond, MN
A third-generation sugar beet grower, Lane Schwitters always knew he wanted to carry on the family farming tradition. In partnership with his local sugar beet co-op and General Mills, he has seen increases in the efficiency and sustainability of this tradition.
Cecil Ramagos, White Castle, LA
For Cecil and the Ramagos family, the apple (or in this case, the sugar cane stalk) doesn’t fall far from the tree. Read more about how this third-generation sugar cane farmer has carried out his family’s legacy and hopes the same for generations to come.
Ben Marshall, Jerome, ID
Ben Marshall, a fifth-generation sugar beet farmer, shares the rewards and challenges of being a farmer today.
Brent Rivet, Rosedale, LA
Farming sugar cane has been a way of life for Brent and his family for almost 100 years. As a third-generation farmer, his passion for working the land and learning new ways to improve the farm’s operation is rooted deep.
Sugar in Spring
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.
Bryan Simon, Maurice, LA
Bryan has been farming sugar cane for 30 years, but he grew up driving tractors with his dad on their rice and soybean farm.
Richard Russell, Basin, WY
Richard didn’t grow up farming, but now he has a family farm that encompasses three generations.
The Science of Farming
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.