Louisiana’s 4-H Program Creates Young Leaders Who Sustain the State’s Agriculture
Lanette G. Hebert, based in Rayne, serves as the southwest 4-H regional coordinator for the LSU AgCenter, bringing over 35 years of service to Louisiana’s 4-H youth development programs. Throughout her tenure, she has worked to empower youth, strengthen volunteer networks and build programs that foster leadership, citizenship and essential life skills. Hebert's passion for community and education reflects her belief that investing in young people creates a stronger, brighter future for Louisiana.
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Louisiana Farm Bureau Applauds Wildlife Commission’s Intent to Establish Whistling Duck Season
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LFBF) is applauding the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) for their intent to revise state hunting regulations to include a hunting season for black-bellied whistling ducks during the 2026–2028 seasons.
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Explore Digital Access to 2026 AFBF Convention
Several thousand farmer and rancher Farm Bureau members will soon gather for a much-anticipated “Farm Bureau Family Reunion” aka the American Farm Bureau Convention, slated for Jan. 9-14 in Anaheim, California.
If you will not be in Anaheim, digital access can provide a feel for the lights, sights and sounds of this inspiring annual event. Check out a digital version of the convention program here.
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Louisiana Team Competes in Final Four of Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge
FarmMind, an agricultural intelligence platform rooted in Louisiana’s sugarcane country, has been selected as a Final Four competitor in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, a national business competition hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation in partnership with Farm Credit.
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Trump Aims Bumper Aid At U.S. Rice Farmers Facing Bleakest Outlook
Rice growers were the biggest beneficiaries when the US Department of Agriculture unveiled details of its $12 billion farmer aid package last week. Payments for rice are set at $132.89 per acre, more than quadruple the amount allocated for soybeans and triple the rate for corn. The only other crop with a payout over $100 an acre is cotton.
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2026 Weather Outlook: La Niña’s Quick Exit, El Niño’s Potential And The Signals Farmers Should Watch
After a year that challenged nearly every long-range forecast, weather uncertainty remains a dominant theme heading into 2026. Shifting climate signals with La Niña looking to make a quick exit, evolving ocean temperatures and global production concerns are once again forcing producers and markets to stay flexible
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House Ag Committee Member Says Farm Bill Markup Could Happen Soon
A House Ag Committee member says there are some signs of progress on a new farm bill.
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Agricultural Policy And Market Situation Newsletter (Volume VIII Issue 4) - January 2026
According to USDA’s Cattle on Feed (COF) report, there were 11.7 million cattle on feed in the United States on Nov. 1. This is down about 2% from 2024 and the lowest number of cattle on feed for the month of November since 2018.
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LA Master Farmer Program Participants Honored At Ceremony
The Louisiana Master Farmer Program is celebrating a quarter century of educating agricultural producers and others involved in the industry about conservation strategies that benefit both the environment and farming operations.
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USDA: Trump Tariffs Improved Trade Deficit, Will Boost US Ag Exports
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs soon and USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade says he’s confident President Trump’s tariffs are appropriate.
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2026 American Farm Bureau Convention Begins
The 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention is officially underway. The convention is being held through Jan. 14 in Anaheim, California, with a full slate of inspiring speakers, educational workshops and cutting-edge trade show displays.
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SU Ag Center set to host the 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair
The Southern University Ag Center will host its 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Southern University’s campus.
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Brazil Surpassing U.S. As Top Beef Producer, Easing Global Supply Squeeze
Brazil surpassed the U.S. as the world’s top beef producer last year, according to market estimates, after the South American country beat output forecasts by hundreds of thousands of tons, easing a global supply squeeze and helping limit a surge in meat prices.
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Louisiana Sugarcane Industry Recovers After Past Challenges
Louisiana’s sugarcane industry is celebrating a strong season with record sugar production after previous droughts impacted yields.
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What Farmers Need to Know Before the January WASDE Report
The January USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report is scheduled for release on Monday, Jan. 12. Historically, this is the most volatile report of the year for corn, soybeans, and wheat, with adjustments to production and demand and a USDA Grain Stocks report released simultaneously.
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