Lafayette, of all places, could become a major player in the drone industry.
Earlier this month, global drone manufacturer DMR Technologies announced it will house its manufacturing base in Lafayette, where it will employ more than 500 people and build its Field Ranger X50. The 10-foot by 10-foot device can weigh 220 pounds when its 13-gallon tank is full and fly for nine minutes on a fully charged battery.
Read MoreThe Climate Prediction Center says there’s a 71% chance of La Niña conditions developing from October through December, while also issuing a La Niña Watch. However, one meteorologist expects La Niña to make a quick exit.
Read MoreThe Environment and Health Council of Louisiana cordially invites local fishermen, shrimpers, and agricultural specialists to attend our “Seafood and Louisiana” conference, an event where local and national experts will speak on the ongoing issues impacting Louisiana’s seafood industry.
Read MoreRice season is in full swing in South Louisiana, where third-generation farmer Eric Unkel is navigating his 30th rice season.
As Unkel’s second harvest of the season is approaching, he reflected on how this years crop has performed.
Read MoreAt least eleven Louisiana parishes had declared outdoor burn bans by Friday afternoon, because of increasingly dangerous dry conditions. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says for more than a third of the state the fire danger is rated as high. But he emphasized that there is some relief in sight, as a cold front will boost rain chances over the weekend.
Read MoreMidway through a particularly tough farming season, Congress has delivered a win to farmers looking to buy new equipment this year. President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act restores 100% bonus depreciation, reversing a scheduled wind-down triggered by the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act, while simultaneously raising the Section 179 deduction cap to $2.5 million.
Read MoreCanada is committed to advancing the common economic interests of the three signatories to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a pact that strengthens all of North America, said Donald Boucher, director, general sector development and analysis, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Ottawa.
Read MoreIn Louisiana, the 2025 cotton crop is the smallest crop on record, but on the flip side, the yields have been strong. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has this report from northeast Louisiana.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter will begin a free training program for Louisiana’s beginning farmers this spring.
Grow Louisiana offers a comprehensive range of services to support agricultural communities. These include whole-farm planning, horticulture and business training, online resources and access to support, networking and mentoring opportunities.
Read MoreA just-launched national Women in Agriculture Study is a comprehensive effort to capture women’s voices from across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The survey remains open through March 31 to gather insights from women working in production agriculture, agribusiness, education and advocacy, as well as from men and others in related fields who can offer perspectives on women’s roles in agriculture.
Read MoreAs the federal government shutdown continues, farmers across the country are facing mounting financial strain due to their inability to access marketing loans — a critical cash flow tool during harvest season.
Read MoreThursday’s update of the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) for Louisiana shows a modest increase in areas of D0 ('Abnormally Dry') and D1 ('Moderate Drought') between last week and the current week.
Read MoreThe 88th annual International Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana, is scheduled for October 16-19, 2025, and organizers have released this year's entertainment lineup.
The International Rice Festival is the oldest and largest agricultural festival in Louisiana.
Read MoreGovernor Landry issues a moratorium on new applications for carbon capture injection wells in the state. Several lawmakers, including Charles Owen, have expressed concerns about pumping and storing carbon dioxide below the ground.
Read MoreHighly pathogenic avian influenza has been a challenge for the egg and poultry industry for more than a decade and a task force is working to better understand how its spread.
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