Louisiana is entering April with worsening drought conditions, as more than 80% of the state is now in drought and nearly 25% is experiencing rare “Extreme Drought.” While some rain is expected in the coming week, it will only provide limited relief. With warmer temperatures increasing moisture demand, consistent rainfall will be critical in the coming weeks to rebuild soil moisture before the intense summer heat arrives.
Read MoreAccording to Purdue University’s nationwide report, there’s a concerning trend where the total number of grain dust explosions decreased in 2025, but the severity of those incidents—measured by injuries and fatalities—increased significantly.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is actively considering a phased reopening of the southern border to Mexican feeder cattle, as the agency continues to monitor the spread of New World screwworm.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the portion of the state outside waters between Caillou Boca and Freshwater Bayou Canal reopened to shrimping on March 24, 2026.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter Tom H. Scott, Research, Extension and Education Center in Winnsboro will host the annual wheat, oat and cover crop field day Thursday, April 16.
The field day will be from 8 a.m. to noon and will provide lunch.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a memorandum of understanding between USDA and the Department of the Interior to strengthen public lands grazing and the partnership between ranchers and the agencies.
Read MoreUSDA Secretary Brooke Rollins is working directly with ag input companies to address the still-rising costs of farmer inputs amid warnings of fertilizer supply shortages and ongoing disruptions. Rollins told Fox News last weekend that her agency wants significant relief for farmers.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2026, which are effective April 1, 2026. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
Read MoreBrazil’s 2025-26 soybean crop is projected to reach a record 6.6 billion bushels, according to USDA. But can the world’s largest soybean producer efficiently export that crop?
Read MoreFarmers across the U.S. — whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers — are invited to share their insights on cover crops in an online survey currently being conducted by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program, and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). This is the eighth survey in the research series, which began in 2012.
Read MoreCotton’s month-long rally continues to give. The trend calls for higher prices as the world market feels pressure from the potential for adequate supplies for the 2026-27 marketing year.
Read MoreFarmer Jack Dailey says that the drought over the last few days has not impacted his crops yet, but if it continues much longer it could create challenges.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus has appointed State Senator William “Bill” Wheat, Jr. (R-Ponchatoula) to the Executive Committee for 2026-27.
Read MoreOn Friday, President Donald Trump hosted hundreds of farmers for the Great American Agricultural Celebration, which has been dubbed “the single largest gathering of American farmers the White House has ever seen." The event hosted farmers and ranchers from across the country, including rice farmers from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Missouri, who witnessed the unveiling of several farm policy developments.
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