The cotton market trudged through the week, looking for even a sliver of the bullish momentum it had enjoyed the prior two-plus months. Yet it finds itself stuck in the high 70s and unable to break above the 80-cent barrier, which has now become a rather stiff price resistance level. The only fundamental of consequence at work in the market is Mother Nature.
Read MoreChina is increasing agricultural support for Cuba through rice aid and technical projects, adding a food-security tie in the region. Retired USDA economist Fred Gale reports Chinese rice shipments to Cuba rose sharply during the first four months of 2026
Read MoreBloomberg's Josh Sisco reported that "the Federal Trade Commission recently launched an antitrust investigation into the rising costs of fertilizer in the US, the agency's head said at an event in Texas on Thursday."
Read MoreReuters' Heather Schlitz reported that "a devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been found in a young sheep in Mexico within 31 miles (50 km) of the U.S. border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday."
Read MoreLouisiana saw a wet and active week, with widespread rainfall and several rounds of severe weather as a slow-moving front crossed the state. Rain totals were above normal across most of Louisiana, especially in central and southeastern areas.
Read MoreLouisiana experienced a wet and stormy week, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, and severe weather to much of the state. Nearly 60 weather warnings were issued, including tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings. A brief tornado touchdown was confirmed in St. James Parish.
Read MoreOne Louisiana farm is doing much more than selling fruits and vegetables. At Indian Village Harvest Farm, families are finding fresh air, hands-on learning, and a chance to reconnect with where food comes from.
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the Great American Cotton Plan, a comprehensive USDA initiative to strengthen the cotton farm economy, restore domestic textile manufacturing, expand cotton trade opportunities, and increase demand for products made with American-grown cotton.
Read MoreThe Agriculture Department announced a new Great American Cotton Plan on Thursday, saying it aims to strengthen cotton farm income, expand trade and increase demand for U.S.-grown cotton.
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for June 2026, which are effective June 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 More“Would you like regular or sweet potato fries with that?” is an oft-asked question to diners across America. And for those looking for a higher-fiber, nutrient-dense option to accompany their main course, the latter is often the way to go — especially if they are baked rather than fried.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee, with support from JBS and CoBank, is unveiling the results of a new national study intended to guide programming dedicated to women in agriculture for the next five years.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter has released its 2026 schedule of sugarcane summer field days along with the dates of conferences and other meetings. Field days are held in every area of the cane belt and give growers and other members of the industry the opportunity to learn about the latest research and recommendations before the beginning of upcoming planting and growing seasons.
Read MoreLouisiana leads the country in crawfish production, bringing more than $300 million to the state each year. What happens when there aren't enough employees to get them to buyers?
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