Republican Louisiana state House Speaker Clay Schexnayder confirmed speculation he plans to run for lieutenant governor in 2023, announcing his plans at the Farm Bureau convention in New Orleans.
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The Louisiana Farm Bureau just wrapped up its first full in-person convention in a couple of years.
Tammi Arender was there and talked with a Congressional Senator about efforts to improve global ag trade.
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Allison Lynn Powell, 18, of St. Charles Parish was crowned the 2022 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen Saturday afternoon during the organization’s centennial celebration.
Madalyn Landry, of Assumption Parish, was named first runner-up in the contest. Second runner-up was Emma Stelly of Vermillion Parish. The contestants also voted Sadie Lear, of East St. James Parish, Miss Congeniality.
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A Vermilion Parish rice and crawfish farmer is this year’s Outstanding Young Farm Woman.
Laura Hebert, 30, received the award at the Louisiana Farm Bureau's 100th Annual Convention in New Orleans on June 23, 2022.
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Emmerson Lyons of St. Landry Parish topped seven competitors to win first place in the annual event where Louisiana’s young agricultural advocates compete to highlight their expertise of policies and issues related to agriculture.
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Louisiana Farm Bureau President Jim Harper was re-elected to serve for his third term at the 100th Annual Convention of the organization on Sunday, June 26.
The election took place during the organization’s voting delegates session, and saw the re-election of the members of the executive Committee as well. Harper, a grain, sugarcane, rice and crawfish farmer, said it was an honor to serve as president once again, especially during the centennial year.
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Inflation and increased food costs are driving up the price tag for the 2023 Farm Bill above $1 trillion, according to American Farm Bureau Economist Shelby Myers.
Myers was part of a panel of speakers at the Farm Bill conference held June 25 at the 100th Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation at the New Orleans Marriott.
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A St. Martin Parish dancer and West Carroll Parish vocalist won their respective talent divisions at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s Centennial Celebration June 24 at the Marriott Hotel in New Orleans.
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Philip and Chelsie Domingues of Vermillion Parish came full circle at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Centennial Convention here on Thursday.
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Retired Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson is a member of the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction, a recipient of the American Farm Bureau Founders Award and can now list himself among the very few to receive the Louisiana Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Awards.
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Philip and Chelsie Domingues' agriculture roots run deep in the rich Vermilion Parish soil as fourth-generation farmers who remain connected to their past while focusing on the future.
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Four of Louisiana’s finest young farmers and ranchers competed in the final round of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet June 23rd at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention at the New Orleans Marriott.
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The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation culminated the opening night of its 100th Annual Convention with Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau capturing the President’s Award for the third straight year.
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Louisiana's largest annual gathering of the state's agriculture community returned to New Orleans Thursday for a four-day centennial celebration after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
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More than 1,500 farmers, ranchers, and rural residents are at the New Orleans Marriott for the 100th Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
This marks the first time in three years that members have been able to meet in person, due to restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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