Trump to Unveil $12 Billion ‘Bridge’ Aid for Farmers
U.S. President Donald Trump will unveil a $12 billion aid package for American farmers affected by his trade policies on Monday, two White House officials said.
Farm groups and Republican farm-state lawmakers have sought the aid in part to support farmers with purchases of seeds, fertilizer and other expenses for next year's growing season. U.S. farmers have been saddled this year with record harvests and lost billions of dollars in soybean sales to China when the nation turned to South American suppliers this fall during stalled trade talks.
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Cutting Through the Confusion: White House Confirms Trade Agreement With China on Soybeans
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China is making progress on its commitment to buy U.S. soybeans, hitting the “correct cadence,” with purchases expected to wrap by February 2026 — underscoring ongoing trade commitments and support for farmers.
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How Midsouth Row Crop Producers Fared in 2025
Row crop producers across the South faced another difficult year in 2025. Weather challenges led to wide yield variability across much of the region. Even where yields were strong, low commodity prices and persistently high input costs kept margins tight, leaving many operations near or below breakeven for a third straight year. Shifts in acreage were common, with corn gaining ground at the expense of cotton and, in some areas, soybeans.
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Christmas Crawfish Are Around the Corner
If you’ve got a craving for crawfish before spring rolls around, there’s hope on the horizon. According to Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain, after a long stretch of drought conditions, recent rains mean good news for crawfish lovers across the state as Christmas draws near.
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As Farmers Face Trade Wars and Inflation, Calls to Mental Health Hotlines Rise
As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to the national Farm Aid hotline and the Iowa Concern hotline — where farmers can get support in times of mental health crisis or need — are increasing.
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Migratory Birds and Rice Farmers Are Helping Each Other Soar
About four inches of clear water pools around Mike Wagner's rubber boots as he wades into one of his rice fields in northwestern Mississippi on a rainy late summer morning.
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LDWF Looking for Person Who Shot Black Bear to Death, $3,500 Reward Offered for Info
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for the person who shot and killed a black bear last weekend in Concordia Parish.
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USDA To Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Net
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year. The Expanding Access to Risk Protection (EARP) Final Rule streamlines requirements across multiple crops, responds to producer feedback, and strengthens USDA’s commitment to putting America’s farmers first.
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What Can Farmers Expect From 'Bridge Payment' Package?
During a Dec. 2 cabinet meeting, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that a financial assistance package for farmers could be coming soon. Left unsaid is exactly what that package would look like. However, according to the secretary, those details should be released soon.
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Ag Groups Urge Full Extension Of USMCA To Protect Reliable Export Markets
A pair of commodity groups say the USCMA agreement is critical to providing reliable markets for American ag goods.
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LDAF To Host A Louisiana Grain & Cotton Indemnity Fund Claims Meeting Today
Recently, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry’s (LDAF) Louisiana Agriculture Commodities Commission (LACC) declared Nebraska-based grain dealer Hansen-Mueller insolvent. As a result of the company’s inability to pay claims, the LACC voted to open the Louisiana Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund to ensure Louisiana producers receive compensation.
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Louisiana Growers Wrap Up 2025 & Prep for 2026
With cooler temperatures setting in, drier weather is being traded for rainy weather in south Louisiana these days, making it easier for growers to attend annual winter meetings as they wrap up the season ahead of the USA Rice Outlook Conference and the upcoming holidays.
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Louisiana Weekly Climate Summary - November 26 – December 2, 2025
Rain fell across the Bayou State in multiple rounds from Nov 29 into Dec 2 in association with two frontal passages and low pressure tracking across the northern Gulf.
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How Southern Row-Crop Producers Fared in 2025
Row-crop producers across the South faced another difficult year in 2025. Weather challenges led to wide yield variability across much of the region. Even where yields were strong, low commodity prices and persistently high input costs kept margins tight, leaving many operations near or below breakeven for a third straight year. Shifts in acreage were common, with corn gaining ground at the expense of cotton and, in some areas, soybeans.
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Cattle Truck Accident on 1-20 Near Mound, LA
A truck loaded with cattle is in the I-20 West median at the 177-mile marker.
According to local law enforcement, a cattle truck has left the roadway and is in the median near Mound, Louisiana. Traffic is being diverted from 1-20 to the Mound exit and then onto Highway 80 to bypass the accident.
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