PLAQUEMINE - Farmers in Iberville Parish began harvesting sugarcane on Monday, saying snowfall in the beginning of the year led to an interesting growing season.

Troy Canella with Canella Farms said he was awake early to begin cutting the cane.

"We only harvested 12 loads today. From what we can tell, it seems to be like a pretty promising year," he said.

The past few weeks saw little rain, Patrick Frischhertz of St. Louis Planting says that is a good thing.

"We were behind on planting due to all the rainfall we received during planting season. This dry period allowed us to get caught up," Frischhertz said.

Frischhertz plans to begin harvesting next week.

"We love dry weather, it's easier to cut the cane, it's easier for the mills to extract the sugar, it's easier all around. It's a

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