The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) developed a rectangular wrap standard about the time the round module wrap was gaining fast acceptance. In 2019, led by Dr. John Wanjura with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, a subcommittee was formed to begin the round module wrap standard development.
Read MoreThe U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial milk market due to qualifying weather events and the consequences of those weather events that inhibited delivery or storage of milk (e.g., power outages, impassable roads, infrastructure losses, etc.) during calendar years 2020, 2021 and 2022. Administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), signup for MLP begins Sept. 11 and runs through Oct. 16, 2023.
Read MoreLouisiana's statewide burn ban has been extended for at least one more week as wildfires continue to burn and drought conditions worsen, Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain confirmed.
"We're still fighting fires," Strain said in an interview with USA Today Network. "The fire risk is so high right now it's sound judgement to extend the burn ban."
Read MoreAccording to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in Louisiana, there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, September 10, 2023. Topsoil moisture supplies were 45 percent very short, 36 percent short, 19 percent adequate, and 0 percent surplus.
Read MoreLouisiana corn for grain production is forecast at 119 million bushels, up 25 percent from the August 1 forecast and up 61 percent from 2022. Based on conditions as of September 1, yield is expected to average 175 bushels per acre, up 6 bushels from last month and up 5 bushels from last year. Planted acreage is revised to 700,000 acres, up 120,000 acres from June 2023. Harvested acreage for grain is revised from 565,000 to 680,000 acres.
Read MoreDomingues Farms has come a long, long way from the days of “Brodie and Mitchell.”
Reista Domingues used to hitch up mules so they could do the heavy lifting, er, heavy pulling, soon after his sugar cane farm was established in 1919.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Rural Economic Development Summit began on September 11 at the Paragon Casino Resort hosted by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe. The summit connects people to partners and resources and works to educate local businesses, professionals and students on ways to boost the rural communities surrounding them.
Working together and creating unity is the focal point.
Read MoreU.S. sugar output in the new season starting in October will be less than previously projected due to a widespread drought in Louisiana, the No. 1 producing state, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Tuesday.
The USDA slashed its projection for Louisiana in 2023/24 by 18% to only 1.68 million short tons (ST).
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Labor proposed a new rule that would strengthen protections for farm workers in the H-2A program and help prevent abuses that undermine wages and standards for all agricultural workers.
The proposed rule would add new protections for worker self-advocacy, better protect workers against retaliation, make foreign labor recruitment more transparent and enhance the department’s enforcement. This proposal builds on a final rule the department published in October 2022 that modernized key aspects of the H-2A program.
Read MoreAfter decades of racist discrimination in farm loans, farmers have a couple of months to request some level of restitution. Applications for the federal Discrimination Financial Assistance Program are due Oct. 31.
The program is not restricted to Black farmers and ranchers: It’s open to people who were discriminated against due to a variety of characteristics.
Read MoreWashington Parish Fire District 6 fought a fire on Lon Miley Road Monday afternoon. According to the district's Facebook page, units could see a large column of smoke coming from the area, and had dispatch page out mutual aid from other departments and Louisiana Forestry Department.
Read MoreCorn mazes are pretty much the original Escape Rooms in a way.
Halloween corn mazes provide a fun and exciting way for people of all ages to celebrate the Halloween season.
Whether you're looking for a family-friendly outing or a heart-pounding scare, there's likely a corn maze experience to suit your preferences.
Read MoreThe Southern University Ag Center and College of Ag have partnered with SU Athletics to host an Ag Game on Sept. 16 against Alabama A&M University in A.W. Mumford Stadium. The campus has planned a week of events for the community and agriculture students leading up to the game.
Read MoreDo you know what other countries, that import food to the United States, do to their seafood? It's GROSS! That's why this Louisiana Congressman is pushing to protect/support the Louisiana seafood industry.
Read MoreIt's that time of year again. Cheramie Farms invites you to join them on September 30th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 14644 Highway 1, Cut Off, for their craft show and petting zoo.
One highlight of the day is the craft show, featuring over 60 vendors offering an array of handmade treasures.
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