Allison Powell named 2022 La. Farm Bureau Queen
Allison Powell’s roots in St. Charles Parish are deep, and now she will represent not only the parish but the entire state of Louisiana as the 2022 Louisiana Farm Bureau Queen.
“I have family members who were in the St. Charles Farm Bureau,” she said. “My grandfather AJ Melancon was the parish’s county agent between the 40s and the 70s and the farm bureau office in St. Charles Parish is located where his farm used to be. He gave up farming land for the office.”
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USA Rice Joins Louisiana Farm Bureau Centennial Celebration
Last week, the Louisiana Farm Bureau (LAFB) gathered for their annual convention in New Orleans, celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary, a milestone as notable as the program itself.
The LAFB Rice Advisory Board meeting was led by Chair Allen McLain, with a full agenda of speakers presenting on topics from every aspect of the Louisiana and U.S. rice industry.
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House Speaker Clay Schexnayder Tells Farm Bureau He's Running for Lieutenant Governor
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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How does a Louisiana Congressman plan to help improve global ag trade?
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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St. Charles Parish Aspiring Pediatrician Named 2022 La. Farm Bureau Queen
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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Vermilion Rice, Crawfish Farmer Named La. Farm Bureau Outstanding Farm Woman
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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St. Landry Parish Student Wins La. Farm Bureau Talk Meet
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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La. Farm Bureau President, Executive Committee Reelected By Voting Delegates
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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2023 Farm Bill Could Top $1 Trillion
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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Angelle, Johnson Claim La. Farm Bureau Talent Contest Titles
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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Vermilion Parish Sugarcane, Soybean and Cattle Farmers Win Top Young Farmer Award
Philip and Chelsie Domingues of Vermillion Parish came full circle at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Centennial Convention here on Thursday.
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Longest Serving Farm Bureau President Honored with Distinguished Service Award
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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Meet Louisiana's Top Young Farming Couple from the Farm Bureau's Centennial Celebration
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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Vermillion Parish Farm Wife Claims YF&R Discussion Meet Crown
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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La. Farm Bureau Honors Parishes, Volunteers at 100th Annual Convention
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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