Where peak season would typically find crawfish enthusiasts and producers alike elbow deep in the sinus-melting satisfaction of a good boil, Louisiana’s shellfish farmers have instead encountered a serious situation. When traps set during the fall revealed either no crawfish at all or a measly one or two instead of a bounty, hopes for a high-quality season were put on hold.
Read MoreThe cattle industry is losing $1 billion each year with no end in sight. One researcher believes his team can help save it.
Shafiqul Chowdhury, a professor of molecular and researcher at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, has developed a new vaccine that could prevent the spread of bovine respiratory disease.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Heritage and Musical Festival has partnered with local farmers and businesses to teach the heritage of one of the oldest and most tasteful cuisines in Louisiana.
Read MoreOn March 19, 2023, inspectors with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested Mufid Thabatah of Hammond, Louisiana, for theft of 168 head of livestock.
The arrest was the result of a brand commission investigation that determined that on eight different occasions between September and November of 2023, 52-year-old Thabatah received livestock from a livestock market in Tangipahoa Parish but allegedly failed to pay for them in a timely manner.
Read MoreSen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined members of the Louisiana congressional delegation in urging Small Business Association (SBA) Administrator Isabel Guzman to make a disaster declaration so that Louisiana’s crawfish processors, wholesalers, boilers and other related enterprises can receive emergency assistance.
In 2023, Louisiana’s adverse weather hurt the crawfish harvest. The lawmakers gave their support to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s declaration request.
Read MoreNet-Zero agriculture would cut meat consumption in half, force Louisiana's 30,000 farm operations to switch to inefficient electric equipment, and require some eight million acres of farmland across our State to switch from nitrogen fertilizer to expensive and ineffective "organic" options.
That’s why Attorney General Liz Murrill is standing with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Mike Strain, along with other attorneys general across the country, in pushing back against the Net-Zero Banking Alliance that threatens our food security and the work of our farmers.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter in partnership with nonprofit 4-H is hosting “AgMagic,” an educational event at the Parker Coliseum. This interactive experience, designed to educate children about Louisiana agriculture and wildlife, expects to attract thousands over its weeklong run.
The event began March 18 and will last until March 24, with March 18-22 reserved for school groups visiting from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and March 23-24 being open to the public from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Read MoreThe Southern University Ag Center will host its 19th Annual Connecting Businesses to Contracts: From Local to Global Business Development and Procurement Conference on April 11, 2024. The conference, which is themed, “Back on the Bluff,” will be held at the Southern University Smith-Brown Student Union and the Valdry Center for Philanthropy on Southern University’s campus. It will provide an opportunity for small business communities to network with each other, larger companies, and government agencies aimed at growing their businesses.
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, white, sandy beaches aren’t Florida’s only attraction. In the heart of Gainesville, Todd Thrift, Ph.D. is directing the Brahman Project and Louisiana farmers and ranchers are reaping the benefits.
A visit to the University of Florida was an integral part of the 2024 Louisiana Farm Bureau Livestock Advisory Committee Beef Tour.
Read MoreThe River Road Historical Society welcomes you to the grand opening of our newest exhibit – The Louisiana Farm Barn. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00 am during the 2nd Annual Spring Garden and Pet Show at Destrehan Plantation (13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana).
Read MoreRiding a lightning bolt on a silver saddle, Roger Reaves forged the most astounding farm life of modern times as the preeminent drug smuggler of the 20th century. From row crop poverty to moonshine to marijuana to cocaine, he amassed a $60-million fortune as the highest paid narco-pilot in history, carrying cargo for Pablo Escobar and a host of global kingpins.
Read MoreU.S. rice farmers can give a hearty “cheers!” to Anheuser-Busch and the American Farmland Trust (AFT) for their new partnership that will be putting a “U.S. Farmed” certification and seal on several products from the nation’s top brewer and largest user of U.S.-grown rice.
Read MoreThe U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is introducing an expanded field-level team dedicated to providing regional support for U.S. cotton growers participating in the voluntary sustainability initiative. This includes aiding producers with finalizing Trust Protocol enrollment and data entry as well as applications for the Climate Smart Cotton Program by the April 30 midnight deadline.
Read MoreScientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service have developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be used to protect honey bees against deformed wing virus (DWV) and other viruses, according to a recent study published in Sustainable Agriculture.
Read MoreUSDA is struggling to manage sugar supplies amid soaring domestic and international prices and a drought that continues to devastate Mexican growers, slashing the amount they can export to U.S. food and candy manufacturers.
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