Alaina Leet didn’t seem intimidated by the size of the Lamar-Dixon Arena or all the COVID-19 precautions. She was prepared and masked, but if the seventh grade poultry showman got a little nervous, she only had to look over her shoulder for mom. Jessica Leet knows everything about Alaina, and, fortunately, a good bit about chickens.
Read MoreWith temperatures dipping near or below freezing in parts of the state early this week, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is urging livestock and pet owners to take necessary precautions to protect their animals. This is also the time to protect plants, pipes and, of course, people.
Read MoreThree 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.
Read MoreIn 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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Read MoreFebruary 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOn 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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Read MoreCorn 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.
Read MoreThe 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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