LSU AgCenter animal scientists studying adipose tissue in cattle say their findings could have human health implications.
AgCenter animal scientist Xing Fu currently manages two research programs. The first one is a biomedical research program using mice as a model to conduct health-related research, and the second is an agricultural research program primarily focusing on the improvement of beef cattle meat quality.
Read MoreSix candidates for governor at a Louisiana Farm Bureau forum Friday promised to keep tax subsidies that benefit the agricultural industry, but two of the hopefuls diverged from the other four on another key tax issue: whether to renew the .45-cent sales tax that is scheduled to expire in two years.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the House Agriculture Committee formation of a bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group to address pressing issues facing farmers.
Read MoreThe two-week, hands-on agricultural experiential learning summer camp was open to students ages 9-11 and focused on various concepts and careers in agriculture and family and consumer sciences. Agricultural specialists, researchers, and academicians also introduced campers to the areas of animal science, entomology, food science, nutrition, plant and soil sciences, and public health among other topics.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter LaHouse Research and Education Center will host its first Saturday open house since 2019 on Saturday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Read MoreEarlier today, a bipartisan legislative effort to restore America’s role in international food aid was announced at a press conference on Capitol Hill. Representative co-leaders Tracy Mann (R-KS), John Garamendi (D-CA), Rick Crawford (R-AR), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the American Farmers Feed The World Act of 2023.
Read MoreMonthly report of the current production practices of various beef, pork, poultry and dairy products.
Read MoreThe State of Louisiana’s Forestry Enforcement Division is offering a $2,000 reward for information after numerous fires have been started along Camp Baker Rd. near Leesville over the last two years.
Read MoreThere will be a Louisiana Master Farmer Program Phase I Training and optional Agricultural Burn Management Training on June 28th in Winnsboro.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation culminated the opening night of its 101st Annual Convention with Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau capturing the President’s Award for the fourth straight year.
The President’s Award recognizes the parish Farm Bureau that excels in membership, advocacy and communications over the past year. LFBF President Jim Harper presented the award to Vermilion Parish Farm Bureau President Bryan Simon Thursday night at the New Orleans Marriott.
Read MoreDrivers crossing the Interstate 10 bridge from Kenner to LaPlace will get an up-close view of how the state is rebuilding the coast later this summer. Sediment will be dredged from Lake Pontchartrain and pumped by pipelines to fill about 3 square miles of open water to restore a large chunk of the LaBranche Wetlands.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning the public of potential fish kills due to scorching hot temperatures, extended cloudy weather, and storms. Inland Fisheries Technical Advisor Robby Maxwell says when something changes the water balance it can be bad for fish.
Read MoreAgricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office before the applicable deadline, which for many places and crops is July 17. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also reminds producers with login access to farmers.gov of several features that can help expedite acreage reporting, such as the ability to view, print and label maps.
Read MoreThe Rice Production Program (RPP) application deadline is Monday, July 10, 2023.
The program was advocated for by USA Rice and is designed to offer assistance to rice farmers who experienced stagnant rice prices and record-high input costs during the 2022 crop year.
Read MoreThe 101st Louisiana Farm Bureau Annual Convention is now underway at the New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street. More than 1,500 farmers, ranchers and their families are expected to attend the event.
The main purpose of the annual convention is to develop policy for the coming year.
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