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» Subcommittee Reviews Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs
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» Subcommittee Examines Federal Rural Broadband Program Implementation
» Agriculture Committee Reviews Financial Stability Improvement Act Draft Language
» Subcommittee Considers the Future of Next Generation Biofuels
» Subcommittee Reviews Implementation of Farm Bill Horticulture and Organic Agriculture Provisions
» Subcommittee Reviews the Economic Conditions Facing Pork Producers
» House Agriculture Committee Approves Legislation Strengthening Derivatives Regulation
» Subcommittee Examines USDA Rural Business Programs and Opportunities for Rural Entrepreneurship and Business Development
» Peterson Introduces OTC Derivatives Discussion Draft
» Subcommittee Reviews Implementation of Farm Bill Conservation Programs
» Subcommittee Reviews Implementation of Agricultural Research Programs
Agriculture Business News
» Is Your Buyer Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny?
» Ag Bankers' Anxiety
» Propane Situation "Could Get Ugly"
» Lessons About Erasing a Lifetime of Equity
» Jilted Fertilizer Dealers
» Insurance Gives Reprieve for Late Harvest
» Game of Wait and See on Insurance
» Lonely Crop Insurance Agents Await Claims
» Crop Insurers on Harvest: Get 'Er Done
» Judgment Day for Livestock Loans
» Is Your Buyer Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny?
» Ag Bankers' Anxiety
» Propane Situation "Could Get Ugly"
» Lessons About Erasing a Lifetime of Equity
» Jilted Fertilizer Dealers
» Insurance Gives Reprieve for Late Harvest
» Game of Wait and See on Insurance
» Lonely Crop Insurance Agents Await Claims
» Crop Insurers on Harvest: Get 'Er Done
» Judgment Day for Livestock Loans
Peanut Board Promotes Products And Industry Expansion
Posted: November 17, 2009/8:52 PM
Updated: November 17, 2009/8:55 PM
Updated: November 17, 2009/8:55 PM
Two Louisiana residents have been appointedto the National Peanut Board.
Francis V. Jordan III, of Rayville, was one of three members reappointed to the board by U.S. Agriculture…
State Is Still Wet, But Crops Are Coming In
Posted: November 17, 2009/8:49 PM
Updated: November 17, 2009/8:52 PM
Updated: November 17, 2009/8:52 PM
Farmers took advantage of the drier weather to make headway on their rain-delayed fall harvest.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says cotton farmers in Louisiana and Mississippi had…
Feds Tell Louisiana Cotton Farmers What They Already Know
Posted: November 13, 2009/9:37 PM
Updated: November 13, 2009/9:40 PM
Updated: November 13, 2009/9:40 PM
A federal report has confirmed concerns about cotton production losses in Louisiana and Mississippi due to the wet fall.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week lowered production…
Louisiana Horse Owners Advised To Be On The Alert
Posted: October 27, 2009/8:13 PM
Updated: October 27, 2009/8:17 PM
Updated: October 27, 2009/8:17 PM
Horse owners, beware. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says a tick-borne disease has shown up in Texas and that horse owners in Louisiana should be on the alert.
AgCenter Recommends Live Christmas Trees Instead Of Artificial
Posted: October 21, 2009/7:52 PM
Updated: October 21, 2009/7:55 PM
Updated: October 21, 2009/7:55 PM
Don Reed, LSU AgCenter forestry and wildlife specialist, says everything looks good for the Christmas tree crop in Louisiana.
Reed, who also is a Christmas tree grower, and…
Oil, gas drillers must report La. water sources
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Requirement spurred by developments surrounding Haynesville Shale
Cotton Crop Threatened by Rain
By: Joel Massey
At the beginning of the cotton season drought conditions threatened the crop. Now it's too much rain.
Ever Hear Of A Crazy Ant? You Might See One Soon
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Scientists are concerned that the ant will overrun bee hives and destroy nectar and honey.
Feds take steps to protect Red River species
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Companies must ensure that water pumps do not harm natural habitat
Bear eluding traps in Dularge area
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Bear avoids capture for three months, continues to pick through garbage
Jambalaya Guest: Farm Service Agency
By: Ashleigh Galliano
We spoke with Craig McCain
Legislature Okays Millions For New Food Processing Plant
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There is opposition from a Louisiana-based food company. It says state is subsidizing the competition.
Citrus Orchard Under Quarantine Due To Weevil Infestation
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Sugarcane, sweet potatoes and corm are also at risk should the infestation spread.
Bruce Foods Says Competitor Getting Preferential Treatment
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Louisiana-based Bruce says Governor Jindal is offering more state money for a sweet potato plant in northeast Louisiana
Forest Service proposes ban on deer dogs at Kisatchie
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Other forms of hunting would not be affected by proposal
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons Still Available
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Sign-up with a local Council on Aging office to apply for the program - there are still funds available.
Cotton Plant
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New plant should benefit LA and MS farmers
Louisiana Cotton Production On An Upswing
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Some farmers had switched to cheaper and more easily grown crops but are coming back to King Cotton
Forcasts up for state cotton production
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Bales expected to hit 420,000
Farmers Market coupons still available for Seniors
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Booklets total $20, can be used for fresh fruits, vegetables
