Three to be Inducted into Louisiana Ag Hall of Distinction
Three fixtures in Louisiana agriculture will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction during a ceremony at L’Auberge Hotel in Baton Rouge on March 4.
The new inductees are former Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson, of Ethel; sugarcane farmer John Gay, of Plaquemine; and Paul “Jackie” Loewer, of Branch, a rice farmer who has been a strong advocate for the rice industry in state and national organizations.
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USDA's Action On RFID Tags Challenged In Court
In a Wyoming federal district court, Harriet Hageman, senior litigation counsel for the New Civil Liberties Alliance, filed an opening brief related to R-CALF USA's Federal Advisory Committee Act lawsuit against the USDA regarding its mandate of radio frequency identification eartags.
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Kinder Livestock Auction: February 8, 2021
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Red River Livestock Auction: February 10, 2021
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Reminder: Complete the LSU AgCenter Beef Cattle Survey
In an effort to better serve cattle producers, we are asking that you please take a few minutes to complete the enclosed survey. Your feedback is vital to the creation of educational content and sustainability of our programs.
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Delhi Livestock Auction: February 3, 2021
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Cow Country Reporter, February 2021
February is the shortest month of the year, yet it has many “events” that affects the cattle business. Groundhog Day on Feb. 2 is something to ponder, if the groundhog sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. He saw his shadow therefore, so the saying goes, our folks up North may be concerned.
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NCBA Announces Its Top Policy Priorities For 2021
The executive committee of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) has approved the organization's top 2021 policy priorities with a continued focus on advocating for a business climate that increases opportunities for producer profitability.
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4-H District Livestock Show 2021
On Sat. Feb. 6, the 2021 4-H District Livestock Show and Sale of Champions was held at Louisiana State University of Alexandria’s Dewitt Livestock Facility LSU AgCenter.
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Red River Livestock Auction: February 3, 2021
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Kinder Livestock Auction: February 1, 2021
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China's Pork Sector Continues To Impact US Agriculture
Corn and soybean prices have risen sharply since mid-August 2020. Smaller-than-expected 2020 U.S. harvests of both corn and soybeans are a key reason for the price rally. But just as important is the rise in exports of both crops to overseas destinations — primarily China. The increase in China’s demand for feedstuffs is tied to the resurgence in the Chinese pork sector as the country attempts to rebuild its hog herd and boost the supply of pork to Chinese consumers.
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Beef Brunch Educational Series: Weathering the Storm
The LSU AgCenter invites you to join the Beef Brunch Educational Series webinar “Weathering the Storm” on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10:30 am. This is a free, live event.
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47th Vermilion Parish 4-H Jr. Livestock Show, Sale Totals Over $130,000
The 47th Annual Vermilion Parish 4-H Livestock Show and Sale was a great success.
It involved 120 young people who exhibited 260 head of livestock (beef, sheep, goats, dairy, swine) and 56 poultry entries. This event is organized by the LSU AgCenter Extension Service and was held January 12-15, at the Cecil McCrory Exhibit Building in Abbeville.
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Delhi Livestock Auction, January 27, 2021
Click below for the weekly market report for the Delhi Livestock Auction from Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
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