Gov. Jeff Landry has officially called the legislature back into Baton Rouge for the third special session of his administration. While the session was originally dubbed as a tax-only session, other topics included in the call included funding for instructional materials for students in vocational agriculture, agribusiness and agriscience courses.
Read MoreIn south Louisiana, Paul Johnson was amidst rice harvest of his ratoon crop, and yields were stronger than expected. “I am pleased with what we are seeing so far. They are not the yields we had last year, but I think last year was an anomaly. I don’t think we will ever see that again,” Johnson said. “The second crop yields are strong.”
Read MoreOn October 18, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) fire crews, several local fire departments, and the U.S. Forest Service from Kisatchie worked tirelessly to extinguish ten wildfires on Highway 10. Before being brought under control, the fires burned close to 15 acres of woodland, damaging timber and threatening several homes.
Read MoreThe FARM Act provides assistance to farmers when their revenue falls below the cost of production due to circumstances beyond their control. Congressman Kelly emphasizes that this bill will help keep farms in operation during this challenging time.
Read MoreSWLA farmers are invited to meet with state and federal leaders at a roundtable discussion in Jennings.
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and State Rep. Troy Romero will speak at the event and hear farmers' questions and concerns.
Read MoreThe Society of American Foresters recognized 22 of their members this past year after each had been nominated for “longstanding service to forestry” and “advancement of the forestry profession.” After more than 50 years of being a part of the forestry industry, work across multiple states and even a foray into Canda, LSU AgCenter School of Renewable Natural Resources professor Cornelis De Hoop was more than deserving of this recognition.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is urging federal lawmakers to create and enact a new long-term Farm Bill to help the state’s farmers and ranchers see opportunities for economic sustainability.
The Farm Bill officially expired on Sept. 30, meaning there is currently no federal safety net for farmers, said Richard Fontenot, president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
Read MoreIt’s hard to remember the last time our area received rain. Sept. 5 was officially the last time Southwest Louisiana saw significant rainfall. The worsening drought is a real worry for local farmers, especially crawfish farmers. But right now, it’s nothing like last year’s extreme drought.
State agriculture commissioner Dr. Mike Strain said we can’t afford a repeat of last year.
Read MoreBush-N-Vine Farm in York, South Carolina, is best known for its strawberries, apples, peppers and pumpkins.
The Hall family has had ups and downs with farming for over a century, but soaring migrant labor costs and inflation are straining their business operation to the max.
Read MoreThe term “Farm Bureau Family” extends far beyond Louisiana. Members of the Kansas Farm Bureau recently traveled to the Bayou State, where they experienced unique agriculture and warm southern hospitality.
Over the course of a week, they explored several farms across the state, including Vermilion Gator Farm in Abbeville.
Read MoreA farmer in Sunset, Louisiana has designed and constructed a solar-powered and self-driving chicken coop.
KLFY News 10 recently featured this amazing design on a newscast, and now the chicken coop from Guidry Organic Farms LLC has caught the attention of so many.
Read MoreThe Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American farmers rely on the route to deliver their crops to the world.
Months of limited rainfall — with few chances for more during the rest of the season — have left the vital waterway so shallow that barges are starting to run aground, even after shippers started running lighter loads to prevent boats from hitting the river bottom.
Read MoreUnmanned aircraft, also known as drones, have several uses in farming operations. One use that continues to increase is the application of pesticides and plant growth regulators. Drones can apply crop products precisely in areas where aircraft travel is difficult. There are regulations governing the use of drones in agriculture.
Read MoreOn October 22, numerous wildfires were reported along Highway 67 in Clinton, Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) fire crew personnel, along with local firefighters and several Mississippi fire departments, worked tirelessly to extinguish the fires.
Read MoreFor the first time in Vermilion Parish, high school students with special abilities had the opportunity to learn about the agriculture industry and its economic role in the community.
The event brought together 35 students and 20 teachers for an interactive tour that began in Abbeville at the Sagrea Alligator Farm. There, students learned about the alligator breeding process, including how hatchlings grow to adulthood and are processed for their skins.
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