Crawfish season is officially underway, but a recent cold front has caused some temporary delays.
Last week, Louisiana’s crawfish crops were covered in ice and snow, creating challenges for farmers and restaurants. Some crawfish restaurants had already opened before the cold front, and farmers are optimistic that once warmer weather returns, conditions will improve.
Read MoreLast week, the southern United States was hit with unprecedented amounts of snow and deep freezes. While some may have enjoyed playing in the snow, growers of strawberries rushed to cover their crops and mitigate as much damage as possible.
Read MoreWith an extension office in every parish and more than a dozen research facilities, the LSU AgCenter has long been a presence in communities throughout Louisiana. From helping agricultural producers grow better crops to educating people about nutrition to hosting youth development programs, the AgCenter is a go-to resource for the state’s residents, even those living in far-flung, sparsely populated areas.
Read MoreFarmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. Key topics ranged from labor to rural broadband to trade.
Read MoreWith the Mardi Gras season upon us, king cakes have entered our diets to do their seasonal duty of absolutely wrecking our health goals for the new year. In Louisiana, we are proud of our king cakes and the various flavors and shapes they take on.
Read MoreLouisiana produces 70% more forests than it is cutting down. The Forestry Association is trying to encourage industry to utilize those resources, including renewable fuel makers.
Read MoreHugh Andre walked a small portion of his 10,000 acres of sugar cane in Iberia Parish. He crouched down and began digging away at the dirt and pulling up the remnants of older canes.
Read MoreThings are returning to normal now that the ice has melted away from last week’s blizzard. Many people are wondering what that means for crawfish season. Scott Broussard, a crawfish farmer in Crowley and the owner of Acadia Crawfish Company, said the cold had impacted their daily catch.
Read MoreThe Dec. 31, 2025, expiration of many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) adds a new task to the 2025 congressional to-do list: updating the tax code. Many TCJA provisions provided important relief for farm families. While reductions in the corporate income tax rates were made permanent in 2017, income tax cuts for individuals began to phase out in 2022, with the biggest tax increases coming with expirations at the end of 2025.
Read MoreA rare snowstorm in Louisiana caused state officials to shut down the 270-mile stretch of Interstate 10, disrupting transportation. The trucking industry faced significant challenges, with many truckers unable to move loads due to road closures. Louisiana Moto Transportation Association Executive Director Renee noted drivers were stuck waiting for conditions to improve.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 18th Book of the Year award to author Peggy Thomas for “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden.” The award was presented at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 106th Convention.
Several state Farm Bureaus were recognized at convention for exemplary financial support of the Foundation, including Louisiana was recognized with a Leader Award.
Read MoreThe LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 42nd Open House on Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LSU Vet Med on Skip Bertman Dr. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreAfter much of South Louisiana finally thawed out after Tuesday’s historic winter storm, many farmers throughout Livingston and Tangipahoa Parishes are assessing the damage done to their crops.
Read MoreCrawfish is a multi-million dollar industry here in Louisiana, so when snow fell in South Louisiana, there was a concern for this year’s season.
Read MoreBrooke Rollins was still smiling after nearly four hours of testimony before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry. President Trump’s agriculture secretary nominee charmed senators from both parties on her way to what is shaping up to be a smooth confirmation.
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