more... > Research > Publications > 2009 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs [Image: 2009 Sugarcane Production Costs] This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugacane production including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second, third and fourth stubble (ratoon) crops. Ag Eco News [Image: Ag Eco News] The September 2008 issue of Ag. Eco News, the department newsletter of the Agricultural Economics & Agribusness Department of Louisiana State University. Evaluating the Shift from Cotton to Corn: Impacts on the Louisiana Economy [Image: cotton to corn] This research measures the net economic impact to the Louisiana economy from a major switch in acreage from cotton to corn in 2007. 2008 Projected Louisiana Sugarcane Production Costs [Image: 2008 Sugarcane Budgets] This report presents projected cost estimates for sugarcane production in Louisiana for the 2008 crop year. Cost estimates are included for all phases of sugacane production including seedbed preparation, planting, plant-cane and stubble-crop operations and harvest. Whole-farm projected income and expense statements are also included for harvest of sugarcane through second, third and fourth stubble (ratoon) crops.  more articles... Applying a Hybrid Methodology for Measuring the Economic Contribution of the Food and Fiber System to the Louisiana Economy [Image: applying hybrid methodology] This publication provides a new approach to identifying the economic contribution of agriculture to Louisiana. Both state and parish level contributions from food and fiber are included.