Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast (Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts)

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Taylor Frey, state coordinator of the Louisiana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Taylor discusses a new documentary recently released by the LGLCI and an upcoming bus trip they have planned for Louisiana livestock producers.

In this week's episode, join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he provides more coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson's insightful interviews continue with District One Senator Sharon Hewitt, the sole female candidate vying for the prestigious office. Get a closer look into Hewitt's background, political journey, past career in the oil and gas industry, and her unique perspective on the future of Louisiana in this episode.

Watch the video of the interview here.

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Labor: it's a constant need on farms across the nation. In many cases, farmers will bring labor in through foreign worker programs to fill jobs that they're unable to fill locally. That's a lot easier said than done, thanks to constantly changing policies and requirements for farmers to bring these valuable workers to their farms. That's why the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation hosts the Mid-South Ag Labor Seminar -- it's an opportunity to get up-to-date on all things labor policy, law, and best practices.

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Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone. Mr. Rispone discusses his campaign for governor and his views on agriculture.

The weather is warming up and so is crawfish production in Louisiana! This week, Karl Wiggers  visits with rice and crawfish farmer Dylan Benoit at his field in Jeff Davis Parish. They discuss the outlook on this year's crawfish season, Benoit being raised on the farm, as well as what works and what doesn't in crawfish economics.

• See a story from TWILA about the 2025 crawfish season.
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In a time when the ag economy has razor thin margins, farmers are looking for any way to make an extra penny for their crops. In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with grain marketing specialists Greg Fox and Grayson Close to talk about the Louisiana Farm Bureau Grain Marketing Association and how they're helping farmers across Louisiana sell their crops at the best price at the best time.

• See the story from a proud Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing customer here.  
• Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here. 
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The latest national & Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with LSU AgCenter Rice Specialist Dr. Dustin Harrell. Dr. Harrell says this is one of the worst rice crops in recent memory, and we will talk about why that happened.

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Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

AFBF's update on the New Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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The latest ag news and market information, plus a visit with Rayburn Smith of Superior Livestock and the Red River Livestock Auction in Coushatta. Rayburn discusses the recent volatility in the cattle market caused by the fire at the Tyson packing plant in Kansas.

Louisiana Farm Bureau News
- Troy Carter Wins District Two US Representative Seat
- Julia Letlow Hires Zellie Duvall

American Farm Bureau News
- Stepped Up Basis Vital To Preserving Family Farms
- Study Shows Repealing Stepped-Up Basis Would Damage the Economy
- Elimination of Stepped-Up Basis Poses Hazards to Family Farms

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
- The latest about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
- See the latest economic assistance data from the USDA here in this dashboard.
- www.farmers.gov website link here

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In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, we explore a recent trade mission to Cuba, led by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The trip brought together a Louisiana delegation, including Commissioner Mike Strain, elected officials, and LSU AgCenter personnel, to discuss trade opportunities and foster diplomatic relations. Joining the conversation are Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot and Second Vice President Burch Pierce, who share their firsthand experiences from the trip.

• Here are some stories Neil Melancon brought back from Cuba in 2017 -- Part 1 and Part 2.
• Here's a playlist of more TWILA stories from Cuba over the years.
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The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Christen Wall of C&M Gator Farm in Livingston Parish. Christen talks about the process of farming alligators and the contribution they make to preserving the wild alligator population in Louisiana.

In this episode, LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes joins Avery and Karl to discuss what's been happening at the state capitol since a new crop of lawmakers were elected in the fall. Governor Landry and the legislature have been busy with multiple sessions and there is now a bill filed that calls for a constitutional convention. We also discuss the recent Young Farmers & Ranchers capitol day and the importance of those members learning how to participate and advocate on behalf of the issues that affect them back on their farms.

• Joe's recent article about a constitutional convention on Louisiana Farm Bureau News.
• Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here. 
• News about the new bill filed about constitutional convention.
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Here are some of the other stories I've produced about Iverstine Farms.
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Here's the story we talked about where Taylor Frey went to work on the farm with Galen.
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The past couple months have been dry in Louisiana, with the exception of a couple pockets and a quick tropical system that rolled through the state. Drought conditions are affecting farmers and ranchers across the state, but the tool used by USDA in determining financial assistance may not be keeping up with conditions on the ground. Avery Davidson sits down with Louisiana State Climatologist, Jay Grymes, and Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry, Mike Strain, to discuss how you can help paint the picture of Louisiana's drought.

• See the current U.S. Drought Monitor Map here.
• Submit photos and conditions from your farm or pastures here.
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• See the story Avery produced about Jay Grymes on TWILA.
• See the story Josh Meeks produced about the Mesonet Program at ULM on TWILA.
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The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Iberia Parish sugarcane and soybean farmer Ricky Gonsoulin. Ricky is currently running for State Representative. He discusses the challenges he's faced with the 2019 sugarcane crop and why he decided to throw his hat in the ring for the Louisiana House of Representatives.

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Northeast Louisiana crop consultant Hank Jones. Hank gives us an update on crop conditions and harvest progress in the Northeast corner of our state.

In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Avery sits down with Brent Saltzman to discuss changes in Louisiana dig law and how important it is to 'call before you dig.'

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Episode #34 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast is loaded and ready to go! Louisiana crop conditions are looking very good, despite all of the weather challenges here in 2019. We’ll hear from LSU AgCenter Rice Specialist Dustin Harrel about the condition of the Louisiana rice crop. At the Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention a couple of weeks ago we caught up with Louisiana’s own Craig Brown, who is currently the Vice President of Producer Affairs for the National Cotton Council. Craig brought us up to date on a few issues affecting the cotton industry. On Grassroots Government we will hear from Louisiana 5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham. He will fill us in on several ag issues that are making headlines in Washington D.C. We’ll go “In the Field” to visit with Ray Schexnayder, who farms in both Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Ray says it’s been a challenging year to grow corn and soybeans in Louisiana, but he’s making the best of it. Grain Marketing Specialist Grayson Close will give us an update on the grain markets, then we’ll wrap up the podcast with Jack Dillard’s “Voice of the Ark-La-Tex.”

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with State Representative Clay Schexnayder, who chairs the House Agriculture Committee. Clay discusses today's hearing at the State Capitol regarding the new rules and regulations for growing hemp in Louisiana.

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- Farmers Concerned About Changes to Estate Taxes
- Tax Policy Changes Troubling Farmers

American Farm Bureau News
- Stepped Up Basis Vital To Preserving Family Farms
- Study Shows Repealing Stepped-Up Basis Would Damage the Economy
- Elimination of Stepped-Up Basis Poses Hazards to Family Farms

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
- The latest about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
- See the latest economic assistance data from the USDA here in this dashboard.
- www.farmers.gov website link here

To see the latest from American Farm Bureau Federation about COVID-19, visit this link.

To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.

To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here.

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• Grassroots Government episode featuring Zippy Duvall >> Zippy Duvall Visits Louisiana
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For a while, we've been updating listeners about the crawfish season that has been a tough year for many who count on the mudbugs for a crucial part of their annual production. This week, we have exciting news for those hit hard by drought and excessive heat impacting production of crawfish on their farms. Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation has secured some assistance for Louisiana crawfish farmers in the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program with the help of Gov. Landry, Louisiana's Congressional delegation, the LSU AgCenter, and, most importantly, countless volunteer leaders. LFBF National Affairs Director, Andy Brown, joins the podcast this week to tell us how this happened and what it means for the Louisiana crawfish industry.

• Learn more about crawfish news here.
• Find crawfish prices near you using the Crawfish App!
• Learn more about the tough year for crawfish farmers in Louisiana in this video.
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The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. Governor Edwards discusses his experience growing up on a Tangipahoa dairy farm, his work with agriculture during his first term and what Louisiana farmers and ranchers can expect from him in a second term.

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana cotton grower Ted Schneider of Lake Providence. Ted chairs the COTTON USA Sustainability Task Force that is responsible for implementing the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Iberville Parish sugarcane grower Cecil Ramagos. Cecil gives us an update on cane condition, cane planting and the beginning of cane harvest.

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Greg Fox of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. Greg will take a look at the news affecting this week's grain markets.

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In this episode, we discuss the Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers. To learn more about the YF&R program, check out their Facebook page or website.

To see who won each of the YF&R awards, visit the LFBF Convention website.

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Julia Letlow Joins U.S. House Ag Committee

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In this episode, Avery Davidson continues our coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson  interviews Louisiana Treasurer, John Schroder. In this interview, Schroder shares his background in law enforcement, military service, and business and how he found his way into a political career.

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The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with USDA Deputy Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition & Consumer Sciences Brandon Lipps. Brandon is in Louisiana this week and discusses the USDA's Farm to School Program.

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In this episode, we tackle the pressing issue of drought in Louisiana. We speak with agricultural experts Andy Brown and Madison Plaisance from the Louisiana Farm Bureau about the challenges faced by farmers and ranchers due to the recent drought. We also cover the impact of the grassroots efforts led by the Farm Bureau to influence the drought monitor and bring about change. 

Tune in to learn about the initiatives making waves in our state, find inspiration in the stories of farmers overcoming adversity, and gain a greater appreciation for the vital role agriculture plays in our lives.

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A new year in Louisiana means a few things... king cake, gumbo weather, and crawfish! On this week's episode, Avery Davidson chats with Andy Brown and Bill Pizzolato about the affects weather has had on this year's crawfish crop and how that's making the crustacean quite expensive and hard to get for consumers. 

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The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Grain Marketing Specialist Greg Fox with the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. Greg discusses all of the factors affecting the grain markets this week.

This week, we dive into the wellbeing of those who feed our nation. Join us as we explore the critical topic of farm safety, featuring Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo from the Louisiana Farm Bureau. In this episode, we examine essential aspects of safety, from equipment precautions to health and wellness practices, and discuss how these elements impact the agricultural community.

Whether you're a farmer seeking practical tips or simply curious about the efforts dedicated to keeping our farmers safe, this episode is a valuable resource. We spotlight the work done by the Louisiana Farm Bureau to prioritize safety in agriculture, emphasizing that safety isn't just a priority—it's a commitment. Tune in for an informative conversation that underscores the importance of safety in farming and ranching.

To learn more about National Farm Safety and Health Week, visit https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw/

Want to attend? AgriSafe will host two webinars each day. Schedule of Webinars
Click on each individual webinar for a detailed description and to find the registration link!

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This week, a handful of Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers headed to Washington D.C. to advocate on behalf of the ag industry and issues they face on their farms. In this episode, Karl visits with Andy Brown who's helping lead this trip to the Capitol, as well as Josh Meeks, who's going to help cover the trip for Farm Bureau. We cover the issues they're going to be addressing, the value of these trips, and what Josh can expect on his first trip to the nation's capitol.

• Josh's recent crawfish story on This Week In Louisiana Agriculture.
• Avery's recent story about crawfish season for This Week In Louisiana Agriculture.
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On Episode #36 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we will dig deep into the class-action lawsuit that all Louisiana rice producers are now a part of. We’ll visit with Acadia Parish rice grower Jackie Loewer about the history of the suit and how we got to this point. Cotton prices have taken a nosedive over the last few months, so Don Molino will visit with LSU AgCenter Ag Economist Dr. Michael Deliberto about the factors that have weighed so heavily on the cotton market. Rice harvest is moving at full speed in Louisiana, and Rice Specialist Dr. Dustin Harrell will give us an update on how harvest is progressing. In Grassroots Government, we will talk to the “Dean” of the Louisiana House of Representatives Andy Anders. Andy is a former farmer who won a seat in the State Legislature over 13 years ago, and for several years he chaired the House Agriculture Committee. We’ll go “In the Field” to visit with Alan Lawson, an Acadia Parish rice, crawfish and soybean farmer. Alan will talk about his 2019 rice crop and how his harvest is going so far. USDA released its August Crop Production and Supply and Demand Report on Monday, and it had a big effect on the corn market. Louisiana Farm Bureau Grain Marketing Specialist Greg Fox will discuss the report and why it caused such a disruption in the grain markets. Cattle futures were limit down on Monday, so we’ll visit with Dave Foster of Cattle Producers of Louisiana to get his take on the cattle markets. Then we’ll wrap it all up with Jack Dillard’s “Voice of the Ark-La-Tex.”

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Specialist Dr. Kenneth Gravois. Ken discusses the new sugarcane research beginning at the Dean Lee Research Station near Alexandria, making it the northernmost sugarcane planting in the world.

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with grain marketer Grayson Close with the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. Grayson takes a look at the factors influencing the grain markets this week.

In this first episode of our podcast, we look at the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture, including the effect that proposed Chinese tariffs on soybeans will have on Louisiana farmers. We'll talk to Greg Fox with the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association about the performance of the grain markets over the past week. We also catch up with Rayburn Smith of Superior Livestock to discuss their upcoming Gulf Coast Classic sale that will be hosted in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Congressman Ralph Abraham gives us an update on the newly-released 2018 Farm Bill, and Caddo Parish Marty Wooldridge joins us for a look at conditions on his cattle operation in Northwest Louisiana.

On this episode of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast we will talk to Louisiana Senator John Kennedy about the letter he sent to President Trump this week asking him to add Chinese crawfish and shrimp to the list of possible tariffs on Chinese products. Greg Fox takes a look at news affecting the grain markets, and we'll go to Natchitoches to visit with Cattle Producers of Louisiana's Dave Foster, where he gives us a cattle market update from Superior Livestock's Gulf Coast Classic sale. Our Grassroots Government segment takes us to the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to talk to Louisiana Farm Bureau lobbyist Joe Mapes, and we head to the field to visit with Vermillion Parish farmer Christian Richard to talk about his rice, crawfish and soybean crops.

On this week's Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we look at the latest news headlines and talk to Louisiana State Statistician Kathy Broussard about the importance of participating in the Census of Agriculture.  Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain joins us for a look at the current Louisiana legislative session in our Grassroots Government Segment.  We go "In the Field" to talk with Grant Parish farmer Ryan Yerby, who is putting in long hours getting his soybean crop in the ground. We'll take an in-depth look at the grain markets with Greg Fox and Mark Tall. Then we go to the Northwest Louisiana Beef and Forage Field Day to discuss the cattle market with Dr. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University. 

On Episode #4 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast we check the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture and hear from Louisiana’s 5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham about the House version of the 2018 Farm Bill. We’ll go “In the Field” to talk to Evangeline Parish farmer Richard Fontenot about his rice and soybean planting progress. We’ll look inside the markets with analysis from Greg Fox and Mark Tall with the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association, and get insight on the cattle market from Dave Foster, CEO of Cattle Producers of Louisiana. Then we’ll wrap up the podcast by looking at the Louisiana ag calendar where we will talk to Taylor Frey, State Coordinator for the Louisiana Grazing Lands Conservation Institute about their Louisiana Farms Bus Tour coming up on May 9th-11th.

On Episode #5 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we’ll talk to Charlie Shudmak, president of the American Sugar Cane League about the attacks on the U.S. sugar program during the Farm Bill debate. LSU AgCenter corn and cotton specialist Dan Fromme will give his input on the condition of the Louisiana corn and cotton crops. Louisiana Farm Bureau lobbyist Joe Mapes will give us a first-hand update on the chaos at the State Capitol in our Grassroots Government segment, then we’ll go In the Field with hay producer Adam Caughern of Caddo Parish. Our regular market commentators, Greg Fox and Dave Foster, will discuss the grain and cattle markets, and we’ll wrap it all up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #6 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we look at the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture, where we talk to Northwest Louisiana crop consultant Gary Wolfe and hear about the 2018 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom teacher of the year, Paula Guidry. Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry Dr. Mike Strains joins us for this week's Grassroots Government segment to discuss the Special Session of the Louisiana Legislature. Then we go "In the Field" to Central Louisiana to visit with Jim Harper of Rapides Parish. Our regular market analysts, Greg Fox and Dave Foster, get us caught up on the grain and cattle markets, and we wrap it all up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #7 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast we take a look at the latest news in Louisiana agriculture, including an update on the Louisiana wheat harvest and a look at insect problems in Louisiana cotton fields. Louisiana Farm Bureau lobbyist Joe Mapes provides an update on the Special Session of the Louisiana Legislature in our Grassroots Government segment. Then we go “In the Field” to talk to Louisiana farmer Jason Condrey about the 23,000 acres that he farms with his family, stretching from Lake Providence to St. Francisville. Our regular market analysts Greg Fox and Dave Foster discuss the latest factors affecting the grain and cattle markets, and then we wrap it all up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #8 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we look at the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture, followed by a recap of the recently concluded 2nd Special Session of the Louisiana Legislature with Joe Mapes, lobbyist for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. We go “In the Field” to start a special series focusing on the three finalists for the 2018 Louisiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award. This week’s profile is on Matt Dennis from East Carroll Parish. We’ll get market updates from Troy Lust, Mark Tall and Dave Foster, then wrap it all up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #9 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast we will take a look at all of the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture, followed by an interview that we’ve been working on for several weeks. We will have Louisiana 1st District Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise on our Grassroots Government segment discussing the House version of the 2018 Farm Bill. We also ask Congressman Scalise about the status of his health, following the tragic shooting he endured one year ago this week. We continue our “In the Field” series highlighting the three finalists for the 2018 Louisiana Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award, and we check in with our regular market analysts Greg Fox and Dave Foster for an update on the grain and cattle markets. Then we wrap it all up with a look at all of the upcoming events on the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

Episode #10 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast originates from the 96th Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. It's the state's largest farm gathering, and we have a lot of news coming out of the convention this year. The US House of Representatives passed their version of the 2018 Farm Bill last week, so we will have reaction from those in attendance here in New Orleans. Joe Mapes will give us an update on the 3rd Special Session of the Louisiana Legislature, and we will hear from Jacob and Kari Rumbaugh, winners of the Louisiana Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award. Greg Fox and Dave Foster will have their regular analysis of the grain and cattle markets, then we will wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #11 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we continue to bring you news from the recent Louisiana Farm Bureau convention in New Orleans. It was a very busy convention, with more news than we could put into the podcast last week, so we will play some catch-up this week with more news and interviews. Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain is featured in our Grassroots Government segment this week, giving us his view of what’s been happening in the Louisiana Legislature. St. James Parish sugarcane farmer Greg Gravois joins us “In the Field” this week, as we take a look at his 2018 sugarcane crop. Our regular market analysts Greg Fox and Dave Foster stop by with insight into the grain and livestock markets. Then we wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

We’re back after a two week break with Episode #12 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast for July 20, 2018. We kick off the podcast with the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture, followed by a visit with Louisiana 5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham, who was recently named a member of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee. We go “In the Field” to talk with Jeff Landry, owner of Landry Vineyards in West Monroe. Our regular market analysts Greg Fox, Mark Tall and Dave Foster bring us up to date on the grain and livestock markets, then we wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

It’s lucky Episode #13 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. We kick it off with a look at the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture, followed by a visit with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Lobbyist Joe Mapes. Joe will recap the final special session of the Louisiana Legislature, and a look ahead to what’s happening in the fall. We’ll go “In the Field” to get a corn harvest update from Donald Schexnayder, who farms in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge Parishes. Our regular market analysts, Greg Fox and Dave Foster, stop by to give their insight into the grain and cattle markets. Then we wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #14 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture, we bring you up to date on the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture, followed by a visit from Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain. We’ll go “In the Field” to talk to Jason Anderson, a diversified farmer from Red River Parish. Jason has greenhouses, vegetables, corn, soybeans, cattle and more, and he’ll give us an update on the 2018 growing season on his farm. Greg Fox and Dave Foster stop by to discuss the grain and cattle markets, and we wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

We’ve made it to Episode #15 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. Our formula seems to be working, so we’ll stick to it by starting off with Louisiana Ag News Headlines. USDA issued several reports over the past week, so we’ll take a look at all of those numbers and try to make some sense of them. Congressman Ralph Abraham checks in with us to give us an update on the 2018 Farm Bill. He is a member of the Conference Committee and will talk about the progress being made on the bill. Will the new Farm Bill get passed before the old one expires? Congressman Abraham will give us his opinion. Greg Fox and Dave Foster have their always-insightful analysis of the grain and cattle markets, then wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

We cover a lot of ground on Episode #16 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, starting with the latest Louisiana Ag News Headlines. Iraq purchased U.S. rice this week, which is great news for Louisiana rice farmers. We will hear about the new denim plant in Vidalia, and we hear from two Louisiana farmers about the current international trade situation. In Grassroots Government, the President of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, Ronnie Anderson, joins us to discuss the WOTUS rule, the 2018 Farm Bill and more. We go “In the Field” to learn about Noble Guedan of Concordia Parish. We’ll hear from Greg Fox and Dave Foster on the grain and cattle markets, then wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

Episode #17 (September 7, 2018) of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast is now available! There are 4 ways to listen: Apple Podcasts Google Play SoundCloud Our Website On Episode #17 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we hear from Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain about hurricane preparedness, after dodging a bullet last week with Hurricane Gordon.  Congressman Ralph Abraham sits on the House/Senate Conference Committee for the 2018 Farm Bill. The committee met for the first time last week, so we’ll get an update on what’s happening from Dr. Abraham. Sugarcane planting is rolling full-speed ahead in Louisiana, so we will check in with St. Martin Parish sugarcane and soybean grower Mike Melancon to get his observations from the field. Greg Fox and Dave Foster stop by with market analysis on the grain and cattle markets.  Then we wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #18 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we’ll get you caught up with the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture, including stories on all of the problems that wet weather is causing Louisiana farmers trying to get the 2018 crops out of the field. Louisiana Farm Bureau Lobbyist Joe Mapes and Caddo Parish Cattleman Marty Wooldridge will check in with us on Grassroots Government to give us an update on a meeting they had this week with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Pointe Coupee Parish Farmer George LaCour is our guest on this week’s “In the Field” segment. George will discuss the harvest issues he is having with the daily rain showers, and talk about the past year that he spent as President of the Cotton Board. Our regular market analysts Greg Fox and Dave Foster stop by with a look at the grain and cattle markets. The we wrap it all up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #19 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we dive into the dire situation that many Louisiana soybean farmers are facing this fall with constant rains and damaged beans. However, the Louisiana cotton crop is looking very good according to LSU AgCenter Cotton Specialist Dan Fromme. We have a very special guest on Grassroots Government this week. US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue visited Louisiana last week, and we caught up with him at Raceland Sugars. We visited with the Secretary about several issues, including the soybean problems we’re having, trade issues with China and the new US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. We’ll go in the field this week to Tensas Parish where we will hear from Donnie VandeVen about his cotton crop. Grayson Close and Mark Tall check in with us with an update on the grain and rice markets, and we’ll hear from Dave Foster on the cattle markets. Then we’ll wrap it up with a look at a very active Louisiana Ag Calendar.

We’ve hit the big 2-0! It’s Episode 20 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. We get it started with news headlines, where we will hear about the fight to keep the boll weevil out of Louisiana. Two boll weevils have been trapped in Mississippi, and Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain tells us what is being done to keep our state free of that pest. We will also hear from Louisiana Farm Service Agency Director Craig McCain about two programs that are benefitting Louisiana farmers and ranchers this fall. In our Grassroots Government segment we will visit with Louisiana 6th District Congressman Garrett Graves. Congressman Graves has a lot of sugarcane and soybean acreage in his district, and he will update us on several agricultural issues that are being discussed in Washington D.C. We’ll go “In the Field” to talk to Evangeline Parish farmer Richard Fontenot about his disastrous soybean crop, and how he is coping with this crisis. Greg Fox and Dave Foster stop by to talk about the grain and cattle markets, then we wrap it all up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

Episode #21 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast originates from Kansas City, Missouri, where we’re attending the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s annual convention. There are a lot of newsmakers here, so we’ll bring you a lot of stories in our opening news segment from Kansas City, as well as several stories from back home in Louisiana. Avery Davidson, host of the weekly television show “This Week in Louisiana Agriculture” chips in to help us out while we’re on the road this week. Avery interviews Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Kyle McCann about the outcome of the midterm elections and the effect it will have on agriculture. Avery also hosts our “In the Field” segment this week where he talks to Jacob Rumbaugh of Caddo Parish. Grayson Close and Mark Tall of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association check in with us to discuss the grain and rice markets, and Dave Foster give us an update on the cattle markets. Then we wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar. One final note from our trip to Kansas City… Congratulations to our own Don Molino. Don was named the 2018 National Farm Broadcaster of the year. It’s the highest award given by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, and Don is well deserving of the honor.

The Holidays are here and we’re now at Episode #22 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. In news headlines, we will take a look at the 2018 Louisiana harvest season, as farmers are in the middle of sugarcane and second crop rice harvest, while wrapping up harvest of the soybean and cotton crops. Don Molino will also look into the beginning of the 2019 crawfish season. Louisiana’s 5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham checks in to give us some information on a bill he filed last week to help Louisiana soybean farmers and to give us an update on the 2018 Farm Bill. Avery Davidson goes “In the Field” to Richard Fontenot’s farm in Evangeline Parish. Richard has garnered national attention recently with the loss of his soybean crop. On the day Avery visited his farm, CNBC had a film crew there. Our regular market analysts, Greg Fox and Dave Foster, give us an update on the grain and cattle markets, then we wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

This is our final podcast of 2018, and it is Episode #23 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. We cover a lot of news on this final podcast of the year. Don Molino attended the USA Rice Outlook Conference in San Diego and brings us several stories from that meeting. Avery Davidson attended the DTN/Progressive Farmer Ag Summit in Chicago and reports on a very special award given to a young Louisiana farm couple. In our “Grassroots Government” segment, we welcome back Congressman Ralph Abraham to give us a recap on all of the activity that went down on the 2018 Farm Bill over the past week. He will also give us his opinion of the new Clean Water Rule issued by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers. Bobby and Melissa Morris of West Baton Rouge Parish are our guests on this week’s “In the Field.” Then we finish things off with a look at the grain markets, the cattle market and the Louisiana Ag Calendar. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

This is our first podcast of 2019! Episode #24 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast originates from the 100th Anniversary Convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation in New Orleans. President Donald Trump addressed the nation’s farmers and ranchers during the convention, and this podcast will bring you the highlights of President Trump’s hour-long speech, as well as reaction from Louisiana farmers and government officials. We caught up with Iberville Parish sugarcane farmer Cecil Ramagos, and he gave us an update on his recently finished sugarcane harvest. Then we check in with our regular market analysts for their first look at the 2019 grain, rice and cattle markets. We wrap up our podcast from the Crescent City with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar, all from the American Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans.

On Episode #25 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we take a look back at the Louisiana Rice Council and Louisiana Rice Growers Association’s joint annual meeting held earlier this month. It was a news-making event, and Don Molino was there to bring us the stories. We also discuss the opening of Farm Service Agency offices across Louisiana and the outlook for Louisiana cotton in 2019. On “Grassroots Government” we visit with former Louisiana Congressman Charles Boustany, who is advocating for tariff reduction and free trade to open more markets for Louisiana farmers. We’ll go “In the Field” to talk to Scotty Fontenot, a rice, soybean and crawfish farmer from Evangeline Parish. Scotty takes a look back at the 2018 crop and a look forward at what 2019 holds. Our regular market analysts Greg Fox, Mark Tall and Dave Foster check in with us for a look at the soybean, rice and cattle markets. Then we wrap it all up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

The cattle industry converged on New Orleans last week, and The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture was there to bring you all of the news and happenings from the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. On Episode #26 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we’ll hear from officials with the three organizations that came together for the Cattle Industry Convention. NCBA Lobbyist Colin Woodall will bring us up to date on all of the issues that NCBA is working on in Washington D.C., and we will hear from some Louisiana cattlemen who attended the convention and trade show. On Grassroots Government we will hear from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue, who addressed the nation’s cattlemen in New Orleans. We’ll go “In the Field” to talk with Derrick Miller, General Manager of The Branch Ranch in Mansfield and Natchitoches, Louisiana. We’ll check the Louisiana Ag Calendar, then wrap up the podcast with a very funny story from a Louisiana legend. Louisiana native and four-time Super Bowl quarterback Terry Bradshaw addressed the convention’s opening session on Wednesday and talked about how he got into the cattle business back in the 1970s in DeSoto Parish. It’s the longest podcast we’ve ever produced, but there was just too much going on in New Orleans to cut it short!

Another jam-packed podcast awaits on Episode #27 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture podcast. We cover a lot of ground in the news headlines, with stories on more flood relief money for Louisiana farmers, an increase in sugarcane acreage and a new insect control product available in our state for 2019. In “Grassroots Government” we check in with Louisiana Farm Bureau Lobbyist Joe Mapes to get his outlook on the upcoming legislative session and the election cycle we are now in. We’ll go “In the Field” to talk to DeSoto Parish cattleman Joey Register about how his cattle herd is handling this crazy winter. Our regular market analysts Greg Fox and Dave Foster will give us an update on the grain and cattle markets, then we’ll wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

We’re overdue for another podcast, so here we go with Episode #28 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. We have a very long news segment this time because we’re including excerpts from the induction speeches at the recent Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction Banquet. Four very deserving folks are now in the Hall, and you’ll hear from each of them, along with the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture. Rain and river flooding are on everyone’s minds right now, so we’ll check in with the Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain to get his take on the situation in Grassroots Government. We’ll go In the Field to visit with West Carroll Parish farmer William Stutts, and he will update us on what’s happening on his Northeast Louisiana farm. Our regular market analysts, Greg Fox and Dave Foster, will stop by for an update on the grain and cattle markets. Then we’ll wrap it up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

It’s no April Fools’ joke… The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast is back with Episode #29 for April 1, 2019. We’re packed full of information, as usual, with the latest news headlines in Louisiana agriculture. We’ll talk about the lightning fast planting pace that Louisiana farmers are on right now getting corn, rice, sorghum and soybeans in the ground. On Grassroots Government, we have our first visit with Dr. Carrie Castille, Louisiana Director of USDA Rural Development. She will fill us in on all that her agency is doing for Louisiana agriculture and talk about a rural broadband roundtable discussion coming up in Monroe. We’ll go In the Field to visit with Caddo Parish cattleman Marty Wooldridge, who chairs the Louisiana Farm Bureau Livestock Committee. Marty joined a group of Louisiana cattlemen on a bus trip to Southwest Missouri last week to learn more about that state’s cattle industry. Greg Fox will stop by to talk about last week’s USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Stocks Report, and Dave Foster will lend his insight on the cattle market. We’ll wrap things up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar, where we’ll hear from Taylor Frey with the Louisiana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. They have a bus tour coming up later this month, and Taylor will have all of the details about it.

Happy Birthday to us! It’s our one-year birthday, and Episode #30 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture is jam-packed with news and information. The weather continues to dominate the headlines, and we’ll have all of the latest news on how the weather in impacting the planting of all of our 2019 crops in Louisiana. On Grassroots Government, Joe Mapes checks in from the State Capitol with an update on the ongoing legislative session. We’ll go “In the Field” to hear from Red River Parish farmer Blake McCartney on how he’s faring so far getting his corn and soybean crops planted. Our regular market analysts Greg Fox and Dave Foster will give us their insight into the grain and cattle markets. Then we wrap up this birthday episode with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

On Episode #31 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, we take a different direction to focus on issues happening in our nation’s capital. Host Carey Martin took a recent trip to Washington D.C. and we will bring you several of the interviews he conducted while there. Of course, we will first bring you up to date on the latest news in Louisiana agriculture. Then we will follow that up with several of our interviews with producer and commodity organizations in Washington. Some of our featured guests will include USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey, American Sugar Alliance’s Phillip Hays, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall, and Alan Bierga of the National Milk Producers Federation. Then we’ll wrap up with a look at the Louisiana Ag Calendar.

Water, water and more water! That’s one of the main topics on Episode #32 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. The Mississippi River is so high that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to open the Morganza Spillway. Then they decided not to. It’s all up in the air right now. We’ll try to wrap our arms around it in our news headlines segment. The 2019 Louisiana Legislative Session is now in the history books, so Louisiana Farm Bureau Lobbyist Joe Mapes checks in to give us a wrap up on how agriculture fared in the session. We’ll go “In the Field” to hear from Avoyelles Parish farmer Luke Sayes to hear how he’s coping with all of the water. All of this water is affecting both the grain and cattle markets, so we’ll hear from Grayson Close and Dave Foster to get an update on how the markets are handling the chaos. We’ll check the Louisiana Ag Calendar to see what’s happening, and hear from Taylor Frey, State Coordinator of the Louisiana Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative about a couple of workshops they have coming up in July. Then we’ll wrap up the podcast with a special song that Taylor Frey wrote and recorded about the struggles that her family faced the last time the Morganza Spillway was opened in 2011. It’s called “Too Much Water, Not Enough Rain.”

This is a special edition of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast, coming to you from the 97th Annual Convention of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation in New Orleans. Episode #33 is packed with news from the convention, including the address of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the keynote speaker at the convention’s General Session. We also have an interview with Reynold Minsky, President of the 5th Louisiana Levee District. Reynold brings us up to date on what’s happening along the river in Northeast Louisiana. On Grassroots Government, our guest is State Senator and Louisiana sugarcane farmer Bret Allain. He will discuss the recently concluded Louisiana legislative session and give us an update on his sugarcane crop. We will go In the Field to visit with Tensas Parish cotton, corn and soybean farmer Ben Guthrie for an update on his crop conditions. Our regular market analysts Greg Fox and Dave Foster will check in with a look at the markets. Then we will wrap up the podcast with a new feature. Long-time Louisiana farm broadcaster and newspaper columnist Jack Dillard will share his thoughts on what’s happening in the Ark-La-Tex area.

2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. This week, we begin bringing you interviews with the candidates running for governor. To kick the series off, TWILA's Avery Davidson sat down with retired Secretary of Transportation, Shawn Wilson.

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In December, Congress passed the American Relief Act, a continuing resolution to fund the government and provide immediate economic relief to American farmers. The appropriations for supplemental assistance and disaster relief added up to nearly $31 Billion dollars -- a massive win for agriculture. In this episode, Karl Wiggers and Andy Brown sit down with some friends from Tensas parish, Kellon Lee and Josh Copes, to see what this relief is going to mean to them.

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This week, Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo join the podcast to discuss the 2023 Louisiana Farm Bureau Holiday Shop. We discuss the history of the program, changes to this year's lineup of items, and how you can place an order and get some incredible Louisiana items in time to host your family this holiday season.

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The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with former Louisiana rice farmer Kevin Berken. Kevin discusses his current campaign for the Louisiana State Senate.

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Andy Brown, National Affairs Coordinator for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. Andy discusses the US Mexico Canada Agreement, or USMCA, and why it is important for Congress to pass it as soon as possible.

The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information and a visit with Buck Vandersteen of the Louisiana Forestry Association. Buck discusses the recent LFA annual convention and issues affecting the Louisiana forestry industry.

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The Grassroots Government crew is getting ready for the upcoming Louisiana Legislative session. This week, Karl Wiggers sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau lobbyist, Joe Mapes to see what this year's fiscal legislative session will look like. They also discuss the impact this year's elections could have on the issues addressed during this session.

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In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot and Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity and Public Policy Director Andy Brown discuss the critical need for a new Farm Bill. Fresh off a recent trip to Washington D.C., they share insights from their meetings with lawmakers, highlighting the essential risk management, nutrition, and conservation programs the Farm Bill provides for Louisiana's farmers and rural communities. With the future of agriculture at stake, they urge Congress to take swift action to ensure the stability and success of our state's farms.

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The latest national and Louisiana ag news and market information, plus a visit with Richland Parish farmer Dustin Morris. Dustin gives us a corn harvest update and a look at the condition of his soybean and cotton crops.

It's National Safe Digging Month and Brent Saltzman from Louisiana 811 is on the podcast talking about why it's so important for everyone to "Call before you dig!" While everyone should make it a normal practice to dial 811 before doing yard work, construction projects, or any other types of digging, there are some exceptions for farmers and others in agriculture, and Brent explains those in this episode.

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Leslie Young is a farm wife from Franklin Parish. She tells us about growing up as a city girl and meeting her now farm husband while in college at Louisiana Tech. Starting off in the journalism industry, Leslie loves the life she lives in Small Town Louisiana, surrounded by agriculture. She tells us how she takes pride in having raised her children on a farm, and now getting to share that with her grandchildren.

This week, Avery Davidson sits down with LSU Vice President of Agriculture, Dr. Matt Lee. They discuss the importance of youth development programs, like 4-H and Louisiana FFA, and the value they bring to Louisiana agriculture and it's future. They also talk about the LSU AgCenter and how its many research stations across the state are improving the Louisiana farming community.

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The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with LSU AgCenter Feral Swine Specialist Dr. Glen Gentry. Dr. Gentry discusses the work being done to combat the wild hog problem in Louisiana.