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In August, parts of Louisiana saw over 20 inches of rain fall in just two weeks, causing devastating damage to crops, particularly soybeans. Many farmers had already harvested their crops, but the rain caused a significant decline in the quality of the beans, leading to a reduction in market value from around $15 per bushel to just $4.25 per bushel for the salvage price. This shortfall is not adequately covered by crop insurance, leaving farmers struggling to make ends meet.
Read MoreLouisiana Fifth District Congresswoman Julia Letlow, a Republican from Start, La., attended the conference and took copious notes. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Agriculture, Letlow said attending the Louisiana Farm Bureau convention proved to be invaluable.
Read MoreCrawfish season is still rolling in Louisiana, and we're celebrating with a brand new Feasting on Agriculture this week! TWILA's Kristen Oaks-White takes us to Four Oaks Farm Quality Crawfish in Morganza to catch some HUGE crawdads and whip up a delicious entree with fresh bell peppers and Louisiana crawfish.
Read MoreWith Lenten season behind us, there’s no better time to add Louisiana beef to your menu! This month, we’re tackling the holy grail of barbecue beef challenges— smoked brisket.
Read MoreMembers of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee donated nearly $1,000 in cash and a basket of books focused on agriculture to the Children’s Museum of Acadiana. Included in the donation was the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture 2019 Book of the Year Right This Very Minute by Lisl H. Detlefsen. The book shows what farmers are doing at any given moment to grow and raise the food we eat.
Read MoreWe’re mixing things up in this episode of Feasting on Agriculture— both in location and weather! Last week, the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation traveled to Santa Barbara, California to tour their diverse agricultural operations.
Read MoreIt may be cold outside, but crawfish season is heating up in Louisiana! In this week's Feasting on Agriculture, TWILA's Kristen Oaks-White takes us on a boat ride in Vidrine, LA to catch a batch of crawfish and boil them up with a tried and true cajun recipe!
Read MoreThe Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LFBF) and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation will hold their annual Grain Bin Rescue Training workshops in early February across northeast Louisiana. This will be the first in-person workshop since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled workshops in 2020. These workshops provide essential training tools for local volunteer and full-time firefighters, as well as anyone who works in agriculture. According to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Safety Director Wendell Miley, it is important to have local first responders involved in agricultural safety.
Read MoreThis week, we’re launching a new edition of Feasting on Agriculture and it’s gumbo weather out there! That’s why TWILA’s Kristen Oaks-White is taking us to St. Landry Parish where a new brand of Louisiana rice makes the perfect ingredient in a hot bowl of gumbo.
Jessie Hoover of Livingston Parish represented Louisiana at the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet. The contest was held at the 103rd American Farm Bureau Convention at Atlanta, Ga. January 7-12, 2022. Jessie Hoover, 35, represented Louisiana in the semi-final rounds of American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet at the 103rd Annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read MoreMatt Dennis of East Carroll Parish represented Louisiana at the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. The contest was held at the 103rd American Farm Bureau Convention at Atlanta, Ga. January 7-12, 2022. Matt Dennis, 28, will represent Louisiana for the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Achievement Award at the 103rd Annual American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read MoreCrawfish season is almost here, and we're kicking off the celebration early in this month's Field to Feast! TWILA's Jennifer Finley takes us to Crawfish Town USA to create a savory crawfish and popcorn rice dish that will make a perfect addition to your holiday menu.
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