The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will begin issuing more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers, and landowners—providing much needed support through key conservation and safety-net programs. Producers should soon receive payments from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their participation in these programs aimed to conserve natural resources and keep family farms economically viable.
Read MoreThe LSU College of Agriculture Student Association hosted a pumpkin painting event Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. to connect students and spread the fall spirit as midterms wound down.
ASA’s mission is to represent LSU Agriculture students, guiding them through personal growth, good fellowship and networking to create a better career path for the students. The organization acts as the voice for the College of Agriculture students at LSU.
Read MoreMore cool and dry weather is in the forecast as a cold front moves through the state Louisiana. And it should be less windy on this Friday. National Weather Service (NWS) forecaster Hannah Linsey says the state is in the midst of an unseasonal dry spell. “We don't have any rain in the forecast, so we are definitely going to start to get into that time where we worry about drought for sure.” Linsey says much of Louisiana should stay dry through next week at least. But drought conditions aren’t as bad as last year at this point in the season.
Read MorePeter Williams ran for Congress in 2016 and was called “the irrelevant candidate” by a news outlet. Eight years later, he says his experience, work ethic, and ability to lead can earn him a seat in the 6th Congressional District.
He moved into the world of agriculture. He became a tree farmer and learned the importance of agriculture’s role in Louisiana’s economy.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reminding Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunters and outdoorsmen of a burn ban in many parishes due to extremely dry conditions.
The bans include the burning of trash and vegetation, as well as any other open burning. For this reason, LDWF is restricting open fires, including campfires, on WMAs in these parishes until conditions improve and the burn bans are lifted.
Read MoreThe Federal Farm Bill provided a ‘safety net’ for farmers across the nation. In its absence and in the aftermath of a drought, Louisiana’s farmers may be facing an uphill battle.
The Federal Farm Bill has traditionally passed every five years and allows farmers to receive federal money in the form of loans, loss coverage, grants and incentives, among other programs. It also funds nutrition assistance programs like SNAP.
Read MoreOn Saturday, the Cabrini Farmers Market celebrated five years of serving the Central Louisiana community.
Since its inception, the market has been an important place for locals to find food and support farmers. It not only helps grow local businesses but also brings the community together, making a real difference both economically and socially.
Read MoreA lack of rain over many parishes as well as low humidity and higher winds have been some of the reasons for a continuing burn ban in those areas. With dry conditions expected to continue, firefighters are preparing for the number of fires potentially increasing.
Read MoreThe co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Research Center at Texas A&M University expects Congress to combine natural disaster relief with farm bill commodity program price supports this year.
Bart Fisher tells Brownfield its important lawmakers help farmers, because even if Congress passes a new farm bill in the lame duck session, it kicks in with the 2025 crop year and any farm bill assistance wouldn’t come until October 2026.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station hosted the second annual Louisiana Homesteader’s Conference Oct. 11 and 12. The convention invited locals interested in homesteading to check out local vendors as well as hear from experts on topics surrounding farming and self-sufficiency.
Read MoreIt is no secret that roads in Louisiana are in need of repair.
That’s why the State Department of Transportation and Development has hosted public hearings for citizens to provide input on their plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
Read MoreL. Leo Judice Elementary School in Scott is immersing students in the natural world with outdoor learning spaces, gardens, and even some animal care-taking.
Read MoreThe Southern University chapter of the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS), a student organization, is currently taking pre-sale orders for its Annual Sweet Potato Sale.
Read MoreLocal farmers gathered in Winnsboro to celebrate the first-ever Cover Crop Field Day.
Read MoreTime is running out for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). New analysis in a Market Intel by American Farm Bureau Federation economists shows more than 230,000 farms are required to file, but government data indicates less than 11% of all eligible businesses nationwide have done so.
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