For American agriculture, trade is not just policy; it’s an economic necessity.
U.S. farmers, ranchers, and workers in the agriculture supply chain depend on global markets to stay competitive, grow their operations, and support millions of jobs across America’s heartland. Approximately 20 percent of all U.S. agriculture production is exported each year, making access to international agriculture markets a cornerstone of economic health.
Read MoreToday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) responded to comments from President Donald J. Trump that suggested importing Argentinian beef as a solution to lower beef prices. NCBA’s family farmers and ranchers are concerned that rewarding Argentina with this expanded access to the U.S. market harms American cattlemen and women, while also interfering with the free market.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever dreamed of a Christmas tree farm hidden away with fun activities for the whole family, then you should go and visit the Grant Christmas Tree Farm.
Grant Christmas Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Allen Parish.
Read MoreTens of thousands of attendees to the 88th International Rice Festival (IRF), held here from Thursday through Sunday last week, experienced the theme, “Rice Reigns,” at every turn.
The word “rice,” and images of rice in all stages adorn every inch of this town, from the Rice Theatre in the center of town to the Rice Palace Restaurant and Acadia Rice Arena just north of town to the new city logo and the banners hanging from every light post. This is a town that appreciates the Louisiana rice industry and knows how to celebrate it.
Read MoreFor its latest quarterly release, the report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center shows the leading indicators for the farm sector’s financial health all show elevated risk. The bottom line: The general farm economy’s financial health continues to deteriorate slightly.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s plans to reduce beef prices through increased beef imports from Argentina.
Read MoreSlow Food North Louisiana, a Shreveport-based nonprofit, will partner with Cultural Crossroads of Minden to host “Hand Them Down to Lift Them Up: An Heirloom Food Forum” at The Farm at Cultural Crossroads of Minden, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 15. The Farm is located at 419 East Union Street in Minden, about a 30-minute drive from Shreveport.
Read MoreWhat started as a dream for better food has turned into one of the most unusual farms in Louisiana.
Sarah Roland of Bayou Sarah Farms wanted to provide fresh, high-quality food for her family, and that dream led her to something rare in the state, a water buffalo farm.
Read MoreA parade of cold fronts is set to march across Louisiana. I don't see any frosty pumpkins in sight, but I do see some rain chances, some cooler nights, and some areas possibly getting a few inches of rain. Here's how I see things going.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Drought Team, in coordination with national USDM authors, increased the coverage of D1 (‘Moderate Drought’) across west-central and south-central Louisiana. In addition, D0 (‘Abnormally Dry’) coverage was increased across all portions of Louisiana.
Statewide coverage of D1 increased from 16% to 21% while the statewide coverage of D0 increased from 40% to 55%. Just over three quarters of the state is designated as D0 or D1, the most since 10/29/2024.
Read MoreThe U.S. cattle market ended last week in turmoil as futures tumbled in reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments about a plan to lower beef prices, followed by a weekend statement that the U.S. could import beef from Argentina.
Read MoreWorking full-time outside of agriculture while also advocating for the industry can sometimes feel a bit disjointed. On the one hand, I’m trying to tell everyone our farms are sustainable, innovative, and modern. But the rest of the world seems deadset on believing that agriculture is the root cause of every environmental crisis. I’m sure I’m not alone in experiencing this disconnect.
Read MoreRural broadband growth is reshaping how farms across the South connect and compete. A new USDA survey released in August 2025 shows sharp increases in online input purchases and marketing activity, even as some producers scale back precision agriculture tools amid tighter margins.
Read MoreThe United States Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Inspection Service have announced a recall of a popular breakfast item that is currently included as part of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. These items have been sold and served nationwide, including in schools in Louisiana.
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.
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