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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Rural Housing Sees Modest Growth Despite Market Slowdown

For rural communities, this shift could mean new housing options for farmworkers and young families priced out of metro markets.

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Markets

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates To Ease Farm Credit

The modest cut should slightly reduce borrowing costs on operating loans, land notes, and equipment financing for agriculture, giving some relief to producers under heavy debt loads.

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Washington Policy

From Big Pharma to Small Farms: How MAHA Could Redefine American Agriculture

Sen. Roger Marshall, a founding member and chairman of the Make America Healthy Again caucus, joined us with his thoughts on the commission’s latest report and the key ag-related issues.

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Markets

Fruit and Vegetable Markets Show Mixed September Trends

Produce markets are in transition as fall approaches, with leafy greens and berries under pressure, while vegetables like celery, broccoli, and cauliflower are finding firmer ground.

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Business

Rail Values Hit Six-Year Lows Due to Soybean Export Weakness

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Aquaculture

20 Years After Rita, Southwest Louisiana’s Fishing Industry Fights to Survive—Can Aquaculture Bring It Back?

It’s been a decade since Hurricane Rita ripped through southwest Louisiana, and recovery has been a long, difficult process for many who have lived in the coastal area. Today, oyster farming offers a pearl of hope.

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