Farm Credit and Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation® Explore Solutions to Protect Property Rights and Build Generational Wealth

Farm Credit announced a new partnership with Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation® (CHPP) during a Financial Literacy Month briefing on heirs’ property rights titled, “Preserve Your Roots, Grow Your Future.”

Heirs' property is a significant issue for many rural families, particularly in agricultural communities, where generational land ownership can become fragmented and uncertain. Farm Credit’s mission of supporting agriculture and rural communities is well aligned with the work of organizations such as CHPP, which are focused on resolving heirs’ property challenges.

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Avery Davidson
Heart of Louisiana: Crawfish

Burt Tietje is a third-generation Louisiana rice farmer, who now spends half of his time harvesting crawfish.

The German grain farmers who settled in Jefferson Davis Parish discovered that crawfish and rice are a great combination, not only in a bowl of etouffee, but also on the farm. At Tietje’s Tallgrass Farm in Roanoke, nearly half the acreage is now used for crawfish.

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President Trump Cutting Red Tape to Strengthen Louisiana’s Seafood Industry

Louisiana’s commercial fishing families have long been the backbone of the state’s working coast. From shrimp docks in Terrebonne to oyster reefs in Plaquemines, Louisiana’s fishermen are vital to the state’s economy and the nation’s seafood supply. Now, a national push to reduce unnecessary regulations in the fishing industry offers a turning point for Louisiana’s shrimpers and other local fleets burdened by outdated, one-size-fits-all rules.

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LSU AgCenter, College Of Agriculture Honors Agricultural Leaders At Second Annua. AgExcellence Awards

The LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture proudly hosted the second annual AgExcellence Awards Ceremony, presented by A. Wilbert’s Sons, on April 25, 2025. The event, led by Vice President and Dean Matt Lee and emceed by Veronica Mosgrove from the Louisiana Office of Tourism, celebrated leaders whose contributions have significantly advanced the LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture's mission.

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USDA To Issue $1.3 Billion To Specialty Crop Producers Through Second Marketing Assistance Program Payment

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, providing up to $1.3 billion in additional program assistance. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) already delivered just under $900 million in first round payments to eligible producers.

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