louisiana agriculture

Funding Freeze Leaves Louisiana Farmers in a Bind

News Summary Farmers in Louisiana are grappling with a funding freeze from the USDA, which has halted valuable contracts and…

4 days ago

Crawfish Prices Drop Just in Time for Easter Celebrations

News Summary As crawfish season unfolds in Louisiana, prices have seen a delightful decrease just before Easter. Average prices have…

5 days ago

Richland Parish Welcomes Meta’s Massive AI Data Center

News Summary Richland Parish, Louisiana is set to transform with the construction of a monumental AI data center by Meta.…

7 days ago

Harvey Farmers Face Uncertainty Due to USDA Funding Cuts

News Summary In Harvey, Louisiana, Nina and Derek Truitt of DaBackYardFarm are confronting challenges following USDA funding cuts that threaten…

1 week ago

Crawfish Festival Enforces Seafood Labeling Laws

News Summary The Louisiana Crawfish Festival is taking steps to ensure seafood sold at the event is properly labeled, following…

2 weeks ago

Severe Honey Bee Colony Losses Threaten U.S. Agriculture

News Summary The 2025 honey bee season begins on a troubling note as U.S. beekeepers face severe losses in hive…

2 weeks ago

New Orleans Faces Setback as Farm-to-School Program Funding Canceled

News Summary The Trump Administration has terminated funding for farm-to-school programs in Louisiana, cutting expected support of $11 million for…

3 weeks ago

New Orleans Takes Bold Steps to Tackle Food Waste

News Summary New Orleans is launching innovative initiatives to combat food waste, with Tulane University collaborating with local businesses to…

4 weeks ago

Pediatric Care Rivalry Intensifies in New Orleans

News Summary The pediatric care market in New Orleans is heating up as Ochsner Health and LCMC Health compete for…

4 weeks ago

Baton Rouge Introduces Hurricane-Resilient Housing Solutions

News Summary In Baton Rouge, a recent tour at LaHouse highlighted innovative strategies for hurricane-resilient housing. Dr. Carol Friedland led…

4 weeks ago