As we continue to follow the journey of Deux Face, a unique two-faced calf born at Breaux Farms in Kaplan, Louisiana, recent updates are showing gradual progress in her development. Born with a rare condition, Deux Face has gotten significant attention online, with many (including myself) following her story closely.
Read MoreThursday morning, Southern University kicked off its 81st annual livestock show, and nearly 100 kids from across the state are participating while more than 130 animals are being showcased.
Dr. Harold Mellieon is the department chair for the college of agriculture. He says this year the school was able to help some kids compete.
Read MoreWelcome to the world Deux Face! A rare two-faced calf was born right here in Acadiana.
The calf was born at Breaux Farms near Kaplan on late Tuesday night, early Wednesday morning. The owners told KLFY News, “We were checking on the cow that was in labor, we found that she had her calf successfully but with a 1 in 400 million chance, she had a calf with two faces.”
Read MoreUSDA and state officials are assessing the damages from wildfires that have ravaged portions of the Texas panhandle.
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller told Agri-Pulse Wednesday the wildfires had potentially wiped out "tens of thousands" of cattle, although it's too early to determine the extent of the damage.
Click below for the market report from the latest Kinder Livestock Auction.
Read MoreLouisiana 4-H and FFA livestock competitors from Minden to Metairie and all points between came together to participate in the 89th annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show held from Feb. 10 to 17 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union sent a letter today requesting that USDA bring stability to Class I milk prices. The letter, sent jointly by AFBF President Zippy Duvall and NFU President Rob Larew, asks Secretary Tom Vilsack to issue an interim final decision to return the Class I mover formula to the “higher of” the Class III or IV calculations, as it was before the 2018 farm bill.
Read MoreClick below for the market report from the latest Tiger Lake Livestock Auction.
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Read MoreA new business is coming to Cut Off later this spring — a brick and mortar store that will give locals the chance to buy fresh, homegrown meat, eggs, poultry and more for their family’s kitchens.
Southern Farms Specialty Meats has aspirations to open later this spring. The new business will be located in the old gas station in front of the Bason Boat Launch in Cut Off right off La. Highway 3235.
Read MoreWe have exciting news! Planning for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LFBF) 2024 Beef Tour is officially underway and we need your help to make this event bigger and better than ever before. This week is packed with pasture walks, educational tours on University of Florida’s campus, and views of some of the best cattle in Florida. We would love to have you with us!
Read MoreJust down the street from each other, groups representing the nation's veterinarians and state agricultural directors are both raising concerns about the growing shortage of rural veterinarians who treat food animals.
Read MoreClick below for the market report from the latest Dominique’s Livestock auctions.
Read MoreClick below for the market report from the latest Tiger Lake Livestock Auction.
Read MoreClick below for the market report from the latest Red River Livestock Auction.
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