The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the federal government does not have authority under the Clean Water Act over millions of acres of wetlands, which could make it easier to develop wetlands near rivers, lakes and streams.
At least some state regulators don’t see a big impact in Louisiana, though not every expert agrees.
Read MoreThursday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its long-awaited opinion in the case Sackett v. EPA, ruling in favor of the Sacketts – a significant victory for the agriculture and broader business industries. All nine Justices affirmed the decision through various concurring opinions.
Read MoreClick below for the market report from the latest Kinder Livestock Auction.
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Read MoreThe Southern University Ag Center will host a Community Health Fair on May 30, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Bastrop Municipal Center, 1901 Moeller Drive in Bastrop, La. 71220.
The health fair is open to the entire community and will provide screenings, physical activities, free food, music, and much more.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry wants to make livestock owners aware of an important date coming up. Starting on June 11, 2023, over-the-counter (OTC) livestock antibiotics will require veterinary oversight as a result of a new federal rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Read MoreNestled in Franklin Parish, the small community of Crowville, Louisiana, has one corner store, one restaurant and one dollar store — but no grocery store.
Before last summer, residents who wanted fresh fruits and vegetables had to travel to neighboring Winnsboro. Thanks to a group of passionate community leaders, the local Dollar General now features a produce section.
Read MoreHurricane season is once again upon us, and the LSU AgCenter has recommendations to mitigate potential damage and losses to yards, homes and pets as well as tips for keeping food and cleaning supplies on hand.
A fairly average hurricane season thanks to a strong La Niña, 2022 saw 14 named storms — including eight hurricanes, two of which were major.
Read MoreDelcambre shrimpers are upset over the unexpected closure of the ice house at Ocean’s Harvest Wholesale.
Shrimping is a huge part of life for many people in the area. The ice house is one of the only ones in the area that can help support local commercial shrimpers.
Read MoreIt’s nearly time to crown a new King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood, and this year’s competition will be held in Lake Charles for the first time.
The 16th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off is set for Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Golden Nugget.
Read MoreThe U.S. Forest Service hosted its Upward Ground: A Nature Equity Experience on the campus of Southern University on April 21, 2023. The event brought together professionals and students for the first in a series of events hosted by the USDA Forest Service to amplify the voices of youth working to address climate change issues.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Legislature is advancing a slate of bills that seek to ban certain “foreign adversaries” – including Chinese companies and people – from buying land in Louisiana, part of a national effort largely pushed by Republican-led states to prevent foreign actors from buying up important land.
Read MoreLSU students graduating in the dietetics concentration have once again achieved an exceptional feat, securing a 100% match rate to internships for the fourth consecutive year. A total of twenty-four LSU graduates will embark on internships at institutions across the nation.
Read MoreDelta Biofuel has announced a $100 million final investment decision for the construction and start up of a full-scale renewable fuel production facility in Iberia Parish that will convert sugarcane waste into feedstock for low-emissions energy generation.
The company is expected to create 126 new direct jobs with an average salary of $62,500. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 149 indirect jobs, for a total 275 new jobs in the Acadiana region.
Read MoreIron is an important element for several plant functions such as chlorophyll synthesis, photosynthesis, and respiration. If plants are deficient in iron, the symptoms begin as interveinal chlorosis in the younger leaves .If the deficiency is severe, the symptoms can be white or necrotic leaves
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