Rice Planting Report On The Official First Day of Spring
Rice planting got off to a delayed start this year in Texas and southwest Louisiana because of wet and cool conditions early, but it is pedal to the metal this week as growers work to get seeds in the ground.
In Texas, planting progress west of Houston is all over the board with some farmers finished (L.G. Raun in El Campo, and Allen Anderson in East Bernard) to some who have not yet started. A common theme is lack of ground moisture, with several farmers saying they delayed planting because of lack of soil moisture, but with no rain in the forecast, they will plant dry and plan to flush fields for seed germination.
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What is The Food & Agriculture Sector's Impact In Your Community? In Louisiana it's $123.4 Billion
The 2025 Feeding the Economy report continues to show that the U.S. food and agriculture sector is a foundational pillar of American culture and commerce. These industries directly support over 24 million jobs (15% of U.S. employment) and are responsible for more than $9.5 trillion of the country’s economic activity – about one-fifth of total U.S. output.
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Kinder Livestock Auction: March 17, 2025
Click below for the market report from the latest Kinder Livestock Auction.
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Red River Livestock Auction: March 19, 2025
Click below for the market report from the latest Red River Livestock Auction.
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Louisiana Crop Progress and Condition: March 17, 2025
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in Louisiana, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, March 16, 2025. Topsoil moisture supplies were 0 percent very short, 4 percent short, 63 percent adequate, and 33 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were 0 percent very short, 3 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 25 percent surplus.
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USDA NASS to Bring Back July Cattle Inventory Report in 2025
Less than a year after USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced it was nixing a major cattle inventory report, the agency now says it’s reinstating the July Cattle Inventory report.
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LSU AgCenter's Healthy Communities Initiative Sparking Positive Change in Franklin Parish
Community organizers in several of the rural towns and villages that dot Franklin Parish have banded together to improve quality of life in their communities.
New festivals, farmers markets and town events fill the parish calendar. Park improvements draw families to once neglected areas. Grant-funded programs are making the areas more pedestrian-friendly.
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Letlow Provides Information on Farm Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the expediting of $10 billion in economic assistance payments to certain agricultural producers to mitigate increased economic headwinds faced in 2024. This funding, which provides a one-time payment to farmers of qualifying commodities facing economic hardship, was made available by year-end passage of the FARM Act sponsored by Reps. Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Julia Letlow (R-LA).
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Proposed Fees on Ocean Carriers Could Hurt Farmers
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers. Two-thirds of all agriculture exports by volume are shipped overseas, and the cost of transporting them to international trading partners could increase dramatically.
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Secretary Rollins Highlights President Trump’s Proclamation on National Agriculture
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins celebrated National Agriculture Day, reinforcing the importance of American farmers, ranchers, and producers as outlined in President Donald J. Trump’s official proclamation marking the occasion.
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Farm Bureau Appreciates Distribution of Aid to Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s announcement that it will release $10 billion in economic assistance for corn, soybean, wheat, cotton, rice and other field crop farmers, which was authorized by Congress in December.
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Guardian Aerial and LSUA Showcase the Future of Precision Agriculture with Drone Technology
Guardian Aerial, in collaboration with Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA), recently hosted an innovative agricultural drone field day demonstrating the revolutionary potential of drone technology in precision agriculture. The event brought together industry professionals, local businesses, crop consultants, farmers, and LSUA students to explore cutting-edge practices transforming modern farming.
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Deer In Catahoula Parish Tests Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has reported a hunter-harvested white-tailed buck in Catahoula Parish has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
Officials say this is the first confirmed case of CWD in a wild deer outside of Tensas Parish.
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Chairman Thompson Praises USDA's Swift Disbursement of Economic Assistance
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after Secretary Brooke Rollins announced USDA would be issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year.
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USDA Expediting $10 Billion In Direct Economic Assistance To Agricultural Producers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices.
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