A unique hydroponic farm in Louisiana is changing how we view urban agriculture!

A business park might seem like an unusual place for a farm, but one Louisiana operation is changing that.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture shows us how it is creating jobs, supporting local restaurants, and changing the conversation around urban agriculture.

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Crops

Corn in Crisis: NGCA Forms Task Force to Tackle Rising Inputs

Michigan corn farmer and NCGA Vice President-Elect Matt Frostic will lead the task force. He joined us on Thursday to share his insights on the escalating corn crisis.

September 25, 2025 01:46 PM

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Washington Policy

President Trump on Tariff Surplus: ‘The Farmers are Going to Be Making a Fortune’

Speaking about his administration’s tariff strategy, Trump acknowledged that producers could face financial strain in the short term but promised stopgap support.

September 25, 2025 01:07 PM

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Livestock

Butterfat Boom: Dairy Squeezed by Rising Supply, Lower Prices; Adapting to FMMO Changes

Rising cow numbers and higher yields are boosting milk supplies, which may keep pressure on prices and farm margins into the fall.

September 25, 2025 01:01 PM

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Machinery

Diesel Costs Hold Steady with Harvest in Full Swing

As input costs continue to rise, diesel prices have held steady in recent weeks, according to energy analysts at GasBuddy.

September 25, 2025 12:02 PM

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Washington Policy

Rollins to Highlight Farm Economy and Trade in Kansas City Visit

The USDA is moving to close the farm trade gap through promotion, missions, and stronger export financing.

September 25, 2025 10:46 AM

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Firm to Farm

Firm to Farm: IRS Moves Toward Electronic Disbursements (and Payments)

Farm legal and taxation expert Roger McEowen explains the IRS’s shift to electronic payments and disbursements, and what it means for upcoming tax filings.

September 24, 2025 05:09 PM

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