The Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival officially began Friday morning with one of its most enduring traditions — the Blessing of the Crop.

As sugar mills open and farmers begin to be harvest, motorists should expect an increase in farm traffic on the roadways of Thibodaux.

People are warned to travel with caution in areas, as more equipment will be on the roads for the Louisiana sugarcane harvest season.

The ag industry is seeking clarity after President Donald Trump said Wednesday Coca-Cola had agreed to use cane sugar in its namesake soda. Amid criticism of sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn ...