A friend called me today and asked me to explain constitutional amendment number one being voted on at Louisiana’s polls on November 5th. She also wanted to know if I thought it was OK for her to vote for the amendment. I couldn’t get back with her right away, so she sent me this text:
“I guess my big question is. Will I have to pay any more money 💰. Big girl is tapped out!”
Read MoreWhen I was young, broke and first started doing my grocery shopping, I fell in love with rice.
It was cheap. It tasted good. It went with almost anything — and I could cook it 100 different ways.
I still love rice, which is why I was excited to visit Crowley to see rice in its natural habitat.
Read MoreIn Louisiana, crawfish are a way of life—but shockingly, there are six U.S. states where live Louisiana crawfish are banned!
The penalties? You could face hefty fines or even jail time. Hard to believe, right?
You’d think the solution is simple: just eat them! But the reasons behind these bans might surprise you
Read MoreCotton muddled through the week, spending most of its time near its heretofore support level at 71 cents. It appears that the market will try again to break that support and visit the very high 60s before making a run back to the 74-cent level. Thus, the narrow four cent trading range between 70.50 and 74.50 continues to be the most respected trading range.
Read MoreLouisiana milk production during the July - September 2024 quarter was 19.0 million pounds, down 5 percent from the same period in 2023 and down 24 percent from the April - June quarter. The average number of milk cows on farms during the quarter was 7,000 head, unchanged from the same period last year but 500 head lower than the previous quarter.
Read MoreAccording to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in Louisiana, there were 7.0 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, October 20, 2024. Topsoil moisture supplies were 43 percent very short, 41 percent short, 16 percent adequate, and 0 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were 32 percent very short, 48 percent short, 20 percent adequate, and 0 percent surplus.
Read MoreThe fire danger is growing increasingly worse across the ArkLaTex.
Sabine Parish was added to the list Monday.
Read MoreWith beef prices continuing to soar, many Louisiana shoppers are asking if they’re paying more than they should.
Whether it’s stocking up for football tailgates, Sunday BBQs, or planning for holiday meals, families across the state are feeling the pinch at the checkout.
Read MoreDry conditions continue in many parts of Louisiana, as evidenced by the current U.S. Drought Monitor. There are eight parishes in the state where at least a portion is classified in a D2 severe drought. Better data allows state and national official to better assess conditions on the ground. That’s where you can help.
Read MoreThe 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.
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