I learned long ago to give the weather forecast, and in most cases, avoid qualifying rain as “much needed”. The more I spoke with farmers, the more I realized that some of you may need rain, while others may need to get out and get some work done in the fields. With that said, rain is on the way, and I hope you need it!
Read MoreLouisiana legislators have passed Senate Bill 14 (SB14), which is a measure aimed at reforming how schools, food manufacturers and restaurants label nutrition and ingredients.
Read MoreU.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), joined by Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), reintroduced a bill Wednesday to modify the revenue distribution to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, referred to as the "rum cover over," derived from excise taxes on rum produced in or imported into the United States from these two territories.
Read MoreChances are you've noticed your grocery bill has drastically increased lately. According to Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, grocery prices are not going to get any cheaper anytime soon.
Read MoreUSA Rice is bringing rice to the big screen—and beyond—through an innovative virtual reality (VR) experience now captivating thousands of moviegoers in Mexico. The interactive game, Harvest Rush, is currently running at Cinépolis movie theaters in Luna Park and Perisur in Mexico City, offering an immersive way for consumers of all ages to connect with U.S.-grown rice.
Read MoreNearly 50 individuals participated here in an Executive Roundtable on U.S.-Mexico Agricultural Trade and Transportation. The newly arrived U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ron Johnson, marked his first public event by opening up the meeting and Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué Sacristá, highlighted the interdependent nature of both countries noting how they complement, rather than compete with one another.
Read MoreTestimony as Prepared for Zippy Duvall President, American Farm Bureau Federation To the Senate Special Committee on Aging June 4, 2025.
Read MoreAfter more than a decade of selling produce along the highway, James Harrison, known as the "Watermelon Man," is no longer at his regular spot in Port Vincent after a sudden change forced him to relocate.
Read MoreThe event will give visitors a chance to hear from AgCenter experts about their work to improve rice production and see station research plots firsthand. Field tours, which will be offered from 7 to 8:30 a.m., will cover variety breeding, pest management and agronomic issues.
Read MoreA new Louisiana bill could turn gypsum, a fertilizer byproduct, into a valuable farm resource. It aims to remove liability, allowing farmers to use it as a sulfur-rich soil amendment.
Read MoreOn July 19, 2025, the Sugar Journal staff will celebrate the 2025 Sugar Notables winners. “We have so many outstanding individuals in our sugar industry that have done so much to improve and move the industry forward that we felt we should celebrate the ‘best of the best’ that were selected,” said Romney Richard, publisher, and editor of Sugar Journal.
Read MoreArclin, a leading material science company, has committed to a $500,000 contribution to Louisiana Tech University in support of the new Forest Products Innovation Center. The center is set to become a cornerstone of research and development for sustainable forest product technologies and will play a critical role in Louisiana Tech’s broader education and innovation goals.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.
“Farm Bureau appreciates the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup and passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This bipartisan legislation will allow schools to offer additional nutritious milk varieties to students. Whole and 2% milk, as well as flavored options, are wholesome choices for children and an important building block for a healthy, balanced diet.”
Read MoreLSU is adding a new coastal meteorology degree program under the College of the Coast and Environment, the university announced Monday.
The program will start accepting enrollees in the fall. It will be within the department of oceanography and coastal sciences.
Read MoreLate May, a fatal crash with a sugarcane tractor claiming the life of Michelle Seaton of Maurice put road safety in the spotlight months before sugarcane season began.
“I think this is an important topic, especially during the spring and in the fall of the year, when we have planning and harvesting,” said Ron Czajkowski, the Safety Coordinator with Acadiana Region Destination Zero Deaths.
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