A fourth-generation Louisiana farmer blamed President Donald Trump for his failure to deliver on his repeated promises to help the U.S. agricultural community. Willis Nelson joined MS NOW’s “The Weekend: Primetime” on Saturday to discuss the impact the president’s tariffs and war with Iran have had on his family’s farm and his concerns about its future.
Read MoreJohn and Savannah Scarborough have built a farming operation rooted in soil health, livestock production and direct connections with their customers. Now, their innovative approach to agriculture has earned them recognition as one of three finalists for the 2026 Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award.
Read MoreA new marker on the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail is honoring the life and legacy of singer-songwriter and music producer Jerry Cupit, whose roots in agriculture and country music helped shape generations of artists.
Read MoreGrant High School FFA reporter Isabella Kendrew and president Marissa Ogburn talk about the 97th annual Future Farmers of America State Convention & Expo in Alexandria June 1-4, 2026.
Read MoreHouse Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says Wednesday’s detection of New World screwworm in southern Texas is not what the cattle industry hoped to see.
Read MoreFarmer sentiment dropped again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 121 points in April to 119 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index fell by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point (see Figure 2). This month's Current Conditions Index was 21 points below last year's December index, reaching its lowest level since December 2024.
Read MoreDry conditions across the Missouri River Basin are continuing to reduce runoff and raise concerns about water supplies and navigation later this year.
Read MoreExport sales for U.S. corn and soybeans declined during the week ending May 28, while wheat demand remained strong, according to the latest USDA trade data. Corn sales totaled 883,300 metric tons, down 13 percent from the previous week.
Read MoreFor the U.S. rice industry, traditional trade mechanisms have proven ineffective. Now, the industry prepares to charge ahead with an aggressive solution. The hopes are that a Section 301 investigation will result in tariffs.
Yes, you read that right. Tariffs.
Read MoreFarm country has endured three consecutive years of worsening economic conditions, spreading financial stress across much of rural America.
A prolonged cost-price squeeze has increased demand for credit, reduced equipment purchases and contributed to a slight uptick in farm bankruptcies.
Grilling season is here or at least that is what the calendar says! Yes, Ma Nature may have a different game plan for us as she seems to be having most of 2026 so far. Let’s pray that by Father’s Day the weather gets back to “normal”.
Read MoreChina’s renewed demand for U.S. soybeans is providing optimism for American farmers as officials expect the country to follow through on a major purchasing commitment tied to the 2026 crop.
Read MoreThe cotton jassid or two-spot cotton leafhopper, Amrasca biguttula, is an invasive leafhopper species threatening Louisiana. First detected in 2023, it was reported in Florida during 2025 and spread across multiple southeastern states later the same year
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on June 1, 2026, issued a disaster designation extends to 3 contiguous parishes in Louisiana, East Carroll, Madison and Tensas.
Read MoreMay's rains have brought significant relief to Louisiana's drought conditions, which peaked in severity and coverage during April after months of dry weather tied to La Niña. Much of the state has seen noticeable improvement thanks to a wetter-than-normal May, and early indications suggest the rainfall arrived just in time to benefit many agricultural producers. However, the full impact remains to be seen, particularly in northwestern Louisiana, where drought conditions have been slower to improve.
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