As the Southeast District Livestock Show marks its 91st year on Feb. 5-7 at the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington, two youth exhibitors have been selected to reign as the 2026 king and queen. This year’s royalty, Aiden Franatovich of St. Tammany Parish and Kamryn Hudspeth of Livingston Parish, bring years of livestock experience and service to their roles.
Read MoreGrowing up in scenic upstate New York, Todd Johnson thought he wanted to write for a living, finding inspiration in nature.
Read MoreOn a cloudy day in Leesville a group of 16 ropers crowded around Matt Sherwood, a two-time world champion of roping. Sherwood spoke to the group, made up of children, men and women from 10 to 70 years old, about the dedication needed to succeed in roping.
Read MoreCattle producers across northeast Louisiana are encouraged to register now for one of the LSU AgCenter’s hallmark livestock education programs — the 2026 Northeast Region Master Cattleman Course, hosted this year in Union Parish, along with the Advanced Master Cattleman Program to be held at Hill Farm.
Read MoreAdvanced Master Cattleman serves as a subsequent course to the Master Cattleman Program. It is designed to provide in-depth discussions, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations. Participants must attend all four workshops to graduate from the Advanced Master Cattleman Program.
Read MoreLouisiana State University AgCenter entomologists are focusing on several fronts to protect soybean plants from insect pests, thanks to support from the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board.
Read MoreThis monthly market update contains a snapshot of the latest USDA supply and demand estimates for the corn, soybean, rice, and cotton markets.
Read MoreLSU AgCenter researchers have confirmed the presence of a new invasive insect in Louisiana sugarcane fields. The pasture mealybug was detected in Vermilion and Iberia parishes late last year, raising concerns among growers, ranchers and researchers.
Read MoreWith social media promoting the potential … and South Louisiana residents remembering Sneaux-mageddon of January 2025, I wanted to get on top of the current forecast(s) for Saturday evening into early Sunday morning as of this morning (Thursday AM).
Read MoreAfter the feasting that happens in November and December, many people resolve to eat healthier in January.
The LSU AgCenter partnered with a rural restaurant in northeast Louisiana to help locals make healthy choices when dining out.
Read MoreLivestock shows aren’t all about prize ribbons and belt buckles. For Abigayle Forrest, these events are more about the excitement in the air, the chance to meet people, the time spent with animals.
“Even if you don’t win something, you can have fun,” said Forrest, who showed goats as a 4-H’er in Tangipahoa Parish. “It doesn’t matter if you win something.”
Read MoreThe third annual Louisiana Agricultural Outlook Forum will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 8:00am to 2:40pm at the LSU AgCenter’s Dean Lee Research Station State Evacuation Shelter in Alexandria (address: 8125 Hwy. 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302).
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service is now accepting applications for its 2026 Extension Internship program.
Read MoreLanette G. Hebert, based in Rayne, serves as the southwest 4-H regional coordinator for the LSU AgCenter, bringing over 35 years of service to Louisiana’s 4-H youth development programs. Throughout her tenure, she has worked to empower youth, strengthen volunteer networks and build programs that foster leadership, citizenship and essential life skills. Hebert's passion for community and education reflects her belief that investing in young people creates a stronger, brighter future for Louisiana.
Read MoreAccording to USDA’s Cattle on Feed (COF) report, there were 11.7 million cattle on feed in the United States on Nov. 1. This is down about 2% from 2024 and the lowest number of cattle on feed for the month of November since 2018.
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