Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced that a harvested deer in Catahoula Parish was discovered to have been infected with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
LDWF said the details were shared with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) members at a meeting on April 3.
Read MorePresident Donald Trump's new tariffs raise questions for farmers across Louisiana, many of whom are concerned about their livelihoods.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday have left Louisiana farmers like Donald Schexnayder with some uncertainty on what comes next.
Read MoreIt looks like another round of severe weather for Louisiana on Saturday. We’ve had a few nasty storms over north Louisiana these last few days, while the rest of the state has been dealing with 30-50 mph wind gusts. There’s more wind on the way, and a cold snap thrown in. It’s not quite Easter, but I think this will go down as the Easter snap.
Read MoreSome farmers are feeling the effects of Trump’s freeze on programs under the farm bill.
“We should be at the top, not at the bottom, and right now we’re sold out by bad decisions our government has made,” said Matt Frey with Four Oaks Farms in Morganza.
Frey says the prices of everything today make it hard to be a farmer, one of Louisiana’s top industries.
Read MorePresident Trump’s newly instated tariffs have plenty of people scrambling for answers as to what industries might be impacted and how deeply. Consumers closer to home may feel the impacts simply by going to the grocery store.
Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain told WWL’s Tommy Tucker that financial pains will be felt across the board.
Read MoreCongressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement of support after President Trump announced new tariffs on imported goods, which will directly benefit America’s seafood and agricultural producers.
“We are taking strong action to put America First,” said Congressman Higgins. “Unrighteous trade practices have disrupted fair market conditions and threatened American industry. I have encouraged the White House to levy significant tariffs on imported seafood and rice, and I support President Trump’s efforts to level the playing field and protect America’s domestic industry. Yesterday’s trade actions are a necessary measure.”
Read MoreAs conversations around seed oils grow, U.S. soybean farmers can feel confident that their investment in the edible oils market is backed by strong, peer-reviewed science. Research continues to reaffirm the health benefits of seed oils, particularly soybean oil, emphasizing its value in the food industry and strengthening consumer trust in U.S. Soy.
Read MoreWednesday, President Trump announced that he’s invoking his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 and signing an Executive Order imposing reciprocal tariffs on nearly every country across the world. The Executive Order finds that underlying conditions, including both tariff and non-tariff barriers of foreign trading partners, have caused a threat to the national security and economy of the United States.
Read MoreSometimes I wonder why there is a need for one special day—Earth Day—to celebrate the bountiful natural resources surrounding us in Florida or anywhere else.
On my family’s farm we achieve Earth Day objectives throughout the year, guided by respect for the blessings natural resources provide. We must conserve and protect natural resources to grow food and sustain our farm for future generations.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.
“Trade is critical to the success of farmers and ranchers across the country. We share the administration’s goal of leveling the playing field with our international partners, but increased tariffs threaten the economic sustainability of farmers who have lost money on most major crops for the past three years.
Read MoreLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited four subjects for alleged commercial fishing violations on March 26 in Terrebonne Parish.
Agents cited Luis Martinez, 39, of Chauvin, and Darrell Luke, 60, of Dulac, for possessing over the limit of immature female crabs. Agents also cited Tyler Melancon, 23, of Bourg, for failing to possess commercial fishing licenses while engaged in commercial fishing activity. Agents also cited Tyler Luke, 42, of Chauvin, for possessing over the limit of immature female crabs and failing to possess commercial fishing licenses while engaged in commercial fishing activity.
Read MoreIn this episode of Talking Total Farmer Health, our host Linda Emanuel speaks with Dr. Tara Haskins about the importance of keeping naloxone on the farm. Check out this episode to hear about what naloxone is, who it helps, and why it's important to have on hand!
Read MoreThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated April 2025 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. This year’s campaign spotlights how citizen-driven, cost-efficient strategies can protect one of our Nation’s most valuable assets: healthy, abundant crops.
Invasive pests are sneaky and can hitch a ride unseen on everyday items, from outdoor gear and vehicles to agricultural products bought online from overseas.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for FY 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC), and Emerging Markets Program (EMP) that will help U.S. agricultural producers promote and sell their goods internationally.
Read MoreDozens of tiny black weevils cling onto a fern plant as it is tossed onto a leafy green mat coating the surface of South Africa's Crocodile River.
Those weevils aren't tossed into the river by accident: scientists hope that the insects and their larvae will munch their way through the green mat, which is made up of an unwanted, invasive South American aquatic plant called Salvinia minima.
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