U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is awarding $74 million in grants to improve health care facilities in rural towns across the Nation. These grants will help 143 rural health care organizations expand critical services for 3 million people in 37 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission reimplemented its saddle identification program earlier this year. The first event was such a success they have planned another for Thursday, August 25, from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. It will be held at Core Feed, located at 83103 Hwy 25 in Folsom, LA.
Read MoreAfter two and a half years of not being able to travel internationally, faculty, staff and students with the LSU AgCenter and Mendel University in the Czech Republic finally were able to reunite for in-person activities in Baton Rouge this summer.
Read MoreFour-wheelers are a leading cause of injuries in young people. In an effort to reduce accidents, the LSU AgCenter offered a training session for eight people to become certified riding instructors. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has the story from Baton Rouge.
Read MoreClick below for the market report from the latest Red River Livestock Auction.
Read MoreClick below for the market report from the latest Kinder Livestock Auction.
Read MoreThis summer, students in the College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences participated in the LSU Ag Center sponsored Agricultural Sciences Professional Internships in Research and Extension (ASPIRE) program. This 10-week paid internship allowed undergraduates to develop their skills and knowledge in agricultural research and outreach and to help expand the diversity of talent pool in the agricultural workforce.
Read MoreAs Louisiana cotton producers move into cotton harvest season, Louisianians will see an influx of used and custom cotton harvest equipment moving into and through the state. With this introduction of equipment into the environment, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) must implement restrictions to protect our cotton producers by preventing the introduction of boll weevils.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $15 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program. Through CIG, grantees work to address our nation's water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while supporting agricultural production.
Read MoreAnthony Claude “Buddy” Leach Jr., former Louisiana congressman, longtime state lawmaker, and champion of Louisiana agriculture and conservation, passed away on Saturday in Baton Rouge at the age of 88.
Read MoreGrapes are one of the oldest and most extensively cultivated food crops in the world.
The earliest archaeological evidence of the domesticated grape comes from an area between the Black Sea and Iran.
Read MoreThanks to Buck Leonards and the staff at Louisiana Farm & Ranch for providing the digital edition of the August 2022 issue.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter is releasing its 2022 Dean Lee Research and Extension Center virtual field day Aug. 10.
Read MoreShrimpers in Louisiana have been struggling to make ends meet the last few months. Some say after calculating the cost of fuel to harvest shrimp and what they’re getting per pound, it’s simply not worth it.
Read MoreUSDA has processed more than 255,000 applications for the new Emergency Relief Program, providing to date more than $6.1 billion in payments to commodity and specialty crop producers to help offset eligible losses from 2020 and 2021 natural disasters.
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