The American Farm Bureau Federation recently selected an outstanding group of leaders in agriculture as the organization’s 13th Partners in Advocacy Leadership class. AFBF designed PAL to help agricultural leaders accelerate their engagement abilities and solidify their roles as advocates for agriculture.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 127 in March to 121. The Current Conditions Index fell by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index decreased by 4 points.
Read MoreThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is backing new legislation that would establish federal labeling standards for plant-based and cell-cultivated protein products, arguing consumers deserve clearer information at the meat case.
Read MoreTechnology continues to play an integral role in today’s agriculture sector, but as data use grows, so does the threat of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture supply chain.
Read MoreMother's Day is coming up, and if you're planning a crawfish boil, we have some good news.
Read MoreThe state capital of Louisiana was turned green and blue last Tuesday as Louisiana 4-H and FFA Capitol Day brought nearly 500 high school students from across the state to Baton Rouge for a day of learning, leadership, and civic engagement.
Read MoreAll eyes shifted to the U.S. Senate after the House passed its farm bill last week.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is ramping up wildfire preparedness ahead of the 2026 fire season, directing the U.S. Forest Service to strengthen response efforts and protect rural communities.
Read MoreAshley Walker can tell you about real estate and landscaping and pressure washing and fleet washing, all small businesses she owns.
Her family history, though, is filled with dirt- the kind you amend, till and plant vegetables in. “I have a horticulture license. I'm also an avid gardener, grew up on a farm.
Read MoreScattered strong-to-severe storms will return to the northern half of the state on Wednesday with a "SLIGHT Risk" for severe storms.
Read MoreFor Courtney Gerace, life looked like everything she had ever hoped for – a growing family, a role in agriculture, and a life rooted in purpose. But behind that reality, she was quietly struggling.
Read MoreU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft Fungicide Strategy and is inviting the American public to weigh in.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture hosted the third annual LSU AgExcellence Awards Ceremony, presented by A. Wilbert’s Sons, on May 1, at the South Stadium Club in Tiger Stadium. The event was led by Senior Vice Chancellor and Dean Matt Lee and emceed by State Rep. Dixon McMakin, the Voice of Tiger Stadium, and celebrated individuals whose leadership and service advanced agriculture, research, education and communities across Louisiana.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened enrollment for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, offering farmers and ranchers new opportunities to protect working lands while maintaining productivity.
Read MoreThe Trump administration is investigating the four major meat processors for potential antitrust violations.
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