Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, funded through the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service.
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U.S. farmer competitiveness in the global marketplace, the cost-price squeeze of inputs and commodity prices, and market consolidation and corporate power, were top of mind concerns for most individuals responding to a recent survey conducted by the Southern Cotton Ginners Association of attendees to the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show.
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Rural America is in crisis. What is at stake goes well beyond the future of American farms; it’s blue-collar manufacturing jobs, small businesses on Main Street, and the homegrown, made-in-America food on our grocery shelves and kitchen tables.
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At the edge of a sand arena, two Catahoula leopard dogs hang suspended in mid-air, legs cartoonishly churning as they’re held by two squatting men. It's a hot and dusty Saturday afternoon at the Winnfield Fairgrounds in the third week of March. Bees, barefooted children, and “hog dog” trainers from as far as France and Australia swarm the surrounding wooden bleachers.
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The Louisiana Crawfish Festival is back in St. Bernard Parish this weekend, drawing crowds with its mix of food, live entertainment, and family-friendly attractions.
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Robert Little and Jamie Edwards farm on opposite sides of the Corn Belt, but they have at least two things in common. Both have participated regularly in the National Corn Growers Contest. More importantly. both articulate key strategies that allow them to grow corn successfully.
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January 2026 in Louisiana was marked by a major late-month ice storm that severely impacted the northern half of the state, causing widespread power outages, dangerous travel conditions, and nine fatalities. Temperatures fluctuated dramatically throughout the month, ranging from highs in the 80s early on to freezing conditions and wind chills in the teens by late January. Rainfall remained below average for the eighth consecutive month, contributing to ongoing drought conditions affecting up to two-thirds of the state.
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Mexican cattle exports fell off sharply in 2025, sending shockwaves through the North American beef supply chain and raising urgent questions about the long-term sustainability of U.S. cattle feeding operations.
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Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot says farmers are entering the 2026 growing season with uncertainty on several fronts, from weather delays in the field to ongoing policy and labor concerns in Washington.
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Uncertainty surrounding the next farm bill continues as lawmakers remain divided on several key agricultural and nutrition policy issues. Members of Congress from both parties agree on the need to update farm programs, but disagreements over funding levels, nutrition assistance and regulatory provisions have slowed progress. Reuters reports key sticking points include the future of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, disaster aid funding and proposals to expand year-round sales of higher ethanol blends such as E15. Farm groups have urged Congress to act quickly, citing financial stress among producers and the need for policy certainty ahead of planting season. Without a new farm bill, many existing programs will continue under temporary extensions, leaving long-term policy questions unresolved. Lawmakers have indicated negotiations are ongoing, but no clear timeline has emerged for final passage.
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Each year, the Feeding the Economy report provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture. While often discussed in terms of farm receipts or commodity production, the report highlights a much broader reality: agriculture is not just a sector, it is a foundational driver of economic activity that supports millions of jobs, trillions in output and significant tax revenue across every state.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced the rules, timeframe and subject species for the 2027 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or Louisiana Duck Stamp, competition. In its 39th year, the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp will feature the wood duck.
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President Donald Trump has rolled out a wide-ranging set of policy changes that he says are designed to provide relief and stability for farmers and ranchers.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday announced the removal of the DEF sensor requirement for all diesel equipment, stating that the sudden speed losses and shutdowns caused by DEF system failures unacceptably compromise safety and productivity. The agency vowed to continue to pursue all legal avenues to address American’s complaints and keep farmers from losing days in the field.
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It’s a busy day at the White House as farmers, ranchers, and biofuel leaders gather for a “Celebration of Agriculture,” with potential policy announcements expected from the Trump Administration.
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