Fantastic weather is on tap for all of Louisiana through Friday. Then come the clouds, and then comes a lot of rain. Any sort of work that requires drier ground should be done by Sunday, as it looks like 2-4 inches of rain, with the possibility of more, will fall between Monday and Wednesday. It’s possible there could be some light rain on Sunday, but that doesn’t look nearly as significant as what the first half of the week will bring.
Read MoreIn this episode, LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes joins Avery and Karl to discuss what's been happening at the state capitol since a new crop of lawmakers were elected in the fall. Governor Landry and the legislature have been busy with multiple sessions and there is now a bill filed that calls for a constitutional convention. We also discuss the recent Young Farmers & Ranchers capitol day and the importance of those members learning how to participate and advocate on behalf of the issues that affect them back on their farms.
Read MoreA meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board (LSGRPB) has been scheduled.
The purpose for our meeting will be to review nominations to the United Soybean Board (USB). The LSGRPB nominates individuals to the US Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, for appointment to serve as a Board member on the USB.
Read MoreWhile I’m not opposed to the governor’s plan to hold a constitutional convention, I do question the timing. The 1973 constitutional convention took two years, and Louisiana is currently considering re-tooling our state’s most precious document in roughly two weeks. Is some voodoo magic gonna occur within that two-week period, or is Louisiana‘s next Constitution already drafted?
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, white, sandy beaches aren’t Florida’s only attraction. In the heart of Gainesville, Todd Thrift, Ph.D. is directing the Brahman Project and Louisiana farmers and ranchers are reaping the benefits.
A visit to the University of Florida was an integral part of the 2024 Louisiana Farm Bureau Livestock Advisory Committee Beef Tour.
Read MoreThe 2024 Master Farmer Program Phase One Training sessions have now been set.
Pre-registration is required, and a minimum of five participants per session is also required.
Lunch and refreshments will be served and the program is being sponsored by the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
Read MoreThe state's constitutional convention, expected to take place in the near future, offers a unique opportunity to reassess the financial aspects of the constitution.
The convention aims to enable more balanced budget cuts across all departments, rather than limiting reductions to healthcare and education budgets alone, while also shedding light on the tax exemption and exclusion programs outlined in the constitution.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is working with the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy in compiling the locations of grain bin rescue tubes across the state.
Grain bin rescue tubes are specialized pieces of equipment used by first responders to help safely remove someone trapped by flowing grain inside a grain bin or other grain storage facility.
Read MoreCorn is traditionally a staple crop in Louisiana. However, this year may be different.
Beauregard Parish grain farmer David Smith planted 500 acres of corn this year, but he seems to be the outlier in the widespread production decline. Unlike many farmers, Smith is fortunate enough to still have a market to sell all the corn he can grow to a local feed mill.
Read MoreSometimes forecasting the weather isn’t an exact science. I’m sure every single one of you knows this. Thankfully, there are ways to share information that isn’t as black and white as, yes it will freeze, or no there won’t be a freeze.
Subtle differences in topography, higher than forecast soil moisture, or even a few clouds drifting by a location can impact a temperature by a few degrees. Here’s a graphic showing our current chance for temperatures to fall below freezing on Tuesday morning.
Read MoreThe Inaugural Louisiana Ag Week began today, March 18, 2024, and runs through Friday March 22.
To kick off the week, the Louisiana Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom (AITC) committee announced winners of statewide creative youth contests.
Read MoreRain will return to the state in widespread fashion on Friday. Along with that, there is a chance for at least a few severe storms. Storms will start off Friday morning over northern Louisiana, and slowly progress to the south through the day. These storms should exit the southern part of Louisiana Friday night. While I think there will be some severe storms, I don’t see this as a major rain event. It looks like most areas will see 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Farm Bureau is working with Texas Farm Bureau and Oklahoma Farm Bureau and other organizations to provide aid to ranchers who lost cattle, fencing, forage and barns to the wildfires in their respective states.
According to published reports, the Smokehouse Creek wildfire burned more than 1.1 million acres in Texas and wildfires in Oklahoma burned an additional 300,000 acres.
Read MoreThree individuals who have made contributions to advancing agriculture in Louisiana are the newest inductees into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction. One inductee, former North Louisiana Congressman and Physician Dr. Ralph Abraham served the largest agricultural district in the nation.
Read MoreThe 2024 regular session of the Louisiana legislature begins on March 11th and extends 85 days until its adjournment on June 3rd. It will be Louisiana’s third legislative session of the year. The first session was a special session dedicated to congressional redistricting and closed-primary voting. The second session was also a special session but focused on law enforcement reform only. The third session just ahead is wide open when it comes to what bills lawmakers can file. The question here is; do you care?
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