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Chickens, Crawfish & a Cow-Chasing Dachshund... that just about sums up this edition of TWILA! In this week’s episode of TWILA, we take you from the rice fields of Evangeline Parish, where crawfish farmers are already prepping next year’s crop, to the marshes of Chauvin for the annual Farm Bureau Fishing Rodeo. We introduce Dylan and Shelby Laster, Young Farmers & Ranchers finalists raising chickens, cattle, and kids with care. We also cheer on a Louisiana 4-H archer heading to the world stage. Plus, meet a miniature dachshund with a big job in this week’s TWILA Boost, and tour a dairy in Franklinton producing award-winning cheesecakes, eggnog, and more.

From policy to people, this week’s episode covers a wide range of stories shaping Louisiana agriculture. We highlight key changes in Senate Bill 244, a new program helping protect people, pets, and alligators, and the challenges cotton farmers face with record-low acreage. You’ll also meet Frankie and Mallory Sotile, finalists for the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, and Michele Simoneaux, a Farm Bureau leader working to elevate the voices of rural women across the state.

From the waters of Dulac to the vineyards of West Monroe, we’re covering a lot of ground in this week’s episode of TWILA! Neil Melancon shows how low prices and high costs are driving Louisiana shrimpers out of business. We also highlight the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and FFA students making their voices heard at the State Capitol. Plus, learn how a simple invitation to a meeting led Nicholas Gerace to become chair of Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. Discover growing agritourism at Landry Vineyards and get a taste of Uncle Larry’s Certified Louisiana products in St. James Parish.

From the coast to the Capitol, this week’s show explores the many ways Louisiana’s farmers are preserving tradition, shaping policy, and feeding the future. Neil Melancon travels to Leeville, where a member of the United Houma Nation is honoring tradition while using modern farming methods to cultivate oysters. Avery Davidson heads to Lafayette Parish to introduce the 2025 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. We also catch up with Louisiana Farm Bureau leaders—both at the Capitol and in the field. Plus, Kristen Oaks White gets her father-in-law and husband on camera to reveal the secrets behind perfect, farm-raised steaks in a new Feasting on Agriculture. Watch all that and more in this week's episode!

This week’s episode of TWILA takes you from the muddy fields of spring planting to the spicy flavors of a Louisiana crawfish boil. Brothers Dallas and Reed Ardoin are working hard to beat the weather and get their soybeans in the ground. In Tensas Parish, 81-year-old Roy Smith shares a lifetime of farming wisdom. We also dive into coastal conservation with oyster shell recycling, follow Amelia Kent’s leadership journey in Farm Bureau, and sit down with former president Ronnie Anderson. Then, enjoy some cross-cultural cuisine as two Brits experience their first crawfish boil in our TWILA Boost!

From Capitol Hill to crawfish ponds, we're covering agriculture from every angle. This week on This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, we follow Congressman Troy Carter as he visits farmers in his district to hear firsthand about the urgent need for a Farm Bill. We also explore a new state-of-the-art sawmill revitalizing a small town, dive into Louisiana's booming agritourism scene, and continue our Road to Leadership series with Marty Wooldridge. Plus, we celebrate Black Farmers and Growers Day, stomp grapes at Landry Vineyards, and get a reality check on farming in the John Deere Challenge.

From Capitol Hill to crawfish ponds, we're covering agriculture from every angle. This week on This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, we follow Congressman Troy Carter as he visits farmers in his district to hear firsthand about the urgent need for a Farm Bill. We also explore a new state-of-the-art sawmill revitalizing a small town, dive into Louisiana's booming agritourism scene, and continue our Road to Leadership series with Marty Wooldridge. Plus, we celebrate Black Farmers and Growers Day, stomp grapes at Landry Vineyards, and get a reality check on farming in the John Deere Challenge.

Innovation, leadership, and good old-fashioned Southern hospitality that’s what you'll find in this episode of This Week in Louisiana Agriculture. This week, we dive into the cutting-edge technology making waves in crawfish ponds, check in on the start of the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, and get an update on the latest tariff developments. We also take you behind the scenes of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Show and a Kentucky beef tour through Louisiana. Plus, we kick off our Road to Leadership series with LFB President Richard Fontenot and wrap it all up with goat milk, baby goats, and a lot of heart in Feasting on Agriculture.

From international trade to hands-on ag education, this week’s show looks at the key issues and events shaping Louisiana agriculture. As new tariffs take shape and global trade shifts, what could it all mean for Louisiana farmers? We talk with grain producers and Farm Bureau leaders about what they’re watching — and why this moment could play a key role in the next Farm Bill. We’ll also introduce you to Mark Shirley, take you back to the Kansas plains for more coverage of the 2025 Louisiana Farm Bureau Beef Tour, and explore how AgMagic’s interactive approach is teaching kids about agriculture.

This week on This Week in Louisiana Agriculture, we’re celebrating innovation, leadership, and legacy in Louisiana farming. From hydroponic lettuce in Harvey to Certified Louisiana beef in St. Francisville, we explore how producers are meeting the moment. We follow cattle ranchers to the Midwest, spotlight women and youth shaping ag’s future, and visit a multi-generational rice farm in Jennings. Plus, see how young chefs are cooking up confidence in the 4-H Food Challenge.