President Trump has joined Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry in supporting a temporary ban on diesel exports as way to lower all-time high prices, though oil and gas industry officials say the policy could make prices for the fuel even more expensive.
Read MoreThe Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the University of Notre Dame are investing $140,389 to determine whether nitisinone, a drug already approved for human use, can kill New World screwworm larvae as the pest continues to threaten livestock across the Southern U.S.
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission is hearing about a scam targeting some of the hardest working people out there: farmers. Scammers posing as farm equipment businesses are selling (fake) equipment to farmers, who end up empty-handed. Here’s how the scam works and how to avoid it.
Read MoreThe LSU AgCenter is testing soybean varieties across Louisiana to help farmers make more informed planting decisions.
Soybean specialist David Moseley said about 10 varieties are being tested at roughly 10 locations across the state. The trials also give researchers a chance to see how different farming practices affect the crop.
Read MoreSugarcane farmers in Plaquemine began the first day of a 100-to-110-day harvest season this week, with rising diesel prices adding new costs to the operation.
Read MoreAgricultural professionals, conservation leaders and federal officials met in September for the annual Endangered Species Act (ESA) Farm Tour, sponsored by the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants, the Weed Science Society of America and NAICC’s Foundation for Environmental Agricultural Education.
Read MoreUSDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $20 million to support Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program grants. These highly competitive programs support innovations that focus on high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits.
Read MoreA rally in commodity prices is helping Louisiana farmers absorb much of the higher input costs for fuel and fertilizer, but economists are not sure how long it will last. LSU AgCenter reporter Craig Gautreaux spoke with an ag economist about the current runup in farm products.
Read MoreThe application deadline for the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program has been extended to this Friday, September 25, 2026.
USDA made available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.
Read MoreLouisiana continues to reach significant milestones while expanding broadband access across the state, with new FCC data highlighting the state's continued progress in bringing reliable connectivity to all communities.
The latest FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) data, which reflects broadband availability as of December 2025, shows significant growth in Louisiana's broadband access over the past six months.
Read MoreThe run to 93 cents is over. That doesn’t mean it can’t return, but the market has adjusted. The bulls, for now, have lost the momentum. Prices (Dec futures) have dropped over 10 cents since the peak at 93 cents.
Read MoreThe waning days of summer brought researchers and producers together in central and northeast Louisiana with the focus on improving multiple aspects of the cattle business at the LSU AgCenter’s annual beef and forage field days.
Read MoreFarmers and loggers are getting much needed help from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as harvest is underway across Louisiana.
Governor Landry signed an executive order declaring an emergency due to the shortage and high cost of diesel fuel.
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today the awarding of over $26 million to farmers and agricultural producers across the country through the USDA Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. Entities can use these grant funds to develop value-added agricultural products, conduct market research, and implement business and marketing strategies.
Read MoreSugar has earned the dubious distinction of being among the world’s most distorted commodity markets.
Read More
