USDA Rallies Partners to Help with Outreach to Beginning, Veteran and Socially Disadvantaged Producers on the Conservation Reserve Program-Transition Incentives Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing almost $1.8 million in cooperative agreements with six partner organizations for outreach and technical assistance to promote awareness and understanding of the Conservation Reserve Program-Transition Incentives Program among agricultural communities. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers the program as an important tool to help beginning, veteran and socially disadvantaged farmers access land, as well as keep agricultural lands in production.
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Record Drop in Farm Income Expected in 2024
Farmers can expect the largest recorded year-to-year dollar drop in net farm income in 2024. Income is estimated to be nearly $40 billion lower this year compared to 2023, down more than 25%. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the latest USDA data in a Market Intel.
Net farm income is the profit farmers see after paying for operating expenses. Two major factors are impacting income forecasts – lower prices paid to farmers for crops and livestock, and increased costs for supplies.
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The 2nd Most Polluted River in the U.S. is Right Here in Louisiana
Most rivers aren't exactly the first place you think of when you're looking to take a dip in the great outdoors. And after reading this story, you may never jump into some of our rivers in Louisiana.
River pollution in America has been an issue for years, posing health risks for those communities relying on these rivers for drinking water.
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Dominique's Livestock Auctions: February 5-6, 2024
Click below for the market report from the latest Dominique’s Livestock auctions.
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Tiger Lake Livestock Auction: February 7, 2024
Click below for the market report from the latest Tiger Lake Livestock Auction.
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Red River Livestock Auction: February 7, 2024
Click below for the market report from the latest Red River Livestock Auction.
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Cow Country Reporter: February 2024
February is still the shortest month of the year, however, this year is Leap Year, so we gain a day.
Cattle receipts at our local sale barns are historically light this time of year, but with sharply higher prices in January this trend could continue especially for slaughter cows.
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Federal Judge Upholds Removal of Louisiana Black Bear Protections
A federal judge has dismissed a PEER-led lawsuit and upheld a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to remove the Louisiana black bear from endangered species status.
PEER and a coalition of groups including the Atchafalaya Basinkeeper, the Louisiana Crawfish Producers Association, and the Sierra Club had challenged the FWS’s decision on the grounds that the bear is still in danger of extinction from illegal hunting, vehicle strikes, and habitat loss.
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NRCS Seeks Public Comment on 8 Conservation Practices
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to eight national conservation practice standards. Comments are due March 4, 2024.
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State Peanut Organizations Seek National Peanut Board Nominees
The Georgia Peanut Commission, Texas Peanut Producers Board, South Carolina Peanut Board and the Louisiana Farm Bureau are seeking eligible peanut producers who are interested in serving on the National Peanut Board.
Nomination election meetings will be held to select two nominees each for member and alternate from each state to serve on the National Peanut Board. All eligible producers are encouraged to participate. Eligible producers are those who are engaged in the production and sale of peanuts and who own or share the ownership and risk of loss of the crop.
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Drought, Brutal Cold Impacting Crawfish Season
Local restaurants are starting to offer crawfish on their menus, but the prices are far steeper than customers are used to paying with prices often upwards of $6-7/pound, if not more.
The reason for the hike is because of the weather that we have endured in Louisiana throughout the past several months.
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Herb Day February 24 At LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens At Burden
The Herb Society of America Baton Rouge Unit will host Herb Day on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden.
At Herb Day, guests can find thousands of healthy herbs and All-America Selections vegetable plants as well as local vendors selling their handmade wares and food trucks selling delicious fare.
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Current Growing Practices, Challenges And Opportunities For Hemp In Louisiana
Since the passing of legislation in Louisiana in 2019, farmers have been able to grow hemp once again. With only three years of growing since the passing of this legislation, growers have faced challenges and look to the future for promising opportunities in the production of this specialty crop.
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USDA Partners With Louisiana To Award Over $4.6M To Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with Louisiana under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Through this agreement, USDA and Louisiana are working together to offer over $4.6 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Louisiana is accepting applications for this Infrastructure Grant funding through April 15, 2024.
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National Cotton Council Delegates Gathering To Set Industry Policy
Delegates to the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) upcoming annual meeting will review and approve resolutions to help U.S. cotton’s central organization guide the U.S. cotton industry in the coming year.
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