in Louisiana Agriculture
Each year, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation members travel to New Orleans to recognize the accomplishments of individual farmers and ranchers, farm families and parish farm bureaus. TWILA's Kristen Oaks-White & Avery Davidson show us who took home the big prizes from the 95th Annual LFBF Convention.
Visitors to New Orleans often sample what's become a staple of the local cuisine: oysters. whether they're chargrilled or raw, they're big business here in Louisiana. According to the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, the Louisiana Oyster industry supports 4,000 jobs and contributes more than 317 million dollars each year to the state's economy.
by Sam Irwin, American Sugar Cane League
The American Sugar Cane League (ASCL) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency for their approval of a new crop insurance program designed for the sugarcane crop.
The latest news in Louisiana agriculture, featuring stories from news outlets across the state. We also feature news and information from our weekly television show "This Week in Louisiana Agriculture," and our radio network "The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Radio Network."
Louisiana's own country music superstar Trace Adkins wants you to join the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. Listen to his radio commercial below.
Click the TWILA TV link in the menu above To see the latest stories from the weekly television show This Week in Louisiana Agriculture.
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As weeds become more resistant to herbicides, plant breeders are faced with the challenge of developing new varieties that are resistant to new or older herbicides. A new rice variety being released by the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station is showing promise.
Farmers wage a never-ending battle with many different types of weeds. To help farmers get the upper hand, weed scientists are developing strategies to combat herbicide-resistant weeds, including the use of the herbicide dicamba. But farmers must be careful when using this technology.
June 22, 2017
