Cattle producers face many complications to keeping their herds healthy. The LSU AgCenter partnered with the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association to host an animal health summit July 21-22 on the LSU campus.
The two days brought together producers from across the state for demonstrations, lectures and tours.
Read MoreA Caddo Parish man was arrested on July 24 by inspectors with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission. The arrest was the result of an investigation by the commission and a subsequent arrest warrant from Caddo Parish.
Read MoreFor nearly 10 years, the House of Raeford Farms FLOCK team in Arcadia, Louisiana, has provided support for MedCamps of Louisiana. Through its series of summer programs, MedCamps creates a world of fun for kids with special needs.
Read MoreThe demographic of farmers and ranchers raising livestock has shrunk exponentially over the years. And, while showing livestock may not be everyone’s cup of tea, youth this summer and fall will rely on companies and individuals that purchase livestock to keep their small livestock enterprises in business.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association celebrates Governor John Bel Edwards’ signing of legislation that will provide critical tax relief to Louisiana’s beef farmers and ranchers. The legislation (House Bill 330/Act 425)—introduced by Representatives Mike Johnson and Francis C. Thomas—will reduce state sales and use tax and exempt local sales and use tax on agricultural fencing materials for producers with a commercial farmers certification.
Read MoreA reminder, your 23/24 membership dues are now due and thanks to all who have already renewed their membership. I just returned from a bus tour of a regenerative farm, BDA Farms, which is north of Uniontown, AL. in the heart of the Black Belt prairie.
Read MoreMonthly report of the current production practices of various beef, pork, poultry and dairy products.
Read MoreThe Livestock Price and Production Summary shows trends for cattle, poultry and pork prices.
Read MoreOn Saturday, June 3, the Louisiana Cattle Festival & Fair Association hosted a new, unique event to kick off the 2023 festival season while staying true to the Association’s core purpose of celebrating the cattle industry.
The annual “Brand the Barn” event highlighted a longstanding tradition for many cattle producers and ranchers, called branding, but with a new twist of permanently burning individual brands into the Louisiana Cattle Festival-owned venue, The Red Barn, in Abbeville.
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