Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a disaster declaration Wednesday for the state's crawfish industry after last year's severe drought devastated this year's harvest, which should be at its peak during Lent and Easter.
""It's the worst season in my history, and I've been farming crawfish for 30 years," Acadiana farmer Richard Fontenot said in interview with USA Today Network. "We're 80% behind where we usually are."
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) concerns and affirmed that regulations intended for Wall Street should not extend to America’s family farms. The SEC voted today on its final climate disclosure rule and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement, which would have required public companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain.
Read MoreEye injuries on the farm or ranch can translate into pain and related eye diseases along with loss of time, money, and possibly one’s eyesight. That is why, during Agricultural Safety Awareness Week (March 4-8), Louisiana Farm Bureau reminds everyone to consider eye safety recommendations with fresh eyes.
Read MoreAfter a less than stellar start to this crawfish season, some good news is starting to come in. Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain says supplies are apparently starting to increase while the price is starting to come down. At the wholesale level last week, prices were ranging to $6 to $16 a pound for boiled crawfish. Strain reports as of Monday, wholesale prices—overall—had fallen a full 20% or about a dollar a pound.
Read MoreThe court ruling revoking registration for three dicamba products designed to spray over dicamba-tolerant soybeans was the “shot heard around the world” in farmer circles. Roughly a week later, many let out a sigh of relief when U.S. EPA indicated that existing stocks of Engenia, XtendiMax and Tavium could be used if certain deadlines were met.
Read MoreThe old crop May and July futures contracts will continue to have bullish activity at least through early June. The market will come under pressure if speculators instigate short covering selloffs, but the low 90s should prevent any activity below 90-91 cents – at least through the expiration of the May contract and into early June for the July contract. The only other bearish activity facing old crop will continue to be weak fundamental demand.
Read MoreThe nation’s sugar farmers are in Washington, D.C. this week as part of the American Sugar Alliance annual fly-in. Patrick Frischhertz, a member of the American Sugar Cane League National Legislative Committee and a Louisiana farmer, says the event helps Congress know what’s important to the sugar industry.
Read MoreCongressman Troy Carter joins the show for Tuesday’s edition of DC Current to discuss Louisiana Crawfish Farmer protection and youth essays sent to the congressman, detailing their experience with civil rights and whether they believe there is progress yet to be had.
Read MoreSelf-sustaining from an economic standpoint, leadership at the United Soybean Board works on behalf of U.S. farmers to help them prosper in an ever-competitive global marketplace.
Read MoreAs we continue to follow the journey of Deux Face, a unique two-faced calf born at Breaux Farms in Kaplan, Louisiana, recent updates are showing gradual progress in her development. Born with a rare condition, Deux Face has gotten significant attention online, with many (including myself) following her story closely.
Read MoreIf you see a Midsouth farmer wandering along the road this season, odds are his car didn’t strand him and he’s probably not headed home from the bar now that Mardi Gras has ended. More likely, he’s searching for stinkbugs – and if so, he definitely has probable cause.
Read MoreBunge (NYSE:BG) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX) today announced approval of a final investment decision for their joint venture Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables LLC to build a new oilseed processing plant adjacent to its existing processing facility located on the Gulf Coast in Destrehan, LA. The announcement was celebrated with a groundbreaking event at the site.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation and Louisiana Farm Bureau today presented Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for the United Soybean Board to succeed 16 members who represent Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Virginia, and one alternate member in Georgia, all with terms that expire December 2024. Individuals appointed to the board will serve three-year terms beginning in late 2024 and ending in 2027. The deadline for nominations is May 3, 2024.
Read MoreThe Houston River Fire Department is reminding the public of the burn ban that is still in effect for Calcasieu and Beauregard parishes.
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