The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will host its next saddle microchipping event on Friday, September 22, from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. It will be held at the Rustic Sky Horse Camp, located at 30 Squyres Lane in Melder, Louisiana.
Read MoreIn west-central Louisiana, where wildfires have ravaged thousands of acres of drought-stricken forests in recent weeks, more has been lost than just trees.
For many people, the towering pines that define the landscape of this rural region represent family inheritances, years of investment and hopes for the future. Growing trees takes a long time, but the cash they bring in when cut is worth the wait.
Read MoreUSDA has extended the deadline for farmers seeking loan documents to support their applications for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program payments from Wednesday, Sept. 6 to Friday, Sept. 29. See more detailed article on program.
Read MoreBrutally hot and dry weather has kept 95 percent of the state in drought conditions, according to the U-S Drought Monitor. State climatologist Barry Keim says the areas in “extreme and exceptional” drought conditions have gotten worse.
Read MoreIt takes a highly motivated individual to become a successful national FFA officer — an opportunity afforded to only six FFA members every year.
In May, State FFA staff initiated the national officer candidate application process. Each state can declare one candidate for the national FFA office annually — officer candidates must be active FFA members, hold the American FFA degree at the time of election, and retain active membership through their term of office.
Read MoreAside from the economic implications of culling millions of birds due to avian flu outbreaks, the risk of increasing human infections has been a rising concern.
Now, a study from researchers in China and England has discovered that a subtype of avian flu virus, endemic in poultry farms in China, is undergoing mutational changes, which could increase the risk of the disease being passed on to humans.
Read MoreAgriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said last week he will ask the legislature for money to buy more firefighting equipment, including a tanker airplane that can drop water on blazes from above. Such an asset would make Louisiana unique among its Southern neighbors and comparably sized states, which rely entirely on outside help for their airborne assistance.
Read MoreEntergy Solutions is encouraging farmers and agribusinesses to apply this year to receive a cash incentive for making energy-saving upgrades to their equipment and facilities. The program aims to alleviate the economic burden of this summer’s statewide record-breaking heat.
Read MoreA Louisiana Christmas tree farm won’t open this year because of how hot, dry weather has affected the crop.
Christmas Town Christmas Tree farm in Kentwood announced they’re skipping the 2023 season in a Tuesday, Sept. 6 Facebook post paired with photos of dry, brown evergreens.
Read MoreFollowing consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM), Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) and the National Weather Service (NWS), the statewide burn ban re-issued on August 25th removing all exceptions remains in effect.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan presented the testimony below on behalf of AFBF and its membership at the ongoing Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula hearing. This is the second time Cryan has testified before the hearing, and he is expected to testify several additional times.
Read MoreCPL lost a dear friend and an avid supporter of our organization on August 12, 2023. Jerry “Tiger” Robinson, CPL Region 2 Director, was 79 years old.
Read MoreIt's not just the Tiger Island Wildfire in southwest Louisiana that's now ruled as arson. Five arrests and three potential arsonists being sought from the state's nearly 600 fires.
The search is on for the person or people responsible for starting the Tiger Island Wildfire which has now become the largest in state history. The Louisiana Forestry Association is now offering a $2,000 reward to anyone who can help authorities in the arrest and conviction of the arsonist.
Read MoreSingle wife/mom season is approaching, otherwise known as harvest time, at least here in the Midwest. A decade of harvests with my husband has me preparing — both physically and mentally. I farm with my husband and his family and we’re childless, so I’m working the same number of hours as my husband. So while I can sympathize with “single wife/mom” season, it doesn’t feel much different than the rest of the year for us.
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