Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/louisiana-farm-bureau-podcast Louisiana Farm Bureau is constantly working protect and promote Louisiana's farmers, ranchers, and rural residents. This podcast exists to share stories of those farmers with interviews about their farms and issues important to them. Here, we will also share about the work Farm Bureau is doing on their behalf on issues related to public policy from the parish level all the way to the halls of Congress in D.C. ©️2024 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation baea8113-e5ab-5de4-bd07-614bfcff7f4b yes Grassroots Government: How To Kill A Bill The Daily Voice - The Launch en Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:14 -0500 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:01:11 -0500 http://www.lafarmbureau.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/fc-lePBwsFmViCVzWiQTd_V-Rd5KrxY9ndFQ7ya2VtE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3NzgvMTcwMDY3/NDE5Ni1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast http://www.lafarmbureau.org episodic Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau is constantly working protect and promote Louisiana's farmers, ranchers, and rural residents. This podcast exists to share stories of those farmers with interviews about their farms and issues important to them. Here, we will also share about the work Farm Bureau is doing on their behalf on issues related to public policy from the parish level all the way to the halls of Congress in D.C. Louisiana Farm Bureau is constantly working protect and promote Louisiana's farmers, ranchers, and rural residents. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts No No On the Farm with Richard Fontenot: Spring Challenges and Strong Leadership 4 4 3 3 On the Farm with Richard Fontenot: Spring Challenges and Strong Leadership full 2b79a516-20dc-4cfb-8e08-4fb2228a2b80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52dc9b99 Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot joins the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast from his farm to talk about the realities of spring planting, the uncertainty facing agriculture in 2026, and the work being done on behalf of farmers at every level. From Farm Bill conversations in Washington, D.C., to the success of Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Rooted in Leadership Conference and the upcoming Membership Monday push, Fontenot shares why engagement, relationships and grassroots advocacy matter more than ever. He also looks ahead to convention season and previews new efforts to support farmers through mental health awareness.

]]> Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot joins the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast from his farm to talk about the realities of spring planting, the uncertainty facing agriculture in 2026, and the work being done on behalf of farmers at every level. From Farm Bill conversations in Washington, D.C., to the success of Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Rooted in Leadership Conference and the upcoming Membership Monday push, Fontenot shares why engagement, relationships and grassroots advocacy matter more than ever. He also looks ahead to convention season and previews new efforts to support farmers through mental health awareness.

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1942 Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot joins the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast from his farm to talk about the realities of spring planting, the uncertainty facing agriculture in 2026, and the work being done on behalf of farmers at every level. From Farm Bill conversations in Washington, D.C., to the success of Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Rooted in Leadership Conference and the upcoming Membership Monday push, Fontenot shares why engagement, relationships and grassroots advocacy matter more than ever. He also looks ahead to convention season and previews new efforts to support farmers through mental health awareness.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No From the Farm to Capitol Hill: Louisiana Young Farmers in D.C. 4 4 2 2 From the Farm to Capitol Hill: Louisiana Young Farmers in D.C. full e5a90319-c0c1-48de-949d-bf003fbfe0ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a106693 Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for their annual fly-in, meeting with members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation and advocating for issues affecting agriculture back home.

In this episode, host Karl Wiggers visits with Andy Brown, Director of Commodity and Public Policy at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, about the trip and the issues discussed on Capitol Hill. Brown explains how the young farmers shared their personal stories about challenges facing their farms, including agricultural labor shortages and the need to pass a new Farm Bill.

They also discuss the latest developments in Washington, including movement on Farm Bill 2.0, labor issues impacting Louisiana’s crawfish industry and the importance of grassroots advocacy in shaping agricultural policy.

]]> Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for their annual fly-in, meeting with members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation and advocating for issues affecting agriculture back home.

In this episode, host Karl Wiggers visits with Andy Brown, Director of Commodity and Public Policy at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, about the trip and the issues discussed on Capitol Hill. Brown explains how the young farmers shared their personal stories about challenges facing their farms, including agricultural labor shortages and the need to pass a new Farm Bill.

They also discuss the latest developments in Washington, including movement on Farm Bill 2.0, labor issues impacting Louisiana’s crawfish industry and the importance of grassroots advocacy in shaping agricultural policy.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1848 Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for their annual fly-in, meeting with members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation and advocating for issues affecting agriculture back home.

In this episode, host Karl Wiggers visits with Andy Brown, Director of Commodity and Public Policy at the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, about the trip and the issues discussed on Capitol Hill. Brown explains how the young farmers shared their personal stories about challenges facing their farms, including agricultural labor shortages and the need to pass a new Farm Bill.

They also discuss the latest developments in Washington, including movement on Farm Bill 2.0, labor issues impacting Louisiana’s crawfish industry and the importance of grassroots advocacy in shaping agricultural policy.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Road to Better Beef in Louisiana 4 4 1 1 The Road to Better Beef in Louisiana full d5c4d189-36cf-4d3e-a3fa-8dca4eb6fea6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f05bbe60 Recorded at the LSU State Livestock Show, Karl Wiggers sits down with Madison DeKeyzer and Macy Rushing to talk cattle-show life, Farm Bureau connections, and what’s ahead on the Louisiana Farm Bureau Livestock Advisory Committee Beef Tour (March 22–27).  Madison shares what makes the tour special—top-notch ranch visits, educational stops, and the real value: the relationships you build along the way.  Macy brings the “new producer” perspective, talking about jumping into cattle as a first-generation operation and why she’s excited to learn from others on the trip.

Sign up here: https://lafarmbureau.org/calendar/2026/3/22/2026-louisiana-farm-bureau-beef-tour


Guests
- Madison DeKeyzer – Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity & Public Policy Specialist
- Macy Rushing – Lucky 5 Land & Livestock 


Key topics
- What the Beef Tour is (ranches + educational stops + networking)
- Why the best learning happens between stops (bus conversations) 
- Macy’s operation: backgrounding / stocker calves 
- Farm Bureau connections that turn into real-world help 

Beef Tour dates
- Deadline to register: March 11th
- March 22–27, 2026

]]> Recorded at the LSU State Livestock Show, Karl Wiggers sits down with Madison DeKeyzer and Macy Rushing to talk cattle-show life, Farm Bureau connections, and what’s ahead on the Louisiana Farm Bureau Livestock Advisory Committee Beef Tour (March 22–27).  Madison shares what makes the tour special—top-notch ranch visits, educational stops, and the real value: the relationships you build along the way.  Macy brings the “new producer” perspective, talking about jumping into cattle as a first-generation operation and why she’s excited to learn from others on the trip.

Sign up here: https://lafarmbureau.org/calendar/2026/3/22/2026-louisiana-farm-bureau-beef-tour


Guests
- Madison DeKeyzer – Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity & Public Policy Specialist
- Macy Rushing – Lucky 5 Land & Livestock 


Key topics
- What the Beef Tour is (ranches + educational stops + networking)
- Why the best learning happens between stops (bus conversations) 
- Macy’s operation: backgrounding / stocker calves 
- Farm Bureau connections that turn into real-world help 

Beef Tour dates
- Deadline to register: March 11th
- March 22–27, 2026

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1400 Recorded at the LSU State Livestock Show, Karl Wiggers sits down with Madison DeKeyzer and Macy Rushing to talk cattle-show life, Farm Bureau connections, and what’s ahead on the Louisiana Farm Bureau Livestock Advisory Committee Beef Tour (March 22–27).  Madison shares what makes the tour special—top-notch ranch visits, educational stops, and the real value: the relationships you build along the way.  Macy brings the “new producer” perspective, talking about jumping into cattle as a first-generation operation and why she’s excited to learn from others on the trip.

Sign up here: https://lafarmbureau.org/calendar/2026/3/22/2026-louisiana-farm-bureau-beef-tour


Guests
- Madison DeKeyzer – Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity & Public Policy Specialist
- Macy Rushing – Lucky 5 Land & Livestock 


Key topics
- What the Beef Tour is (ranches + educational stops + networking)
- Why the best learning happens between stops (bus conversations) 
- Macy’s operation: backgrounding / stocker calves 
- Farm Bureau connections that turn into real-world help 

Beef Tour dates
- Deadline to register: March 11th
- March 22–27, 2026

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No State Climatologist Says Dry Fall Ahead For Louisiana 3 3 20 20 State Climatologist Says Dry Fall Ahead For Louisiana full d29c7c37-8aba-4b6a-ae57-8f395e3ec7d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f32fa2c5 Louisiana’s been dry. But what does that mean for farmers across the state? This week, Avery Davidson sits down with State Climatologist Jay Grymes to unpack the ongoing drought conditions, why the Mississippi River is running low, and how Louisiana managed to dodge tropical storms this hurricane season.  Jay also opens up about a personal battle he’s recently won — his fight with throat cancer — and shares a powerful reminder for everyone to take their health seriously.

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]]> Louisiana’s been dry. But what does that mean for farmers across the state? This week, Avery Davidson sits down with State Climatologist Jay Grymes to unpack the ongoing drought conditions, why the Mississippi River is running low, and how Louisiana managed to dodge tropical storms this hurricane season.  Jay also opens up about a personal battle he’s recently won — his fight with throat cancer — and shares a powerful reminder for everyone to take their health seriously.

Links

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1338 Louisiana’s been dry. But what does that mean for farmers across the state? This week, Avery Davidson sits down with State Climatologist Jay Grymes to unpack the ongoing drought conditions, why the Mississippi River is running low, and how Louisiana managed to dodge tropical storms this hurricane season.  Jay also opens up about a personal battle he’s recently won — his fight with throat cancer — and shares a powerful reminder for everyone to take their health seriously.

Links

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No From ATVs to Grain Bins: Protecting Lives on the Farm 3 3 19 19 From ATVs to Grain Bins: Protecting Lives on the Farm full 909af5b8-417c-4a6e-a867-7bdf0693d2d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dbde475 This week on the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Karl sits down with Matt Sirgo, Farm Bureau safety specialist and motorcycle instructor with the Louisiana State Police. Matt shares his journey from dirt bikes and four-wheelers as a kid to teaching safety courses that save lives today. They dive into ATV and UTV safety, the importance of helmets, how Louisiana Farm Bureau trains farmers and first responders on grain bin rescue, and why safety should always come first on the farm. Whether you’re in the field, on the road, or teaching the next generation, this conversation highlights practical tips and powerful stories that every farm family needs to hear.


]]> This week on the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Karl sits down with Matt Sirgo, Farm Bureau safety specialist and motorcycle instructor with the Louisiana State Police. Matt shares his journey from dirt bikes and four-wheelers as a kid to teaching safety courses that save lives today. They dive into ATV and UTV safety, the importance of helmets, how Louisiana Farm Bureau trains farmers and first responders on grain bin rescue, and why safety should always come first on the farm. Whether you’re in the field, on the road, or teaching the next generation, this conversation highlights practical tips and powerful stories that every farm family needs to hear.


]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1653 This week on the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Karl sits down with Matt Sirgo, Farm Bureau safety specialist and motorcycle instructor with the Louisiana State Police. Matt shares his journey from dirt bikes and four-wheelers as a kid to teaching safety courses that save lives today. They dive into ATV and UTV safety, the importance of helmets, how Louisiana Farm Bureau trains farmers and first responders on grain bin rescue, and why safety should always come first on the farm. Whether you’re in the field, on the road, or teaching the next generation, this conversation highlights practical tips and powerful stories that every farm family needs to hear.


]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Life Skills, Lush Fields, and Lasting Friendships -- Louisiana 4-H Goes To Ireland 3 3 18 18 Life Skills, Lush Fields, and Lasting Friendships -- Louisiana 4-H Goes To Ireland full e296ef24-8c52-4b86-b6b5-06d0e946638a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec29f21f Louisiana 4-H took more than 140 students, leaders, and parents across the Atlantic for a 10-day agricultural and cultural tour of Ireland—and the lessons went far beyond farming. In this episode, host Karl Wiggers sits down with 4-H leader Hannah Devall and TWILA’s Josh Meeks to talk about the stunning landscapes, the farm visits, and the unforgettable moments that brought the group closer. From planting cauliflower in rich Irish soil to learning the art of oyster farming, hear how these experiences helped young people grow life skills, friendships, and new perspectives on agriculture.

Links:

]]> Louisiana 4-H took more than 140 students, leaders, and parents across the Atlantic for a 10-day agricultural and cultural tour of Ireland—and the lessons went far beyond farming. In this episode, host Karl Wiggers sits down with 4-H leader Hannah Devall and TWILA’s Josh Meeks to talk about the stunning landscapes, the farm visits, and the unforgettable moments that brought the group closer. From planting cauliflower in rich Irish soil to learning the art of oyster farming, hear how these experiences helped young people grow life skills, friendships, and new perspectives on agriculture.

Links:

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 3053 Louisiana 4-H took more than 140 students, leaders, and parents across the Atlantic for a 10-day agricultural and cultural tour of Ireland—and the lessons went far beyond farming. In this episode, host Karl Wiggers sits down with 4-H leader Hannah Devall and TWILA’s Josh Meeks to talk about the stunning landscapes, the farm visits, and the unforgettable moments that brought the group closer. From planting cauliflower in rich Irish soil to learning the art of oyster farming, hear how these experiences helped young people grow life skills, friendships, and new perspectives on agriculture.

Links:

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No One Big Beautiful Bill: What's In It For Louisiana Agriculture? 3 3 17 17 One Big Beautiful Bill: What's In It For Louisiana Agriculture? full 5f6f0697-065d-4eaf-8fa9-d34771d9a518 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c7f0339 In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot and Director of Public Policy and Commodities Andy Brown to break down the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes more than $65 billion in agriculture  investment that strengthens the farm safety net, boosts crop insurance, and delivers long-overdue updates to reference prices and base acres. They also reflect on unprecedented access to top decision-makers in D.C. and what that means for Louisiana farmers. From the convention floor to the White House, hear how years of grassroots advocacy just paid off—and what Farm Bureau is working on next.

Show Notes:

]]> In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot and Director of Public Policy and Commodities Andy Brown to break down the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes more than $65 billion in agriculture  investment that strengthens the farm safety net, boosts crop insurance, and delivers long-overdue updates to reference prices and base acres. They also reflect on unprecedented access to top decision-makers in D.C. and what that means for Louisiana farmers. From the convention floor to the White House, hear how years of grassroots advocacy just paid off—and what Farm Bureau is working on next.

Show Notes:

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1745 In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot and Director of Public Policy and Commodities Andy Brown to break down the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes more than $65 billion in agriculture  investment that strengthens the farm safety net, boosts crop insurance, and delivers long-overdue updates to reference prices and base acres. They also reflect on unprecedented access to top decision-makers in D.C. and what that means for Louisiana farmers. From the convention floor to the White House, hear how years of grassroots advocacy just paid off—and what Farm Bureau is working on next.

Show Notes:

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road To Leadership: Ronnie Anderson 3 3 16 16 Road To Leadership: Ronnie Anderson full 646628ad-d65e-4610-a83b-8a05e2c37506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9aeb051 What does 40 years of Farm Bureau leadership look like? Former president Ronnie Anderson joins the podcast to share stories from his journey—from growing up on a dairy farm to leading the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation for over three decades. He opens up about how he was introduced to Louisiana Farm Bureau, the policy battles that shaped Louisiana agriculture and the enduring values that still guide the organization today.

Show Notes:

]]> What does 40 years of Farm Bureau leadership look like? Former president Ronnie Anderson joins the podcast to share stories from his journey—from growing up on a dairy farm to leading the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation for over three decades. He opens up about how he was introduced to Louisiana Farm Bureau, the policy battles that shaped Louisiana agriculture and the enduring values that still guide the organization today.

Show Notes:

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2332 What does 40 years of Farm Bureau leadership look like? Former president Ronnie Anderson joins the podcast to share stories from his journey—from growing up on a dairy farm to leading the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation for over three decades. He opens up about how he was introduced to Louisiana Farm Bureau, the policy battles that shaped Louisiana agriculture and the enduring values that still guide the organization today.

Show Notes:

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Rising Waters, Rising Concerns with Jay Grymes 3 3 14 14 Rising Waters, Rising Concerns with Jay Grymes full cf5a6d70-df4c-4b0a-8178-c1040b435b1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ae0a200 What happens in Ohio doesn’t stay in Ohio—at least not when it comes to rainfall. As waters rise on rivers in Louisiana and hurricane forecasts are published, Jay Grymes joins us to explain why Louisiana’s weather future is shaped by forces far beyond our borders. This episode connects the dots between past disasters and present warnings, offering a clear-eyed outlook for the season ahead.

🔗 Show Notes Links

]]> What happens in Ohio doesn’t stay in Ohio—at least not when it comes to rainfall. As waters rise on rivers in Louisiana and hurricane forecasts are published, Jay Grymes joins us to explain why Louisiana’s weather future is shaped by forces far beyond our borders. This episode connects the dots between past disasters and present warnings, offering a clear-eyed outlook for the season ahead.

🔗 Show Notes Links

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1496 What happens in Ohio doesn’t stay in Ohio—at least not when it comes to rainfall. As waters rise on rivers in Louisiana and hurricane forecasts are published, Jay Grymes joins us to explain why Louisiana’s weather future is shaped by forces far beyond our borders. This episode connects the dots between past disasters and present warnings, offering a clear-eyed outlook for the season ahead.

🔗 Show Notes Links

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Understanding Tariffs' Impact on Agriculture 3 3 13 13 Understanding Tariffs' Impact on Agriculture full 77dd6f61-06ff-456d-8412-7f4befd1ea52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0451724 Tariffs are back— turning a lot more eyes to Louisiana agriculture and our customers worldwide. In this episode, Andy Brown joins Karl Wiggers to unpack how new trade actions are shaking the ag economy, from soybean prices to crop loans and farm bankruptcies. It’s a wake-up call from the global chessboard to the fields of Louisiana, and farmers aren’t flinching—they’re planting through the chaos.

🔗 Show Notes Links

]]> Tariffs are back— turning a lot more eyes to Louisiana agriculture and our customers worldwide. In this episode, Andy Brown joins Karl Wiggers to unpack how new trade actions are shaking the ag economy, from soybean prices to crop loans and farm bankruptcies. It’s a wake-up call from the global chessboard to the fields of Louisiana, and farmers aren’t flinching—they’re planting through the chaos.

🔗 Show Notes Links

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1649 Tariffs are back— turning a lot more eyes to Louisiana agriculture and our customers worldwide. In this episode, Andy Brown joins Karl Wiggers to unpack how new trade actions are shaking the ag economy, from soybean prices to crop loans and farm bankruptcies. It’s a wake-up call from the global chessboard to the fields of Louisiana, and farmers aren’t flinching—they’re planting through the chaos.

🔗 Show Notes Links

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road To Leadership: David Smith 3 3 12 12 Road To Leadership: David Smith full ebe74287-d030-4112-b12a-6c29cb2183d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd0001c2 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Beauregard Parish farmer and Farm Bureau Parish President David Smith shares his journey from a young, uncertain farmer to a confident grassroots leader. He and host Karl Wiggers discuss the power of community, leadership, and advocacy through Farm Bureau, and how connections—even in the most rural corners of Louisiana—can shape agriculture policy and build lifelong friendships.

]]> In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Beauregard Parish farmer and Farm Bureau Parish President David Smith shares his journey from a young, uncertain farmer to a confident grassroots leader. He and host Karl Wiggers discuss the power of community, leadership, and advocacy through Farm Bureau, and how connections—even in the most rural corners of Louisiana—can shape agriculture policy and build lifelong friendships.

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1137 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, Beauregard Parish farmer and Farm Bureau Parish President David Smith shares his journey from a young, uncertain farmer to a confident grassroots leader. He and host Karl Wiggers discuss the power of community, leadership, and advocacy through Farm Bureau, and how connections—even in the most rural corners of Louisiana—can shape agriculture policy and build lifelong friendships.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Melanie Netterville Beavers' Journey to the Farm 3 3 11 11 Melanie Netterville Beavers' Journey to the Farm full 8f1051d8-4a11-47d3-a3ea-0cb4149f47a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9021deb In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, we visit Tensas Parish to chat with Melanie Netterville Beavers about her journey in agriculture. From growing up surrounded by agriculture to her current role as a full-time farmer, Melanie shares her experiences, challenges, and the values that drive her passion for the industry. Whether it’s balancing farm life, leadership roles, or community involvement, Melanie’s story is a testament to the dedication of women in agriculture.

]]> In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, we visit Tensas Parish to chat with Melanie Netterville Beavers about her journey in agriculture. From growing up surrounded by agriculture to her current role as a full-time farmer, Melanie shares her experiences, challenges, and the values that drive her passion for the industry. Whether it’s balancing farm life, leadership roles, or community involvement, Melanie’s story is a testament to the dedication of women in agriculture.

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2588 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, we visit Tensas Parish to chat with Melanie Netterville Beavers about her journey in agriculture. From growing up surrounded by agriculture to her current role as a full-time farmer, Melanie shares her experiences, challenges, and the values that drive her passion for the industry. Whether it’s balancing farm life, leadership roles, or community involvement, Melanie’s story is a testament to the dedication of women in agriculture.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road To Leadership: Amelia Kent 3 3 10 10 Road To Leadership: Amelia Kent full 2b98192b-4525-4e2e-b798-acddfe3245d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5644d3f9 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, host Allie Shipley sits down with Amelia Kent—a dynamic leader in Louisiana agriculture who’s redefining what it means to be a modern farmer. Amelia opens up about her journey from early agricultural roots to taking on leadership roles, discussing the challenges and rewards of balancing family, community, and life on the farm. Her insights and passion for advancing agriculture in Louisiana provide both inspiration and practical advice for farmers and ag professionals alike.

]]> In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, host Allie Shipley sits down with Amelia Kent—a dynamic leader in Louisiana agriculture who’s redefining what it means to be a modern farmer. Amelia opens up about her journey from early agricultural roots to taking on leadership roles, discussing the challenges and rewards of balancing family, community, and life on the farm. Her insights and passion for advancing agriculture in Louisiana provide both inspiration and practical advice for farmers and ag professionals alike.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1728 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, host Allie Shipley sits down with Amelia Kent—a dynamic leader in Louisiana agriculture who’s redefining what it means to be a modern farmer. Amelia opens up about her journey from early agricultural roots to taking on leadership roles, discussing the challenges and rewards of balancing family, community, and life on the farm. Her insights and passion for advancing agriculture in Louisiana provide both inspiration and practical advice for farmers and ag professionals alike.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No From PR to Pastures: Raquel Manuel's Unique Ag Perspective 3 3 9 9 From PR to Pastures: Raquel Manuel's Unique Ag Perspective full 24b8558e-bdc0-4424-a206-576843e3fccc https://share.transistor.fm/s/0af5f2f7 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, we spotlight Raquel Manuel's inspiring journey from suburban life to becoming a passionate advocate and leader in Louisiana agriculture. Raquel shares how her background in communications and her love for agriculture shaped her family's farm, her leadership roles in the Farm Bureau, and her commitment to representing Louisiana farmers. This conversation dives deep into the challenges, values and community spirit that define modern farming life.

]]> In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, we spotlight Raquel Manuel's inspiring journey from suburban life to becoming a passionate advocate and leader in Louisiana agriculture. Raquel shares how her background in communications and her love for agriculture shaped her family's farm, her leadership roles in the Farm Bureau, and her commitment to representing Louisiana farmers. This conversation dives deep into the challenges, values and community spirit that define modern farming life.

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2450 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, we spotlight Raquel Manuel's inspiring journey from suburban life to becoming a passionate advocate and leader in Louisiana agriculture. Raquel shares how her background in communications and her love for agriculture shaped her family's farm, her leadership roles in the Farm Bureau, and her commitment to representing Louisiana farmers. This conversation dives deep into the challenges, values and community spirit that define modern farming life.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road To Leadership: Michele Simoneaux 3 3 8 8 Road To Leadership: Michele Simoneaux full 7c8fe489-2e38-40e4-87f5-3148caa0d758 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91d806be This week, the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast begins our celebration of National Women’s History Month, highlighting the impactful contributions of women in agriculture. Allie Shipley is stepping in to host some engaging conversations with women involved in Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. In this episode, LFBF Women's Leadership Committee Chair, Michele Simoneaux shares her journey into Louisiana Farm Bureau, how getting involved helped her grow in leadership, community involvement, and the importance of passing on the family farm tradition.

]]> This week, the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast begins our celebration of National Women’s History Month, highlighting the impactful contributions of women in agriculture. Allie Shipley is stepping in to host some engaging conversations with women involved in Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. In this episode, LFBF Women's Leadership Committee Chair, Michele Simoneaux shares her journey into Louisiana Farm Bureau, how getting involved helped her grow in leadership, community involvement, and the importance of passing on the family farm tradition.

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 993 This week, the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast begins our celebration of National Women’s History Month, highlighting the impactful contributions of women in agriculture. Allie Shipley is stepping in to host some engaging conversations with women involved in Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. In this episode, LFBF Women's Leadership Committee Chair, Michele Simoneaux shares her journey into Louisiana Farm Bureau, how getting involved helped her grow in leadership, community involvement, and the importance of passing on the family farm tradition.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No LSU AgCenter Extension: Educating and Innovating 3 3 7 7 LSU AgCenter Extension: Educating and Innovating full ca9ca122-e47c-49a6-a30e-098fb2dda84a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ba14992 In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with Dr. Tara Smith, Director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service at the LSU AgCenter. They explore how innovative extension programs—from youth initiatives and internships to the state livestock show and AgMagic—are shaping the future of Louisiana agriculture. Discover how these efforts are not only educating the next generation but also driving lasting impact across the state.

]]> In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with Dr. Tara Smith, Director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service at the LSU AgCenter. They explore how innovative extension programs—from youth initiatives and internships to the state livestock show and AgMagic—are shaping the future of Louisiana agriculture. Discover how these efforts are not only educating the next generation but also driving lasting impact across the state.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1414 In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with Dr. Tara Smith, Director of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service at the LSU AgCenter. They explore how innovative extension programs—from youth initiatives and internships to the state livestock show and AgMagic—are shaping the future of Louisiana agriculture. Discover how these efforts are not only educating the next generation but also driving lasting impact across the state.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Catching Up With Cade Lejeune: Louisiana FFA Executive Director 3 3 6 6 Catching Up With Cade Lejeune: Louisiana FFA Executive Director full d9b37b42-aeeb-4b55-bdf0-a01b7aaca3e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/320c479f This week is National FFA Week. As part of the celebration, the Louisiana FFA state officer team came to visit Louisiana Farm Bureau to film an episode of This Week In Louisiana Agriculture. That's a tradition that started when Cade LeJeune, then the Executive Secretary of Louisiana FFA, began working with the team at Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation to promote the great work of the organization. This week, Karl Wiggers sits down with Cade to discuss his new job with Louisiana FFA and how he came to find his career in agriculture education.

]]> This week is National FFA Week. As part of the celebration, the Louisiana FFA state officer team came to visit Louisiana Farm Bureau to film an episode of This Week In Louisiana Agriculture. That's a tradition that started when Cade LeJeune, then the Executive Secretary of Louisiana FFA, began working with the team at Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation to promote the great work of the organization. This week, Karl Wiggers sits down with Cade to discuss his new job with Louisiana FFA and how he came to find his career in agriculture education.

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1853 This week is National FFA Week. As part of the celebration, the Louisiana FFA state officer team came to visit Louisiana Farm Bureau to film an episode of This Week In Louisiana Agriculture. That's a tradition that started when Cade LeJeune, then the Executive Secretary of Louisiana FFA, began working with the team at Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation to promote the great work of the organization. This week, Karl Wiggers sits down with Cade to discuss his new job with Louisiana FFA and how he came to find his career in agriculture education.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Leader Joins American Farm Bureau YF&R Committee 3 3 5 5 Louisiana Leader Joins American Farm Bureau YF&R Committee full b8095725-d0a0-4ba6-b1d7-486a9e4aee0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b49b61cb Louisiana again has a voice on the national stage. Racheal Duncan of Rapides Parish grows cut flowers, helps her husband, Robert, on their soybean and cattle farm and is a mother to three daughters. She is now on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. Karl Wiggers sat down with Duncan at the recent AFBF Annual Convention in San Antonio to discuss this big step and how serving in Louisiana Farm Bureau opened doors for her to grow in leadership.

]]> Louisiana again has a voice on the national stage. Racheal Duncan of Rapides Parish grows cut flowers, helps her husband, Robert, on their soybean and cattle farm and is a mother to three daughters. She is now on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. Karl Wiggers sat down with Duncan at the recent AFBF Annual Convention in San Antonio to discuss this big step and how serving in Louisiana Farm Bureau opened doors for her to grow in leadership.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1391 Louisiana again has a voice on the national stage. Racheal Duncan of Rapides Parish grows cut flowers, helps her husband, Robert, on their soybean and cattle farm and is a mother to three daughters. She is now on the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. Karl Wiggers sat down with Duncan at the recent AFBF Annual Convention in San Antonio to discuss this big step and how serving in Louisiana Farm Bureau opened doors for her to grow in leadership.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Pulling Traps of Promise for 2025 Crawfish Season 3 3 4 4 Pulling Traps of Promise for 2025 Crawfish Season full 0d8929e8-5a19-44fc-b7f5-296c40d46f43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0d64a63 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1417 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.

]]> crawfish, season, farmer, 2025, food, farm, table, Dylan, Benoit, farm bureau, federation, louisiana, agriculture No American Relief Act: How $31B is Helping American Farmers Stay in Business 3 3 3 3 American Relief Act: How $31B is Helping American Farmers Stay in Business full 57b10ea4-ac60-4094-bf7f-d6eb3c76987e https://share.transistor.fm/s/93948fef 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2367 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Value of Investing in Future Ag Leaders 3 3 2 2 The Value of Investing in Future Ag Leaders full b3ab07b5-d2a5-457c-9d62-46bbcee6f921 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11cf91c5 Leadership at home often means seeing the big picture and the place Louisiana agriculture has on the global scale. LSU Agricultural Leadership Development Program Class XVIII is gaining that global perspective right now visiting farms and businesses in The Netherlands and Belgium. Avery Davidson speaks with LSU Ag Leadership Director Dr. Bobby Soileau in this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast to find out why that world perspective provides clarity on the local level.

]]> Leadership at home often means seeing the big picture and the place Louisiana agriculture has on the global scale. LSU Agricultural Leadership Development Program Class XVIII is gaining that global perspective right now visiting farms and businesses in The Netherlands and Belgium. Avery Davidson speaks with LSU Ag Leadership Director Dr. Bobby Soileau in this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast to find out why that world perspective provides clarity on the local level.

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2379 Leadership at home often means seeing the big picture and the place Louisiana agriculture has on the global scale. LSU Agricultural Leadership Development Program Class XVIII is gaining that global perspective right now visiting farms and businesses in The Netherlands and Belgium. Avery Davidson speaks with LSU Ag Leadership Director Dr. Bobby Soileau in this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast to find out why that world perspective provides clarity on the local level.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No President's Perspective: Optimism Moving Into A New Year 3 3 1 1 President's Perspective: Optimism Moving Into A New Year full d42e82c4-000d-4741-b7f7-2ffea2b3e924 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a075873 This year is growing in the right direction for Louisiana farmers. As Christmas approached, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution, the American Relief Act, to fund the government through March. In addition to avoiding a government shutdown, there is major supplemental assistance for farmers and aid for those affected by natural disasters over the past couple of years. The Act also extended the existing farm bill for another year. On this episode of the podcast, Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Richard Fontenot reflects on that huge win for his friends and neighbors in agriculture and wants to build on that momentum to a new Farm Bill.

]]> This year is growing in the right direction for Louisiana farmers. As Christmas approached, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution, the American Relief Act, to fund the government through March. In addition to avoiding a government shutdown, there is major supplemental assistance for farmers and aid for those affected by natural disasters over the past couple of years. The Act also extended the existing farm bill for another year. On this episode of the podcast, Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Richard Fontenot reflects on that huge win for his friends and neighbors in agriculture and wants to build on that momentum to a new Farm Bill.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 988 This year is growing in the right direction for Louisiana farmers. As Christmas approached, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution, the American Relief Act, to fund the government through March. In addition to avoiding a government shutdown, there is major supplemental assistance for farmers and aid for those affected by natural disasters over the past couple of years. The Act also extended the existing farm bill for another year. On this episode of the podcast, Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Richard Fontenot reflects on that huge win for his friends and neighbors in agriculture and wants to build on that momentum to a new Farm Bill.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No President's Perspective: 2024 Cuba Trade Mission Recap 2 2 22 22 President's Perspective: 2024 Cuba Trade Mission Recap full 1bd73f6b-5f77-4aff-8794-fa0457f9d8c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1912158f 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1904 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No A New Farm Bill is Not Enough 2 2 21 21 A New Farm Bill is Not Enough full a76a7a41-a605-412c-95e2-147c178550f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/585f81b0 Louisiana Farm Bureau volunteer leaders recently traveled to the nation's capitol to advocate for some much needed relief for Louisiana farmers and ranchers. Their message was clear -- it's time for a new farm bill, but that's not enough. Congress' failure to pass a 5 year safety net has created the need for immediate supplemental assistance so farmers can keep farming. The group of leaders discuss the trip and what you can do to make a difference.

]]> Louisiana Farm Bureau volunteer leaders recently traveled to the nation's capitol to advocate for some much needed relief for Louisiana farmers and ranchers. Their message was clear -- it's time for a new farm bill, but that's not enough. Congress' failure to pass a 5 year safety net has created the need for immediate supplemental assistance so farmers can keep farming. The group of leaders discuss the trip and what you can do to make a difference.

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2131 Louisiana Farm Bureau volunteer leaders recently traveled to the nation's capitol to advocate for some much needed relief for Louisiana farmers and ranchers. Their message was clear -- it's time for a new farm bill, but that's not enough. Congress' failure to pass a 5 year safety net has created the need for immediate supplemental assistance so farmers can keep farming. The group of leaders discuss the trip and what you can do to make a difference.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Bringing Ag into the Louisiana Classroom 2 2 20 20 Bringing Ag into the Louisiana Classroom full e47230ef-1f7c-47eb-8f52-3c88b7fbd1e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/280a0a32 Louisiana Ag In The Classroom is a fantastic resource for teachers to incorporate, you guessed it, agriculture into lessons in the classroom. Louisiana AITC State Coordinator Lynda Danos joins Karl Wiggers in the studio this week to discuss those amazing resources and how AITC is continuing to find new ways to support and partner with teachers across the state. 

]]> Louisiana Ag In The Classroom is a fantastic resource for teachers to incorporate, you guessed it, agriculture into lessons in the classroom. Louisiana AITC State Coordinator Lynda Danos joins Karl Wiggers in the studio this week to discuss those amazing resources and how AITC is continuing to find new ways to support and partner with teachers across the state. 

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1201 Louisiana Ag In The Classroom is a fantastic resource for teachers to incorporate, you guessed it, agriculture into lessons in the classroom. Louisiana AITC State Coordinator Lynda Danos joins Karl Wiggers in the studio this week to discuss those amazing resources and how AITC is continuing to find new ways to support and partner with teachers across the state. 

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Lessons In Drought And The Part You Play 2 2 19 19 Lessons In Drought And The Part You Play full 26f3d628-b7a1-4781-b1f4-d31f3ba19027 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87ae195e 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1683 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Are You Really Insured? 2 2 18 18 Are You Really Insured? full aed31c28-22bf-48df-aed9-5a8d9dd1e5f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ca578a6 There are many things in life that are necessary, like food, water, clothes to wear, and education. We also need insurance. In this week's episode, Karl sits down with a couple insurance agents from Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance to discuss their field of work which is often misunderstood.

]]> There are many things in life that are necessary, like food, water, clothes to wear, and education. We also need insurance. In this week's episode, Karl sits down with a couple insurance agents from Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance to discuss their field of work which is often misunderstood.

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1807 There are many things in life that are necessary, like food, water, clothes to wear, and education. We also need insurance. In this week's episode, Karl sits down with a couple insurance agents from Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance to discuss their field of work which is often misunderstood.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road To Leadership: Marty Wooldridge From The Archives 2 2 17 17 Road To Leadership: Marty Wooldridge From The Archives full 7dfd398b-7f68-4f11-b5af-7a1dde77a314 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a31ea782 In this episode from the archives, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1st Vice President, Marty Wooldridge. They discuss how he first was introduced to the Farm Bureau as a young farmer. They also discuss how he found success in different areas in the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers program that connected him to a network that reached across the country in American Farm Bureau. 

]]> In this episode from the archives, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1st Vice President, Marty Wooldridge. They discuss how he first was introduced to the Farm Bureau as a young farmer. They also discuss how he found success in different areas in the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers program that connected him to a network that reached across the country in American Farm Bureau. 

]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:45:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1305 In this episode from the archives, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1st Vice President, Marty Wooldridge. They discuss how he first was introduced to the Farm Bureau as a young farmer. They also discuss how he found success in different areas in the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers program that connected him to a network that reached across the country in American Farm Bureau. 

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Understanding The 2024 Grain Markets 2 2 16 16 Understanding The 2024 Grain Markets full 0e1dde50-c72a-4b52-9b67-7878c42e1763 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92422b06 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2211 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No President's Perspective: It's Time For A New Farm Bill 2 2 15 15 President's Perspective: It's Time For A New Farm Bill full 63b86956-74f1-4e8f-b8d8-fe08da5459ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/e331ec09 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1491 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road To Leadership: Nick & Courtney Gerace 2 2 14 14 Road To Leadership: Nick & Courtney Gerace full dca02387-d3c3-4e55-9ada-8cb1211eafc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/964c6fa5 This week, Nick and Courtney Gerace join Karl on the podcast to talk about their farm and how they found their way into Louisiana Farm Bureau. They're leading Louisiana Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers state committee and they are looking for more young farmers like them to get plugged into Farm Bureau to benefit from the family they've found themselves in.

]]> This week, Nick and Courtney Gerace join Karl on the podcast to talk about their farm and how they found their way into Louisiana Farm Bureau. They're leading Louisiana Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers state committee and they are looking for more young farmers like them to get plugged into Farm Bureau to benefit from the family they've found themselves in.

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1123 This week, Nick and Courtney Gerace join Karl on the podcast to talk about their farm and how they found their way into Louisiana Farm Bureau. They're leading Louisiana Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers state committee and they are looking for more young farmers like them to get plugged into Farm Bureau to benefit from the family they've found themselves in.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No 2024 National Farm Safety & Health Week 2 2 13 13 2024 National Farm Safety & Health Week full beeeb88f-4a35-471a-853d-49a427362dfc https://share.transistor.fm/s/11a57765 Every President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944 has proclaimed the third week in September be National Farm Safety & Health Week to raise awareness about the safety and health of people working agriculture. That is what this week's episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast is all about. Louisiana Farm Bureau Safety Managers Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo join the podcast to discuss the topics focused on this week and the important resources available to farmers, ranchers, and rural residents.

]]> Every President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944 has proclaimed the third week in September be National Farm Safety & Health Week to raise awareness about the safety and health of people working agriculture. That is what this week's episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast is all about. Louisiana Farm Bureau Safety Managers Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo join the podcast to discuss the topics focused on this week and the important resources available to farmers, ranchers, and rural residents.

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1619 Every President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944 has proclaimed the third week in September be National Farm Safety & Health Week to raise awareness about the safety and health of people working agriculture. That is what this week's episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast is all about. Louisiana Farm Bureau Safety Managers Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo join the podcast to discuss the topics focused on this week and the important resources available to farmers, ranchers, and rural residents.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Farm Bill Update: It's Time To Support U.S. Farmers 2 2 12 12 Farm Bill Update: It's Time To Support U.S. Farmers full 73ffbf7a-2458-4306-82a4-ded271c2c3e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a317b97 This week, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Commodity and Public Policy Director, Andy Brown sits down to discuss the top priority for Louisiana farmers and the Farm Bureau -- a new Farm Bill. Andy offers some history to help us understand why we still don't have a new Farm Bill and why there's such a sense of urgency now as we approach the end of September. We finish the episode with a little peak ahead to the coming weeks where Farm Bureau will be urging our members to engage and help bring Congress to action.

]]> This week, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Commodity and Public Policy Director, Andy Brown sits down to discuss the top priority for Louisiana farmers and the Farm Bureau -- a new Farm Bill. Andy offers some history to help us understand why we still don't have a new Farm Bill and why there's such a sense of urgency now as we approach the end of September. We finish the episode with a little peak ahead to the coming weeks where Farm Bureau will be urging our members to engage and help bring Congress to action.

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1627 This week, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Commodity and Public Policy Director, Andy Brown sits down to discuss the top priority for Louisiana farmers and the Farm Bureau -- a new Farm Bill. Andy offers some history to help us understand why we still don't have a new Farm Bill and why there's such a sense of urgency now as we approach the end of September. We finish the episode with a little peak ahead to the coming weeks where Farm Bureau will be urging our members to engage and help bring Congress to action.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Value of Hands-On Experience for Congressional Staff 2 2 11 11 The Value of Hands-On Experience for Congressional Staff full e94153be-eaf8-4d5b-92ef-90b3b25797bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/83a9c0af During the August recess for Congress, Louisiana Farm Bureau hosted a number of visits for Congressional staff to get some hands-on experience in the field. Madison Plaisance from the LFBF Commodity and Public Policy department helped arrange these tours and joins us on the podcast today to discuss the value of that experience for the farmers and staff alike. Also, we get to know Matthew Waguespack, the newest member of the Commodity and Public Policy team at Louisiana Farm Bureau.

]]> During the August recess for Congress, Louisiana Farm Bureau hosted a number of visits for Congressional staff to get some hands-on experience in the field. Madison Plaisance from the LFBF Commodity and Public Policy department helped arrange these tours and joins us on the podcast today to discuss the value of that experience for the farmers and staff alike. Also, we get to know Matthew Waguespack, the newest member of the Commodity and Public Policy team at Louisiana Farm Bureau.

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1628 During the August recess for Congress, Louisiana Farm Bureau hosted a number of visits for Congressional staff to get some hands-on experience in the field. Madison Plaisance from the LFBF Commodity and Public Policy department helped arrange these tours and joins us on the podcast today to discuss the value of that experience for the farmers and staff alike. Also, we get to know Matthew Waguespack, the newest member of the Commodity and Public Policy team at Louisiana Farm Bureau.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No President's Perspective: First Month On The Job 2 2 10 10 President's Perspective: First Month On The Job full e52d5844-da54-4986-8ea6-29c5ed860cfb https://share.transistor.fm/s/fde513cf In this episode of the podcast, Karl Wiggers sits down with Richard Fontenot, the newly elected Louisiana Farm Bureau President and they discuss his busy first month in the new role. 

]]> In this episode of the podcast, Karl Wiggers sits down with Richard Fontenot, the newly elected Louisiana Farm Bureau President and they discuss his busy first month in the new role. 

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1670 In this episode of the podcast, Karl Wiggers sits down with Richard Fontenot, the newly elected Louisiana Farm Bureau President and they discuss his busy first month in the new role. 

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No ELAP Update: Crawfish Assistance Has Arrived!! 2 2 9 9 ELAP Update: Crawfish Assistance Has Arrived!! full 2fb1da52-1797-4ea6-bb3e-52617e2babfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfe2da4b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1912 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road To Leadership: Marty Wooldridge 2 2 8 8 Road To Leadership: Marty Wooldridge full ec07add7-5e0d-4c5c-8feb-919797b498ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a6549aa In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1st Vice President, Marty Wooldridge. They discuss how he first was introduced to the Farm Bureau as a young farmer. They also discuss how he found success in different areas in the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers program that connected him to a network that reached across the country in American Farm Bureau.

See a story from This Week In Louisiana Agriculture featuring Marty and his family.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1st Vice President, Marty Wooldridge. They discuss how he first was introduced to the Farm Bureau as a young farmer. They also discuss how he found success in different areas in the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers program that connected him to a network that reached across the country in American Farm Bureau.

See a story from This Week In Louisiana Agriculture featuring Marty and his family.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1305 In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 1st Vice President, Marty Wooldridge. They discuss how he first was introduced to the Farm Bureau as a young farmer. They also discuss how he found success in different areas in the organization's Young Farmers and Ranchers program that connected him to a network that reached across the country in American Farm Bureau.

See a story from This Week In Louisiana Agriculture featuring Marty and his family.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana 811: What Farmers Should Know About Louisiana Dig Law 2 2 7 7 Louisiana 811: What Farmers Should Know About Louisiana Dig Law full 67652a13-1e5f-4c63-be80-ba4bff44d2be https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b2309e7 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:30:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1282 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Grassroots In Action: State Politics Update - April 1, 2024 2 2 6 6 Grassroots In Action: State Politics Update - April 1, 2024 full 21a9cebe-e27f-449a-b266-c23c5134277f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c9417a0 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1823 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Grassroots Leadership -- Louisiana YF&R Head to D.C. 2 2 5 5 Grassroots Leadership -- Louisiana YF&R Head to D.C. full 4fd06065-3b04-4b55-8a7d-31b9769abb4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/91a978f8 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:16:07 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1899 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Grain Bin Safety Workshops Preview 2 2 4 4 Grain Bin Safety Workshops Preview full c290ded7-945d-423a-b965-4f1df630f02a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd1ae253 This week is National Grain Bin Safety Week. Joining us on this episode of the podcast are Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo of Louisiana Farm Bureau. They are here to talk about the upcoming grain bin safety workshops and the story behind why they started these programs over a decade ago.

The first workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27 in Acadia Parish
The next workshop is Wednesday, Feb. 28 in St. Landry Parish
The final workshop is Thursday, Feb. 29 in Catahoula Parish

The event is free to attend, but registering ahead is recommended! A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the classroom portion beginning at 6 p.m.. The entire program will last approximately two and a half to three hours. 

]]> This week is National Grain Bin Safety Week. Joining us on this episode of the podcast are Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo of Louisiana Farm Bureau. They are here to talk about the upcoming grain bin safety workshops and the story behind why they started these programs over a decade ago.

The first workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27 in Acadia Parish
The next workshop is Wednesday, Feb. 28 in St. Landry Parish
The final workshop is Thursday, Feb. 29 in Catahoula Parish

The event is free to attend, but registering ahead is recommended! A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the classroom portion beginning at 6 p.m.. The entire program will last approximately two and a half to three hours. 

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1395 This week is National Grain Bin Safety Week. Joining us on this episode of the podcast are Wendell Miley and Matt Sirgo of Louisiana Farm Bureau. They are here to talk about the upcoming grain bin safety workshops and the story behind why they started these programs over a decade ago.

The first workshop will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27 in Acadia Parish
The next workshop is Wednesday, Feb. 28 in St. Landry Parish
The final workshop is Thursday, Feb. 29 in Catahoula Parish

The event is free to attend, but registering ahead is recommended! A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the classroom portion beginning at 6 p.m.. The entire program will last approximately two and a half to three hours. 

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Cost of Good Labor 2 2 3 3 The Cost of Good Labor full 09fca4ca-5d45-4ad4-9206-9330c7042af3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d912521 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1756 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.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No A Cold Start to the 2024 Crawfish Season 2 2 2 2 A Cold Start to the 2024 Crawfish Season full 4bcc7390-cc6d-4835-86f0-f912c004b542 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2d88ed7 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1789 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. 

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road to Leadership: Robert & Rachel Duncan 2 2 1 1 Road to Leadership: Robert & Rachel Duncan full fe3a8ea1-1e61-4b8c-9403-09b3b1017187 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f096641 Welcome to a new year of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast! We return with a great conversation with Robert and Rachel Duncan, young farmers from central Louisiana. Along with raising their children, soybeans, flowers and cattle, they chair the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers committee. They are also the winner of this year's YF&R Achievement Award. This week they are heading to the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting to represent Louisiana in the national competition. That's among the many topics we cover in this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast.

]]> Welcome to a new year of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast! We return with a great conversation with Robert and Rachel Duncan, young farmers from central Louisiana. Along with raising their children, soybeans, flowers and cattle, they chair the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers committee. They are also the winner of this year's YF&R Achievement Award. This week they are heading to the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting to represent Louisiana in the national competition. That's among the many topics we cover in this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast.

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2735 Welcome to a new year of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast! We return with a great conversation with Robert and Rachel Duncan, young farmers from central Louisiana. Along with raising their children, soybeans, flowers and cattle, they chair the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers committee. They are also the winner of this year's YF&R Achievement Award. This week they are heading to the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting to represent Louisiana in the national competition. That's among the many topics we cover in this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Maximizing Markets for Louisiana Farmers 1 1 144 144 Maximizing Markets for Louisiana Farmers full e58b0e89-7174-4555-a673-ed538e6b5d0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a754f393 The primary function of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is to ensure farmers can continue to feed a growing world. One of the ways it does that is by helping move agricultural products through the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with grain marketing specialists Greg Fox and Grayson Close to talk about the company and how they help farmers across Louisiana sell their crops at the best price at the best time.

]]> The primary function of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is to ensure farmers can continue to feed a growing world. One of the ways it does that is by helping move agricultural products through the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with grain marketing specialists Greg Fox and Grayson Close to talk about the company and how they help farmers across Louisiana sell their crops at the best price at the best time.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2662 The primary function of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is to ensure farmers can continue to feed a growing world. One of the ways it does that is by helping move agricultural products through the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with grain marketing specialists Greg Fox and Grayson Close to talk about the company and how they help farmers across Louisiana sell their crops at the best price at the best time.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Insurance: The Top Member Benefit 1 1 143 143 Insurance: The Top Member Benefit full b6f035cc-69ae-4ea5-88a4-7d2645287693 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1396ebc4 You have probably heard us say “we are more than just insurance” a time or two on this podcast. But truth is, access to Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance is one of the biggest benefits offered to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation members.  In this episode, Avery Davidson sits down with Kirk Hendry, Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance Vice President of Sales, to discuss the unique structure of the company, his personal career and the difficult times the insurance industry is facing in Louisiana.  

]]> You have probably heard us say “we are more than just insurance” a time or two on this podcast. But truth is, access to Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance is one of the biggest benefits offered to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation members.  In this episode, Avery Davidson sits down with Kirk Hendry, Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance Vice President of Sales, to discuss the unique structure of the company, his personal career and the difficult times the insurance industry is facing in Louisiana.  

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2031 You have probably heard us say “we are more than just insurance” a time or two on this podcast. But truth is, access to Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance is one of the biggest benefits offered to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation members.  In this episode, Avery Davidson sits down with Kirk Hendry, Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance Vice President of Sales, to discuss the unique structure of the company, his personal career and the difficult times the insurance industry is facing in Louisiana.  

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Give Thanks! Prices Are Down! 1 1 142 142 Give Thanks! Prices Are Down! full fd8a8cb6-a954-47f3-8a93-700a4aa4ee00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa911acc This week, Karl has Avery and Neil join the podcast to discuss the 2023 American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Dinner Survey. The short of it, the cost for the average Thanksgiving Dinner is down from last year. This week, Neil Melancon tells us more about the survey's findings and what it means for consumers when it's time to head to the grocery store.

See Neil's story on TWILA.
See the American Farm Bureau survey results here.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> This week, Karl has Avery and Neil join the podcast to discuss the 2023 American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Dinner Survey. The short of it, the cost for the average Thanksgiving Dinner is down from last year. This week, Neil Melancon tells us more about the survey's findings and what it means for consumers when it's time to head to the grocery store.

See Neil's story on TWILA.
See the American Farm Bureau survey results here.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1633 This week, Karl has Avery and Neil join the podcast to discuss the 2023 American Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Dinner Survey. The short of it, the cost for the average Thanksgiving Dinner is down from last year. This week, Neil Melancon tells us more about the survey's findings and what it means for consumers when it's time to head to the grocery store.

See Neil's story on TWILA.
See the American Farm Bureau survey results here.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Road To Leadership: Richard Fontenot 1 1 141 141 Road To Leadership: Richard Fontenot full e892d735-20ac-42a2-92b0-7e59f770662e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d7f10bb In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 3rd Vice President, Richard Fontenot. They discuss how he originally got introduced to the Farm Bureau family as a child, and then again in the Young Farmers and Ranchers program. They also discuss his crops this year, his involvement in 4-H and FFA as a youth and still today, and why he loves to serve in leadership at Louisiana Farm Bureau.

See the story from Richard's farm tour with Evangeline Reimagine Academy.
Learn more about Louisiana 4H and Louisiana FFA.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 3rd Vice President, Richard Fontenot. They discuss how he originally got introduced to the Farm Bureau family as a child, and then again in the Young Farmers and Ranchers program. They also discuss his crops this year, his involvement in 4-H and FFA as a youth and still today, and why he loves to serve in leadership at Louisiana Farm Bureau.

See the story from Richard's farm tour with Evangeline Reimagine Academy.
Learn more about Louisiana 4H and Louisiana FFA.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1772 In this episode, Karl sits down with Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation 3rd Vice President, Richard Fontenot. They discuss how he originally got introduced to the Farm Bureau family as a child, and then again in the Young Farmers and Ranchers program. They also discuss his crops this year, his involvement in 4-H and FFA as a youth and still today, and why he loves to serve in leadership at Louisiana Farm Bureau.

See the story from Richard's farm tour with Evangeline Reimagine Academy.
Learn more about Louisiana 4H and Louisiana FFA.
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No It's Time To Holiday Shop 1 1 140 140 It's Time To Holiday Shop full 589f7339-278f-425a-a5a9-205a22855130 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bf0ab7b 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.

Learn more about the Holiday Shop.
See This Week In Louisiana Agriculture stories from the past couple of years featuring the Holiday Shop.
- 2023 Holiday Shop Preview
- 2022 Feasting On Agriculture: Holiday Shop
- 2020 Holiday Shop Preview
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> 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.

Learn more about the Holiday Shop.
See This Week In Louisiana Agriculture stories from the past couple of years featuring the Holiday Shop.
- 2023 Holiday Shop Preview
- 2022 Feasting On Agriculture: Holiday Shop
- 2020 Holiday Shop Preview
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:44:50 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1386 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.

Learn more about the Holiday Shop.
See This Week In Louisiana Agriculture stories from the past couple of years featuring the Holiday Shop.
- 2023 Holiday Shop Preview
- 2022 Feasting On Agriculture: Holiday Shop
- 2020 Holiday Shop Preview
Learn more about Louisiana Farm Bureau member benefits here.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Speaker of the House is from Louisiana. Now what? 1 1 139 139 Speaker of the House is from Louisiana. Now what? full d3cb4830-2cc2-4624-9161-0105889d1a42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58cdde67 For the first time, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is a Louisiana Congressman -- Mike Johnson from Louisiana's 4th District. In this episode, Brian Breaux and Andy Brown of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity and Public Policy Department join us to share what this means for Louisiana farmers and ranchers and the issues important to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, most importantly a new farm bill.

]]> For the first time, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is a Louisiana Congressman -- Mike Johnson from Louisiana's 4th District. In this episode, Brian Breaux and Andy Brown of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity and Public Policy Department join us to share what this means for Louisiana farmers and ranchers and the issues important to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, most importantly a new farm bill.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1301 For the first time, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is a Louisiana Congressman -- Mike Johnson from Louisiana's 4th District. In this episode, Brian Breaux and Andy Brown of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Commodity and Public Policy Department join us to share what this means for Louisiana farmers and ranchers and the issues important to Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, most importantly a new farm bill.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No A Farm To Table Movement 1 1 138 138 A Farm To Table Movement full a671695a-7118-4ca1-8ae8-1b8c12a1b985 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13da2d51 You've heard the phrase, "Farm To Table." It's really not that new to most. Generations ago, everyone raised their own food in the garden and cooked it for dinner. Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is creating a space for those farmers who market directly to consumers to support each other, solve problems, and help continue feeding their neighbors. In this episode, Karl visits with two of those farmers, Kacie Luckett and Grant Estrade.

Learn more about Grant & Kate Estrade here.
Learn more about Kacie & Derek Luckett here and here. Learn more about their farm.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> You've heard the phrase, "Farm To Table." It's really not that new to most. Generations ago, everyone raised their own food in the garden and cooked it for dinner. Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is creating a space for those farmers who market directly to consumers to support each other, solve problems, and help continue feeding their neighbors. In this episode, Karl visits with two of those farmers, Kacie Luckett and Grant Estrade.

Learn more about Grant & Kate Estrade here.
Learn more about Kacie & Derek Luckett here and here. Learn more about their farm.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1784 You've heard the phrase, "Farm To Table." It's really not that new to most. Generations ago, everyone raised their own food in the garden and cooked it for dinner. Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is creating a space for those farmers who market directly to consumers to support each other, solve problems, and help continue feeding their neighbors. In this episode, Karl visits with two of those farmers, Kacie Luckett and Grant Estrade.

Learn more about Grant & Kate Estrade here.
Learn more about Kacie & Derek Luckett here and here. Learn more about their farm.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Talking Ag with Dr. Matt Lee 1 1 137 137 Talking Ag with Dr. Matt Lee full 6a0dce2d-0eaf-4044-b261-c585d4298a5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5b22385 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.

Learn more about Louisiana 4H and Louisiana FFA.
Learn more about the LSU College of Agriculture and the LSU AgCenter.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> 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.

Learn more about Louisiana 4H and Louisiana FFA.
Learn more about the LSU College of Agriculture and the LSU AgCenter.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1627 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.

Learn more about Louisiana 4H and Louisiana FFA.
Learn more about the LSU College of Agriculture and the LSU AgCenter.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Sugarcane Update with LFB President Jim Harper 1 1 136 136 Louisiana Sugarcane Update with LFB President Jim Harper full cd484767-e337-4c95-8ffd-ad714a9e815e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f420f3a9 This week, Avery Davidson has a conversation with Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Jim Harper. They discuss sugarcane harvest and the affects the drought has had on the crop in Louisiana. They also discuss the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, a bill from Louisiana 5th District Congresswoman, Julia Letlow.

Learn more about Louisiana sugarcane impacted by drought.
Learn more about Congresswoman Letlow's bill and Louisiana Farm Bureau's praise of the bill.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> This week, Avery Davidson has a conversation with Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Jim Harper. They discuss sugarcane harvest and the affects the drought has had on the crop in Louisiana. They also discuss the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, a bill from Louisiana 5th District Congresswoman, Julia Letlow.

Learn more about Louisiana sugarcane impacted by drought.
Learn more about Congresswoman Letlow's bill and Louisiana Farm Bureau's praise of the bill.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1002 This week, Avery Davidson has a conversation with Louisiana Farm Bureau President, Jim Harper. They discuss sugarcane harvest and the affects the drought has had on the crop in Louisiana. They also discuss the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, a bill from Louisiana 5th District Congresswoman, Julia Letlow.

Learn more about Louisiana sugarcane impacted by drought.
Learn more about Congresswoman Letlow's bill and Louisiana Farm Bureau's praise of the bill.
Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Drought Relief: H.R. 5691 and Louisiana Agriculture 1 1 135 135 Drought Relief: H.R. 5691 and Louisiana Agriculture full bdd09d95-0d83-4d64-8f29-e4bba37cede3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0e6ecc7 In this episode, we discuss the significance of H.R. 5691, the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, with our guest Andy Brown, National Affairs Coordinator of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. This bill, introduced by Louisiana's 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow, holds the potential to bring relief to crawfish farmers and cattle ranchers impacted by drought in our state. We'll examine the bill's key provisions, grassroots efforts to promote change, and its impact on Louisiana's farming and ranching community.

Learn more about the bill here -> https://lafarmbureaunews.com/news/2023/9/27/congresswoman-julia-letlow-introduces-the-drought-assistance-improvement-act
Read the bill here -> https://mcusercontent.com/bd4e2aaf572d9723e64e78fd0/files/840d5143-e2a8-f0ca-5efa-5cca461505fd/H.R.5691.pdf

]]> In this episode, we discuss the significance of H.R. 5691, the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, with our guest Andy Brown, National Affairs Coordinator of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. This bill, introduced by Louisiana's 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow, holds the potential to bring relief to crawfish farmers and cattle ranchers impacted by drought in our state. We'll examine the bill's key provisions, grassroots efforts to promote change, and its impact on Louisiana's farming and ranching community.

Learn more about the bill here -> https://lafarmbureaunews.com/news/2023/9/27/congresswoman-julia-letlow-introduces-the-drought-assistance-improvement-act
Read the bill here -> https://mcusercontent.com/bd4e2aaf572d9723e64e78fd0/files/840d5143-e2a8-f0ca-5efa-5cca461505fd/H.R.5691.pdf

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1550 In this episode, we discuss the significance of H.R. 5691, the Drought Assistance Improvement Act, with our guest Andy Brown, National Affairs Coordinator of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. This bill, introduced by Louisiana's 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow, holds the potential to bring relief to crawfish farmers and cattle ranchers impacted by drought in our state. We'll examine the bill's key provisions, grassroots efforts to promote change, and its impact on Louisiana's farming and ranching community.

Learn more about the bill here -> https://lafarmbureaunews.com/news/2023/9/27/congresswoman-julia-letlow-introduces-the-drought-assistance-improvement-act
Read the bill here -> https://mcusercontent.com/bd4e2aaf572d9723e64e78fd0/files/840d5143-e2a8-f0ca-5efa-5cca461505fd/H.R.5691.pdf

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Turning the Tide: Louisiana Farm Bureau's Drought Response 1 1 134 134 Turning the Tide: Louisiana Farm Bureau's Drought Response full 4896eee6-a201-45c7-a2e0-61fcc90b3adf https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a5da57e 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.

Report drought conditions on your farm here -> https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx

https://lafarmbureau.org/

]]> 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.

Report drought conditions on your farm here -> https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx

https://lafarmbureau.org/

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2118 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.

Report drought conditions on your farm here -> https://droughtimpacts.unl.edu/Tools/ConditionMonitoringObservations.aspx

https://lafarmbureau.org/

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Cultivating Safety: National Farm Safety & Health Week 2023 1 1 133 133 Cultivating Safety: National Farm Safety & Health Week 2023 full 4d3cf3fa-39e4-4dbb-8b94-5742f87a900f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9ec0355 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!

For resources about mental health, visit https://lafarmbureau.org/mentalhealth or https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-state-of-mind

]]> 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!

For resources about mental health, visit https://lafarmbureau.org/mentalhealth or https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-state-of-mind

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2020 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!

For resources about mental health, visit https://lafarmbureau.org/mentalhealth or https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-state-of-mind

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Ag in the Classroom - Sowing Seeds of Learning 1 1 132 132 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom - Sowing Seeds of Learning full d67d34aa-dd21-4cdd-94db-39bf57f1e3df https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e58e6c7 In this episode of the Louisiana Fam Bureau Podcast, we're learning all about the "Louisiana Agriculture in the Classroom" program and the upcoming workshops that are sowing the seeds of agricultural education across our great state.

Louisiana Ag in the Classroom provides free resources, like ag-themed lessons that support core subjects and align with Louisiana Student Standard, and training for teachers where Certificates for Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) are provided. 

Our host, Karl Wiggers sits down with Lynda Danos, Ag in the Classroom State Coordinator, as she explains how Louisiana educators can bring agriculture in their classrooms and why students will love it when they do! 

https://aitcla.org/

]]> In this episode of the Louisiana Fam Bureau Podcast, we're learning all about the "Louisiana Agriculture in the Classroom" program and the upcoming workshops that are sowing the seeds of agricultural education across our great state.

Louisiana Ag in the Classroom provides free resources, like ag-themed lessons that support core subjects and align with Louisiana Student Standard, and training for teachers where Certificates for Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) are provided. 

Our host, Karl Wiggers sits down with Lynda Danos, Ag in the Classroom State Coordinator, as she explains how Louisiana educators can bring agriculture in their classrooms and why students will love it when they do! 

https://aitcla.org/

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1309 In this episode of the Louisiana Fam Bureau Podcast, we're learning all about the "Louisiana Agriculture in the Classroom" program and the upcoming workshops that are sowing the seeds of agricultural education across our great state.

Louisiana Ag in the Classroom provides free resources, like ag-themed lessons that support core subjects and align with Louisiana Student Standard, and training for teachers where Certificates for Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) are provided. 

Our host, Karl Wiggers sits down with Lynda Danos, Ag in the Classroom State Coordinator, as she explains how Louisiana educators can bring agriculture in their classrooms and why students will love it when they do! 

https://aitcla.org/

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: John Schroder 1 1 131 131 Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: John Schroder full 3dd36e2e-f62d-40fc-ba5e-64db3b78caf7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f95b2856 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.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about John Schroder's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> 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.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about John Schroder's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1089 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.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about John Schroder's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Jeff Landry 1 1 130 130 Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Jeff Landry full 71e8c3e5-2c29-43be-91df-1e65bcc08c32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be291b50 In this episode, Avery Davidson continues our coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson  interviews Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry. Get a closer look into Landry's background, including some time working on a sugarcane farm, his political journey, and his vision for Louisiana.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Jeff Landry's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> In this episode, Avery Davidson continues our coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson  interviews Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry. Get a closer look into Landry's background, including some time working on a sugarcane farm, his political journey, and his vision for Louisiana.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Jeff Landry's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 727 In this episode, Avery Davidson continues our coverage of the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for October 14th. Davidson  interviews Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry. Get a closer look into Landry's background, including some time working on a sugarcane farm, his political journey, and his vision for Louisiana.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Jeff Landry's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No 811: Call [or click] Before You Dig 1 1 129 129 811: Call [or click] Before You Dig full 28b453eb-2b6c-47ca-8d85-499574f9605a https://share.transistor.fm/s/963c0263 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.'

Learn more at Louisiana One Call.

]]> 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.'

Learn more at Louisiana One Call.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 692 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.'

Learn more at Louisiana One Call.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No More Money to Develop Rural Louisiana 1 1 128 128 More Money to Develop Rural Louisiana full 8db6f34e-2061-4a49-9d9e-8ce87e971877 https://share.transistor.fm/s/070b0073 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, host Avery Davidson visits with Deidre Robert from the Office of Rural Development. They talk about the significant increase in grant funding this year, with the office having five times more money available compared to an average year. Together, they explore the efforts by the Office of Rural Development to bolster support for rural communities in Louisiana.


Learn more here.

]]> In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, host Avery Davidson visits with Deidre Robert from the Office of Rural Development. They talk about the significant increase in grant funding this year, with the office having five times more money available compared to an average year. Together, they explore the efforts by the Office of Rural Development to bolster support for rural communities in Louisiana.


Learn more here.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1212 In this episode of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcast, host Avery Davidson visits with Deidre Robert from the Office of Rural Development. They talk about the significant increase in grant funding this year, with the office having five times more money available compared to an average year. Together, they explore the efforts by the Office of Rural Development to bolster support for rural communities in Louisiana.


Learn more here.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Sharon Hewitt 1 1 127 127 Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Sharon Hewitt full 062391b9-d89a-4897-8faa-85bda1e529d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8314cbf9 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.

Learn more about Sharon Hewitt's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> 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.

Learn more about Sharon Hewitt's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 548 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.

Learn more about Sharon Hewitt's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Richard Nelson 1 1 126 126 Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Richard Nelson full de806fb3-b50a-4e3c-8d7d-47d1a4480906 https://share.transistor.fm/s/951defac Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he interviews Richard Nelson, a current member of the Louisiana House of Representatives who's vying for the governor's office. In this episode, Davidson delves into Nelson's background, political experience, and his platform for the future of Louisiana. Tune in to this engaging podcast to learn more about Nelson's vision for the state and how he plans to tackle the pressing issues faced by Louisianans.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Richard Nelson's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he interviews Richard Nelson, a current member of the Louisiana House of Representatives who's vying for the governor's office. In this episode, Davidson delves into Nelson's background, political experience, and his platform for the future of Louisiana. Tune in to this engaging podcast to learn more about Nelson's vision for the state and how he plans to tackle the pressing issues faced by Louisianans.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Richard Nelson's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 11:55:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 656 Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he interviews Richard Nelson, a current member of the Louisiana House of Representatives who's vying for the governor's office. In this episode, Davidson delves into Nelson's background, political experience, and his platform for the future of Louisiana. Tune in to this engaging podcast to learn more about Nelson's vision for the state and how he plans to tackle the pressing issues faced by Louisianans.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Richard Nelson's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Stephen Waguespack 1 1 125 125 Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Stephen Waguespack full fb4fb54e-324c-4a56-9ede-d6a6061210bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5a08999 Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he dives into the highly contested race for the next governor of Louisiana, where seven candidates are vying for the coveted office. In this episode, Avery begins acquainting us with the five Republican contenders, starting with Stephen Waguespack, a familiar face in the governor's office. Get an exclusive glimpse into Waguespack's background, experience, and his vision for the future of Louisiana in this captivating podcast exploring the Louisiana gubernatorial race.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Stephen Waguespack's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he dives into the highly contested race for the next governor of Louisiana, where seven candidates are vying for the coveted office. In this episode, Avery begins acquainting us with the five Republican contenders, starting with Stephen Waguespack, a familiar face in the governor's office. Get an exclusive glimpse into Waguespack's background, experience, and his vision for the future of Louisiana in this captivating podcast exploring the Louisiana gubernatorial race.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Stephen Waguespack's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 10:11:58 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 516 Join TWILA's Avery Davidson as he dives into the highly contested race for the next governor of Louisiana, where seven candidates are vying for the coveted office. In this episode, Avery begins acquainting us with the five Republican contenders, starting with Stephen Waguespack, a familiar face in the governor's office. Get an exclusive glimpse into Waguespack's background, experience, and his vision for the future of Louisiana in this captivating podcast exploring the Louisiana gubernatorial race.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Stephen Waguespack's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Hunter Lundy 1 1 124 124 Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Hunter Lundy full 7543d42b-8117-4960-917f-b1db27b98fcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fc6899a 2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. We are bringing you exclusive interviews with the candidates running for governor. So far, there are five Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent running for governor. TWILA’s Avery Davidson sits down with the lone independent candidate, Hunter Lundy.


Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Hunter Lundy's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> 2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. We are bringing you exclusive interviews with the candidates running for governor. So far, there are five Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent running for governor. TWILA’s Avery Davidson sits down with the lone independent candidate, Hunter Lundy.


Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Hunter Lundy's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 04:15:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 970 2023 is an important election year for Louisiana. There will be open seats for four statewide elected positions, with the most notable being governor. We are bringing you exclusive interviews with the candidates running for governor. So far, there are five Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent running for governor. TWILA’s Avery Davidson sits down with the lone independent candidate, Hunter Lundy.


Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Hunter Lundy's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Shawn Wilson 1 1 123 123 Louisiana Gubernatorial Candidate: Shawn Wilson full 571bbb37-7f8b-4217-b821-528d1daf6cd6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b445df2 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.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Shawn Wilson's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> 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.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Shawn Wilson's campaign here.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 05:15:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 667 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.

Watch the video of the interview here.

Learn more about Shawn Wilson's campaign here.

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

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]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Grassroots Government: How To Kill A Bill 1 1 122 122 Grassroots Government: How To Kill A Bill trailer 75ddad08-179b-404f-9453-a9b2ab58a150 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a396a59 New name, same content! This week, Andy and Joe join Avery and Karl in the studio to discuss how Louisiana Farm Bureau helped kill a bill that would harm the Louisiana dairy industry and some potential improvements to the way grain crops are graded at the elevators when they’re delivered to the market.

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]]> New name, same content! This week, Andy and Joe join Avery and Karl in the studio to discuss how Louisiana Farm Bureau helped kill a bill that would harm the Louisiana dairy industry and some potential improvements to the way grain crops are graded at the elevators when they’re delivered to the market.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 12:07:44 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2403 New name, same content! This week, Andy and Joe join Avery and Karl in the studio to discuss how Louisiana Farm Bureau helped kill a bill that would harm the Louisiana dairy industry and some potential improvements to the way grain crops are graded at the elevators when they’re delivered to the market.

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To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Grassroots Government: Card-Carrying Farmers 1 1 121 121 Grassroots Government: Card-Carrying Farmers full f7f2180d-f064-469f-af6b-8639d27d7a7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/17f00b17 This week, Avery and Karl chat with LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes, about a few bills Farm Bureau is keeping a close watch on at the state's capitol this legislative session. One issue Mapes is excited to see through the process is a bill to help beginning farmers get their Farmer's Card so they can purchase crucial inputs for their farm or ranch, just like every other farmer who has already filed taxes at least once as a farmer. Listen to this episode to learn more about that small distinction.

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]]> This week, Avery and Karl chat with LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes, about a few bills Farm Bureau is keeping a close watch on at the state's capitol this legislative session. One issue Mapes is excited to see through the process is a bill to help beginning farmers get their Farmer's Card so they can purchase crucial inputs for their farm or ranch, just like every other farmer who has already filed taxes at least once as a farmer. Listen to this episode to learn more about that small distinction.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:00:26 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1893 This week, Avery and Karl chat with LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes, about a few bills Farm Bureau is keeping a close watch on at the state's capitol this legislative session. One issue Mapes is excited to see through the process is a bill to help beginning farmers get their Farmer's Card so they can purchase crucial inputs for their farm or ranch, just like every other farmer who has already filed taxes at least once as a farmer. Listen to this episode to learn more about that small distinction.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Grassroots Government - A 2023 Legislative Session Preview 1 1 120 120 Grassroots Government - A 2023 Legislative Session Preview full 6184b1bc-775a-49db-a42a-5f8bb0637301 https://share.transistor.fm/s/320d150d 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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To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here.
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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.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:24:08 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 553 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.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Another Year, Another Disaster For Louisiana Farmers 1 1 119 119 Another Year, Another Disaster For Louisiana Farmers full 2d557366-519e-4498-8ab7-60cbd9452bb3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7a564b4 To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.

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Listen to the Louisiana Delta Crop Podcast here

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]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:43:35 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 3056 In Northeast Louisiana, farmers have been flooded with rain at the worst possible time of the year with the crops ready to harvest. This week, our team finds out what the Louisiana Farm Bureau has been doing to help Louisiana farmers get the disaster aid critical for many farmers to stay in business. In this episode, LFBF National Affairs Coordinator Andy Brown shares with us what that process looks like and what farmers can do. In Northeast Louisiana, farmers have been flooded with rain at the worst possible time of the year with the crops ready to harvest. This week, our team finds out what the Louisiana Farm Bureau has been doing to help Louisiana farmers get the disaster aid farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No 2022 Louisiana Legislative Session Preview with Rep. Clay Schexnayder 1 1 118 118 2022 Louisiana Legislative Session Preview with Rep. Clay Schexnayder full c01e29ad-a472-4e88-8f7f-852c2977b3a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18c5e7a3 To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.

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Learn more about the Office of The Speaker of The House.

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

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Learn more about the Office of The Speaker of The House.

]]> Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:34:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1843 On this episode, the crew sits down with the Rep. Clay Schexnayder, the Speaker of the House in the Louisiana Legislature. They talk about the importance of the LSU AgCenter and protecting it in the state's budget, the ways lawmakers are hoping to attract new business and manufacturing to the state, and some other issues upcoming in the Legislature. On this episode, the crew sits down with the Rep. Clay Schexnayder, the Speaker of the House in the Louisiana Legislature. They talk about the importance of the LSU AgCenter and protecting it in the state's budget, the ways lawmakers are hoping to attract farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Young Farmers Connect with Nation's Capitol 1 1 117 117 Young Farmers Connect with Nation's Capitol full 7452bf32-b8bb-4875-a5fb-29d193953de3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38e1f786 This week, the team is joined by Louisiana Farm Bureau YF&R Chairman, Vincent Cannatella. They discuss the one-day event hosted recently for young farmers from Louisiana to connect with their Congressional Representatives, Senators, and their staff about issues affecting them on their farms across the state. The event was a hybrid-style event, with some meetings virtual and some in-person. Vincent explains the importance of grassroots involvement from farmers like himself and the value it brings to organizations like Louisiana Farm Bureau.

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To become a member and have your voice heard, visit Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation here.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> This week, the team is joined by Louisiana Farm Bureau YF&R Chairman, Vincent Cannatella. They discuss the one-day event hosted recently for young farmers from Louisiana to connect with their Congressional Representatives, Senators, and their staff about issues affecting them on their farms across the state. The event was a hybrid-style event, with some meetings virtual and some in-person. Vincent explains the importance of grassroots involvement from farmers like himself and the value it brings to organizations like Louisiana Farm Bureau.

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.
Find more headlines at Louisiana Farm Bureau News.

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:25:56 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2163 This week, the team is joined by Louisiana Farm Bureau YF&R Chairman, Vincent Cannatella. They discuss the one-day event hosted recently for young farmers from Louisiana to connect with their Congressional Representatives, Senators, and their staff about issues affecting them on their farms across the state. The event was a hybrid-style event, with some meetings virtual and some in-person. Vincent explains the importance of grassroots involvement from farmers like himself and the value it brings to organizations like Louisiana Farm Bureau. This week, the team is joined by Louisiana Farm Bureau YF&R Chairman, Vincent Cannatella. They discuss the one-day event hosted recently for young farmers from Louisiana to connect with their Congressional Representatives, Senators, and their staff ab farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Up To Speed: "Gerrymandering Knows No Bounds" 1 1 116 116 Up To Speed: "Gerrymandering Knows No Bounds" full b5d09643-0de2-4797-a9dc-4b981063d19c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6026d46c Farm Bureau Commends New Climate-Smart Pilot Projects

Climate-Smart Ag and Forestry resources from the USDA

Louisiana Farmer Shares Reasons he Joined Trust Protocol

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]]> Farm Bureau Commends New Climate-Smart Pilot Projects

Climate-Smart Ag and Forestry resources from the USDA

Louisiana Farmer Shares Reasons he Joined Trust Protocol

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]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:01:09 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2719 This week, we get back to politics to discuss all that's happening on the state and national scene -- specifically as it pertains to the redistricting process underway. The team also breaks down the upcoming legislative session in the state Capitol with a surplus of money and the many groups lobbying for a piece of that money. On the national side, Andy Brown catches us up on the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry plan that's coming from the USDA. We also talk about ways that the grassroots of Farm Bureau can be and will need to be engaged in the legislative process this year. This week, we get back to politics to discuss all that's happening on the state and national scene -- specifically as it pertains to the redistricting process underway. The team also breaks down the upcoming legislative session in the state Capitol with a farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Zippy Duvall -- Cattleman, Farmer, American Farm Bureau President 1 1 115 115 Zippy Duvall -- Cattleman, Farmer, American Farm Bureau President full 2e85c74b-59d1-467f-9d12-a1a691e70adc https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b6f278b
  • Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Bonnie Duvall >> https://www.fb.org/newsroom/farm-bureau-mourns-passing-of-bonnie-duvall
  • Learn more and bookmark these resources from Farm State of Mind >> https://www.fb.org/land/fsom
  • Learn more about mental health resources from Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation >> https://lafarmbureau.org/mentalhealth
  • Learn more about the American Farm Bureau Federation >> https://www.fb.org
  • Learn more about Georgia Farm Bureau >> https://www.gfb.org
  • Grassroots Government episode featuring Zippy Duvall >> Zippy Duvall Visits Louisiana
  • Louisiana Farm Life story on TWILA featuring Zippy and Jennifer >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hr-qNRFvjo

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  • Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Bonnie Duvall >> https://www.fb.org/newsroom/farm-bureau-mourns-passing-of-bonnie-duvall
  • Learn more and bookmark these resources from Farm State of Mind >> https://www.fb.org/land/fsom
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  • Learn more about the American Farm Bureau Federation >> https://www.fb.org
  • Learn more about Georgia Farm Bureau >> https://www.gfb.org
  • Grassroots Government episode featuring Zippy Duvall >> Zippy Duvall Visits Louisiana
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    ]]>     Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:01:31 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2649 In this special episode of Louisiana Farm Life, TWILA’s Avery Davidson sits down with third generation farmer and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and his new bride Jennifer. Zippy tells us about his upbringing family’s dairy farm, and how a conversation with his father grew into a life-long passion for Farm Bureau. They also talk about how Jennifer and Zippy connected after losing their first loves, and the importance of mental health in agriculture. In this special episode of Louisiana Farm Life, TWILA’s Avery Davidson sits down with third generation farmer and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and his new bride Jennifer. Zippy tells us about his upbringing family’s dairy farm, and how a co farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     AFBF President Zippy Duvall Visits Louisiana 1 1 114 114 AFBF President Zippy Duvall Visits Louisiana full 93f9080a-9257-4c17-9c74-842c2375b4db https://share.transistor.fm/s/26a704b9 Farm State of Mind mental health resources from American Farm Bureau here.


    Louisiana Farm Bureau mental health resources here.

    Listen to Zippy's podcast: Farmside Chat.

    Connect with Zippy on Twitter and Instagram.

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    ]]>     Farm State of Mind mental health resources from American Farm Bureau here.


    Louisiana Farm Bureau mental health resources here.

    Listen to Zippy's podcast: Farmside Chat.

    Connect with Zippy on Twitter and Instagram.

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

    ]]>     Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:00:30 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2096 This week, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall visited Louisiana to meet with farmers and ranchers and the issues they face. On this episode, we talk about what he learned on his trip and the importance of grassroots involvement in Farm Bureau, as well as his personal struggles with mental health following the passing of his wife. This week, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall visited Louisiana to meet with farmers and ranchers and the issues they face. On this episode, we talk about what he learned on his trip and the importance of grassroots involvement in Farm Bureau, as farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Bringing Broadband to Rural Louisiana 1 1 113 113 Bringing Broadband to Rural Louisiana full f598bc3b-2c79-410e-8a7a-459dc2d9f0d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54eabc0b Learn more about Connect LA here.

    Connect LA's Broadband Toolkit

    Take the speed test here.


    Read a recent American Farm Bureau article on rural broadband at this link.


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

    ]]>     Learn more about Connect LA here.

    Connect LA's Broadband Toolkit

    Take the speed test here.


    Read a recent American Farm Bureau article on rural broadband at 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.

    ]]>     Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:00:03 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 3104 Veneeth Iyengar is the Executive Director for Broadband and Connectivity with Connect LA. He joins the chat to discuss all the efforts the state of Louisiana is working on to bring broadband internet to all of Louisiana's residents. Their focus is on three major areas: access, digital literacy, and affordability. Veneeth Iyengar is the Executive Director for Broadband and Connectivity with Connect LA. He joins the chat to discuss all the efforts the state of Louisiana is working on to bring broadband internet to all of Louisiana's residents. Their focus is on thre farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     6-11-21 - LA Legislative Session Ends and Beef Markets Are Crazy 1 1 112 112 6-11-21 - LA Legislative Session Ends and Beef Markets Are Crazy full 6164832a-31fc-4219-975e-b5c099770ebb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1025632 To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.

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    ]]>     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.

    ]]>     Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 3158 On this episode, Louisiana Farm Bureau lobbyist Joe Mapes breaks down the Louisiana Legislative session and explains the bills and actions that will affect farmers and ranchers the most. Also, Andy Brown talks with Amelia Kent, a cattle producer, to discuss the disruptions to the beef markets over the past few years and what leaders on the national beef scene are doing to help farmers and ranchers get paid a fair price for their cattle. On this episode, Louisiana Farm Bureau lobbyist Joe Mapes breaks down the Louisiana Legislative session and explains the bills and actions that will affect farmers and ranchers the most. Also, Andy Brown talks with Amelia Kent, a cattle producer, to discu farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     5-14-21 - Understanding Solar Energy in Louisiana 1 1 111 111 5-14-21 - Understanding Solar Energy in Louisiana full 2e5a7c84-811e-45ea-a98e-d474f95566f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9723f4d0 Louisiana Farm Bureau News
    - 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.

    ]]>     Louisiana Farm Bureau News
    - 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.

    ]]>     Tue, 18 May 2021 16:15:47 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1639 Solar energy is a big topic in the Louisiana legislature right now, as well as in the national discussion. Avery, Joe, and Andy break down the intricacies on the issue and explain why Louisiana Farm Bureau is so interested in how that discussion unfolds. They also discuss state tax reform, possible tax changes on the federal level, and the importance of grassroots membership getting involved in the legislative process by telling their stories. Solar energy is a big topic in the Louisiana legislature right now, as well as in the national discussion. Avery, Joe, and Andy break down the intricacies on the issue and explain why Louisiana Farm Bureau is so interested in how that discussion unfolds. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     5-5-21 - Congressman Clay Higgins 1 1 110 110 5-5-21 - Congressman Clay Higgins full e74e0981-6806-45f9-bba9-7794a962c6bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/85ee10d9 Learn more about Clay Higgins

    Clay Higgins Facebook post about his tour of farms in his district.

    Louisiana Farm Bureau News
    - Farmers Concerned About Changes to Estate Taxes

    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.

    ]]>     Learn more about Clay Higgins

    Clay Higgins Facebook post about his tour of farms in his district.

    Louisiana Farm Bureau News
    - Farmers Concerned About Changes to Estate Taxes

    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.

    ]]>     Thu, 06 May 2021 10:56:58 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2930 This week, Congressman Clay Higgins joins the podcast to discuss labor, infrastructure, and how our farmers are vital to making Louisiana's food culture the best in the world. This week, Congressman Clay Higgins joins the podcast to discuss labor, infrastructure, and how our farmers are vital to making Louisiana's food culture the best in the world. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     4-30-21 - The Trouble With Taxes 1 1 109 109 4-30-21 - The Trouble With Taxes full 1a0623d7-a293-44fe-91ad-5dd5574ab278 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19abb114 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

    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.

    ]]>     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

    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.

    ]]>     Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:31:28 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2216 This week, La. Farm Bureau National Affairs Coordinator Andy Brown explains how some tax policies being discussed right now in Washington, D.C. could devastate family farms across the country. Also, La. Farm Bureau Lobbyist Joe Mapes brings the issue closer to home and breaks down some state tax policy affecting farmers in the Louisiana Capitol. We also discuss solar panel legislation, pipelines through farmland, and our newest U.S. Representative, Troy Carter of New Orleans. This week, La. Farm Bureau National Affairs Coordinator Andy Brown explains how some tax policies being discussed right now in Washington, D.C. could devastate family farms across the country. Also, La. Farm Bureau Lobbyist Joe Mapes brings the issue clos farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     4-16-21 - Louisiana Session Begins and Congresswoman Julia Letlow 1 1 108 108 4-16-21 - Louisiana Session Begins and Congresswoman Julia Letlow full 3c7817f8-51d6-4398-b354-4cfcfb3455f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a5e0b5f https://lafarmbureau.org/grassroots-government

    Louisiana Farm Bureau President's Column: Disaster Safety Net

    Julia Letlow Joins U.S. House Ag Committee

    CFAP
    - 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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    Louisiana Farm Bureau President's Column: Disaster Safety Net

    Julia Letlow Joins U.S. House Ag Committee

    CFAP
    - 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.

    ]]>     Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:59:31 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2472 This week, we have our first guest on the podcast! Julia Letlow was sworn in this week as Louisiana's first Republican Congresswoman and is capping off her busy week by joining us on the podcast. But first, we discuss some issues facing Louisiana agriculture in the state legislature in the newest legislative session as well as some disaster relief updates on the national front. This week, we have our first guest on the podcast! Julia Letlow was sworn in this week as Louisiana's first Republican Congresswoman and is capping off her busy week by joining us on the podcast. But first, we discuss some issues facing Louisiana agricult farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     3-17-21 - Solar Farms Coming to Louisiana? 1 1 107 107 3-17-21 - Solar Farms Coming to Louisiana? full 6e7b8b9a-43b8-45ee-b2b1-afa4493aa644 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5133411 Estate Tax
    President's Column: "Stop The Estate Tax Before It Stops Us"
    Learn more about the latest with the estate tax issue at American Farm Bureau.

    Solar Farms
    New $98M Solar Farm Pitched in LA as Utilities Look to Buy More Renewable Power

    CFAP
    - 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.

    ]]>     Estate Tax
    President's Column: "Stop The Estate Tax Before It Stops Us"
    Learn more about the latest with the estate tax issue at American Farm Bureau.

    Solar Farms
    New $98M Solar Farm Pitched in LA as Utilities Look to Buy More Renewable Power

    CFAP
    - 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.

    ]]>     Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:45:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1820 The whole team is back together in one room discussing the upcoming Louisiana legislative session and the issues likely to arise when it begins. They also discuss the way the landscape has shifted in Washington D.C. in regards to how bills are moving through the process in the new administration. The whole team is back together in one room discussing the upcoming Louisiana legislative session and the issues likely to arise when it begins. They also discuss the way the landscape has shifted in Washington D.C. in regards to how bills are moving thro farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     1-29-21 - A New Administration 1 1 106 106 1-29-21 - A New Administration full d6fcadd7-5f65-4e1e-8ab8-56ff66d9c02b https://share.transistor.fm/s/878699ff Labor
    Department of State official release about exemptions for H-2 travelers --> visit this link.
    American Farm Bureau news release about South African laborers --> visit this link.

    CFAP
    - 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.

    ]]>     Labor
    Department of State official release about exemptions for H-2 travelers --> visit this link.
    American Farm Bureau news release about South African laborers --> visit this link.

    CFAP
    - 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.

    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:12:19 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1806 This week, the team is back together to discuss the Biden Administration and what the new leadership means for ag policy in D.C. Also, they discuss the two vacant House of Representative seats and their importance moving forward. Then Joe Mapes joins us to discuss the more local issues facing the state legislature as their 2021 session fast approaches. This week, the team is back together to discuss the Biden Administration and what the new leadership means for ag policy in D.C. Also, they discuss the two vacant House of Representative seats and their importance moving forward. Then Joe Mapes joins us t farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Scott Wiggers -- Outdoorsman, Friend, Family Man 1 1 105 105 Scott Wiggers -- Outdoorsman, Friend, Family Man full a28f92e0-f63a-40ee-876c-c9f612c102b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4010fbb3 See a story from the archives by Mike Danna about Scott's farm.

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    ]]>     Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 4126 In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with his father, Scott Wiggers. They discuss how Scott was raised on a farm and why he wanted to come back to raise his own family in that same environment. They also discuss how he got involved in Louisiana Farm Bureau, the friends he's made along the way, and how important his wife, Karla, has been to his success on the farm, at home, and in Farm Bureau. In this episode, Karl Wiggers sits down with his father, Scott Wiggers. They discuss how Scott was raised on a farm and why he wanted to come back to raise his own family in that same environment. They also discuss how he got involved in Louisiana Farm Bu farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Marshall Hardwick -- Louisiana Farm Life Mini 1 1 104 104 Marshall Hardwick -- Louisiana Farm Life Mini full 976bcfc2-3c9f-4bc1-837b-8d44411f3677 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dda792e Follow Hardwick Planting Company on Instagram.

    Learn more about Marshall's father, Jay Hardwick here.

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    ]]>     Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:32:35 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 897 Hey everyone. I'm so sorry for the unplanned extended break, but we're back! In this episode, Karl Wiggers chats with Marshall Hardwick -- a young farmer in Newellton, Louisiana -- in the middle of his cotton fields. This is a quick one, but there's a story coming soon on TWILA where you can see more from his farm. Hey everyone. I'm so sorry for the unplanned extended break, but we're back! In this episode, Karl Wiggers chats with Marshall Hardwick -- a young farmer in Newellton, Louisiana -- in the middle of his cotton fields. This is a quick one, but there's a sto farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government -- September 29, 2020 1 1 103 103 Grassroots Government -- September 29, 2020 full 8963ad29-a475-4a30-bd9d-2ed635732d81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e2196e5 See the latest economic assistance data from the USDA here in this dashboard.

    www.farmers.gov website link here

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

    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.

    ]]>     See the latest economic assistance data from the USDA here in this dashboard.

    www.farmers.gov website link here

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

    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.

    ]]>     Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:06:50 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2059 The Grassroots Government gang is back together live and in the flesh for a fresh podcast this week. In this episode, the team talks about the latest version of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program -- CFAP 2.0 -- and what farmers need to know about it. Joe Mapes also joins to discuss the special legislative session that began this week in Baton Rouge. The Grassroots Government gang is back together live and in the flesh for a fresh podcast this week. In this episode, the team talks about the latest version of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program -- CFAP 2.0 -- and what farmers need to know about it. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government -- Crawfish Is In!! 1 1 102 102 Grassroots Government -- Crawfish Is In!! full 81c83579-c1d6-406f-aacd-9197ef97f9d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcce5326 LSU AgCenter Update on CFAP for Crawfish Production

    www.farmers.gov website link here

    USDA Announces More Eligible Commodities for CFAP

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     LSU AgCenter Update on CFAP for Crawfish Production

    www.farmers.gov website link here

    USDA Announces More Eligible Commodities for CFAP

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:33:03 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2883 Farm-raised crawfish is now a covered commodity under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. In this episode, Karl Wiggers and Andy Brown break down what that means and how Louisiana farmers can take advantage of a relief money from the CARES Act passed earlier this year by Congress. Farm-raised crawfish is now a covered commodity under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. In this episode, Karl Wiggers and Andy Brown break down what that means and how Louisiana farmers can take advantage of a relief money from the CARES Act passed crawfish, CFAP, coronavirus, aid, farm, louisiana, government, relief, farmers, money, politics, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 13 - 6-20-20 1 1 101 101 Grassroots Government - Ep. 13 - 6-20-20 full a35fa907-37f8-4d90-8104-43b971c20d0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/049f4e9c www.farmers.gov website link here

    Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     www.farmers.gov website link here

    Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Sun, 21 Jun 2020 21:30:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1249 In this episode, Joe Mapes fills us in on the latest on tort reform in Baton Rouge. Also, Andy Brown tells us the latest about national issues - especially the work he is a part of in getting Louisiana crawfish farmers and fishermen money from the latest federal stimulus packages. In this episode, Joe Mapes fills us in on the latest on tort reform in Baton Rouge. Also, Andy Brown tells us the latest about national issues - especially the work he is a part of in getting Louisiana crawfish farmers and fishermen money from the latest farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 12 - 6-8-20 1 1 100 100 Grassroots Government - Ep. 12 - 6-8-20 full 0fc976b9-0f7f-4404-b863-24e1a2b53190 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72ae2a4d www.farmers.gov website link here

    Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     www.farmers.gov website link here

    Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1341 This week on the podcast, Andy Brown updates us on the ruling against the use of Dicamba, a very popular herbicide on Louisiana farms. He talks about the steps Louisiana Farm Bureau is taking to help farmers use this valuable tool that is likely already on many farms ready to be applied. He also brings us the latest on the CFAP payments that are on their way to Louisiana farmers. In the state Capitol in Baton Rouge, lawmakers are finished with week one of a special legislative session. Joe Mapes fills us in on the latest on tort reform that Louisiana Farm Bureau has been watching, as well as the status of the state’s budget. This week on the podcast, Andy Brown updates us on the ruling against the use of Dicamba, a very popular herbicide on Louisiana farms. He talks about the steps Louisiana Farm Bureau is taking to help farmers use this valuable tool that is likely already o farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 11 - 5-23-20 1 1 99 99 Grassroots Government - Ep. 11 - 5-23-20 full 5ecef331-f216-472a-bfd3-3ea990e31045 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c333f29 www.farmers.gov website link here

    Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     www.farmers.gov website link here

    Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Sat, 23 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1623 This week, Joe Mapes explains the latest on the tort reform bills that Louisiana Farm Bureau is watching closely in the state capitol. We also talk about the state's budget and the special session that may be coming to firm up the budget. Andy Brown fills us in on the latest from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which President Trump announced more details on this past week. FSA will begin taking applications from farmers and ranchers on May 26th. This week, Joe Mapes explains the latest on the tort reform bills that Louisiana Farm Bureau is watching closely in the state capitol. We also talk about the state's budget and the special session that may be coming to firm up the budget. Andy Brown fills farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 10 - 5-18-20 1 1 98 98 Grassroots Government - Ep. 10 - 5-18-20 full f2da5d1c-f5a9-4cfc-b659-3e9f7a1bd3d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cbd949c Listen to Episode 1 where we discuss tort reform at length.

    www.farmers.gov website link here

    Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Listen to Episode 1 where we discuss tort reform at length.

    www.farmers.gov website link here

    Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Mon, 18 May 2020 14:30:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2270 This week, Joe Mapes breaks down some bills that are moving through the state legislature in Louisiana, including a bill that will hopefully bring down the price of auto insurance across the state. He also updates us on the latest on the state's budget that now has around 2 weeks to be completed. Andy Brown updates us on work the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is doing to help poultry producers keep the lights on. He also explains the HEROES Act that's moving around in D.C. right now as well as the latest from the USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. This week, Joe Mapes breaks down some bills that are moving through the state legislature in Louisiana, including a bill that will hopefully bring down the price of auto insurance across the state. He also updates us on the latest on the state's budget th farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 9 - 5-11-20 1 1 97 97 Grassroots Government - Ep. 9 - 5-11-20 full 822caa36-d280-4e35-9d75-a857e16e5d5b https://share.transistor.fm/s/44a08d8e Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Mon, 11 May 2020 14:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1908 In this episode, LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes tells us about the state legislature's return to work at the capitol in Baton Rouge. On the national front, Andy Brown updates us on the ever-changing plans for assistance for Louisiana farmers and ranchers coming from the USDA. In this episode, LFBF Lobbyist, Joe Mapes tells us about the state legislature's return to work at the capitol in Baton Rouge. On the national front, Andy Brown updates us on the ever-changing plans for assistance for Louisiana farmers and ranchers coming farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 8 - 5-3-20 1 1 96 96 Grassroots Government - Ep. 8 - 5-3-20 full a6e94dfc-7672-473c-ae11-c01c87745835 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33bc7336 Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Sun, 03 May 2020 20:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2399 This week, Joe Mapes tells us about the state legislature returning to work in Baton Rouge. Also, Andy Brown updates us on the ever-changing news coming from Capitol Hill with assistance programs. We also discuss at length the newest concern for both American Farm Bureau and Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation -- livestock processing -- aka, the nation's food supply. This week, Joe Mapes tells us about the state legislature returning to work in Baton Rouge. Also, Andy Brown updates us on the ever-changing news coming from Capitol Hill with assistance programs. We also discuss at length the newest concern for both Amer farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 7 - 4-24-20 1 1 95 95 Grassroots Government - Ep. 7 - 4-24-20 full a8696197-5e06-4733-9f95-2993bac31c72 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9efced63 Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Learn more about Payroll Protection Act (PPP) here.

    Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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

    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.

    ]]>     Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1297 In this episode, LFBF National Affairs Coordinator Andy Brown brings us up to speed on the latest from Washington, D.C. and the latest relief package that Congress has now passed, pumping more money into the PPP and other programs that will help Louisiana farmers and ranchers. In this episode, LFBF National Affairs Coordinator Andy Brown brings us up to speed on the latest from Washington, D.C. and the latest relief package that Congress has now passed, pumping more money into the PPP and other programs that will help Louisiana farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 6 - 4-20-20 1 1 94 94 Grassroots Government - Ep. 6 - 4-20-20 full 0a5660b7-b9a0-4859-8f40-cd2e041f4418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73090279 Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

    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.

    ]]>     Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

    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.

    ]]>     Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 944 In this episode, Joe Mapes discusses how the remainder of this current legislative session could play out as we draw closer to the end of April. Andy Brown talks with us about the federal issues including a big chunk of money that has since been designated to help Louisiana farmers and ranchers. Read more about that at the link in the show notes. In this episode, Joe Mapes discusses how the remainder of this current legislative session could play out as we draw closer to the end of April. Andy Brown talks with us about the federal issues including a big chunk of money that has since been designate farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 5 - 4-6-20 1 1 93 93 Grassroots Government - Ep. 5 - 4-6-20 full e435b4fc-3e8f-4cb6-99a4-7879d62a0a6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a6ce2ef 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.

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

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    ]]>     Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1499 This week, the team discusses the brief time the Louisiana Legislature was back in action this past week and Joe Mapes discusses what this legislative session could look like moving forward. They also discuss ways the CARES Act is affecting farmers and ranchers in Louisiana. Andy Brown also discusses the crawfish industry, labor, and ways farmers are keeping their employees safe on the farm right now. This week, the team discusses the brief time the Louisiana Legislature was back in action this past week and Joe Mapes discusses what this legislative session could look like moving forward. They also discuss ways the CARES Act is affecting farmers and ra farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 4 - 3-30-20 1 1 92 92 Grassroots Government - Ep. 4 - 3-30-20 full 4b365ba2-c4d0-454b-b16d-5a8193d622ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/d20b81d2 To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.

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    ]]>     Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1472 This week, Avery, Andy, Karl and Joe discuss how their lives look different since the state-wide stay-at-home order was given. Joe discusses the upcoming short return of the state's legislature and Andy gives some good news of what's happening at the nation's capitol for residents across the country -- including farmers. This week, Avery, Andy, Karl and Joe discuss how their lives look different since the state-wide stay-at-home order was given. Joe discusses the upcoming short return of the state's legislature and Andy gives some good news of what's happening at the nati farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep. 3 - 3-20-20 1 1 91 91 Grassroots Government - Ep. 3 - 3-20-20 full a09c0c2f-45e2-47d3-9a43-90986354a80a https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf787434 To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.

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    ]]>     Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1834 As the country is self-quarantining (that's a thing now) and social distancing, the Louisiana legislature has passed a resolution to take a couple of weeks off. This week, Joe Mapes tells us how the Louisiana legislature plans to move forward following this break. While the LA Legislature heads home, the U.S. government is taking steps to keep the country moving forward as we take on the coronavirus. Andy Brown joins us to explain what's happening in Washington D.C. as it affects rural Louisiana and the state's farmers and ranchers. As the country is self-quarantining (that's a thing now) and social distancing, the Louisiana legislature has passed a resolution to take a couple of weeks off. This week, Joe Mapes tells us how the Louisiana legislature plans to move forward following th farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Grassroots Government - Ep 2 - 3-13-20 1 1 90 90 Grassroots Government - Ep 2 - 3-13-20 full bee5aa29-1973-4dff-b714-bd9f84ff9f0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/961a33d0 To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.

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    ]]>     Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1187 In this episode, Avery Davidson and Joe Mapes talk about how Covid-19 is affecting the state's legislature this week as the state and nation begins to shut down events and schools and large gatherings. In this episode, Avery Davidson and Joe Mapes talk about how Covid-19 is affecting the state's legislature this week as the state and nation begins to shut down events and schools and large gatherings. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Maggie Long - Mushroom Farmer Perseveres 1 1 89 89 Maggie Long - Mushroom Farmer Perseveres full 599c6050-2f8d-4619-b260-8b2bbb381002 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60ede5ec Watch Jennifer's story on TWILA here.

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    ]]>     Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2388 In this episode, Jennifer Finley talks with Maggie Long, a first generation mushroom farmer in St. Francisville, Louisiana. They discuss how she reconnected with her husband-to-be while he was incarcerated, how they built a farm from the ground up, lost it all, and rebuilt with the help of friends, family, and their growing community of customers, fellow farmers, and even prisoners looking for a second chance at life. In this episode, Jennifer Finley talks with Maggie Long, a first generation mushroom farmer in St. Francisville, Louisiana. They discuss how she reconnected with her husband-to-be while he was incarcerated, how they built a farm from the ground up, lost i farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Introducing Grassroots Government 1 1 88 88 Introducing Grassroots Government full 6673ef2d-29f9-490f-813a-01ce7500e600 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c8e74d9 To sign up for the Grassroots Government e-newsletter and Voter Voice, visit this link.

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    ]]>     Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:15:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2347 On this inaugural episode of the Grassroots Government Podcast, we introduce the team bringing you what you need to know from Baton Rouge and Washington D.C. Avery Davidson and Karl Wiggers introduce Louisiana Farm Bureau Legislative Specialist Joe Mapes who previews the upcoming Louisiana legislative session, which begins Monday, March 9th. Also, we meet Louisiana Farm Bureau National Affairs Coordinator Andy Brown who joins in to discuss what is happening in the nation's capital as most eyes are on Covid-19 and the 2020 presidential campaigns. On this inaugural episode of the Grassroots Government Podcast, we introduce the team bringing you what you need to know from Baton Rouge and Washington D.C. Avery Davidson and Karl Wiggers introduce Louisiana Farm Bureau Legislative Specialist Joe Mapes farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     A Lawyer, A Farmer, and Andrew Jackson 1 1 87 87 A Lawyer, A Farmer, and Andrew Jackson full 11ea7b68-7435-4f47-894d-05171a0eb5d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31dc45fe Watch Patrick's story on TWILA.

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    ]]>     Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2649 What do Andrew Jackson, a lawyer, and a farmer have in common? This week, we hear a story about Andrew Jackson from a farmer whose family has farmed sugarcane in Louisiana since 1807. That same farmer's son-in-law left a life practicing law to make a career on the farm. John Gay is a 7th generation sugarcane farmer, and Patrick Frischhertz represents the 8th generation on the family farm. Also in this episode is Andy Brown, Neil Melancon, and Karl Wiggers from the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. What do Andrew Jackson, a lawyer, and a farmer have in common? This week, we hear a story about Andrew Jackson from a farmer whose family has farmed sugarcane in Louisiana since 1807. That same farmer's son-in-law left a life practicing law to make a care farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     BONUS: Happy New Year from LA Farm Life! 1 1 86 86 BONUS: Happy New Year from LA Farm Life! bonus 3d1e3102-8a85-4fc4-905b-1c8794c90e0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3030d5c1 Find us on social media to connect with us and join the conversation.

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    ]]>     Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:25:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 288 Happy New Year from Karl and the entire team at Louisiana Farm Bureau! Thanks for listening to us this year and we can't wait to share more stories with you in 2020! Happy New Year from Karl and the entire team at Louisiana Farm Bureau! Thanks for listening to us this year and we can't wait to share more stories with you in 2020! farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Janice Person - Grounded By The Farm 1 1 85 85 Janice Person - Grounded By The Farm full f02b964e-b5b0-4608-a91b-f9e70b1216db https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf851be5 Join Louisiana Farm Bureau

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    ]]>     Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:10:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2273 In this episode, Janice Person tells us about her life in the public relations world of cotton, and what's next for her in the podcasting world. Janice has spent her professional career telling stories about the men and women who feed and clothe us, and now she's launching her own podcast called Grounded By The Farm. In this episode, Janice Person tells us about her life in the public relations world of cotton, and what's next for her in the podcasting world. Janice has spent her professional career telling stories about the men and women who feed and clothe us, and n farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Katie Schroeder - Louisiana Farm Life Mini 1 1 84 84 Katie Schroeder - Louisiana Farm Life Mini full 47e0d020-89ae-47aa-a522-29d482d5ded8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f5f33dc Join Louisiana Farm Bureau

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    ]]>     Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 292 Here's a short conversation with Katie Shroeder about her farm life in Northeast Louisiana. She moved to Louisiana to work as an agronomist at a large sweet potato farm, then transitioned to work at a community garden mentoring teenagers. On this mini episode, she explains what she does for fun off away from the garden, as well as how she's enjoyed her move from Michigan to Louisiana. Here's a short conversation with Katie Shroeder about her farm life in Northeast Louisiana. She moved to Louisiana to work as an agronomist at a large sweet potato farm, then transitioned to work at a community garden mentoring teenagers. On this mini epi farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Matt Branch - From Offensive Line to Duck Blind to Amputee 1 1 83 83 Matt Branch - From Offensive Line to Duck Blind to Amputee full fc43a2e6-eb10-4487-8436-a715ed913d11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40905188 To watch the interview, check out our YouTube page.

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    ]]>     Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:15:00 -0600 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2671 Matt Branch is a former LSU football player, a cotton seed salesman, and passionate about spending time in the outdoors hunting with family. In this episode, he tells the story of how he nearly lost his life in a hunting accident and what it has taken to overcome 12 days in a coma, 13 surgeries, and waking up without his left leg. Matt Branch is a former LSU football player, a cotton seed salesman, and passionate about spending time in the outdoors hunting with family. In this episode, he tells the story of how he nearly lost his life in a hunting accident and what it has taken to farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Trey Gingles - Patriot Forester 1 1 82 82 Trey Gingles - Patriot Forester full 2d56e19a-b61a-4a26-865f-44cb281be2eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d875347 To watch the interview, check out our YouTube page.

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    ]]>     Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 4147 Trey Gingles is a forester, a Marine, and a Louisiana outdoorsman. In this episode we cover a lot of ground. We discuss how he made his way into forestry at Louisiana Tech after spending four years in the Marine Corps. We also discuss politics, the rich culture of Louisiana, and Trey's love to hunt and fish in the Sportsman's Paradise. Trey Gingles is a forester, a Marine, and a Louisiana outdoorsman. In this episode we cover a lot of ground. We discuss how he made his way into forestry at Louisiana Tech after spending four years in the Marine Corps. We also discuss politics, the rich c farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     News, Markets & Dr. Glen Gentry on Wild Hogs 1 1 81 81 News, Markets & Dr. Glen Gentry on Wild Hogs full 6ff39e90-a82a-444b-ab1f-26c5ecdcb0cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdccb45b Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:35:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1096 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Clay Schexnayder on Hemp 1 1 80 80 News, Markets & Clay Schexnayder on Hemp full 2a11011e-f9fc-4bfe-a5ef-c737d7fb99b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/243f7077 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:50:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1069 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. 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & LSU AgCenter's Mike Deliberto 1 1 79 79 News, Markets & LSU AgCenter's Mike Deliberto full 8a2536ca-08d4-4453-a37a-4958c4fc291a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d066bfd Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:50:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1473 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with LSU AgCenter Ag Economist Dr. Michael Deliberto. Mike discusses the upcoming series of Farm Bill informational sessions scheduled for later this month. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with LSU AgCenter Ag Economist Dr. Michael Deliberto. Mike discusses the upcoming series of Farm Bill informational sessions scheduled for later this month. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Louisiana Radio Network's Don Molino 1 1 78 78 News, Markets & Louisiana Radio Network's Don Molino full fb25d7ee-158c-440f-9560-b8653cd3490b https://share.transistor.fm/s/149c05e8 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:50:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1220 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Radio Network's Don Molino. Don discusses the history of the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction and how you can nominate someone. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Radio Network's Don Molino. Don discusses the history of the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction and how you can nominate someone. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Galen Iverstine - First Generation Farmer 1 1 77 77 Galen Iverstine - First Generation Farmer full 262653d2-b219-48db-b2dd-c45a322951d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc3c8ccc Iverstine Family Farms on Facebook

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    ]]>     Tue, 08 Oct 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2485 In this episode, Galen Iverstine tells the story of how and why he decided to become a farmer during a college English class. He began with a small farm of cattle, pork, and poultry in Kentwood, LA. Today, that farm has doubled in size and he's grown from selling at the Red Stick Farmer's Market to his own butcher's shop in Baton Rouge. In this episode, Galen Iverstine tells the story of how and why he decided to become a farmer during a college English class. He began with a small farm of cattle, pork, and poultry in Kentwood, LA. Today, that farm has doubled in size and he's grown from farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     News, Markets & Commissioner Mike Strain 1 1 76 76 News, Markets & Commissioner Mike Strain full f4fd3473-73ee-4595-afa3-2c7a8f743053 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23096bce Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:20:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1164 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. Dr. Strain discusses the importance of farmers and agribusiness professionals getting involved in the political process. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. Dr. Strain discusses the importance of farmers and agribusiness professionals getting involved in the politica farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Grain Marketer Grayson Close 1 1 75 75 News, Markets & Grain Marketer Grayson Close full 556c5fff-0e89-4434-bf7b-e75d679acf2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/de7425da Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:20:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1030 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Eddie Rispone 1 1 74 74 News, Markets & Eddie Rispone full 0c218436-348e-4703-accd-0eaff5774d57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51e4ae65 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:40:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1336 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 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Caddo Parish Farmer Ryan Kirby 1 1 73 73 News, Markets & Caddo Parish Farmer Ryan Kirby full dd4f223e-d759-4a7b-9406-00b14d51f6d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6203bcd Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:40:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 935 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Caddo Parish Farmer Ryan Kirby. Ryan gives us an update on crop conditions and harvest progress in Northwest Louisiana. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Caddo Parish Farmer Ryan Kirby. Ryan gives us an update on crop conditions and harvest progress in Northwest Louisiana. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & State Senate Candidate Kevin Berken 1 1 72 72 News, Markets & State Senate Candidate Kevin Berken full 5c9ed9ef-e91e-48f2-9700-79830df63e37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8b83c60 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:35:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1270 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 former Louisiana rice farmer Kevin Berken. Kevin discusses his current campaign for the Louisiana State Senate. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Grain Marketer Greg Fox 1 1 71 71 News, Markets & Grain Marketer Greg Fox full 4c5ea293-4d28-4765-9c9a-0ce340422b38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48004aea Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:05:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1065 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Cane Farmer Cecil Ramagos 1 1 70 70 News, Markets & Cane Farmer Cecil Ramagos full 372b8dd1-21af-48ec-8f78-9e9768f1e011 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe43c2bb Thu, 26 Sep 2019 19:50:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1057 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 Iberville Parish sugarcane grower Cecil Ramagos. Cecil gives us an update on cane condition, cane planting and the beginning of cane harvest. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Crop Consultant Hank Jones 1 1 69 69 News, Markets & Crop Consultant Hank Jones full 2789fdf5-adcc-4615-95a0-352a980dfafe https://share.transistor.fm/s/886d7739 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1233 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Rice Specialist Dustin Harrell 1 1 68 68 News, Markets & Rice Specialist Dustin Harrell full 0f5c16e0-9295-445b-aa76-75671310a0a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae387982 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:40:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1400 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Farm Bureau's Joe Mapes 1 1 67 67 News, Markets & Farm Bureau's Joe Mapes full 82bb7b90-0013-469d-96f5-29a9eb58fb91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a40c3e9d Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:55:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1069 The latest national & Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Farm Bureau Lobbyist Joe Mapes. Joe discusses the upcoming election for governor and the state legislature. The latest national & Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Farm Bureau Lobbyist Joe Mapes. Joe discusses the upcoming election for governor and the state legislature. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Louisiana Cotton Grower Ted Schneider 1 1 66 66 News, Markets & Louisiana Cotton Grower Ted Schneider full 358ac73c-86a1-4955-8aba-8982b97b483a https://share.transistor.fm/s/30b58e31 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:20:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1282 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 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 Proto farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & USDA's Brandon Lipps 1 1 65 65 News, Markets & USDA's Brandon Lipps full 3fa8b7ec-e19a-41e9-9e4a-b897b9ca38a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/147a9ce1 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:30:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1223 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Safety Guru Wendell Miley 1 1 64 64 News, Markets & Safety Guru Wendell Miley full b08cdce6-ee34-4df8-9895-1d3df7d2b64b https://share.transistor.fm/s/74e8e262 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:05:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1267 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Farm Bureau Safety Director Wendell Miley. Wendell will discuss National Farm Health and Safety Week going on this week. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Farm Bureau Safety Director Wendell Miley. Wendell will discuss National Farm Health and Safety Week going on this week. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Troy Romero of Sports Turf Specialists 1 1 63 63 News, Markets & Troy Romero of Sports Turf Specialists full e1dd8043-540e-4288-8951-3d9a706df09e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe26c283 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:50:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1187 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Troy Romero of Sports Turf Specialists in Lacassine, Louisiana. Troy discusses issues he faces with his turf business, how those issues are related to farming, and his current campaign for State Representative. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Troy Romero of Sports Turf Specialists in Lacassine, Louisiana. Troy discusses issues he faces with his turf business, how those issues are related to farming, and his curren farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Amelia Kent - Ivy League Farmer Discusses Mental Health 1 1 62 62 Amelia Kent - Ivy League Farmer Discusses Mental Health full 09ebeb14-daa1-4419-9da4-6aea698dcfa7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02f8373b https://www.amelialevinkent.com
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    ]]>     Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:25:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2449 Amelia Kent is a young farm woman from Clinton, Louisiana. She and her husband own Kent Farms, primarily a cow-calf operation in Southeast Louisiana. In this podcast, she discusses going to an ivy league college, merging farms with her husband Russell, and struggles in their personal life off the farm. Amelia Kent is a young farm woman from Clinton, Louisiana. She and her husband own Kent Farms, primarily a cow-calf operation in Southeast Louisiana. In this podcast, she discusses going to an ivy league college, merging farms with her husband Russell, an farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     News, Markets & Commissioner Mike Strain 1 1 61 61 News, Markets & Commissioner Mike Strain full a344f5b9-1c0b-4d99-a033-4126bbf80e74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/443a918e Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:15:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1107 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. Dr. Strain discusses the takeover of Lakeland Cotton & Grain in Winnsboro by the LDAF this week. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. Dr. Strain discusses the takeover of Lakeland Cotton & Grain in Winnsboro by the LDAF this week. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Farm Bureau's Andy Brown 1 1 60 60 News, Markets & Farm Bureau's Andy Brown full 5caa7cfa-73e7-41bf-99be-10cec4648974 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af2aeb1a Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1193 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 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 Congre farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & CPL's Dave Foster 1 1 59 59 News, Markets & CPL's Dave Foster full 784304c1-cf2f-4dba-8f0e-523102c0c6e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7a21701 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:55:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1436 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Dave Foster, CEO of Cattle Producers of Louisiana. Dave discusses the recent drop in the cattle market and how we're seeing the lowest cattle prices in Louisiana in many years. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Dave Foster, CEO of Cattle Producers of Louisiana. Dave discusses the recent drop in the cattle market and how we're seeing the lowest cattle prices in Louisiana in many year farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & La. Forestry Association's Buck Vandersteen 1 1 58 58 News, Markets & La. Forestry Association's Buck Vandersteen full 5e1e89f7-3c9e-416d-9359-b1cc311504e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9401395 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1442 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Taylor Frey of the LGLCI 1 1 57 57 News, Markets & Taylor Frey of the LGLCI full 01f52a1b-fb67-445c-b554-b0a98b79af43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be9b6c57 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 948 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. 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 t farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Grain Marketer Greg Fox 1 1 56 56 News, Markets & Grain Marketer Greg Fox full 3856b90e-e92c-43cc-a9c6-27c0981b662a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e31ea6c Fri, 06 Sep 2019 16:15:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1167 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Christen Wall of C&M Gator Farm 1 1 55 55 News, Markets & Christen Wall of C&M Gator Farm full 20abe9d8-36e7-4500-bb70-6b37b48084ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2f31dd4 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:15:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1050 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. 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 alligato farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Congressman Ralph Abraham 1 1 54 54 News, Markets & Congressman Ralph Abraham full de4515a0-a0c3-48d7-a8da-69e03c58fb80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7885ad32 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:30:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1312 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham. Dr. Abraham discusses his agricultural background and his current campaign to become governor of Louisiana. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham. Dr. Abraham discusses his agricultural background and his current campaign to become governor of Louisiana. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Michael Fruge of Horizon Ag 1 1 53 53 News, Markets & Michael Fruge of Horizon Ag full c21e72b9-522b-45f3-85f2-826ca94ce5b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28f7b638 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:40:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1359 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana farmer and Horizon Ag Field Representative Michael Fruge. Michael says this is definitely a below-average year for Louisiana rice farmers, but it's hard to determine exactly why. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Louisiana farmer and Horizon Ag Field Representative Michael Fruge. Michael says this is definitely a below-average year for Louisiana rice farmers, but it's hard to determin farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Pointe Coupee Parish Farmer George LaCour 1 1 52 52 News, Markets & Pointe Coupee Parish Farmer George LaCour full f23dfc02-7d1f-41e5-b191-592ba4a94b76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49fdd1b0 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 19:10:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1307 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Pointe Coupee Parish farmer George LaCour. George discusses corn and soybean harvest, sugarcane planting, the massive drop in cotton prices, and his work with the National Cotton Council. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Pointe Coupee Parish farmer George LaCour. George discusses corn and soybean harvest, sugarcane planting, the massive drop in cotton prices, and his work with the National Cot farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Governor John Bel Edwards 1 1 51 51 News, Markets & Governor John Bel Edwards full 34c7c107-1804-408b-bc3b-348e58273be7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98511d2b Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:50:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1597 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 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & LSU AgCenter Agent R.L. Frazier 1 1 50 50 News, Markets & LSU AgCenter Agent R.L. Frazier full 73abb50a-e569-45aa-8685-0c60a59f14e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ef47b23 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:25:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1233 The latest national and Louisiana ag news headlines, market information, and a visit with LSU AgCenter Agent R.L. Frazier. R.L. discusses harvest conditions in Madison and East Carroll Parishes and talks about his experiences helping farmers there grow peanuts for the first time. The latest national and Louisiana ag news headlines, market information, and a visit with LSU AgCenter Agent R.L. Frazier. R.L. discusses harvest conditions in Madison and East Carroll Parishes and talks about his experiences helping farmers there grow p farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Specialist Kenneth Gravois 1 1 49 49 News, Markets & LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Specialist Kenneth Gravois full 53f59de2-334e-4bea-b4e3-49614bb774e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf058141 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:25:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1077 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 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 nort farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Iberia Parish Farmer Ricky Gonsoulin 1 1 48 48 News, Markets & Iberia Parish Farmer Ricky Gonsoulin full 27524216-fd7c-4025-ae1c-63923dfca4c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fabd81a5 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1105 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 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Grain Marketing Specialist Greg Fox 1 1 47 47 News, Markets & Grain Marketing Specialist Greg Fox full f3206de1-75ed-46c5-9460-5a49cf7d8366 https://share.transistor.fm/s/581a9596 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1017 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Greg Fox, grain marketing specialist for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. Greg will give us his insight on all the happenings in the grain markets this week. The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Greg Fox, grain marketing specialist for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association. Greg will give us his insight on all the happenings in the grain markets this week. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Kane Webb of USA Rice 1 1 46 46 News, Markets & Kane Webb of USA Rice full adf8d6b7-92ea-48cf-af3c-6bad698e663c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d713075e Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1081 The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Kane Webb of USA Rice. Kane gives us his take on the 2019 rice harvest...Is there a silver lining? The latest national and Louisiana ag news, market information, and a visit with Kane Webb of USA Rice. Kane gives us his take on the 2019 rice harvest...Is there a silver lining? farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Ron Smith of the Delta Farm Press 1 1 45 45 News, Markets & Ron Smith of the Delta Farm Press full e41547da-5158-4c9e-8dd7-291ae2510baa https://share.transistor.fm/s/23c52d96 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1277 The latest Louisiana ag news and market information, plus a visit with Ron Smith, Content Director for the Delta Farm Press. Ron discusses the Farm Press "High Cotton" award and how Louisiana cotton producers can participate. The latest Louisiana ag news and market information, plus a visit with Ron Smith, Content Director for the Delta Farm Press. Ron discusses the Farm Press "High Cotton" award and how Louisiana cotton producers can participate. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Rayburn Smith of Superior Livestock & Red River Livestock 1 1 44 44 News, Markets & Rayburn Smith of Superior Livestock & Red River Livestock full 161fb840-2bfb-4a5c-babe-ea994bca2230 https://share.transistor.fm/s/294c71a4 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1130 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. 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 i farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No News, Markets & Louisiana Farmer Dustin Morris 1 1 43 43 News, Markets & Louisiana Farmer Dustin Morris full 670b4e1f-705b-44c8-b663-93ec5f2835ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/08045aa1 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1092 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. 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. farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Daily Voice - The Launch 1 1 42 42 The Daily Voice - The Launch trailer 28f059c7-e0c9-467a-b25b-a00dc0b1d162 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81e3e452 On the web: https://voiceoflouisianaagriculture.org/

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    ]]>     Sun, 18 Aug 2019 17:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 481 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast is going daily! Yep, we're going to produce the podcast every weekday, five days a week. Farm broadcasting veteran Carey Martin will bring you the latest national ag news, Louisiana ag news, market information and a daily interview. Stay up to date with everything happening in Louisiana agriculture on The Daily Voice version of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast is going daily! Yep, we're going to produce the podcast every weekday, five days a week. Farm broadcasting veteran Carey Martin will bring you the latest national ag news, Louisiana ag news, market information a farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #36 - August 12, 2019 1 1 41 41 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #36 - August 12, 2019 full 53a28b34-a823-4922-b230-19b8620abcb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea0e61ca Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 3130 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.” 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 h farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Leslie Young - Journalist Turns Farmer and Instagrammer 1 1 40 40 Leslie Young - Journalist Turns Farmer and Instagrammer full 69f3add1-259f-4c90-ad3a-1bcad2e8165d https://share.transistor.fm/s/eeccce9e Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1681 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. 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 Loui farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #35 - July 25, 2019 1 1 39 39 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #35 - July 25, 2019 full e5353d8c-5a0e-41ef-ad84-ff44c29f75aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/81e06ad9 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 2804 Hurricane Barry made landfall in Louisiana, and we have full coverage of Barry’s effects on Louisiana agriculture on Episode #35 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. In news headlines, we’ll hear from Louisiana farmers who were affected by Barry’s wind and floodwaters. Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain gives us his assessment of Barry’s damage on Grassroots Government. We’ll go In the Field to Iberia Parish to check in with sugarcane farmer Ricky Gonsulin to hear about what Barry did to his cane fields. We’ll get a market update from Grayson Close of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Marketing Association and Dave Foster of Cattle Producers of Louisiana. Then we’ll head to Northwest Louisiana to wrap up the podcast with Jack Dillard’s “Voice of the Ark-La-Tex.” Hurricane Barry made landfall in Louisiana, and we have full coverage of Barry’s effects on Louisiana agriculture on Episode #35 of The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast. In news headlines, we’ll hear from Louisiana farmers who were affected by Barr farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Heath Herring - I'm Proud to Grow Your Food 1 1 38 38 Heath Herring - I'm Proud to Grow Your Food full 2ce9214a-1b23-49a3-9d33-ac0b02c93c0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/819d3da6 To learn more about the LSU Ag Leadership program, visit this site.

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    ]]>     Thu, 11 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1640 On this episode, we meet a corn, cotton, rice, and soybean farmer from Northeast Louisiana. We discuss how he got started farming, how much his wife helps him around the farm, and how proud he is to do the job that he does as a farmer. We also talk about our Ag Leadership class and the trip we made to California to learn about agriculture outside of Louisiana. On this episode, we meet a corn, cotton, rice, and soybean farmer from Northeast Louisiana. We discuss how he got started farming, how much his wife helps him around the farm, and how proud he is to do the job that he does as a farmer. We also talk about farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #34 - July 9, 2019 1 1 37 37 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #34 - July 9, 2019 full 29d768be-0ca8-4643-a4d2-8d76b47f9888 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55209000 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 3281 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.” 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #33 - June 24, 2019 1 1 36 36 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #33 - June 24, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5d111824895d280001b115b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c70ae3e Mon, 24 Jun 2019 13:41:52 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 3127 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. 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 Lo farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No Phillip & Carey Tomlinson - Balancing Life with 3 Kids and a Farm 1 1 35 35 Phillip & Carey Tomlinson - Balancing Life with 3 Kids and a Farm full 393ec86a-b9bb-4b18-a736-29b1cff63c2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b67a8d17 To read the article written about Phillip and Carey, click here.

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    ]]>     Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1372 This couple from Lake Providence, Louisiana stays busy farming soybeans and corn, but also with their three children. Even with the farm this family takes pride in keeping their children involved in the daily operation. Homeschooling their children is one thing that they believe helps to keep their family together. We also chat about lessons they've learned in their first decade farming, and what's to come in the future at their farm. This couple from Lake Providence, Louisiana stays busy farming soybeans and corn, but also with their three children. Even with the farm this family takes pride in keeping their children involved in the daily operation. Homeschooling their children is one farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Robert & Rachel Duncan - Raising Beef For Neighbors 1 1 34 34 Robert & Rachel Duncan - Raising Beef For Neighbors full d3169502-f8f4-4332-a4fd-fc2793c991c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a31f64f1 To read the article written about Robert & Rachel, click here.

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

    ]]>     Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1349 This young farm couple from Boyce, Louisiana grows soybeans, hay, and cattle. They’ve had a tough spring planting their soybeans on their farm that’s flooded by Red River backwater. We discuss that struggle, but also how they’re finding new markets for their cattle and their plans to grow that part of their business. This young farm couple from Boyce, Louisiana grows soybeans, hay, and cattle. They’ve had a tough spring planting their soybeans on their farm that’s flooded by Red River backwater. We discuss that struggle, but also how they’re finding new markets for th farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     Adam & Megan Caughern - Taking Diversity on Their Farm Seriously 1 1 33 33 Adam & Megan Caughern - Taking Diversity on Their Farm Seriously full a12c41b7-e391-4df0-8b05-2e2b5555544c https://share.transistor.fm/s/be5c1a5e To read the article written about Adam & Megan Caughern, click here.

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    ]]>     Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts Louisiana Farm Bureau Podcasts 1699 This young farm couple in Gillam, LA raises cattle, own and operate a commercial hay farm, own a trucking company, and a few more things to keep themselves moving all year round. They’re first generation farmers that are finding pretty creative ways to make a living and raise a family on the farm. This young farm couple in Gillam, LA raises cattle, own and operate a commercial hay farm, own a trucking company, and a few more things to keep themselves moving all year round. They’re first generation farmers that are finding pretty creative ways to ma farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No     The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #32 - June 7, 2019 1 1 32 32 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #32 - June 7, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5cf9f2684c135000016f39ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/88ea1e27 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:19:20 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 3501 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.” 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 no farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #31 - May 21, 2019 1 1 31 31 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #31 - May 21, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5ce4b5073200ac00011a34f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/995d8afc Tue, 21 May 2019 21:35:37 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 3484 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. 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 co farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #30 - April 29, 2019 1 1 30 30 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #30 - April 29, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5cc78abb7e32670001791658 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97fa675f Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:40:36 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 3054 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. 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 i farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #29 - April 1, 2019 1 1 29 29 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #29 - April 1, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5ca42ea4952467000191a853 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dac3c485 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:12:56 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 3617 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. 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 plan farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #28 - March 15, 2019 1 1 28 28 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #28 - March 15, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5c8f1362e2c4837a234dfef4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a05e72f5 Sun, 17 Mar 2019 22:46:17 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 3299 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. 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 Ha farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #27 - February 22, 2019 1 1 27 27 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #27 - February 22, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5c70b77d4785d303f1ba2892 https://share.transistor.fm/s/896fd747 Fri, 22 Feb 2019 21:05:11 -0600 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2552 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. 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 insec farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #26 - February 2, 2019 1 1 26 26 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #26 - February 2, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5c5692746e9a7f7718f30a1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/911773af Sun, 03 Feb 2019 01:16:27 -0600 Carey Martin Carey Martin 3812 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! 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 Agricul farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #25 - January 25, 2019 1 1 25 25 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #25 - January 25, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5c4bc4357924e8386a23f998 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b048be1 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:29:40 -0600 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2714 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. 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #24 - January 15, 2019 1 1 24 24 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #24 - January 15, 2019 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5c3ea2e9575d1f82ff8a010b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e1b2305 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:31:09 -0600 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2645 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. 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #23 - December 14, 2018 1 1 23 23 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #23 - December 14, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5c172014f950b7d4a37486f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b4a76e2 Sun, 16 Dec 2018 22:10:59 -0600 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2850 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 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 storie farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #22 - November 30, 2018 1 1 22 22 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #22 - November 30, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5c01ad75b8a045203d1f7e43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63cc7def Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:40:32 -0600 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2719 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. 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 wr farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #21 - November 9, 2018 1 1 21 21 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #21 - November 9, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5be6863288251b6dbc4c5603 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0ed3434 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 01:24:41 -0600 Carey Martin Carey Martin 3010 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. 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 stori farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #20 - October 29, 2018 1 1 20 20 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #20 - October 29, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5bd7edc315fcc0fb3f7fe570 https://share.transistor.fm/s/659447c8 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:40:08 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2322 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. 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, farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #19 - October 12, 2018 1 1 19 19 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #19 - October 12, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5bc40340f4e1fcece84c634e https://share.transistor.fm/s/948d40e8 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 22:22:00 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2258 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. 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #18 - September 28, 2018 1 1 18 18 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #18 - September 28, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5baea53ef4e1fc862f92d77a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cfc0d3d Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:17:08 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2810 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 #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 cr farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #17 - September 7, 2018 1 1 17 17 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #17 - September 7, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b95b2f6758d46c123770972 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d36465ab Sun, 09 Sep 2018 19:03:20 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2436 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. 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 Loui farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #16 - August 24, 2018 1 1 16 16 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #16 - August 24, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b83898e8a922d0800274e77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f68c84c1 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:25:26 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2507 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. 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 den farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #15 - August 17, 2018 1 1 15 15 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #15 - August 17, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b7a481c562fa7c4f8e81955 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1baa99a8 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 23:54:12 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2684 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’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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #14 - August 3, 2018 1 1 14 14 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #14 - August 3, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b67b867758d46d3428e121e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f3641bc Sun, 05 Aug 2018 22:03:32 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2431 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. 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 ta farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #13 - July 27, 2018 1 1 13 13 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #13 - July 27, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b5b899b03ce64832f794a13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e8d03ad Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:14:01 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2163 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. 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #12 - July 20, 2018 1 1 12 12 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #12 - July 20, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b52712b758d4613dec414a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b8efe54 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:43:32 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2540 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. 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 Congressma farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #11 - June 29, 2018 1 1 11 11 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #11 - June 29, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b36eff1562fa787878ee6a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ff56309 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:56:16 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2312 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. 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #10 - June 23, 2018 1 1 10 10 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #10 - June 23, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b2ef587aa4a9952397d9352 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bb7a653 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 21:59:21 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2088 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. 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #9 - June 15, 2018 1 1 9 9 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #9 - June 15, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b2430166d2a734942ead18e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc9172f7 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:36:52 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2097 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. 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 Congr farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #8 - June 8, 2018 1 1 8 8 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #8 - June 8, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b1afa97562fa7f5d35841a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a480e5a5 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:01:28 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2457 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 #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 Lou farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #7 - June 4, 2018 1 1 7 7 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #7 - June 4, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b15998f2b6a28229d54160f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7dfcb0f3 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:09:42 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2085 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 #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 lobb farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #6 - May 25, 2018 1 1 6 6 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #6 - May 25, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5b088943aa4a99cc5631effe https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d1b6abf Fri, 25 May 2018 17:25:17 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2467 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 #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 th farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #5 - May 18, 2018 1 1 5 5 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #5 - May 18, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5aff5193352f531ebb70c708 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f83c391 Fri, 18 May 2018 17:27:27 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2726 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 #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 Fr farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #4 - May 4, 2018 1 1 4 4 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #4 - May 4, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5aecf6e1f950b738fabb14df https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c69638f Fri, 04 May 2018 19:25:19 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2642 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 #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” farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #3 - April 27, 2018 1 1 3 3 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #3 - April 27, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5ae3c15e352f53e6c7635f5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e433349e Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:43:41 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2383 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 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 farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #2 - April 20, 2018 1 1 2 2 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #2 - April 20, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5ada502e03ce64423127c98b https://share.transistor.fm/s/29e95b7d Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:55:06 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2459 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 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 pro farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #1 - April 13, 2018 1 1 1 1 The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture Podcast #1 - April 13, 2018 full 55f2e952e4b0ef7e0849a5a3:5accff99352f53a44f5564a7:5ad11b3b6d2a73331c2e6856 https://share.transistor.fm/s/899e4130 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:18:17 -0500 Carey Martin Carey Martin 2402 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. 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 Mark farming, farmer, farm, stories, louisiana, bureau, lfbf, twila, grassroots, government, No