A new sugarcane pest is threatening Louisiana's sugar crop, prompting farmers across Acadiana to implement pest control treatments. As spraying operations expand across thousands of acres, some residents are raising concerns about what chemicals are being used and requesting more transparency about the treatments.
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Louisiana auto insurance rates have declined as multiple insurance companies, including State Farm, reduce premiums and return money to drivers. State Farm returned over $136 million to qualifying customers through dividends as claim costs have fallen across the state.
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Commercial fishers, fishing guides, and seafood processors in southwest Louisiana are suing Venture Global, claiming the company's dredging operations for a new liquefied natural gas terminal caused a sediment spill that killed millions of oysters and reduced catches of finfish, crabs, and shrimp.
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A data center has been proposed for a location north of Moss Bluff in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, with a state congressman confirming the project. The company behind the proposal says the project remains in the exploration stage as it evaluates feasibility.
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