On July 10, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine formally revealed its spectacular new Food Animal Service area in the large animal hospital attached to the LSU Vet Med building during a ceremony celebrating this state-of-the-art facility. This $4.125 million renovation began in October 2022. More than 9,000 square feet of space was renovated, and another 3,875 square feet were added.
Read MoreTo most, it looked like a bunch of run-down pig pens. But Nick Adams fell in love with the worn-out facilities at Franklin High School. Although he knew it was going to take a lot of work, all he could see was opportunity when he said yes to becoming the new FFA adviser in Franklin, La.
“When I came here, nothing was how it needed to be facility-wise,” Adams says. “We’ve made such a big transition over the years, in facilities alone, whether it was getting them cleaned up or getting new things built.”
Read MoreThis Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability.
Read MoreWhile it’s fun to soak up the sun, it’s important to remember that just like humans, livestock also need protection from the scorching high temperatures.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s release of the Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposed rule, intended to improve fairness and competition in the livestock, meat and poultry sectors. This is the fourth rule issued by USDA to address fairness and competitiveness in livestock markets under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Read MoreThis summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing landowners and managers across the nation. The CPAMS gathers information to understand why people choose to use different conservation practices, and whether they continue to use practices over time. The data will help improve voluntary conservation programs. NASS will mail an invitation to respond early online at agcounts.usda.gov starting June 24. NASS will mail questionnaires on July 8 with the option for survey recipients to respond online, by mail, or fax. If NASS does not receive completed questionnaires by July 28, they may reach out to schedule interviews. A data highlights publication is scheduled for October 2024 and will be published at nass.usda.gov.
Read MoreThe All-American National Junior Show hosted by the American Junior Brahman Association will be held June 23, 2024, through June 30, 2024, at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. This event will have an estimated economic impact of over $777,833 for the Ouachita Parish area.
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Read MoreTaking a ride through Southwest Louisiana, you often see horses, cattle, and other livestock. In the event of a hurricane, while it may be easier to evacuate your family, owners of these animals face some hurdles.
What steps should be taken to ensure your livestock has proper shelter?
There are a lot of moving parts to this question, and it all depends on several factors, including the size of the operation.
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Read MoreThe United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service has announced a product recall from Bonneval Foods, LLC based in Gonzales, Louisiana.
Read MoreThe McNeese State University men’s rodeo team is the champion of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s (NIRA) Southern Region for the third year in a row. Seven members of the team, and one member of the women’s team, are headed to the 2024 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) June 9-15 in Casper, Wyoming.
The saddle bronc riders going to the CNFR are Isaac Richard, of Eunice, Drew Bordelon, of Ville Platte, and Caleb Miller, of Welsh. Richard is the Southern Region Saddle Bronc Champion. Kash Martin, Lufkin, Texas, will compete in bareback riding.
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Read MoreMaster Chef Emeril Lagasse has made a name for himself, not just as a restauranteur, but as a television personality. Although not a Louisiana native, the "kick it up a notch" star is well-known for mastering Cajun and Creole cuisine.
The Roku Channel features the culinary genius in another series starring the man himself, titled "Emeril Cooks!" Louisiana natives will appreciate the fifth installment of the fifth season of the show because he's spotlighting a New Iberia veterinarian.
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