In a groundbreaking study emerging from the University of Arkansas, scientists have uncovered a startling natural defense mechanism in rice plants: they trap and kill caterpillars using tiny, spike-like hairs called trichomes located on rice spikelets.
Read MoreThe Rural Business Development Grant Program has $27.7 million available to support projects that help rural communities grow their local economies and create jobs.
Read MoreAs legislation to authorize year-round E15 now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration, the National Corn Growers Association today released an analysis demonstrating a net positive benefit of year-round E15 for corn and soybean farmers.
Read MoreFour generations of the Nelson family have farmed the same stretch of Louisiana soil, chasing a version of the American dream measured in acres, harvests and hard work. Now, like hundreds of other family farms across the country, they are on the brink of bankruptcy — and some are rethinking who, if anyone, they will vote for in November.
Read MoreLouisiana voters ousted incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy on May 16, choosing Trump-backed Congresswoman Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming for a head-to-head runoff in the GOP party primary. James “Jamie” Davis Jr., a farmer whose grandfather was a sharecropper, led the way in the Democratic Senate party primary with 47%. He will face New Orleans businessman Gary Crockett in the Democratic primary runoff. Crocket edged out Nick Albares for the runoff by 284 votes 90,764 to 90,480.
Read MoreThe Ruston Farmers Market is bringing back its Peach Cookery Contest, set for June 3 and June 4 as part of the Louisiana Peach Festival.
Read MoreFor generations of American service members stationed overseas, a tiny bottle of TABASCO sauce tucked inside a Meal Ready to Eat has offered more than flavor — it has provided a small taste of home.
Read MoreMany farmers across the Midsouth are shifting acres toward soybean production in 2026 and choosing to plant less corn and rice, which are more expensive to grow. Although the war in Iran has largely contributed to this move, some farmers made the decision well in advance in the face of already high input costs.
Read MoreAn annual study from the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows red meat exports added more than $3 billion in value to corn and soybean producers in 2025.
Read MoreThe United States expects China to agree to purchase “double-digit billions” of dollars in U.S. agricultural products annually following a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday.
Read More$14.3 million available through the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program (SCMP) to fund collaborative multi-state partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.
Read MoreFarmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board built something their fellow farmers have long needed: one place for near-term solutions that matter.
Read MoreFrom jambalaya cookouts to blood drives and telethons, parish teams across Louisiana spent the day connecting with their communities as the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s inaugural Membership Monday brought together insurance agents, office staff, and volunteers in a coordinated statewide effort that welcomed more than 1,200 new members across 64 parishes.
Read MoreRainfall has been feast or famine across Louisiana, with some areas seeing major drought improvement after 5 to 10 inches of rain while nearby locations received very little. More rain is expected next week, and an unsettled pattern could bring periodic showers for the next couple of weeks, though severe weather threats currently appear limited.
Read MoreA community outreach event was held on May 13, at 10 a.m. to help educate framers in Franklin Parish. Organizers said tghe event’s goal is to give insight on a better understanding of accessing programs through the department of agriculture.
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