On March 13, 2025, the Audubon Sugar Institute hosted its annual Conversational Exchange at Assembly Hall, LSU Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel, LA. The event brought together fabrication superintendents, chief chemists, and instrumentation/control engineers to exchange practical experiences, explore innovative technologies, and foster collaborative learning aimed at improving factory operations in Louisiana.

Presentation highlights included:

• “Boosting Productivity: Upgrading Equipment and Embracing Automation” – Raceland Raw Sugar LLC
• “Automation and Controls at St. Mary Sugar Cooperative & Molasses Pump Modification” – St. Mary Sugar Cooperative
• “Mini Nutches: A Simple Forecast for Molasses” – Lafourche Sugars LLC
• “Cane Juice Purity Improvements with Ceramic Membranes Filtration” – Applexion

Many other insightful presentations were delivered by factory teams across the state, contributing to a productive and forward-looking discussion.