From weather setbacks to rising input costs, this week’s TWILA takes a look at the current challenges facing Louisiana agriculture. Farmers in Northeast Louisiana are replanting corn after a late freeze, while a new American Farm Bureau Federation survey shows fertilizer costs continue to strain operations. We also cover drainage projects in South Louisiana, a USDA drought designation providing access to emergency loans, a forest fire in St. Tammany Parish, and sit down with a candidate running for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District to discuss issues impacting agriculture. Plus, we highlight a new grain bin rescue trailer, remember longtime ag leader Willie Cooper, visit the Louisiana Farm Bureau Youth Livestock Show in Amite, and see how a local dairy is adapting to stay in business. Watch the full episode now!

Read more about American Farm Bureau Fertilizer Survey: https://www.fb.org/market-intel/farm-... Learn more about Soil and Water Conservation Districts Projects: https://www.nacdnet.org/state/louisiana/ / louisianaconservationdistricts See list of Louisiana Grain Bin Rescue Tubes: Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Program: https://lafarmbureau.org/yfr