The Society of American Foresters has named Sun Joseph Chang, a scientist at LSU AgCenter School of Renewable Natural Resources, as one of 32 fellows inducted in 2023.
The fellowship represents one of the highest honors for members of the society.
Read MoreFederal officials say that Louisiana has completed seven of eight requirements — more than any other state — toward awarding construction contracts that will deliver high-speed Internet.
Read MoreThe Sundown Fire Department has released a map of arson fires in the Camp Baker area in the past year and a half.
The map shows the location of 20 fires the fire department has responded to, all suspected to be arson.
Read MoreSome of the ‘top producers’ in my area have beautiful grain setups that are efficient, help with logistics and are expensive. Others have a fleet of trucks and haul their crop to local elevators or cooperatives. Neither is wrong, and both sides of these operations do a great job farming, managing people and logistics and growing good crops.
Read MoreConsumers likely don't think twice about where the shrimp or seafood bought at grocery store comes from, but Louisiana fisherman—and now federal lawmakers—are asking people to pay attention.
Read MoreThe 2023/24 U.S. cotton balance sheet shows slightly lower consumption but higher production and ending stocks this month. Production is 273,000 bales higher, at 13.1 million bales, as lower production in Texas is more than offset elsewhere. Domestic mill use is 100,000 bales lower, reflecting the pace of recent consumption, and exports are unchanged, leaving ending stocks 400,000 bales higher at 3.2 million bales or 22.5 percent of use.
Read MoreRain, something we haven’t seen much of for quite some time, is falling in south Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim said a storm system in the Gulf, off the Texas coast, is expected to track eastward along Louisiana’s coastline today, tomorrow, and part of Wednesday.
Read MoreThe excitement is building as the Louisiana FFA proudly presents a raffle opportunity that's capturing the hearts of agriculture and football enthusiasts alike. With just one month left until the draw date on December 15th, 2023, this unique fundraiser offers a chance to own a piece of Louisiana sports history – a one-of-a-kind New Orleans Saints XUV560E John Deere Gator, generously presented by Sunshine Quality Solutions.
Read MoreIn a surprise move for so late in the season, USDA raised its corn yield forecast by nearly 2 bu. per acre in the November Crop Production Report. With a larger crop currently being harvested across the U.S., it means estimated corn ending stocks is getting even bigger, but analysts say the increase wasn’t as big as it could have been since USDA also boosted demand.
Read MoreThe Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame inducted 12 members during a ceremony held Nov. 11 at the Grant Walker 4-H Educational Center.
Read MoreFarmers and ranchers in the United States rely on internet access to do their jobs effectively, especially as equipment manufacturers create innovative tools and technology to help farmers and ranchers reduce input costs and increase yields. It’s a double-edged sword: As many as 15 percent of farms and ranches have no access to the internet, while others lack regular or quality internet access, limiting their access to precision agriculture technologies.
Read MoreSenator Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., didn’t grow up on a farm, but the small town of Clare, Mich., where she was raised was surrounded by farms, including the dairy farm operated by her relatives.
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