Agriculture
Succession-in-interest reporting deadline is September 30
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency ( FSA ) recently reminded producers if they have made any changes affecting their interest in base acres since last signing their Direct and Counter-cyclical Program...
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Steve Linscombe, LSU AgCenter rice breeder, points to research plots where new lines of rice are being grown as potential varieties. He talked about his work at the Elliot Colvin farm during the northeast Louisiana rice field day held in Rayville. (Photo by Bruce Schultz.) La. farmers facing rice disease as harvest begins
RAYVILLE , La. – The fungal disease panicle blight is affecting Louisiana rice as farmers in the southern end of the state are gearing up for harvest, according to Johnny Saichuk, LSU AgCenter...
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USDA to help farmers and ranchers expand habitat for migrating birds
ALEXANDRIA – State Conservationist Kevin Norton today announced USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service ( NRCS ) will work with farmers, ranchers, and other landowners to develop and enhan...
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Robert Helmer Farm Service Agency County Committee nomination period open
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency ( FSA ) is accepting nominations for eligible candidates to serve on local Farm Service Agency ( FSA ) County Committees. The nomination period opened June 15, and w...
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This year's crop looks to be a mixed bag
Rice is doing well, but soybean farmers are struggling.
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