The purpose of the RCDG program is to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development (Center). The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations who in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Read MoreIn August, the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) welcomed a team of 11 Mexican grain importers to New Orleans to offer a better understanding of U.S. grain export procedures, regulatory frameworks, logistics and operations in maritime shipping
Read MoreThe Rice Delphacid (RD) is an invasive insect that has been a serious pest in rice in Central and South America and in the Caribbean. It was discovered in Texas in 2015 and has caused damage sporadically since that time. However, in 2025, the level of infestations and damage has increased significantly. The insect is also a vector of a disease called Rice Hojo Blanca Virus (RHBV).
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission will host its next saddle microchipping event on Friday, September 19, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. It will be held at the Raceland Ag Building located at 115 Texas Street in Raceland, Louisiana.
Read MoreI hope you all need some dry weather, because it looks like a pretty tame couple of weeks on the way as long as we can keep the tropics quiet. As it stands now, I don't think they'll be a major issue. It also looks like an actual cold front will roll through early next week! Let's take a look.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is shedding light on the August Venture Global dredging spill in Cameron Parish.
LDWF confirmed what fishermen have been saying for weeks: the mud has made its way into Big Lake and is affecting the fisheries.
Read MoreThe application period for the 2026 Rice Leadership Development Class ends today, September 5.
The Rice Leadership Development Program gives future leaders a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills. The class attends four one-week sessions over a two-year period that encompasses studies of all aspects of the rice industry through firsthand observations. They also attend seminars and workshops designed to strengthen leadership skills.
Read MoreGrowing great land and cattle in the semitropical sandy soils outside New Iberia, La., is a generational touchstone for the Gonsoulin family. Shannon Gonsoulin and his wife, Toni, represent the most recent group of Gonsoulins ranching on family ground — a tradition beginning in 1784, when French land surveyor Jean Francios de Beaumelle Gonsoulin became the first family member to register the F2 brand.
Read MoreThe U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol today launched a framework for its Field Partner Program pilot that will formally recognize verified regenerative practices and measurable outcomes among growers in order to provide brands and retailers with regenerative cotton and greater sourcing options.
Read MoreDuring the August District Work Period, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans delivered the good news of the One Big Beautiful Bill in Congressional Districts across America.
In Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, Speaker Johnson participated in a panel discussion with Louisiana farmers to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for American agriculture and explained how the One Big Beautiful Bill will help Louisiana families keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.
Read MoreSmall- and medium-scale farmers looking to deepen their skills in organic production are invited to attend the Advanced Organic Farming Workshop on Sept. 27 at LSU.
Read MoreFor nearly 30 years, the loudest argument about GMOs has circled a single point: Are they safe to eat?
That’s the wrong question.
The scientific answer has been steady for a long time: Yes, the GMO crops on the market are as safe to eat as conventional ones.
Read MoreA federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. While the decision reaffirmed an earlier lower court ruling, the tariffs themselves remain in place for now.
Read MoreMachinery cost estimates for 2025 have been released and are available in the Management section on the farmdoc website. Machinery costs are updated every two years, with the last update occurring in 2023. As is usual, estimated machinery costs have increased, with most increases in the 1% to 14% range. The increases from 2023 to 2025 are less than the increases estimated between 2021 and 2023, when many costs increased by as much as 30%.
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