American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s announcement to provide financial relief and an economic bridge for America’s farmers and ranchers until benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reach the farm.
Read MoreCaddo Parish has gone to the hogs.
The feral hog problem in Caddo isn't exactly new, but it is getting worse, according to the parish administrator. The parish and state can't keep up with the hogs on their own, and Caddo now is planning on bringing in outside help to hunt down the wild pigs tearing up people's properties and causing a dangerous nuisance.
Read MoreLouisiana sweet potato growers celebrate a near-record harvest, while Mississippi farmers face challenges from extreme weather and low yields.
Read MoreThe Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the USDA is delivering on its promise to help farmers impacted by natural disasters.
Read MoreU.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.
Read MoreTreasury 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.
Read MoreRow 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreAbout 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.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for the person who shot and killed a black bear last weekend in Concordia Parish.
Read MoreU.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.
Read MoreDuring 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.
Read MoreA pair of commodity groups say the USCMA agreement is critical to providing reliable markets for American ag goods.
Read MoreRecently, 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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