Home > Our Offices > Research Stations > Sugar > [image: Sugar Research Station] 5755 LSU Ag Road · St. Gabriel, LA · 70776 Phone: (225) 642-0224 · Fax: (225) 642-5339 2007 Sugarcane Annual Report [Image: 2007 sugarcane report cover] The 2007 Sugarcane Research Annual Report is broken down into smaller sections for your review. Each PDF document can be accessed by selecting the links provided below. 2006 Sugarcane Annual Report [Image: Publication cover] The 2006 Sugarcane Research Annual Report is broken down into smaller sections for your review. Each PDF document can be accessed by selecting the links provided below. Sugarcane Variety Identification Guide - Louisiana 2008 [Image: sugarcane variety id guide] Sugarcane varieties are the lifeblood of the Louisiana sugarcane industry. Variety diversification is essential in the survival of the sugarcane industry in Louisiana. This publication is designed to help growers learn to identify sugarcane varieties. Color photos included. New Varieties Featured At LSU AgCenter’s Sugarcane Field Day [Image: Jim Griffin speaking to crowd at sugarcane field day] (Distributed 07/19/07) One new sugarcane variety released earlier this year and two sugarcane varieties released last year were featured along with three new releases of energy cane at the LSU AgCenter’s Annual Sugarcane Field Day Wednesday (July 18) at its Sugar Research Station.  more articles... 2005 Sugarcane Annual Report [Image: 2005 Annual Report] Contains sugarcane research by topic and the complete report. Research Boosts Sugarcane Business [Image: Photoperiod house] Sugarcane has been an integral part of the Louisiana economy and culture for more than 210 years. When the Jesuit priests first brought sugarcane to Louisiana in 1751, little did they know that they were laying the foundation for an industry that now contributes $2 billion to the Louisiana economy. The industry could not be sustained, however, without LSU AgCenter research. 2004 Sugarcane Annual Report [Image: 2004 Cover] Contains sugarcane research by topic and the complete report. 2003 Sugarcane Annual Report [Image: 2003 cover] Contains sugarcane research by topic and the complete report. 2002 Sugarcane Annual Report [Image: 2002 Cover] Contains sugarcane research by topic and the complete report. 2001 Sugarcane Annual Report [Image: 2001 Cover] Contains sugarcane research by topic and the complete report. 2000 Sugarcane Annual Report [Image: 2000 Cover] Contains sugarcane research by topic and the complete report. Links This is a page of various links to interests of sugarcane producers and researchers. The History of the Sugar Research Station [Image: Photo of Sugarcane on Carts] The Sugar Station is the oldest of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Stations. Founded in 1885, its primary function has been to generate and develop new sugarcane varieties. Louisaina Agriclimatic Information Website [Image: Website image] The Louisiana Agriclimatic Information System (LAIS) collects, processes and distributes detailed climatic data relevant to agricultural production, natural resource management, environmental protection and public safety. The link below provides weather information gathered at the St. Gabriel Research Station.