U.S. Congressman Garret Graves announced the following key Louisiana projects received funding that will address our dredging, levee, flood protection and infrastructure priorities. The work plan is the regular release of how the Army Corps will be funding its projects after the passage of the annual congressional spending bill.
Read MoreLouisiana ranchers, sugar cane and soybean farmers cornered congresspersons and regulators last week as the Farm Bill began its legislative journey that will end on the president’s desk, they hope, sometime this year.
A group of Louisiana rice farmers are expected to be on Capitol Hill this week doing pretty much the same.
Read MoreOne lucky crawfish won't be showing up hot, red and juicy on restaurant platters or newspaper-draped tables at homes this spring.
Continuing a tradition that began in 2017, Louisiana Lieutenant Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board on Tuesday pardoned crawfish Firmin in a ceremony at the Crawfish Capital of the World, Breaux Bridge.
Read MoreThe U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reminds growers to enroll and complete data entry for their 2022 crop as the March 31, 2023, deadline quickly approaches.
Launched in 2020, the Trust Protocol was designed to set a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton. Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible to participate in the Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will provide technical and financial assistance to 1,650 U.S. cotton farmers with acres available for Climate Smart practice changes.
Read MoreBreakthroughs in the preservation techniques of aquatic species genomes could aid conservation efforts and are needed to safeguard billions of dollars of investments in biomedical research, industrial production and fisheries.
It is estimated that 200 million people worldwide rely on freshwater fishes as their primary source of protein, and 60 million people rely on them for their livelihoods.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 10th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
Read MoreThis report contains the results from the 2022 crop year marketings and monthly prices for Louisiana.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today previewed plans to provide up to $250 million in assistance to rice farmers and what steps they can take to be prepared to sign up when the program is released later this spring. USDA is sharing information early so producers can prepare for program signup, which will include a pre-filled application in an effort to simplify and streamline the application process.
Read MoreJames Hendrix, conservation agronomist for the LSU AgCenter Northeast Region, has been named the Conservation Systems Soybean and Corn Researcher of the Year for 2023.
Hendrix received the award during the 2023 National Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice Conference held recently in Baton Rouge.
Read MoreIn the midst of Mardi Gras season and a day after Super Bowl LVI — a time of year when healthful choices are often in short supply — LSU AgCenter Northeast Region nutrition agents and educators convened their own kickoff event to celebrate a grant from Well-Ahead Louisiana as part of National Heart Month.
Read MoreGrant Parish Farm Bureau, Rapides Parish Farm Bureau, Louisiana and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federations and Consolidated Grain & Barge are hosting a workshop and demonstration on Grain Bin Safety & Rescue for Central Louisiana farmers, firefighters and first responders on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Brister Auctions facility (15307 Hwy. 8, Colfax).
Read MoreWhile recent temperatures have felt like a jump start for the spring season, the first official day isn’t until March 20.
But every year there are signs that spring is on its way. One of the earliest comes on Feb. 27 when National Strawberry Day is observed.
Read MoreAlthough most of us have been enjoying 'dem bugs for a few weeks now, crawfish season officially gets underway this week. Generally, the beginning of Lent signifies the kickoff of crawfish season here in the boot.
Software-based technology by Trimble will allow producers the ability to increase efficiency by optimizing and automating the trajectory, speed, and overall path design of equipment.
Trimble’s easy-to-integrate, automated solutions work with Trimble systems and also with the equipment manufacturer’s existing system. The technology — which was on display at the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville — will also be available within Trimble Connected Farm and Trimble Construction Cloud, offering a seamless, end-to-end experience to Trimble end users.
Read MoreWe need two farmers with opinions. Do you like to talk farming, agronomics, rural life? Here's your chance to do it on a national platform.
For the past 18 years, DTN has followed farmers from two different regions of the country throughout the growing season. Now we're looking for farmer volunteers for the 2023 View From the Cab feature.
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