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In this special edition of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, we revisit an unforgettable journey across Ireland with Louisiana 4-H. For more than a week, TWILA’s Josh Meeks and Karl Wiggers traveled with dozens of students, exploring dairy farms, witnessing sheepdog demonstrations, and taking in some of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth. Come along as they take us back to Ireland and share the experiences, lessons, and stories that made this trip one to remember.

Tis the season for a brand new TWILA episode!

This week, we share an inside look at Louisiana’s newest drone manufacturing operation and break down the federal assistance programs coming to farmers. We visit the Baton Rouge Food Bank during its busiest season, explore Christmas color at Clegg’s Nursery, and stop by Acadiana’s first homesteading workshop. Plus, we look at shifting wheat acreage, celebrate U.S.-grown rice at LSU’s Joyful Food Festival and revisit a special moment honoring ag leaders in Tiger Stadium. Catch all that and more!

Be changed for good with this special Thanksgiving edition of TWILA! It’s all about gratitude, generosity, and the people who make our holiday traditions possible. Karl Wiggers follows Louisiana Farm Bureau volunteers as they visit Veterans Homes across the state to share smiles, stories, and a few spirited rounds of BINGO. Avery Davidson shows us how the Red Stick Farmers Market has supported small farmers and strengthened the Baton Rouge community for nearly three decades. Neil Melancon breaks down the American Farm Bureau’s annual Market Basket Survey results and what families can expect to pay for a classic Thanksgiving meal. And Kristen Oaks-White visits the Natchez Stewpot to cook, carve, serve, and learn what it truly means to give back in a new and heartwarming Feasting on Agriculture.

Get in the Thanksgiving spirit and watch now!

From reopened USDA offices to groundbreaking seafood research, it’s a full plate on this week’s episode of TWILA! We break down what the end of the government shutdown means for Louisiana farmers, then head to Nicholls State University to see how DNA testing is helping protect the state’s seafood industry. We also visit East Feliciana to see how cattle producers are preparing for winter and hear from volunteer leaders about the upcoming Rooted in Leadership Conference. Plus, Kristen Oaks-White takes us to the Louisiana State Fair for a behind-the-scenes look at the Cattlemen’s Kitchen in a brand-new Feasting on Agriculture. It’s a jam-packed episode you don’t want to miss!

Rice, pecans, and pumpkins — oh my! We take a look at how the nation’s longest government shutdown is putting pressure on Louisiana farmers and how rising costs are challenging rice growers across the state. Congressman Clay Higgins joins Farm Bureau leaders to push back against imported rice, and the Women’s Leadership Committee hits the road for a fall meeting at Little Eva Pecan Co. Plus, two Louisiana women graduate from Farm Bureau’s national Communications Boot Camp, and Kristen Oaks White shows us how pumpkins are turning into moovelous farmyard snacks. From policy to pumpkins, we’ve got it all in this week’s episode of TWILA!

From sugar mills in New Iberia to city gardens in New Orleans, it’s a pretty sweet episode of TWILA! We take a look at how drought conditions are tightening their grip on the state and how Louisiana Farm Bureau is connecting lawmakers and farmers ahead of the special session. We’ll tour the historic M.A. Patout sugar mill, share harvest road safety tips, and see how SPROUT NOLA is growing fresh food in the heart of the city. Plus, we visit Liuzza Land for some fall fun, stop by the first-ever Livestock Connection event, and join Farm Bureau as they give back through Pat’s Coats for Kids.

From the classroom to the countryside, this week’s TWILA dives into the stories shaping Louisiana agriculture. Farmers are feeling the pinch from record-low cotton acres, a federal shutdown, and shifting global trade. Meanwhile, students across the state are getting a firsthand look at where their food comes from through Farm City Day and the Farm to School Conference. We’ll also explore Louisiana’s forestry roots in Longleaf and stop by Champagne’s Marché for a taste of Cajun tradition.

It may not feel like it, but it’s officially fall—and we’re digging into the season’s biggest stories!

Karl Wiggers is in Evangeline Parish to learn more about a new invasive pest putting Louisiana rice farmers on alert. Neil Melancon shows us how schools are getting creative to keep local food on the menu despite funding cuts. We also take a look at one of Louisiana’s strongest sweet potato harvests in years. Then, we head to Kristen Oaks White’s kitchen, where she brings a homegrown taste of fall to Feasting on Agriculture. It’s a full serving of Louisiana agriculture, fresh from the field to your screen!

National 4-H Week is October 5-11, and we’re celebrating with a special TWILA takeover from the Louisiana 4-H state officers! From launching businesses to chasing careers, these stories highlight the big dreams, hard work, and heart of 4-H members across the state. Whether in the barn, the boardroom, or even the cockpit, these students are proving they’re beyond ready for whatever comes next. Watch this week’s show to see why 4-H is more than just a program—it’s a launchpad.

We’re going from the fields of West Carroll to the peppers of Avery Island in this week’s TWILA!

We show you how farmers in West Carroll Parish came together to harvest for a neighbor after an injury. You’ll also meet Chris Roussel, a jeweler and rancher who used his experience of running a family jewelry business to build 12-Star Ranch and launch a custom beef label. We’ll highlight traditions old and new, see how teachers are bringing agriculture into the classroom, and visit Avery Island for a closer look at the peppers behind a world-famous hot sauce. Plus, this week’s TWILA Boost features a pro quarterback giving back to farmers during harvest.