Fall has arrived and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As many begin planning for the holiday meal, one of the questions being asked is, “Will there be enough turkeys to go around for Thanksgiving?” There are many factors fueling this question. High prices, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and inflation have garnered attention from consumers and media nationwide.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Cattle Festival will be held October 7th – 9th at the new Festival Grounds at The Red Barn, 2901 Rodeo Rd., Abbeville.
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Read MoreGoing back almost 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation evolves to meet the needs of its modern-day constituents – farmers and consumers. Agriculture’s role in providing food security, and in turn national security, to the United States is more important than ever. And now, work on the next farm bill has started during a period of volatility on every front – political, economic, weather and beyond.
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Read MoreAustin Johnson, Pitkin, La., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.
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Read MoreSen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has cosponsored S. 4030 the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022, joining his fellow US senator from Louisiana, Bill Cassidy, and 18 other members of the U.S. Senate.
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Read MoreThe August 2022 Price & Production Summary gives prices for cattle, poultry, hogs and dairy.
Read MoreEffective September 11, 2022, Foster Farms increased the entry level wage rate for its Farmerville, Louisiana, processing facility TEAM members to $17.30 per hour from the current start rate of $12.70 per hour. Farmerville TEAM Members also qualify for a very comprehensive health care plan, as well as disability and life insurance coverage.
Read MoreFall starts September 22, 2022 according to the calendar; however, Ma Nature does not always follow our calendar. The average rainfall in the Baton Rouge area for August, according to the “average” is about 5 inches.
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