The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol celebrated notable progress in 2023, with an increase in enrolled planted cotton acres – up 25% from the previous year. Since the program’s launch in 2020, grower enrollment has successively increased by 120%, further advancing the Trust Protocol’s commitment to meeting environmental goals while sourcing sustainable, American grown cotton.
Read MoreFrom 2014 to 2019, we considered, facetiously, renaming our cost of production program from Profit Manager to Least Loss Manager. There were some ugly years in there, many of which would have been substantial losses without insurance or government payments.
Read MoreMarshal Sewell, a strawberry grower in Plant City, Florida, is spotlighted in new Ad Council public service announcements encouraging farmers and rural residents to get mental health help.
Read MoreWe’ve already learned that the 2024 crawfish season is going to be one of the worst ever in terms of supply and prices due to the severe drought. And now LSU Agent Crawfish Specialist Mark Shirley warns the outlook for next year isn’t promising either.
Read MoreAfter retiring from the National Football League, Duriel Harris felt drawn to the country lifestyle. Originally from Texas, the former Miami Dolphins wide receiver had always dreamed of having his own ranch, and what started as a few cows in a pasture turned into a full-blown cattle operation in the span of just six years.
Read MoreSenate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, D- Mich., sent a memo to committee colleagues Wednesday spelling out five key principles she says will modernize the farm bill safety net. Those principles include targeting programs to active farmers, giving farmers more choice and flexibility, providing assistance in a timely manner, expanding the reach of programs to help more farmers and addressing the risks that emerging farmers face.
Read MoreIt’s past daybreak on a muggy July morning when Konda Mason reaches the farm, a 5-acre plot in rural Louisiana. Mindful of the heat to come, several workers are already weeding, and Ms. Mason – her daily meditation and yoga done – is ready for a busy day.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will host its next saddle microchipping event on Thursday, February 1, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. This event will be held at the LSU AgCenter’s DeSoto Parish Extension Office, located at 10117 Highway 171 in Grand Cane, Louisiana.
Read MoreRay Young, whom many call The Father of Agriculture Crop Consulting , died early Sunday morning.
Young, who lived in Wisner, was the recipient of many awards and honors during his lifetime, including induction into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction in 2017.
Read MoreAwards recognizing excellence in implementation of outstanding member programs and membership achievement in 2023 were presented at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 105th Convention.
Read MoreL4S Farms co-owner Nicole Johnson said dry conditions and cold weather has made a huge impact on the growth of crops.
Read MoreCrawfish lovers may be paying high prices this season, if they can even find the delicacy at all.
Scarcity is being blamed on drought and other weather impacts, causing many seafood suppliers and restaurants to announce delays.
Read MoreAfter multiple years of record land values, Farmers National Company (FNC) is expecting the market to stabilize in the year ahead.
In their January 2024 land values report, the company shared the sharp increase in farmland values has slowed, and values are holding strong.
Read MoreIndia Stands Firm: No negotiations on agriculture until WTO members reach permanent solution on food grain stockholding
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter will begin a free, yearlong training program for beginning farmers in Louisiana in February.
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