I’m back after a little holiday break. I hope you all had a great time with family and friends, and were able to kick back and relax a little. I know that isn’t always the easiest thing to do! We are a few days into January, and it feels more like late March. It also looks like some springlike storms are on the way for Friday, with some respectable rainfall totals on the way.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter is proud to announce $1 million in federal funding that will supercharge ongoing initiatives aimed at stamping out invasive species that threaten agriculture and natural resources in Louisiana and across the Mississippi River valley.
Read MoreCrawfish season is heating up across the state, with restaurants already serving fresh boils. Locals are heading out to enjoy the annual tradition, marking the start of one of the state’s seafood treats.
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) led the Senate on Monday in introducing legislation to help protect farmers from fatal tractor rollovers through a U.S. Department of Agriculture cost-share grant program for retrofitting older tractors with rollbars and other protections.
Read MoreFarmers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The American Farm Bureau Federation today submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers, detailing the impact WOTUS has on farmers and elements that must be included in the new proposed rule to ensure it can withstand future legal challenges.
Read MoreThe recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and subsequent discussions about opening the country’s vast oil reserves to Western investment have sparked a key question within the U.S. agriculture sector: What impact will this situation ultimately have on farmers?
Read MoreThe sight of wild turkeys across the hills of north Louisiana reflects changes in our ecosystem over the past century. The big bird Benjamin Franklin wanted to designate as our national symbol has made a big comeback.
Read MoreThe U.S. International Trade Commission announced Jan 5 that it will investigate whether Mexico is dumping low-priced fresh strawberries into the U.S. during the winter.
The investigation initially will look at sales in Texas, Louisiana and 26 other states east of the Mississippi River. The probe could be extended to other states.
Read MoreOn New Year's Day, Louisiana showed itself off to the world when it glided its float along the streets of Pasadena, California, for the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser said they’ve been working hard getting the float, titled “Gulf to Gumbo,” ready for Thursday morning’s big show.
Read MoreIt's been a tough year for farmers. Between falling prices for commodity crops like corn and soybeans, rising input costs for supplies like fertilizer and seeds, the Trump tariffs and the dismantling of USAID, many in agriculture won't be profitable this year.
Read MoreCommunication with loved ones, neighbors, and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher rates than other professions.
Read MoreThe United Nations is recognizing 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, aiming to spotlight the contributions of women in agriculture and agribusiness. The American Farm Bureau Federation and 15 other U.S. members of an IYWF working group are collaborating to elevate this initiative on several fronts, including the launch of an information hub dedicated to celebrating and advancing women in agriculture.
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Agriculture committees will all be featured speakers at the American Farm Bureau Convention.
Read MoreU.S. farmers are facing one of the widest gaps in a decade between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it.
Read MoreThe upcoming rice season will most likely have its challenges, but the approach to managing what’s thrown down can ultimately determine the endgame.
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