Earlier this week, USA Rice hosted a supply chain seminar here for 60 importers and millers from Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tunisia.
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Students from Concordia Parish not only garnered big wins in 4-H activities this summer but are representing the State of Louisiana at the regional level.
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Horizon Ag is further extending its portfolio with two new Provisia rice varieties and expects a limited launch of PVL05 and PVL06 in 2026. Tim Walker, Horizon Ag CEO, recently discussed the development of the new varieties along with what farmers can expect in terms of production and potential.
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The H-2A guest worker visa program remains under scrutiny, with little change for producers struggling to secure a consistent ag labor workforce. Enrique Gastelum, CEO of the Worker and Farmer Labor Association (WAFLA), identifies three significant challenges related to work visas that need attention, starting with the skyrocketing wage rate.
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On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) celebrated a major milestone with the unveiling of new facilities at its Winnsboro campus.
The expansion introduces programs in Industrial Electrician, Precision Agriculture Technology, and General Studies with a concentration in Agricultural Science—broadening educational opportunities for students across North Louisiana.
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When people are asked what a “small farm” is, they may base their answer on the number of acres or number of animals a farm has – and they often assume that there aren’t many of them. However, small, family-owned farms continue to dominate the makeup of American farms and ranches across the country.
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The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has 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.
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy.”
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The USDA reported the most recent condition ratings for corn and soybeans earlier this week. There are clear “winners” — states with the highest rated crops — and “losers” — states with the lowest rated crops.
Read more about which states came out on top, and which are trending the wrong way just before harvest.
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Midwest crop producers have experienced a significant downturn in corn, soybean, and wheat prices since late 2023, resulting in a drop in net returns in 2024. Moreover, current expectations are that prices will continue to remain at or below the cost of production for at least a couple more years. Consequently, a key question being asked is as follows: “Who is the most vulnerable financially during this downturn”? To explore this question, we analyze farm-level financial data from the Farm Financial Management (FINBIN) database, focusing on operating profit margins and debt-to-asset ratios, to identify which operations face the greatest risk as the downturn deepens.
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USDA’s September 2025 net farm income forecast, released Sept. 3, projects net farm income will rise sharply from 2024. While stronger performance in some sectors is a factor in the increase, much of it is tied to continued support from government disaster assistance.
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in 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.
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Members of the Louisiana Cotton Association have been working on the 71st annual Louisiana Cotton Festival, which will be held from Monday, October 6, through Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has opened applications for spring 2026 semester internships in the association’s Colorado headquarters and Washington, D.C. office. Internships are available for public policy, producer education and sustainability, and meetings and events.
The U.S. soybean crop seems to be getting smaller. Drier weather has set in across much of the Midwest, which could taper soybean yields. Disease pressure is also starting to mount. But even with the potential for the soybean crop estimates to shrink, analysts warn without China coming to the table, soybean prices could be stuck in this low price pattern.
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