Field days abounded earlier this week throughout rice country in southern Louisiana.
Kicking off the week was the RiceTec field day held in Iota on Tuesday, where attendees heard crop updates, developments to reduce pubescent hairs on rice panicles, as well as recommendations on herbicide applications.
Read MoreU.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) will introduce the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 to protect Louisiana crawfish, shrimp, rice, catfish, and other American producers from unfair foreign competition. The legislation would establish tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on import-sensitive food and agricultural products to stop import surges, restore fair prices, and keep American producers in business without shutting down lawful trade.
Read MoreLouisiana lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are sponsoring legislation that would reclassify those who work on crawfish farms. Congressmen Troy Carter, Cleo Fields and Clay Higgins are joining forces in proposing what’s known as the CRAW (Crawfish Reclassification for Agricultural Workforce) Act. Andy Brown with the Louisiana Farm Bureau says Congress had gotten it wrong by not classifying crawfish processors as agricultural workers.
Read MoreOur neighbors north of Acadiana are still recovering after record rainfall fell during the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur.
Hundreds of homes were flooded in parts of central Louisiana, and many had to be rescued by emergency officials as the water rose so quickly.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall today applauded the White House request to Congress for more than $11 billion in additional assistance for America's farmers and ranchers, as well as the administration's call for year-round access to E15 fuel.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Equine Promotion and Research Advisory Board is now accepting grant applications for the purpose of supporting the growth and development of the Louisiana equine industry by enhancing research, education, promotion, facilities, tourism, events, and equine-related activities throughout the state for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Read MoreNew varieties are one of the best ways farmers can stay ahead of the many challenges that come with growing rice. Next year, they’ll be able to plant two fresh releases from the LSU AgCenter that address key disease and grain quality issues.
Read MoreFlooding on a Cottonport farm forced cattle to higher ground and left crawfish ponds underwater after days of rain and rising water.
With parts of his property flooded, James Bernard, owner of J. Bernard Seafood Inc., said one of the biggest priorities was moving cattle to higher ground until conditions improved.
Read MoreThe Ruston High FFA Chapter recently returned from the Louisiana FFA State Convention with numerous awards and recognitions, highlighting another successful year for the chapter and its members.
Among the chapter’s top accomplishments were state championship victories in both the Farm Business Management and Marketing Plan Career Development Events.
Read MoreFarmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders from across Louisiana gathered for the 104th Annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention to discuss the issues and policies affecting the agriculture industry.
Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot said members spent time discussing everything from the Farm Bill to labor reform.
Read MoreRecent heavy rainfall across Louisiana has resulted in flooding and saturated soil conditions in many soybean fields. The extent of damage from flooding depends on several interacting factors, including the soybean growth stage, duration of flooding, temperature, and overall environmental conditions.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall commented on the Senate farm bill discussion draft released today by Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Read MoreThe Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation’s Livestock Advisory Committee is responding to the needs expressed by Central Louisiana ranchers following last week’s devastating floods. The Louisiana Farm Bureau Hay Clearinghouse connects ranchers who have an abundance of hay with those who lost pastures and forage to ensure their cattle, horses and other livestock can stay alive through this disaster.
Read MoreAnimal advocates are hailing the signing of a bill aimed at protecting Louisiana white-tailed deer. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says House Bill 1248 was spawned by a pair of high-profile incidents, in which LDWF agents seized deer from those caring for them and killed them.
“The nation was horrified. That’s not what they want to see in the paper or on tv; little deer being killed that were taken in by good Samaritans,” Dorson said.
Read MoreMacy Rushing remembers her brother encouraging her to create social media posts about her daily life as a cattle rancher in Louisiana's East Feliciana Parish.
"I told him, 'There is nothing interesting about my day,'" said Rushing, who works with her husband, Matt, on their farm.
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