Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement praising the appointment of Craig McCain to serve as State Executive Director for the Louisiana Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Craig McCain as State Executive Director for the Louisiana Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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Louisiana soybean planting is running well ahead of schedule, mainly because of good weather and partly because this year’s crop is smaller. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux has the story from northeast Louisiana.
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Hurricane season officially begins June 1, and now is the time to get ready for potential storms. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed May 4 to 10, is a reminder for Louisiana residents to review their emergency plans, strengthen their homes and prepare their families before a major storm arrives.
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Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2026 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the eighth year of the contest, supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers.
The grand prize winner – Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year – will win a year’s worth of Purina Pro Plan dog food and $5,000 in prize money.
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Despite some limited reforms, the Louisiana insurance market is still extremely challenging for consumers, local businesses, and insurers. Legal system abuse continues to worsen the situation by driving up the cost of insurance and imposing a “tort tax” on all Louisianans.
Fortunately, lawmakers in Baton Rouge are considering a range of bills that would help curb legal system abuse and help keep costs down for Louisiana consumers and policyholders.
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On April 29, the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested thirty-eight-year-old Eric Montreal Harris of Weyanoke, La., in West Feliciana Parish regarding an investigation involving the theft of livestock.
The arrest resulted from an investigation by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF’s) Livestock Brand Commission. It was based on a warrant for six counts of theft of livestock.
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Fletcher Technical Community College has officially begun construction on a state-of-the-art Precision Agriculture and Advanced Manufacturing facility at its main campus in Schriever, marking a significant investment in workforce training and regional economic development.
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Crawfish are everywhere these days, and one man traveling along a roadway in south Louisiana was shocked to see so many crawfish on the roadway.
Adam Viator posted the photos you can see here, and crawfish were everywhere on the road in Welsh, Louisiana.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for May 2025, which are effective May 1, 2025. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
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Nominate an outstanding consultant for the Rice Consultant of the Year Award. It is helpful to include background information about the consultant and support letters from people who know him or her.
“Corteva Agriscience™ is committed to rice consultants and the key role they play in agronomic guidance and support,” said Drew Clark, Corteva Agriscience portfolio marketing lead, rice and cereals.
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The USDA has launched a portal for farmers, ranchers, and USDA customers to report complaints if they believe they have been targeted by unfair or politically motivated legal actions.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement Wednesday morning. “We will work with our counterparts across the Trump government to address any other government overreach in situations like this,” she says.
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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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Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will impact Louisiana over the next few days, with a nice lull, and some cooler air after the storms move out by late Saturday. Heavy rains upstream could prolong flooding conditions in some areas, but we’ll have to see how much rain falls in each river basin before we get a good handle on future flooding.
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The fifth annual South Franklin Catfish Festival is on May 3.
Festival Chair Elliot Britt said attendees can expect to see a variety of vendors.
“We have had fantastic vendors over the years, and they always comment about what a great atmosphere we enjoy at our festival,” said Britt.
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