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USDA Awards Nearly $75K for Lafourche Parish Sugarcane Bagasse Economy
Original: USDA awards nearly $75K to strengthen sugarcane bagasse economy in Lafourche Parish
The US Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $75,000 to Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, to strengthen the local sugarcane bagasse economy. Bagasse, the fibrous residue left after sugar extraction, is increasingly valued for uses such as biofuels and other products. The grant is aimed at supporting rural development and value-added agriculture in the parish.
Why now: A new federal grant for a niche agricultural sector in the region has drawn local attention.
Evidence
- USDA awards nearly $75K to strengthen sugarcane bagasse economy in Lafourche Parish · The Lafourche Gazette
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