Louisiana Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide
This guide includes helpful information on herbicides and weed control with detailed suggestions for aquatics, commercial nursery stock, field crops, forestry, fruit crops, home gardens, lawns and many other Louisiana crops. It includes information on different types of herbicide registrations, as well as information on herbicide labels and restricted uses. Also included are sprayer calibration techniques, suggestions for reducing herbicide drift and a guide to proper spray tip selection.
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Deltapine Releases Four New Cotton Varities
Four new products have been added to the Deltapine cotton seed lineup for 2025.
The announcement was made at the the Deltapine New Product Evaluator Summit in Nashville, Tenn., on December 13 and 14, where producers from across the Cotton Belt met to hear the news.
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2025 Louisiana 4-H Scholarship Application Now Open!
The 2025 Louisiana 4-H Scholarship Application is now available! We have 40 scholarships (and growing!), ranging from $250 to $3500.
All completed applications must be submitted to the Louisiana 4-H Foundation by Friday, February 28, 2025, by close of business.
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Last Minute Court Ruling Puts Farmers at Legal Risk
A last-minute court of appeals ruling could put tens of thousands of farmers in legal crosshairs for failing to register their businesses with the federal government. Farmers who operate corporations and limited liability companies are once again required to file Beneficial Ownership Information with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) or face stiff fines or jail time.
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One Bear Harvested in Franklin Parish During Season
One black bear was harvested in Franklin Parish during Louisiana’s first bear season in decades, according to John Hanks, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) large carnivore program manager.
The season was confined to Bear Management Area 4, which includes Franklin, Tensas, Madison, East Carroll and West Carroll parishes and portions of Richland and Catahoula parishes. The portion of Franklin Parish is east of La. Hwy 425.
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From Louisiana Farm to Ag Retail Leadership: Dean Williams’ Journey to FBN
Dean Williams grew up on a farm in Louisiana and found his way to agriculture through retail. He’s spent more than 20 years selling crop protection, procuring supplies and managing ag retail warehouses and distribution businesses.
His resume includes strategic leadership stints at Nutrien/UAP, Simplot Grower Solutions, Pinnacle Agriculture and Terral Seed. He has a track record of growing businesses, optimizing profitability and navigating market challenges.
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Trade Panel Affirms Safety of American-Grown Corn
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) panel ruling that Mexico’s ban on American-grown biotech corn is a violation of the trade agreement.
“Farm Bureau applauds the USMCA panel decision regarding Mexico’s actions to ban biotech corn for human consumption and animal feed. The panel affirmed what AFBF and America’s farmers have emphasized all along – biotech corn is safe and decisions must be based on science, not politics.”
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State Senator Says Trade Mission to Cuba Will Help Grow Business for Louisiana Farmers
Cuba is having issues with food shortages, and Southwest Louisiana farmers need to sell their rice. That’s why several Louisiana lawmakers visited Cuba with the state’s agricultural commissioner on a trade mission to cultivate more business for our state’s rice farmers.
The group visited a center in Cuba that receives rice from Louisiana in bulk and packages it for distribution to the Cuban people.
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Congress Passes CR with Supplemental Aid for Louisiana Farmers
As you may have heard, Congress was finally successful late into Friday night in passing a Continuing Resolution that included many priorities we worked very hard to achieve. The House passed the measure 366-34-1 with all Louisiana members voting in favor. The Senate passed the resolution 85-11, Cassidy supporting and Kennedy opposing.
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Several Laws Affecting Seafood Regulation, Unemployment, Other Key Issues Take Effect When 2025 Starts
Several new laws affecting a wide array of issues in Louisiana—including unemployment, THC regulations, and tax law—will take effect on Jan. 1.
More than two dozen bills passed by state lawmakers in regular and special sessions will become effective on New Year's Day.
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Farm Bureau Applauds Congress for Full Passage of Continuing Resolution
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the full passage of the continuing resolution that includes economic and disaster aid for farmers and a farm bill extension.
“Farm Bureau thanks the House and the Senate for finding common ground and passing legislation that will keep the government open and help farmers who are struggling with natural disasters, high supply costs and out-of-reach interest rates. For many farmers, the disaster relief provided through the CR will be the difference between planting for another year or going out of business.
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USDA Announces Final $300 Million In Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final approximately $300 million in assistance to distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. Over the past two years, USDA acted swiftly to assist distressed borrowers in retaining their land and continuing their agricultural operations.
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LSU AgCenter Veterinarian Urges Caution Amid Rise In Bird Flu Cases
Louisiana has recorded the nation’s first severe human infection of H5N1, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza or bird flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This development highlights the importance of vigilance in protecting both human health and the state’s animal industry as well as backyard flocks
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House's New Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown Fails in Fast-track Vote
House Republicans tried and failed Thursday evening to fast-track a measure to keep the government funded through a maneuver that required a two-thirds majority, pushing the government closer to a shutdown.
The new deal would extend government funding for three months, suspend the debt limit until January 2027 and provide $110 billion in disaster aid. It also includes health care policy extenders, funding for rebuilding Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and a renewal of the farm bill for one year.
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The Farm Bill is Years Overdue
Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain discussing the importance of self-reliance and the Farm Bill. Strain emphasizes the need for countries to achieve self-reliance to buy American products, highlighting the strength of the U.S. dollar. He notes that while countries need to be self-reliant, the U.S. must help them achieve this to maintain trade relationships.
Strain outlines the U.S. strategy to diversify trade by engaging with smaller, less-traveled countries, moving away from reliance on major partners like China.
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