U.S. farmers and ranchers are closely watching the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement negotiations. Virginia Houston, the senior director of congressional affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said Mexico and Canada as trading partners are vital to the success of U.S. farmers and ranchers.
Read MoreAspiring 4-H chefs sharpened their culinary and competition skills during the Great American Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans.
Read MoreCongressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that he will hold a town hall meeting in Crowley on Thursday, August 13, 2026, jointly hosted by American Legion Acadia Post 15 and Harold Bossley VFW Post 6720. Congressman Higgins will answer questions and discuss his work in Congress and issues facing South Louisiana. The event is open to the public.
Read MoreUSA Rice staff traveled across the Mississippi Delta last week to participate in industry meetings and field days that highlighted the research, promotion, and policy work underway to strengthen the U.S. rice industry.
Read MoreLouisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., says pay close attention to the Federal Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) warnings pertaining to crops exposed to flood waters as a result of Tropical Storm Arthur. The FDA’s information can be accessed at Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-affected Food Crops for Human Consumption | FDA.
Read MoreFarms and ranches who employ workers under the H2-A program now have their federally mandated minimum wage under the new Adverse Effect Wage Rate. Cameron Castillo, an associate economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says wages are set to increase almost entirely across the board.
Read MoreCorn and soybean yields came in a bit lower than analyst expectations while harvested area for both crops came in higher according to USDA’s August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report out on Wednesday.
Read MoreData-center expansion is adding a new source of round-the-clock natural gas demand across Texas and the Gulf region. The growth could increase competition for fuel used by fertilizer plants, food processors, irrigation systems, cotton gins, and rural electric utilities.
Read MoreLast year’s August WASDE report was a shock to the market—with USDA’s record 188.8 bu. per acre corn yield estimate on top of higher acreage by two million acres. This year, the yield debate heading into the August report centers on NDVI models showing above-trendline yields, while row crop ratings are well below 2025. This leaves many in the trade expecting lower yields. Still, there could be surprises on acreage or demand.
Read MoreFarmland values remain at record highs even as growth slows. Average farm real estate values rose 3.4% to $4,500 per acre in 2026, marking a sixth consecutive annual increase and a nearly 44% gain since 2020.
Read MoreDomestic processors used more corn and soybeans in June than a year earlier, strengthening demand beyond export markets. USDA’s Grains Crushings and Co-Products Report for Aug. 3 shows ethanol plants consumed 467 million bushels of corn, up 4 percent from June 2025.
Read MoreIf you farm through an LLC or an S corporation, USDA just handed you a bigger payment limit and a September deadline to lock it in.
Read MoreLast week, Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King offered investors a sobering report on beef prices: "Beef hasn't performed the way we expected," King said during an earnings presentation, "and we're not pretending otherwise."
Read MoreCorn harvest is rolling across Louisiana, but for Kam Harper, getting a combine into the field this year took two plantings and months of uncertainty.
Read MoreThe 89th International Rice Festival proudly recognizes Jarrod Breaux as the 2026 Farmer of the Year. His 17-year-old son, Bryce Breaux, is recognized as the 2026 Junior Farmer of the Year.
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