A wave of freezing temperatures sweeping across the United States has slowed crawfish harvesting in South Louisiana, creating short-term supply delays and higher market prices for the state’s $300 million industry.
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There is a 60% chance of a shift in the climate phenomenon known as La Niña towards El Nino in February-April 2026, with this pattern, known as ENSO-neutral, likely to persist through the Northern Hemisphere summer, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.
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A pair of cold fronts provided reinforcing surges of cold air but neither delivered active/severe weather to the state. The first front rolled through Louisiana late on Jan 29 into the morning of Jan 30. The second cold front was at the end of the 7-day run, arriving in the northwestern parishes on the evening of Feb 3 and exiting the state by the mid/late morning on Feb 4.
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Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries used an aerial drone to spot an individual illegally harvesting hundreds of pounds of oysters in February.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Jan. 12 and the deadline to enroll is Feb. 26, 2026.
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow today filed legislation to provide increased support for rural communities and more transparency in federal spending. The Empowering Rural Communities Act provides greater assistance for rural communities seeking federal grants while requiring the federal government to publicly disclose the results achieved by USDA Rural Development spending.
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Same song, tenth verse. First notice day is around the corner, and the expiring futures contract, now the March contract, is moving to new lows, a trend the market has witnessed for over a year
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Hot, spicy boiled shrimp straight from the pot is a popular item at Today's Ketch Seafood in Chalmette. Owner Jeff Pohlmann says in the restaurant's 41 years, they've only served seafood caught in Louisiana.
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Farmers should be on the lookout for bridge payment notifications from their local Farm Service Agency, said Richard Fordyce, USDA undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Fordyce shared the process that farmers can expect during his presentation at the National Conservations System Cotton and Rice Conference in Jonesboro, Ark., on Feb. 5.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced updates to fiscal year (FY) 2026 domestic sugar marketing allotments and company allocations for both cane sugar and beet sugar.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the enrollment periods for agricultural producers and landowners to submit offers for the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services says the U.S. needs more beef. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. told attendees of the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention, “We’re begging you to increase the size of the herds.”
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Following the recent winter ice storm, Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced Tuesday she is prioritizing grid resiliency to prevent power outages across North Louisiana.
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Louisiana law requires restaurants to clearly indicate when they serve imported seafood, but hundreds have failed to do so, according to a review of state enforcement data from 2025.
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Northeast Louisiana and other rural areas across the state are facing a major shortage of mixed-animal veterinarians, leaving farm communities struggling to access essential livestock care.
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