Federal scientists are still scrambling to find new jobs or relocate across the country as Maryland’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s last days of operation approach. Even as their personal lives upend, employees are concerned that BARC’s legacy of impactful research will be left behind.
Read MoreOuachita Parish firefighters, with assistance from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, contained a 32-acre brush fire in southwest Ouachita Parish.
The fire was brought under control within a few hours following a quick response from local crews and resources. Smoke from burning material inside the firebreak may remain visible in the area for several days.
Read MoreU.S. farmers face record-high fuel expenses this year as the fall harvest kicks into gear while pressure grows on the Trump administration to impose a temporary ban on diesel exports that could bring down prices.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry advised President Donald Trump on social media site X Thursday to order a 90-day ban on U.S diesel exports while Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, said Tuesday he is 'open to exploring' federal actions “that would take pressure off prices.”
Read MoreResidents are back home after a natural gas pipeline explosion west of Jennings prompted evacuations and road closures Friday morning.
Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff Kyle Miers said the explosion happened around 8 a.m. near Farm Supply Road and U.S. 90.
Read MoreLouisiana duck hunters will once again see a nine-day early teal season due to below-average population numbers. When the season opens on September 19, hunters across the state will be greeted with hot temperatures, but a slight front in the forecast for opening weekend should bring noticeably lower humidity and a better feel to the early morning air.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for farmers to apply for Stages 1 and 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to Sept. 30, 2026. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing greater flexibility for farmers who experienced quality losses on eligible crops.
Read MoreA steadily growing population of black-bellied whistling ducks is creating challenges for Louisiana rice farmers, but a new experimental hunting season could provide farmers and sportsmen with another tool to help manage the species.
Read MoreRepublican members of the Senate Agriculture Committee voted Wednesday to advance a farm bill, though Democrats on the committee voted against the package due to continued disagreements on a nutrition section of the bill.
Read MoreVenezuela’s dependence on imported food is creating new opportunities for U.S. agriculture, even as severe inflation continues to erode purchasing power and complicate the country’s economic recovery.
Read MoreToday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Stand-Up Program to provide up to $50 million in new funding to help states start or expand their own meat inspection programs in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The program carries out President Trump’s September 4 Executive Order to expand market access for American meat producers and strengthen the domestic supply chain.
Read MoreLouisiana’s forest-products sector is facing soft housing demand, pulp-mill closures, and changing timber markets—but the state may be better positioned than its peers for the next upswing. Forisk Consulting CEO Brooks Mendell joins Mind of the Forest to explain what landowners, mills, and policymakers should watch, from pulpwood and recycling to cross-laminated timber, wood energy, and new investment.
Read MoreU.S. meat export sales were up on the week. The USDA says beef sales during the week ending September 10th were larger than the previous week and above average thanks to improved demand from several key customers including South Korea and Mexico. Pork had a week-to-week improvement, with Mexico and Japan leading the way. Aside from wheat, grains and oilseed export sales were lower than last week partially due to high prices compared to other exporters. The USDA’s next supply and demand update is October 9th.
Read MoreUniversity of Florida researchers are testing whether basaltic volcanic rock, ground into dust and spread on farmland, could improve soil health, help crops and pastures, and potentially reduce the need for conventional fertilizer.
Read MoreThe Southern University Ag Center, in collaboration with Courtney L. Hunt Coaching and Consulting and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan-Chamber of Commerce, will hold the virtual grant writing lunch and learn series, “Beyond the Basics: Building A Winning Funding Strategy.”
Read MoreAgricultural producers can soon begin enrolling in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated to include more than 30 million new base acres. This expansion, the first in 20 years, was made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and is part of USDA’s efforts to put Farmers First.
Read More
