It’s been a busy week for the rice industry in Louisiana and Texas, with field days and meetings wrapping up just in time for growers to get back in the field. In Louisiana, that means harvesting fields of the varieties Avant, DG263L and PVL03.
Read MoreRivers are Life is proud to announce Louisiana State University has joined the initiative as a contributing academic expert. LSU will bring its deep experience in river conservation and environmental education to Rivers are Life, consulting with River Heroes to further their work to protect river ecosystems worldwide.
Read MoreCargill and John Deere announced a collaboration to streamline the digital and in-field experience for farmers using John Deere technology and electing to participate in the Cargill RegenConnect program
Read MoreWhen you bite into a juicy steak, tough isn’t what you’re looking for. There’s a lot of science behind the spectrum from tough to tender.
An enzyme called calpain, specifically calpain-1, is known as the “meat tenderization enzyme.” Calpain-1 cuts other proteins in the meat, making these protein fragments more water-soluble. Having more fragmented protein molecules in meat makes it more tender.
Read MoreUSDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said tackling climate change can boost farm revenue through the adoption of climate-smart practices. During a recent event, he highlighted the potential of sustainable aviation fuel which could consequently double the biofuel industry size. Vilsack expressed confidence in the agriculture industry reaching net-zero emissions before many other major industries.
Read MoreSyngenta announced today that its residual corn herbicide Storen has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will be available for use in 2024, subject to state approvals. Storen combines four residual active ingredients — bicyclopyrone, mesotrione, S-metolachlor and pyroxasulfone — for consistently clean rows.
Read MoreA first of a kind fuel facility broke ground in the "Sugar City."
Converting sugar cane bagasse into fuel pellets. This will be the first facility in North America to use bagasse, a byproduct of sugarcane production. The pellets can be used as an alternative to coal and other fuel sources.
Read MoreA fresh tomato on a lunchtime sandwich. A cool slice of watermelon on the patio. Fresh peppers tossed into a pot to season an evening meal.
Thanks to Louisiana’s soil conditions and adequate rainfall, it’s easy to find these types of specialty crops at local farmers markets, roadside stands and some stores. This year, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is celebrating these crops and those who grow them, which creates an ecosystem that has economic benefits for people across the state.
Read MoreA major goal of the Louisiana Farm to School Act is to promote the use of locally grown and raised foods in school nutrition programs. One avenue to achieve this is for school food service personnel to source ingredients for school cafeteria meals within the state. In doing this, school districts directly support their local economies and community members who grow these products.
Read MoreCertain times of the year can pose significant problems for farmers, especially in summer months with high temperatures and little rain.
Read MoreThe LSU baseball and women’s basketball teams aren’t the only champs in the state. Members of the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team are once again reigning national champions after defeating competitors from across the United States.
Read MoreThe United States Department of Agriculture has opened a financial assistance application process for eligible farmers who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021.
News 10 spoke with a local sugar cane farmer who said he is excited this program is available to not only him but so many others who may have been treated unfairly.
Read MoreSeafood distributors and restaurants for years have imported thousands of pounds of live Louisiana crawfish into Colorado for spring celebrations and boils.
But unbeknownst to many of those cooking up the Southern staple, importation and possession of live red swamp crayfish has been illegal for decades in the state because the species is invasive.
Read MoreShreveport Farmers’ Market is encouraging supporters to cast their vote in the 15th annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration, presented by American Farmland Trust and Farmers Market Coalition. Between June 19 - September 18, 2023, visit markets.farmland.org, find your favorite market, and vote to put it in the running for national recognition and cash prizes.
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